The Paw Print

South San Antonio High School The Paw Print October 28, 2016 Volume 2 Issue 1 Homecoming Week 2016 Bobcats Fall Short in Scorefest Reported by Valerie Rivera Our Bobcats accepted defeat from the Ea- gle Pass Eagles, 55-33, Homecoming night at Bobcat Stadium. The game was highlighted by James Valencia and Raul Agosto scoring two touchdowns each and Jaime Cabrera scoring a touchdown. Although the Bobcats lost, they gave it their all and still managed to put up a fight and work in some points against the Eagles. During the first half of the game, fans were on the edge of their seats as the Eagles and the Bobcats trad- ed scoring back and forth. However, after half- time the Bobcats seemed to struggle and could not catch up to the Eagles. The biggest plays of the night were Raul Agosto with his astonishing 75-Yard touchdown run and James Valencia’s breathtaking 63-Yard touchdown reception. The student section was filled with shouting students rooting for the Bobcats to win their Homecom- ing game. The rest of the bleachers were filled Bobcats run onto the field and ready to fight the Eagles. with students who could not find a seat in the student section, teachers, family of the players or participants of the Homecoming Court. Al- though, the Bobcats came up short by 22 points, it did not stop them from a giving a solid effort. Holy Mums! Reported by Kylie Reyes Let’s talk mums! Although the traditional mum is a flower surrounded with a variety of ribbons and your grade level, they have evolved into much bigger things. You may see the usual flower with hanging ribbons, but look further and you may run into a mum twice the size as the average one. These mums are anything but ordi- nary. They include ribbons that hang down to the floor and a flower as large as the sun. Some may include their graduation year, friends’ names, and even lights! If you pay close attention to a mum, you can see different clubs or other social Our mighty team leading others in singing our school song. activities the individual may be in. Mums have become more and more personalized in the last Seniors On few years, and many students hold on to their mums long after Homecoming. “Every detail put a March into a mum is like a memory. I’ve saved every- Reported by Samantha Sandoval one of my mums since my freshman year. They all tell a story and it’s always funny to look back During fourth period on Friday October 7, on them,” Ashley reflected, stressing just how 2016, the halls of our school were filled with important mums can be. screaming, excited seniors who were taking part in a Bobcat tradition known as “The Death March,” which has been a part of Homecoming Seniors gathered in the courtyard, since 1973. This event has given seniors an op- cheering and inspiring the football portunity to bond as they go forth in their final year. The band, cheerleaders, dance team and players to do their best. students were joyous as they marched together through the halls one final time. It started by the band hall and snaked its way down through the lunch courtyard, and into the E building. The pa- rade of students continued into the F building, made its way to the third floor in the A building and ended in the courtyard where all the seniors gathered as one. This year’s Death March was Some of the Dancin’ Cats pose with just as exciting as any in the past and led up to a their bigger-than-Texas mums. very anticipated game. First Annual Hallway ECA Celebrates Decorating Contest Second Year Reported by Ruben Ureno Reported by Asis Canales This academic year marked the first of a new Our school’s Early College Academy, ECA, tradition at our school. In the Hallway Decorat- is now well into its second year. The first year ing Contest, the classes were tasked with com- of the program saw students with an incredible peting to outdo each other in decorating the des- 95% grade rate. Along with having great suc- ignated hallways during homecoming week. The cess, early college has become an attraction for hallways assigned are relatively the same size many students all around. Early College Direc- in order to promote fairness in the aspect of di- tor, Xochitl Martinez, has worked diligently to mensions. Themes, which the classes randomly make the program a success, and was instru- selected, corresponded with those of spirit week. mental in bringing the blocked schedule to our The Class of 2017 and 2018 were placed across school, which was made to accommodate the from each other in the A building. Seniors were ECA students into a similar schedule that resem- on the side towards the cafeteria and put up West- bles that of a college schedule. When early col- ern styled decorations. Juniors placed decora- lege students were asked about how the year is tions reminiscent to Hippies. Sophomores were going, many seemed to be overwhelmed with the given Twin Day and the freshmen had Nerds v. abundant amount of homework but many would Jocks. The Class of 2019 were in the bottom of agree that this year is more favorable than the the E building and the Class of 2020 across from The class of 2017 showcased their last. With the growth of the program has come them in the F building. In the seniors’ hallway, the success of 45 students that managed to get dueling skills through Western decor cacti made from poster paper were fashioned into Palo Alto’s very own honor’s list, following along the walls. Above the door frames of teach- the growth of the program to equal 270 in total. er’s classroom were signs identifying them with As the year progresses, so do the methods and buildings typical of a Western film such as the the students of early college seem to mark their jail, saloon, sheriff’s office and post office. On very own road making memorable memories as the opposite side of the building one could find they go along and inviting the young into their The Juniors’ decorations consisting of balloons, tight family of success. peace signs, the well-known yellow smiley face, and even Volkswagen van made from a presen- tation board. An inclusion in their theme was a large poster on which the South San student body and staff could sign their name onto. Throughout the day, it became filled with signatures and mes- sages from the South San HS community. There were also streamers on the doors at the hallway entrance below a “Groovy” sign. The Freshman Early College Director Ms. Martinez class positioned a football player and assorted balls used in mainstream sports across from dec- Academically in orations of nerdy figures and school materials in the F building. Students from the classes took Austin time to volunteer in this event and be the first Reported by Mariah Robles of presumably many to take part in the hallway On October 22, 2016, the UIL Academic Team decorating contest. As a new custom at South awoke early for their commute to The University San, the competition both brought out interest of Texas at Austin to attend subject based sem- during Homecoming week and gave color to the inars. As usual, the students were quite excited normally bland hallways. The class of 2017 was Seniors won the first hallway for the trip. It was a chance to meet new people, announced the winners of the contest on Friday decorating contest. gather information and tips, and of course, snoop proceeding judging that occurred on Thursday. out the competition. “The trip was a great expe- Juniors came in second while the Freshman fol- rience, and it was wonderful seeing old friends lowed in third place. It will be intriguing to see made thanks to UIL,” Nicole Howard, UIL Pres- how this tradition will be passed on and evolve ident explained. UIL members had a chance to in the coming years. talk to the students of UT. As a member, I got the chance to talk to Grayson More, a double major in Journalism and Computer Modifica- tions at the University. He went off like a light bulb when I brought up journalism. He encouraged me to stay in UIL because it helped him get scholarships for college. I’m truly happy I joined this program. The UIL season official- ly starts in mid-December. All the students are working hard to get ready for their events. Every member must meet with their academic coach to All classes were encouraged to sign a practice. Some have their coaches for class mak- poster by the class of 2018. ing it easier to study. Not everyone is fortunate though; usually members stay after school and study their subjects during their free time. The incoming class of 2020 got to showcase their pep in this Juniors spread ‘groovy vibes’ through UIL Academics traveled to Austin for the halls. contest. an informative meeting on their events. has the majors he is interested in. He will most beckons the need of a teacher. With such lengthy Quest Bridge and likely study engineering. Because of Quest periods because of the block schedule, there Bridge, he could study in the top schools. should be plenty of time to learn and master Beyond! If you see any of your Quest Bridge finalist skills without having to make it into homework.

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