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Featuring: Sadie Hawkins Page 4 Guaymas Project Page 6 Acts of Kindness 16 and 17 oar agazine Mountain Lions Only RM Vol. 24 Issue 3 . Spring 2012 : Principal: Beyond This Point Dr. Slemmer

Adviser: WARNING Mrs. Saquella Quote of the Issue: Editor-in-Chief: “I witnessed a car accident, Jennifer Briney 2011-2012 and it made me realize that no matter how many hard times Editors: Magazine Staff Adam Carrillo, Alyssa Clark, there are, life is good.” Brittany Cruz, Anastasia -Morgan Louvier (11) Harper

Dear Red Mountain, Staff: Emilie Brock, Rebecca Spring is in the air. As we head into the fourth and final quarter of the school year, there’s no question that Eslick, Chandler Grant, students are looking forward to prom, graduation and, of course, summer. Seniors are making their final decisions Kathryn Heffernon, on colleges, and trying to make it through second semester without catching a case of senioritis. While the seniors Samantha Matturro, will be saying in May, the freshmen, sophomores and juniors are preparing to come back for another year Samantha Swain, Nikole of learning and classes. Tower The Roar staff would like to extend congratulations to the basketball, soccer and wrestling teams for an out- standing finish to their winter seasons. As the spring sports of baseball, softball, tennis and track begin, we wish them luck in their seasons. Cover photo by: As a staff, we strived to bring you a great magazine this quarter. While we lost a few members of the staff at the Mrs. Saquella semester break, we have strengthened the already existing connections and made new ones with recently added staff. Look forward to an exciting fourth issue, jam-packed with newsworthy stories, but for now, enjoy this edi- tion and have a fun and safe spring break. Cover photo: Editor-in-Chief Junior Travis Meeker, Boys Jennifer Briney Basketball Editor Love... “All of the stress and deadlines just brings us closer Roar Magazine is a “I really love publication of: and allows us to be more like a family than just a Red Mountain High School group of editors,” said Senior Editor Alyssa Clark. the staff, Journalistic Writing class 7301 E. Brown Rd. especially Mesa AZ 85207 the editors. For information concerning They help advertising, call (480) 472- 8228 and leave a message for keep me the magazine staff. Opinions expressed do not necessarily sane through reflect the view or official deadlines.” policies of the school.

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Spring 2012 News: PHOTO BY ANASTASIA HARPER Fashion Club/Sadies ... 4 Geek Week/Google ...... 5 Guaymas/Relay ... 6 Interact/We the People .. 7 News Briefs ...... 8

Opinion: Football Carnival ...... 9 Celebrity Role Models ..... 10 Celebrity Role Models .....11

PHOTO BY MRS. SAQUELLA A&E: Coldplay .....12 Boldly We Rise/Jazz Band ..13 Cartoon Network ....14

Feature: New Year’s Resolutions ...15 Random Acts of Kindness..16 Random Acts of Kindness..17

PHOTO BY REBECCA ADAMS Spring Break .... 18 Inspiration ... 19 Field Trips/Renaissance .... 20

Sports: Basketball .. 21 Soccer ..... 22 Sports Medicine ...... 23

Roar Magazine Spring 2012 3 Roar News however, is not good looks, but feeling By: Kathryn Heffernon confident. Staff Writer “It’s important to know that you don’t When walking down the hallways of Staying have to spend $100 on a pair of jeans Red Mountain High School, a multitude of to feel cute,” said Ferguson. “Putting different styles can be seen on a daily ba- your own style into clothes and making Fashionably sis. From Miss Me jeans and high-waisted it you is more rewarding, and it builds skirts to Converse and Toms, there are no confidence. When you feel confident in fashion trends left unexpressed. However, Aware how you look, you begin to feel more with the wide variety of designs seen, confident in yourself.” finding a style can be challenging, Having self-confidence plays a key especially with little guidance. The Fashion role in being successful in life, and Club at Red Mountain transforms this Club Meetings: dressing professionally does not go un- constant struggle into an exciting oppor- noticed by potential employers. Fashion Tuesdays tunity to learn new things and a chance to Club prepares its members for careers develop a personalized sense of fashion. Room 811 in any field by teaching how to dress for “The club is all about taking styles success. 3-3:40 p.m. you like and revamping them to make “Say a boss is interviewing two them look more up-to-date,” said Fashion people. Both resumes are equally good, Club President and freshman Savannah but one person is dressed cleanly and Ferguson. “With the right tools, people can put together, while the other is dressed pull anything off, no matter what style it sloppily. It’s obvious that the person is they’re wearing. We teach people those dressed nicely is going to get the job,” Upcoming Events: skills and techniques.” said Ferguson. “The same goes for No prior experience is required to join EVIT trips high school. People say not to judge the club, and it is open to both girls and on physical appearances, but everyone Prom Assembly guys of every grade level. Members learn makes a first impression.” how to sew, hem, make jewelry, spend Attempting to leave a good first wisely and how to get creative with cloth- impression on your peers can be in- ing. What Fashion Club strives for most, timidating, making students who dress with their own style subject to judge- PHOTO BY SAMANTHA SWAIN ment and social rejection. Fashion Club Why Don’t We Just Dance? encourages students to be creative and Sadie Hawkins 2012: Western Showdown vary their trends. This, in turn, teaches students to express themselves through fashion. By: Samantha Swain In fact, with the western theme, jeans and other “My favorite song is by Demi Lo- Staff Writer traditional western apparel is suggested. However, vato, and it’s called ‘This is Me,’” said By living in Arizona, people are exposed to a there are some changes being made to Sadies this Ferguson. “That’s what I always try to strong sense of western influence and tradition. year. Typically, Sadies is planned and organized by tell people. ‘This is real, this is me, I’m National Honor Society (NHS) has decided to the junior officers (JOs) in NHS, but this year there exactly who I’m supposed to be.’ It’s incorporate this influence and tradition into the were not enough JOs to accomplish this. OK to be different. It’s OK to stand out upcoming Sadie Hawkins dance. This western- “We decided to make a dance committee and in a crowd. Dare to dream, be confident themed dance is guaranteed to provide excitement have general club members join,” said Junior Of- and be yourself.” to students who are now in the swing of second ficer Hannah Swain. “As a JO, I’m really glad we semester. The dance is usually held shortly after re- did that. It opens everything up to all the members, PHOTO BY KATHRYN HEFFERNON turning from Winter Break, but this year that is not and it does make planning the dance a lot easier.” the case. Due to unavailable weekends, the dance Since Sadies is the most affordable of the has been pushed to late March. It is on March 31 dances, NHS prefers to use basic decorations. from 7 to 10 p.m. in the school’s gymnasium. “Even though we are going to be really simplis- “Even though the dance is on a later date, we tic, we still think this dance will be a lot of fun,” aren't really worried about it,” said senior and NHS said senior and NHS officer Katelyn Smith. officer Taylor Nelson. “People will still recognize Despite changes being made to Sadies this year, what Sadies is all about, and that’s just having it is sure to be a big hit. This country version of fun without a lot of the hassle that comes with the Sadie’s will be a dance to remember. other dances.” NHS wants to create a casual atmosphere for “The fun thing about Sadies is it doesn’t really Sadies where students don’t have to worry about matter who asks who,” said NHS officer senior Taylor high prices and can just come to have a good time. Nelson. “It’s all just a big party we have together.” “Sadies is traditionally known as a more relaxed and fun dance,” said NHS officer and senior Caitlyn Dean. “It’s the cheapest dance of the whole school year, so a lot more people are able to go.” The inexpensive price makes Sadies more To create the right look, Fashion Club President and freshman Savannah feasible for the student body. Sadies is designed to Ferguson explains the different outfit be a very casual dance where jeans are acceptable. styles people can wear with a hat.

4 Spring 2012 Roar Magazine Roar News Geek Friday Week By: Anastasia Harper Editor Red Mountain’s Career and Technical Education It was (CTE) program, designed to supply students with

knowledge they can use in future careers, promoted PHOTO BY SAMANTHA SWAIN phenomenal. It a variety of courses with the initiation of Geek Week from Jan. 23-27. Geek Week exibited several career was interesting options, such as Agriculture, Culinary, Biomedical En- “ gineering and Publications using information booths to to learn about the interact with students and inform them of the programs. CTE classes. Monday -Maria Andino (10) FFA drew students in by bringing an as- sortment of animals, ” including a turkey, for a petting zoo. Petting the notorious bird is On the final day of Geek Week, Marine Biology junior John Keough. student, junior Helaina Oglesbee holds a “The activities salamander. throughout the week were fun because I was the only person willing to pet the tur- key,” said Keough. PHOTO BY SHAELIAH SZUMINSKI Tuesday Culinary had students eat a doughnut off a No M o r e string without using their EXCUSES... hands. Attempting to By: Alyssa Clark eat the doughnut from Editor their string are freshmen MPS Connect, the district e-mail program, has been rolled Stephen Wood, Hailey out to secondary students with Red Mountain High School Cuellar and Justine Wood. being the first high school in the district to activate and use student e-mail accounts. The use of MPS Student Connect PHOTO BY ELISABETH PACKHAM and account creation is automatic for all Mesa Public School secondary students. MPS Connect is a set of full-featured, Wednesday Internet-based communications and collaboration tools pow- Publications brought stu- dents together by setting ered by Google Apps. up a finger painting table. The program includes Google E-mail, Google Calendars, Students wrote positive mes- Google Docs and Google All-files secure storage (digital data sages and showed their love for Red Mountain. “My fa- lockers) and allows students broader access to their own work. vorite thing about the finger Students can create documents, spreadsheets and presenta- painting activity was how it tions at school, then access and continue them at . They unified students and brought can also create files at home and access them at school, plus, a sense of belonging,” said junior Adam Carrillo. “Plus, it “share” files with teachers and peers for editing and com- PHOTO BY ANASTASIA HARPER was really fun.” menting directly on the document. Additionally, students have access to files and digital locker from any Internet connected Thursday computer at any time. Biomedical members PHOTO BY ANASTASIA HARPER “It’s got the phenomenal benefit that the students can work demontrated the tool on something at home and at school,” said English teacher used for DNA testing. Mrs. Cupryk. “It eliminates so many problems.” Students learned how to use a micro pipe Students no longer need to worry about accidentally losing head and a DNA jail. information when a technical problem occurs, because Google They also learned Docs automatically saves information. Now students have how to measure fewer excuses for missing homework. The “broken printer” liquid in microliters by seeing who could and “dog ate my homework” excuses no longer apply when collect the most liquid the homework can be uploaded via the Internet. in a given amount of time. PHOTO BY COMMONS.WIKIMEDIA.ORG

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From iPads to iPhones and iHomes “I saw how poverty plagued children to iPods, it’s no wonder this upcom- and a community. It really inspired ing generation of young adults is often me to give back,” said Fullford. “All Guaymas labeled “generation me.” Society is anybody has to do is bring in an item to By: Kathryn Heffernon constantly pressuring teens to keep up Ms. Sandoval’s room. There’s no form Staff Writer Project with the latest technological innovations to sign or person to talk to. Just bring and trends, trivializing the importance something.” of giving back to the community and Fullford first got the idea to create lending a hand to those in need. The the project with a friend in July of 2011 Guaymas Project, created by senior when she went on a foreign exchange PHOTO FROM MARISSA FULLFORD Marissa Fullford, is an opportunity for trip to Mexico. Inspired to change the Red Mountain students and the local poverty they saw in Mexico, they took community to help children in Guay- initiative, and the Guaymas Project was mas, Mexico, by donating much needed born. items to their school and orphanage. “I saw how they lived firsthand. I “We’re collecting for children who wanted to give them more because I literally have nothing,” said Full- can,” said Fullford. “We knew nobody ford. “They need just about anything: else was going to help [the children puzzles, books, underwear. It’s a school in Mexico]. We decided that if no one and an orphanage, so people can donate would do it, we’d do it ourselves.” anything those places would need.” Fullford is changing the label this Students can bring their donated generation so often receives. She saw a items to a collection bin in Ms. Sando- problem, researched solutions and bold- val’s room (276) at any time, or, along ly rose to the challenge. The Guaymas with local residents, can take their dona- Project is her way of helping the less tions to the charity organization Full- fortunate and turning it into a reality. ford has partnered with, Mesa’s Sister “My dream would be for the students Cities, in Mesa. Residents can drop their and residents of Mexico to never go donations in the collection bin at 55 N. without,” said Fullford. “I’m so little, In Guyamas, Mexico, senior Marissa Fullford works with the orphans. Center St. in Mesa The supply drive is and it’s easy to feel like I can’t change an ongoing process, with Fullford and anything, but I really can do so much.” Mesa’s Sister Cities volunteers bringing the items to Guaymas periodically.

PHOTO BY ALEXANDER COLEMAN HOPE.COPE.CURE. Relay For Life 2012...

Relay For Life is a life-changing event that WHAT: helps communities across the globe celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, re- member loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease by raising money for research and programs of the American Cancer Society.

WHERE: Red Mountain High School football field

Beginning April 21 at 1 p.m. and ending WHEN: April 22 at 7 a.m.

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We People By: Alyssa Clark theGoes to State... nteract Editor By: Anastasia Harper Editor “I believe that we have been given more friends and the opportunity to do good When people hear about We the People, they see than enough kindness in our own lives to for society and to aid the less fortunate. it as an alternative to government class. Though the share with others. I think it’s something we “Hopefully Interact can help students class covers everything a student would need to know take for granted,” said senior Andrew Lee. gain a desire to serve and help those in about the U.S. government, it also goes further into “We are so focused on our own lives and the community and those in the world the Founding Fathers’ philosophical ideals and the goals that we do not even think about the through service projects and fund- moral conflicts they faced while drafting the Constitu- lives of other less fortunate people.” raising,” said Ms. Christensen, Club tion. The class provides a chance for students to show Lee is the current president of Red Interact’s adviser. off their knowledge in the We the People competition Mountain’s Club Interact, a community ser- Participation in Interact can extend at the end of the first semester. For the competition, vice club devoted to improving the school beyond high school, allowing students students are required to draft three response essays to and local communities. Interact has been with a for service to become the annual competition’s three questions. Students will involved in many service activities, such involved in larger scaled community then prove the depth of their knowledge to a panel of as the Mesa Cannery, the Help a Human service projects headed by Rotary judges by taking part in a Q&A session following the Foundation and various fundraising walks. International organizations. Rotary is an presentation of their essays. Currently, the club is looking to continue international service organization that The current group of We the People seniors placed participating in these activities as well as sponsors Interact clubs all over the na- fourth (out of seven places) in the district competition endeavoring to raise money to fight cancer tion. Rotary aims to encourage a respect and competed at the state level January of this year. as a Relay For Life team and to collect at for others, the attainment of leadership “Waiting to present was the most nerve-racking part least 300 canned-food items. skills, the value of hard work and inter- of competing, but once we started presenting, it got Club members meet at 7:30 a.m. on national understanding. easier,” said senior We the People participant, Rachel Thursdays in room 225 to discuss upcom- Aiding others and being an active Mardis. “We rehearsed by presenting our essays to the ing activities and always welcome new and beneficial participant in one’s com- class and asking each other follow-up questions.” members. Interact encourages members munity can be more than just a require- With Corona del Sol and Hamilton claiming first to participate in activities and meetings ment for a high school transcript, it can and second place in the district competition, Red whenever they are available. become a lifestyle and an ideology that Mountain was motivated to push themselves when “We have stuff going on all the time. changes our world for the better. preparing for the state competition. You can’t be busy all the time,” said senior For more information on Club Inter- “I was not completely surprised that Corona and member Bennie Pell. “There might be act and their upcoming service activities Hamilton beat us, but it motivated me for the state some event that you can maybe just make contact Andrew Lee at andreworlee@ competition,” said Mardis. “The second time around, for an hour or two.” yahoo.com or Ms. Christensen in room we memorized our essays and did a lot more re- Club Interact offers many benefits, such 225. search.” as service learning hours, a community of The class provides students with real world experi- ence, teaching them how to work with others and use Club Interact and Band join together critical thinking to better understand the material. to battle cancer. Seniors Josh Paree and Andrew Lee thought up an “My ability to work with others really improved as innovative fund-raising idea where I learned that sometimes you need to work together people would participate in a to get things done, and you can benefit from helping Pokemon video game tournament. one another gain a true understanding of the material,” This tournament will be held March 23 in Red Mountain’s band room at 4 said senior We the People participant Jessica Portillo. p.m. as well as on April 21. “I was really excited when I found out we had made it to state because our team has worked so hard.” “What I’ve gained from this class is a better under- standing of how our government handles the concerns PHOTO BY ALYSSA CLARK of its citizens,” said Portillo. “I also learned what

rights I am entitled to, and I now know how to prevent PHOTO BY ANASTASIA HARPER those rights from being taken away.” We the People accepts an Juniors interested in We the People can talk to Mr. award from Justice Rebecca White Berch at the state Leverington in room 613P. competition. “I was really excited when I found out we had made it to state because our team had worked so hard,” said senior Jessica Portillo.

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Educator Coach of the Year oar of the Coach Anthony Presnell has recently been selected as the Mesa All-City Boys Soccer agazine Month Coach of the Year. Congratulations to Coach Congratulations to Mrs. Saquella for Presnell on his award and a great season. “He receiving the “Educator of the Month” MRegrets definitely deserves to win this award,” said R award for January 2012. Mrs. Saquella senior Khaled Holman. “He took our team and teaches sophomore English, Journalistic improved it by 400 percent statistically.” Writing (Magazine) and Digital Publica- tions Studio (Yearbook). “Mrs. Saquella On Page 9 in Volume 24 Issue 2: has been more than just a teacher to me,” said senior Jennifer Briney. “I couldn’t The Name That Brand quiz was given think of a more deserving person to receive this award.” ACADECA to the Roar Magazine staff by Heidi Congratulations to the Cody. As a staff, we lacked to give ACADECA team for her the proper credit and would like recently receiving second to apologize. place in the Regionals competition. “It feels great, but we’re always preparing for the next competition We’re Sorry.... and working to improve,” Mesa Public Schools awarded English said senior Jennifer Peck. and Journalism teacher, Mrs. Saquella, Educator of the Month for January 2012.

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By: Adam Carrillo Influence Editor With the increased influence of celebrities on teens, top singers such as Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift have been held under the media’s microscope in top fashion and entertainment magazines and websites. Musically, the two singers may not be similar, but they share the unique ability to use fashion to express themselves. L a d y G a g a

Though Rolling Stone named Lady Gaga the “Queen of Pop” in 2011, the public’s perception of Gaga’s music, fashion sense and persona varies greatly. The glam artist and unparalleled fashion icon is inspired by the likes of Queen, David Bowie, Madonna, Britney Spears and Jackson. Her labels of fashion icon, self-esteem booster for fans and trail blazer suit her well. It is clear she breathes new life into the fashion industry as she was named one of Vogue.com UK’s Best Dressed People of 2010. Her unforgettable dress fabricated of animal meat (com- monly known as the “meat dress”) worn at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards was named Time magazine’s Fashion Statement of 2010 and received mixed emotions. However, Gaga hoped that the “meat dress” was interpreted as a bold statement of human rights, adding during a speech that, “If we don’t stand up for what we believe in, and if we don’t fight for our rights, pretty soon we’re going to have as much rights as the meat on our own bones.” When Gaga met with U.S. President Barack Obama, he remarked that their interaction was “intimidating” because Gaga wore 16–inch heels, making her undoubtedly the tallest woman in the room. Gaga uses her bold fashion statements as a vehicle for social and political reforms. With her out-of-this-world outfits, she has created a haven for people of all orientations to express themselves freely. PHOTO BY LADYGAGA.COM

Taylor Swift

Country pop singer-songwriter and natural beauty, Taylor Swift has a seemingly sweet and effortless sense of fashion. Though Swift’s style has flourished from flo- ral dresses into fancy designer gowns, she has still managed to maintain her natural and down-to-earth demeanor. When the young country pop singer appeared on her first Teen Vogue cover after releasing her double-platinum second album, Fearless, she could be seen wearing knee-lengthed dresses and anything covered in glitter, sequins or beads. Not only that, but she had already cultivated her own unique style. Now, the sparkles and sequins still remain, the only difference is she has exchanged her cowgirl boots for stilettos–on stage at least. Named CosmoGirl’s “2008 Girl of the Year,” the graceful artist represents young girls in a self-assured light. Swift was also included on People’s annual “100 Most Beautiful People” 2008, 2009 and 2010 lists. In an interview with CMT, Swift confessed that her favorite stores to shop are Forever 21 and BCBG. Recently, Swift developed a dress line with L.E.I. and has created the fragrance Wonderstruck. Swift’s look has matured over the years. She’s gone from the country girl-next- door to the country woman-next-door. PHOTO BY TAYLORSWIFT.COM

10 Spring 2012 Roar Magazine Roar Opinion By: Jennifer Briney Moral Influence Editor-in-Chief PHOTO BY TAYLORSWIFT.COM PHOTO BY LADYGAGA.COM

Taylor Swift Lady Gaga There’s no question that a large amount of children, teens All over the world, people go “gaga” for Gaga, but why is and adults look up to and adore Taylor Swift. Wearing cute, that, and how does she inspire her fans? With her unique style modest sundresses and sporting long, blonde hair could lead and image, it doesn’t take much for Lady Gaga to grab the people to assumptions of whether Swift stays true to her good public’s attention. Once she captured it, she used her individu- girl image? Swift does, in fact, uphold high morals and values ality to motivate her fans to be themselves. and has embraced the fact that she is a role model to many. “I am the excuse to explore your identity. To be who you In an interview on Sunday’s 60 Minutes, Swift expressed her are and to feel unafraid. To not judge yourself, to not hate understanding that “fame comes with responsibility.” yourself,” said Gaga. Being that Swift is over 21, it would be easy for her to use Gaga’s goal is to inspire others to go against the status her age as an excuse to be crazy and make bad decisions. While quo and never give up on their dreams. As a child, Gaga was Swift has tried alcohol, she is also clear about expressing the constantly told that she wasn’t good enough. She was bullied fact that she is “not a big drinker.” Being a role model comes and had her dream of being famous shot down several times. along with making the right decision, and Swift does the best Gaga wants her fans, and even those who aren’t fans, first to she can to inspire kids to do the right thing. find themselves, and then be themselves no matter what. “It would be really easy to say, ‘I’m 21 now. what I “Don’t you ever let a soul in the world tell you that you want. You raise your kids.’ But that’s not the truth of it,” says can’t be exactly who you are,” said Gaga. “‎Do not allow Swift. “Every singer with songs out there on the radio is raising people to dim your shine because they are blinded.” the next generation, so make your words count.” Although it may be hard to see through some of the risqué Swift does just that. As she writes her own songs, she outfits and performances, the message behind Gaga’s work is chooses her words carefully, leaving alcohol, drugs and swear a good one. Gaga has even started a website called the Born words out of the equation. Instead, she fills her songs with This Way Foundation (BTWF) in order to empower youth and lyrics about personal memories, life in general and, of course, inspire bravery. boys. It’s safe to say that if one dates Taylor Swift, there will “BTWF, a non-profit charitable organization, will address be a number one hit about him playing on the radio someday. issues like self-confidence, well-being, anti-bullying, mentor- Swift keeps it classy, and her songs are fun to blast in the car, ing and career development through research, education and not just for the beat, but for the words as well. advocacy,” said PRNewswire.com. Taylor Swift seems to truly understand what it means to be a With songs like “” and “Marry the Night” role model for millions of people. Not only giving off a 'sweet- Gaga inspires people all over the world to stay true to who heart' image, but actually upholding it, is what keeps her shows they are. sold out with people of all ages, city after city. Roar Magazine Spring 2012 11 Roar A&E PHOTOS BY COLDPLAY.COM

By: Anastasia Harper Editor Coldplay’s wide range of colorful when I saw pictures of Gaddafi, people “[The album] is about having your instrumentation creates a sensation were already writing on the walls voice heard regardless of what anyone similar to seeing graffiti spread out around Libya just to be heard.” says, and that’s what the White Rose across city walls. Along with their The story starts out with two youth movement was about too,” said Martin. melodies, the band’s translucent lyrics that, “struggle with the feeling that my “It’s also about turning gray, drab, ugly act as a muse of expressive genius. life isn’t mine,” (“Hurts Like Heaven”). surfaces into pieces of art. It’s about Coldplay brings back that same Then they search for a better world to transforming the darker stuff in life into stroke of expressive genius with their live in (“Paradise”) and fight the op- something more colorful.” concept album Mylo Xyoto. The pression of their government (“Charlie To coincide with the album’s story, recent album creates a visual story Brown”). At the end of it all, they give a the band teamed up with Pop-Up book about a non-conformist couple with cry of revolution (“Every Teardrop is a artist David Carter. Carter designed the tag names Mylo and Xyoto. In the Waterfall”). the album art and a book dedicated story, they fight against an authoritar- “This album is about standing up for to pop-up graffiti art comprised in a ian government by creating graffiti on what you believe in,” said Martin. “It’s limited edition package. The package the walls that lock them away from about trying to make the best out of any also includes an exclusive 180-gram the outside world they dream of. The bad situation that life throws your way.” heavyweight graffiti-vinyl version of the concept sparked when lead singer and A movement that occurred during the album, CD and 36” x 12” color poster songwriter, Chris Martin, looked at Nazi invasion, White Rose, also played of the band’s graffiti wall. This limited the graffiti decorating different walls a part in inspiring Martin to write the edition offer can be purchased on the around the world. concept of the story. The graffiti and Coldplay website www.coldplay.com. “It’s a beautiful, powerful thing White Rose movement’s two unify- Mylo Xyoto doesn’t stand alone in when [graffiti is] done in a place that’s ing themes, embracing art in times of the world of expression, but it does send not beautiful, like the Berlin Wall or trouble and being heard by the masses, a clear message: In the face of great the Palestinian Wall,” said Martin in his is the epitome of Mylo Xyoto and the adversity, people can find a way to tell Spin Magazine interview. “It’s interest- message that is being conveyed through the world what they think. ing. Even this morning on the news, the characters.

12 Spring 2012 Roar Magazine Roar A&E PHOTO BY JACOB ELDRIDGE “Different people will see us in different ways, but hopefully we are seen as a group of inspired people trying to make our dreams happen,” said 16-year-old Rachael Maldonado. Boldly, We Rise invited fans from other states to come to see their shows. Fans can also help by spreading news about By: Rebecca Eslick the band, supporting Staff Writer and attending shows and voting for Local Mesa band, Boldly, We Rise, them in various contests. The band’s will release their first EP, Dreams Don’t mission is to show everyone that any Fade, in the Spring of 2012. The EP dream can be accomplished. They contains six songs performed by drummer hope to achieve success in order to act Corey Matayabas, guitarist Ryan Damin- as living proof of their mission. son, lead vocalist Jake Eldridge, vocalist “We all need one another to make and bassist Nathan Dobbins, keyboardist our dreams a reality,” said 18-year-old Rachael Maldonado and vocalist Robbie Robbie Maldonado. Maldonado. The band has played numerous Featured on the EP is “Screaming as shows, mostly at the Underground a Science” and “Pessimistic Optimism.” Theater, as well as The Nile and The “Screaming as a Science” chronicles the Clubhouse. The crowd sings along and consequences of a guy who abuses girls; chants the lyrics to songs like “Elm karma takes over and turns his actions St.” and “Screaming as a Science.” against him. The band will be shooting a Boldly, We Rise creates an energetic music video for the song in early 2012. atmosphere, which keeps their fans “Pessimistic Optimism” is about when coming back show after show. one is trying too hard and letting great “Our mission as a band is to make opportunities pass by. music our fans and we can enjoy, “We love our music, and we think while having fun doing it,” said we’re doing the best we can do,” said Eldridge. “My personal goal through 21-year-old Eldridge. “We’re happy with Boldly, We Rise is to make music it.” that inspires people and touches their Though the band has gone through lives.” several member changes since its start in For more information or to contact 2010, Boldly, We Rise has managed to Boldly, We Rise, search for their Face- gain fans throughout the world, including book page “Boldly, We Rise” or look India, Europe and here in America. for them on YouTube.

By: Alyssa Clark Editor Red Mountain’s jazz bands are a melt- ensemble. ing pot of musical styles and can help “My favorite part is working with those looking to broaden their musical other people and hearing our sound as JAZZ abilities. an ensemble,” said Mills. “When you’re Jazz band is taught by Mr. Wedge practicing, you get accustomed to your during fourth and fifth hour. Students who own sound, but when you put it in the Band enroll in these classes practice and per- context [of the whole ensemble], it’s re- form a variety of music styles including: ally rewarding.” Latin, , Swing, Rock and Blues. Jazz band provides a creative atmo- “Well at first, I really didn’t like jazz,” sphere for students of all musical interests said senior Robert Mills. “But, it’s like a to come together and enjoy music. Those foreign language; the more you listen to it interested in jazz band should contact Mr. the more you like it.” Wedge in room 403. The jazz band is a cohesive group of students who work individually and then come together to create a harmonious

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By: Brittany Cruz By: Samantha Matturro Editor Staff Writer Created by 29-year-old J.G Quintel, What time is it? ADVENTURE TIME! Regular Show is a comedic, animated televi- With Finn and his dog Jake, the fun and sion series on Cartoon Network. Best friends laughter never ends. They explore the Land Mordecai and Rigby (a blue jay and raccoon) of Ooo, and help anyone and everyone there. work as groundskeepers at The Park, along Finn is a kid who wants to become a hero with Pops, Muscle Man, High-Five Ghost and one day, and even though he might not look Skips, under the management of Benson (a too tough or too big, he sure knows how to short-tempered, walking gumball machine). slay off evil with the help of his dog, Jake. Their two friends, Margaret and Eileen, Jake has the ability to do amazing things like who work at a local coffee shop, also make stretch and grow into anything possible. occasional appearances. Adventure time officially premiered on Mordecai and Rigby are known for their Cartoon Network on April 5, 2010. The series lazy habits and are rarely found completing has been very successful and has generally their park duties. Episodes start off like any received positive reviews. It has captivated an other normal day until, usually at the fault of audience of young children, teens and even their antics, things take a bizarre turn and end adults. in a catastrophic event. Television critic Robert Lloyd says, At this point, Mordecai and Rigby seek “Adults like the show because it’s the sort of Skip’s (an immortal yeti) guidance who is cartoons they made when cartoons them- usually able to give a solution, normally a REGULAR selves were young and delighted in bringing task that Mordecai and Rigby must complete all things to rubbery life.” in order to fix things. Entertainment Weekly named Adventure Regular Show first aired in 2010 with “The Time number 20 on The 25 Greatest Ani- Power,” where Mordecai and Rigby come mated Series Ever list. Since 2008, Adventure across a magic keyboard and have to save time has been nominated for four awards. Skips after Rigby accidentally sent him to the SH W They were nominated for 2008 Annie moon with a monster. Awards for Best Animated Short Subject, Since its debut, Regular Show has been 2010 Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstand- nominated for the 2011 Annie and Emmy ing Short-format Animated Program, 2011 Awards, as well as two categories in the Annie Awards for Best Animated Television BAFTA Children’s Awards. An average of V.S Production for Children, 2011 Primetime about two million viewers an episode has also Emmy Awards for Outstanding Short-format been credited to the series. Adventure Animated Program. With its unusual catch phrases, “Mustache They have two pending awards for 2012 Cash Stash,” odd humor, “Hamboning will Annie Awards for Best Animated Special save your life someday!” and 80s techno Production, and 2012 Annie Awards for Best music, the characters in Regular Show are not Time Storyboarding in a Television Production. far off from the voice actors themselves. People may say being random is weird, “I am very much like Mordecai,” said but Adventure Time manages to prove that Quintel (voice of Mordecai) at the 2010 randomness can be a good thing. San Diego Comic-Con. “I actually don’t do anything to my voice for it, so that’s pretty much me.” A Regular Show DVD, “Slack Pack,” of 12 episodes is set to be released on April 3. Other Regular Show merchandise can be found at www.cartoonnetworkshop.com and in stores or online at Hot Topic. New Regular Show episodes air on Cartoon Network Mon- day nights at 6 p.m.

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14 Spring 2012 Roar Magazine Roar Feature A New Beginning New Year’s Resolutions PHOTO BY HUNTER HICKMAN PICTURED: JUNIOR SAMANTHA BIRD By: Adam Carrillo Editor For many, a new year represents a “When I was around 10, I resolved to clean slate and fresh start. Like the pages become an actor, and I achieved that,” in a book, the arrival of a new year is said Bowler. “I went to auditions and the perfect chance for people to turn the practiced, and now my life has been pages in their lives. Nevertheless, every changed because of that commitment.” year, more and more people doubt the Unfortunately, there are also some not- effectiveness of New Year’s resolutions so-uplifting predictions to be mentioned on a long-term scale. On the other hand, as well, one of which asserts that most many remain adamant about the efficien- people will not follow their resolutions all cy of committing to a resolution on New year long. Researchers have looked into Year’s. The question still remains: Do the rate of success of people’s resolutions. New Year’s resolutions really work? They found the first couple of weeks “I don’t sit down and make resolutions,” go by smoothly, but by February, many said sophomore Trevor Bowler. “I just do people begin to deviate from their New my best throughout the year to grow and Year’s resolutions and resort back to their move on and become a better person.” bad habits. According to several polls, some of the “I have made New Year’s resolutions, most common New Year’s resolutions because they are realistic enough for me include: working out, getting fit and eat- to maintain,” said senior Elaissia Sears. ing healthy, saving money, volunteering, “The first is to maintain my good grades spending time with loved ones and getting and to not let senioritis get the best of me. organized. For many optimists and hope- Also, I am trying to drink more water, ful people around the world, by studying something that I could be better about. past resolutions, uplifting predictions can According to Psychology Today, Dr. be made as far as this year’s resolutions Avya Sharma from the Canadian Obesity are concerned. Network says that people set unrealistic “Losing weight, eating healthier, man- goals and expectations in their resolu- aging stress and learning something new tions, while psychology professor, Peter are the most common resolutions because Herman, has attributed the rate of failed people want to better themselves,” said resolutions to “false hope syndrome” a junior Daryn Deherrera. “They feel if they term that means the resolution is unre- complete these goals it will help them alistic with the internal view of oneself. become the person they want to be.” Even though the rates of success for New The first prediction is that whatever Year’s resolutions show a majority of one’s goal for this year may be, the person failures, the final result lies within the de- making the resolution has a much higher termination, willpower and commitment chance of success than someone who of the person. hasn’t made a formal resolution. Studies “No one can complete your resolutions show that if someone can make it through for you,” said Deherrera. “You have to the month of January, they have a higher want to complete them yourself.” chance of their resolution lasting longer. The final prediction is that by sitting down and utilizing digital tools and plans to map out one’s goals, achievement will be significantly boosted.

Roar Magazine Spring 2012 15 Roar Feature Reading Inspires... By: Nikole Tower Random Staff Writer “Reading books can help you escape from everyday problems by letting your PHOTO BY NIKOLE TOWER Standing in a library, imagination flow freely,” said fresh- you are surrounded by man, Olivia Cisick. Like many others an endless choice of books. The messages in attending Red Mountain, Cisick finds an the stories may provide advantage to reading books. Cisick sug- the answers you are gests checking out “Divergent” by Ve- looking for. “When you read, your imagination ronica Roth. The story revolves around and creativity can flow a girl, Beatrice Prior, who sacrifices the freely, said freshman security of staying with her family to Olivia Cisick. “Reading find the virtue that determines her life can be fun if you find the right book.”

PHOTO BY THEDIVERGENTTRILOGY.COM and who she is. The book is the first in the trilogy that details how Beatrice becomes her own person.

In Laurie Halse Anderson’s novel, “Speak,” the protagonist, Melinda Sordino, has a great life with faithful friends until she spoils an end-of-the- year party by calling the cops. Melinda deals with sexual abuse and her belief that the situation will solve itself if she Everyday Is Different keeps her mouth shut. The book details her actions on gaining a voice and By: Brittany Cruz allowing people to help her when they Editor offer. Change is constant. Everyday, people are faced with new emotions, challenges and experiences. Music provides an escape from this to a place of memories, dreams and realizations. Being able to relate to things is an important part of life, and music is PHOTO BY MADWOMANINTHEFOREST.COM something that people can turn to and find that connection. This collection represents the emotions, challenges and experiences that sometimes strike in life and the courage Jay Asher’s, “Thirteen Reasons that follows. Why,” expresses how much impact people have on the lives of others. His story depicts the life of a high school Blink182- Adam’s Song boy, Clay, and how he lost his love, Bon Jovi- Livin’ On A Prayer Christina Perri- Arms Hannah, when she committed suicide. Eminem- Sing For The Moment Through cassette tapes, Hannah names Michael Jackson- Earth Song 13 people who have pushed her to the Mumford and Sons- Winter Winds end, and they must listen to the truth Oasis- Wonderwall through Hannah’s voice on the cassette The Offspring- Gone Away tapes she left behind. P.O.D- Alive Taylor Swift- Long Live 2Pac- Changes PHOTO BY THIRTEENREASONSWHY.COM

Susan ‘Stargirl’ Caraway, a sopho- more who was home-schooled her whole life, is now attending a public school in Arizona. Stargirl is at first loved by her fellow classmates, then they turn on her. Spinelli writes about being independent and staying strong through difficult times. The moral in the book encourages readers to march to the beat of their own drummer, a universal message any teenager can relate to. PHOTO BY COMMONS.WIKIMEDIA.ORG PHOTO BY JERRYSPINELLI.COM

16 Spring 2012 Roar Magazine Roar Feature Brandon Steele Acts Campbell of Kindess In Memory Of... The summers grew colder Pulling the shades over a broken window As the sun falters to bring tomorrow

Channeling Your Strength The words were in his lungs Straining a heavy heart under boiling blood By: Emilie Brock Sophomore Rebecca Eslick is no Staff Writer The truth sitting outside stranger to being bullied and feeling left Where he once played as a child Have you ever felt like you don’t fit in? out while living in California during her Do you feel like nobody understands you, elementary schooling. But journaling Covered from the blankets and that you are completely and utterly down her thoughts and feelings helped Of his secrets and forgotten sentiments alone? You are not the only one. Hundreds her prove that she was being bullied. It of people everyday are feeling the same also helped her move from the depres- way. Loud, quiet, tall or short, almost sion she struggled with. Remembering the times we hurt most everyone has problems with feeling happy “Some of my classmates would hit Instead of face our problems and complete. and smack me. They would do anything Fire slicked on our tongues I am no exception. When I was in the to make me react. My teacher never Saying things we’ll think about for years to 4th grade I felt all the signs of depres- believed that the students were bullying sion, sadness, hopelessness and suicidal me physically and verbally. The class come thoughts. Like many people with depres- would literally make it almost impos- sion, I hid it down deep inside and let no sible for me to make friends,” said Es- Reaching out to hold your hand, one know the pain I was in. Thoughts of lick. “My main bully would laugh and ending my own life consumed me. Then mock me. She and her best friend even But now you’re gone one day, I just wrote down all of my feel- tried to start a fight with me. She would ings on paper. I did that for several days, also laugh at the fact that my teacher The spark of the fire blew out then I started to creatively write, basing wouldn’t do anything and thought I was Leaving a room of dust emptied and shut characters off of my life and making it a liar. My counselor suggested I keep a better. As I saw strong heroines develop in diary of everything, so if the situation The storm folded under your feet my stories, I realized that I could be strong got worse I had evidence and could You lost your grounding as well if I made the choice to move past have proof to tell someone.” Even now you’re not alone, never unloved negativity. My depression was departing, Red Mountain High School takes leaving a happier young girl behind. But I bullying very seriously. If any student didn’t truly feel a sense of belonging until I is in this type of situation, they should Placing the flower on your casket discovered music. I joined band, and I have contact their grade’s administrator or As a goodbye to lost days spent never regretted it. Music and writing have counselor immediately. Prayers from good friends made me feel like I belong. Finding an outlet to the pain is es- Finding my passion in music and writ- sential. In both situations, writing was Wishing you peaceful sleep ing helped me to move past depression. the outlet. There are many other ways Anyone can do this, simply by finding to channel your feelings such as talking Escaping in the fate you made something he or she enjoys and finding oth- to a counselor, teacher or peer. When ers who enjoy it as well. Through finding people feel depressed, they think no To reach an angels arms so early this passion, one finds friends and a place one can help them. This is because they Wrapping your wings around your parents to belong. All it takes is an interesting haven’t actually sought help. Reaching To keep them from breaking hobby to find an entire world of friends and out isn’t impossible, it takes courage As your echoes carry the words, people who care. When that connection and strength, but the outcome is worth begins to form, it’s the beginning of mov- it. It’s not shameful to talk to a friend “So sorry.” ing past the sadness, the negativity and the or even to see a professional. You are seemingly overwhelming pain. All it takes not alone. If you believe that you can is something to care about to feel better. overcome challenges, you will.

Roar Magazine Spring 2012 17 Roar Feature Top 10 The Time Spring Break By: Alyssa Clark Editor for Visitation Sites Giving . Sunrise, Ariz. .Christopher Creek, Ariz. Vo l u n t e e r Aspen Campground, PHOTO BY VOAZ.ORG .Woods. Canyon Lake, For the most hands-on community service expe- Ariz. rience, volunteer. Volunteers are often in demand whether it’s at animal shelters, soup kitchens, hospitals or care facilities. Various charity orga- Sedona, Ariz. nizations also search for volunteers. Information . about volunteering at any of these places can be found either on the organization’s website or by Lake Havasu, Ariz. calling the organization directly. When searching . for volunteer opportunities, keep an eye out for qualifications such as age, license or skill. Volunteering for VOAZ in Tucson, Ariz., senior Catalina Island, Calif. Anastasia Harper hands off boulders to help build a dam to prevent erosion and conserve water. . Gather Supplies Hollywood, Calif. Charities supporting groups such as troops, . orphans, schools and families in need are always looking for supplies to be donated. Gathering up San Diego, Calif any old clothes, toys, books and other items in . good condition can benefit at least one life, if not more. Also, various canned-food donation centers PHOTO BY SHELBY CASE

PHOTO BY SHELBY CASE Crested Butte, Colo can be found throughout the valley, bring in all . those unused (but not expired) cans from the back . of the pantry. Rallying a group of friends and fam- Cancun, Mexico ily to compile old items and canned-foods can be a great way to bond and participate in the commu- . Student Council members collect cans of food for the nity on a bigger scale. annual can food drive in November to help feed the hungry during the holiday season. Wa l k PHOTO BY JOSH SIEGEL

Get active while supporting fundraising for a good cause. Fundraising walks such as those supporting cancer, an important social issue or the prevention of animal cruelty are great ways to back campaigns that go to improving the lives of others. Walks are easy to participate in and relatively inexpensive, usually ranging from $5 to $20.

Handing out water to runners, seniors and Club Diversity members Alane Parris and Mary Macintosh volunteer at the P.F. Chang Walk on Jan. 16.

18 Spring 2012 Roar Magazine Roar Feature What InspiresYou? By: Anastasia Harper Editor Musicians, writers, painters and actors alike have all contributed various styles of art through various modes. Whether by a few strung up notes or the com- bination of colors on canvas, creative geniuses across the world have found themselves inspired. Some look at their influences for inspiration while others just simply let their experiences guide them. On the Red Mountain campus, such skilled artists are equally inspired to create masterpieces. “Anything bizarre tends to give me ideas,” said sophomore and artist Illse Alcantar. “Music and writ- ing help me carry on ideas or create new ones. They inspire me because one idea will go onto another, which I can either mesh together or separate into their respective places.” Creation isn’t strictly for the 2-D artists. Dancers, like senior Lexi Young, tell stories through each of their sequenced movements. “Dance is everything, it is a form of art that is so unique and technical but can also be just about having fun,” said Young. While the influences of other artists help inspire creative people, there are certain places that inspire them as well. It could be a quiet place or somewhere bursting with activity. “I don’t have a specific place,” said senior Danielle Ganley, who participates in choir, drama, and designs fashion, “but I have to be somewhere quiet. It’s just a good blank canvas for sound.” Oftentimes, artists will look to previous genera- tions to influence their creations. Musicians will listen to old rock band, or even classical music like Beethoven. “I listen to a lot of different music, so I have many influences,” said senior and musician Chad McGee. “However, classical music has a surprising impact on how my band layers our harmonies and voices.” For artists, locations, music and artwork aren’t the only things that stimulate their creative juices. The people that surround them also play a part in their inspiration. “The people that inspire me are my family and friends,” said Young. “They create my life by giving me stories that I can show through dance.” The world is full of stories, thoughts and emotions that impress upon people daily. Within their own form of art, the students of Red Mountain are putting in their own contributions of expression.

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Roar Magazine Spring 2012 19 Roar Feature Field in High School By: Samantha Swain Renaissance Trips Staff Writer After coming to school and sitting all appropriate procedures have been down at a desk day in and day out, a completed. Festival field trip always proves a welcome “There is a lot of paper work such as change of events. In elementary school doing a parent survey, finding chaper- By: Emilie Brock these occasions occurred more often, ons, getting buses, tickets, payment and, Staff Writer and while these trips may not have of course, getting approval of every- The Renaissance Festival is an interactive been very far or for very long, they thing,” said Mr. Edelbrock. event for people of all ages that revives the spirit were always a source of excitement. In addition to the paper work, the of the Renaissance time period. Starting in the Fast forward to high school, and field field trip itself can prove a lot of work. 1950s in , the festival spread throughout trips are few and rare. However, field A lot of field trips take a whole day or the country and inspired many people to build big- trips can still benefit students as it can in some cases a few days, and there is ger, better festivals. give additional help and experience in always the chance of something unex- pected happening. Where:12601 E. Highway 60, Apache Junc- learning. "Last year one of the buses actually tion, Ariz. 85118. Take Highway US-60 E toward “I went on the anatomy field trip ended up breaking down, but thank- Globe. It will be on the right hand side. last year to the Arizona Science Center where they had an exhibit all about the fully it was on the way home from Six Dates: Sat. and Sun., Feb. 11 - Apr. 1, 2012 human body with a bunch of cadavers Flags," said Mr. Edelbrock. and everything,” said senior Katelyn A field trip requires sacrifices from Smith. “It was a great trip and being both students and teachers. By organiz- Times: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Rain or Shine. able to see everything hands on really ing a field trip, a teacher has to spend helped me with my anatomy class as a lot of time preparing to make sure Ticket Prices: Advanced discounted tickets well.” everything goes as planned. Students are sold at Fry’s or Fry’s Marketplace, $20 for Field trips are used to help students also need to give up a lot of time from adults, $10 for ages 5-12 and children under 5 are better understand a subject. Having school, and catch up on missing work in free. Senior tickets can be purchased at the festival hands-on experience can be a more other classes. ticket booth for $19. Prices for tickets purchased effective method of learning than sitting "Honestly I only took AP Physics last at the festival are $2 more than the tickets sold at in a classroom. year so I would be able to go on the Six Fry’s. Parking is free. Early arrival is suggested. “Taking students on field trips can Flags trip at the end of the year," said help them apply the concepts we senior Ashley John. "However I realized Food Prices: Food is around $10 learned in class in real life situations,” that the class was really interesting, to $20 for a meal. Bring at least $30 to said Mr. Edelbrock, Red Mountain High and I'm glad I took it since I learned so $40 for food, snacks and drinks. School’s physics teacher who takes his much." AP Physics classes to Six Flags every Students can learn a lot from going What to Watch Out For: year. There, the classes discuss the on field trips. The experience shows •Watch out for any show marked LC. It means physics of the roller coasters. them a new way of looking at a subject. “Loose Cannon” and can be “raunchy and crude.” Not all field trips have to be as It’s also a refreshing break from the Although enjoyable, it may not be for everyone. extravagant as going to Six Flags. Some classroom environment where students •Wear sunscreen to avoid getting sunburnt. field trips can be just to another school. sit at a desk and take notes. •Comfy shoes are a must. The festival is spread Red Mountain music groups are famil- "I think some classes are better suited over 30 acres. iar with this type of field trip. for having field trips over others," said •Bring a camera. “Going on our trips really brings us Hansen. “Overall, field trips are still a •Important Note: A bathroom is called a privy. together as a group,” said choir member lot of fun, and I hope everyone has a •Pets are not allowed into the festival. and senior Brandon Hansen. “It’s chance to take a class that gives the op- What’s To See: always a great experience.” portunity to go on one." The Artisan Marketplace has over 200 vendors To make a field trip happen, a lot of PHOTO BY NIKOLE TOWER selling a multitude of wares, ranging from jewelry up-front commu- to glasswork and other authentic pieces. Merchan- nication and pa- dise is unique so if planning to purchase multiple perwork has to be PHOTO BY WWW.FAIRY WINGS.COM items or larger items, bring a sizable amount completed. This of money. Singing, dancing and other types of requires talking entertainment can be found everywhere. Twelve to administration, different stages offer unique shows for people of filling out numer- all ages. One of the most popular attractions is the ous documents live joust. and communi- cating with the Dress up to intensify experience and feel a part district, in some of the Renaissance. Beware that costume swords cases, to make and daggers must be properly sheathed or there sure everything is could be trouble. If one can’t purchase Renais- in order and Red Mountain AA Freshmen English Classes wait outside the Mesa sance apparel beforehand, costumes are available Arts Center before watching a performance of Romeo and Juliet. The for rent. students studied the play earlier in the year, and then went to enjoy the it on January 18. 20 Spring 2012 Roar Magazine Roar Sports

PHOTO BY SOUTHWEST PORTRAITS Roaring Proud By: Jennifer Briney Red Mountain Girls Basketball Editor-in-Chief

The varsity girls basketball team made an exceptional run in the sectional playoffs. With a tough defense and forced turnovers the team played with an overwhelming amount of heart and skill. “From our previous years no one expected us to play like we did,” senior Mariah Willadsen. Attributing their chemistry to the players’ bonding both on and off the court, it played an important role in the mental aspects of the game. With a resilient mindset, the Lady Lions set expectations to make good competition with the top teams in the state. The Lady Lions ended their season in the first round of the state playoffs with a close game and exciting game against Hamilton High School.

Fighting off a defender for a layup, senior Kevin Graduating Seniors: In a game against Highland High School, Torres drove under the basket to throw up the senior Mariah Willadsen showed her skills by shot. putting up a shot. Gabriella Alonzo Wilsynn Wheat Shae Brown Maddie Willadsen Jennifer Pasquale Mariah Willadsen Alicia Ramero

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Boys Basketball: Best We’ve Ever Had... By: Jennifer Briney Editor-in-Chief

The varsity boys basketball team raised the bar, being referenced as the best basketball team in Red Mountain history. After their elimination in , the team stepped up their game, fight- ing their way to third in state and facing the playoffs with high confidence and sharp abilities. Brushing off all distractions, the team set their sights on heightening their skills and pushing each other through the exhaustion to focus as a unit on the task at hand. Making history, the boys secured the first ever Mountain Lion playoff win and advanced to the quarter-finals for in Red Mountain history.

PHOTO BY MRS. SAQUELLA Graduating Seniors: Fighting off a defender for a layup, senior Kevin Torres droveFighting under theoff abasket defender to throw for a up layup, the shot.senior Kevin Torres drove under the basket to throw up the Ryan Bunker Justin Park shot. Tanner Enos Kevin Torres Logan Larson Juan Zuniga

FightingPushing off a defenderthrough the for other a layup, team, senior Senior Kevin Juan Torres drove underZuniga the basket went to up throw to dunk, up the adding shot. two points to the Lion’s score.

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PHOTOPHOTO BY BY MRS. MRS. SAQUELLA SAQUELLA “Take care of the game early by finishing your opportunities by halftime.” -Coach Barber

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Right before a big game, the varsity girls huddle together in a traditional spit circle and sway to get pumped up before the game.

icking t p KRM Girls Soccer U I Junior Ty Harada prepares to trap the ball as his teammate, senior Khaled Holman, collides with an opposing player.

By: Brittany Cruz Editor Heading into the season 5th in state, it’s no surprise the girls varsity soccer team were a forced to be reckoned with, ending with an 11-1 record. With Coach Barber’s focus on work ethic and the guidance of senior captains Goal Kaitlan Artt (midfielder), Alyssa Gauna (forward) and Noel Munoz (defender), the team took down their competitors and secured a spot in the playoffs. With an early elimination, the girls reflected on this past By: Brittany Cruz season and emphasized the importance of learning to work ONEEditor well with other personalities. Ending the season with a tain of what to expect and ended “Learning to play with new people is a challenge,” said 14-6 record, the boys soc- it with a solid mentality. senior midfielder Allison Chiakmakis. “To be a good play- cer team landed 18th in state, “We definitely had our er it’s important to have the ability to work with others.” just barely missing the cut for struggles and battles as a team Setting aside differences is vital in coming together as playoffs. With the guidance of in the beginning, but, overall, a team and being able to dedicate time to a competitive at- Coach Presnell and leadership we pulled it together and had mosphere. It’s important to connect as players and develop B of senior captains Khaled Hol- fun,” said Holman. a strong relationship on the pitch. man (defender), Louis Schraidt After a successful season, “Sometimes we had our differences off the field,” said (midfielder) and Matthew Nich- Coach Presnell was awarded Artt. “Once we were on the field, we all played for each ols (forward/defender), the team with the Mesa All-City Boys other. Everyone developed the will to win, and we became more than doubled their goals Soccer Coach of the Year. Under really competitive.” from last year with 34 goals in his wing, the players expressed Coach Barber ran two hour sessions each day, chang- 20 games. the boost of confidence they ing up the workouts and focusing on the players work rate. O Picking up the pace from last felt knowing they had a good Practicing finishing and working on the defensive shape year, the boys left with a suc- coach and a set path of what was also played an important factor in the girl’s successful cessful season behind them and expected. season. were confident of their abilities. The idea was to focus on get- After all is said and done, the girls looked back on the “We had a different attitude,” ting as many games under their improvements and growth they felt they made by the end said Holman. “We realized we belt as they could by entering as of the season. were a good enough team. We many tournaments as possible, “I improved as a person because I learned how to really Y had the skill to win; it was just and getting enough practice in lead a team without any negativity,” said Artt. “I think I realizing and understanding that to fix the kinks. The strategy also improved as a player. Every time I was on the field, I we could walk away beating turned out to play a key role in didn’t want to give up. I wanted to work my hardest.” teams. getting the boys a top 20 rank With a great improvement and a chance at snatching a spot from last year, the players ap- in the playoffs. S proached the new season uncer- 22 Spring 2012 Roar Magazine Roar Sports Sports Medicine: A Dedicated Team

By: Nikole Tower Staff Writer From proper stretching to careful “Sometimes the players are really taping, the Sports Medicine students intense, so it makes it a bit harder. Then know how to take care of any challenge you have the players who are all happy thrown their way. A healthy amount of go-lucky kind of people,” said senior preparation goes into learning the treat- McKayla Farr who has also been taking ments and techniques these students the class for two years. are required to learn. The students are Peer to peer relationships are strength- a devoted group who are committed to ened in the Sports Medicine program. helping Red Mountain’s athletes. The trainers are comforted by the knowl- “The student trainers are highly mo- edge that the athletes can trust them to tivated and dedicated students who like help the team during a game or practice. to be in the sports atmosphere and help “It is nice to have a peer take care of with the student athletes,” said Richard your injuries, makes both the athlete “RK” Kates, the adviser for Sports feel good and the student aide caring for Medicine. them feel good,” RK said. These students are taking the first RK makes sure to intervene when steps in preparing for their future necessary during athletic practices and careers in the medical field. The skills games. Although the students work in- they gain will prove to be useful as they dependently while preparing the athletes continue their education. for a big game, they are taught at the “We learn about the muscles and the beginning of the year what they are and bones in the human body,” said senior are not allowed to do. Aspin Huntley who has been taking the “The teacher is the only one certified. course for two years. When something goes wrong, RK is the All Sports Medicine students and first one at the scene,” said Farr. athletes are now required to take a After participating in this high school concussion course and online test before class, the next step is college. Current the year begins. Sports Medicine stu- students will continue taking Sports dents are taught the basic procedures for Medicine or progress into a related field treating such injuries. like Nursing, Personal Training, Sports Sports Medicine prefers its future stu- Psychology, Physical Therapy, Veteri- dents to have a background of Anatomy nary Sciences, EMT/Fire Fighting and and Physiology. It is also helpful to take Medical school. Prevention and Care of Sports Injuries “To go further in the field you must (HE911/912) to get an idea of what one get a college degree,” said RK. may be dealing with in the field. With this talented staff of young train- “We do interviews and only the best ers, a number of incidents will be and candidates get chosen to be a part of have been prevented. Athletes know they Red Mountain Sports Medicine,” said are in experienced hands with such dedi- RK. cated workers. If something should go Students need to know what they will wrong, these Sports Medicine students be faced with before enrolling in this will know what to do. class. The course requires extra time For further information about enroll- PHOTO BY MRS. SAQUELLA outside of the normal school schedule. ing in Sports Medicine (HE921/922), “Make sure you have the time,” see RK in the sports annex next to the said Huntley. “We are out until 5:30 football field. p.m. most of the time, so you need to make sure you have a schedule that can work.” Athletes are relaxed under the careful eyes of the trainers as they are prepared to take on any kind of circumstances that occur during a game. During the game, senior trainer McKayla Farr assesses the knee injury of junior soccer player Edgar Garcia.

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