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February 2011 Lane Technical College Prep High School Volume 43/Issue 3/Page 1

Snowpocalypseclub meetings were shortened or can- The actual event,‘11 however, had about celled on Tuesday, and on Wednesday 30 attendees, including both high and Thursday they were cancelled- en school and grade school students, and a tirely. CPS alumnus. Lane’s production of Gypsy was set Lovric, who created the group, was back. The show was slowed to a hault at still pleased with the snowball fight. a crucial time: “tech week.” The fun continued for many students “We had to cancel three tech rehears- on Thursday, but many were disconcert- als,” said the director, Mrs. Hanson. ed about school being back in session on “We had to schedule an extra two on Friday. Friday and Saturday this week just to Teachers were assaulted by absent make up for lost time.” notes when the weekend was over, many Other teachers were relieved to have of which were laughed off by teachers a day off, finally. for the unneeded explanations. “It wasn’t even the day off [that was Mr. Wasielewski received an absent good], just the rarity of a CPS snow note from one of his AP US Govern- day,” said physics teacher Ms. Machaj. ment & Politcs students, Jakub Ogara, Machaj said she and other teachers Div. 264, and proceeded to read the agree that it is a safety issue for students note aloud in a mocking tone. to take buses and trains to get to school “Jakub could not make it to school to- in such bad weather, and CPS ought to day because,” he took a dramatic pause recognize this with more snow days. and smiled as he continued, “it was un- Machaj had been experiencing “tech- safe for him to travel.” nical difficulties” in her classroom lead- Other students were actually trapped ing up to the snow days, the worst of at home and could not make it to school which being the death of her radiator. Friday. “I wear layers, so I was used to the Arisbeth Sanchez, Div. 455, thought The snow around Lane piled up before the snow days, reaching heights of 20 inches by Wednesday afternoon. cold. But if it’s ridulously cold in here she was going to school on Friday until it’s like ‘what am I supposed to do with her parents told her otherwise. ruddy faced students were even louder of the proper role of teenagers in the [my students]?’” “Are you crazy?” they said when she By Ben Palmer than the initial announcement. winter, although some take no prisoners Some Lane students had similar prob- was ready to go to school. CPS students were faced with more when it comes to their shoveling policy. lems of ill-timed malfunctions during “I didn’t do my homework,” said San- Shovel those parking spaces and leave than they thought possible: two snow “I got sick but I still had to go over the snow days. chez, “so I didn’t really want to come a lawn chair in their place to reserve days in a row! But how to occupy the to my Grandma’s apartment building Jonathan Luna, Div. 375, lost power anyway.” your spot when you leave. It’s a snow- time? and help her shovel for four hours,” said of a very useful device. While the snow buried the school, pocalypse! Lucia Lopez, Div. 266, went out in the Clarice Benett, Div. 378. “We have a snow machine [at home], the snow also buried a few other things. With the heaps of snow came an ut- cold with her brother as they always do Benett received no pay for her work, but on the snow day it stopped work- Nicole Kerrigan, Div. 259, lost her terance from CPS unheard in 12 years: during big snows. Together they built an but almost-neighbors Graham Zolkows- ing,” said Luna. “Tragic. Had to be cell phone in the snow while sledding, Snow day. igloo, complete with a brick pattern and ki, Div. 450, and JP Walsh, Div. 456, Amish and do it manually.” something that many teenagers would When the February 1 storm was pre- a functioning door. were paid $100 between the two of Asia Pupa, Div. 383, experienced a few “totally freak” about. dicted, a moan could be heard through- It seems snow has a way of bringing them for shoveling. power surges due to the srtom. “I searched [for it] and panicked for out Lane, along the lines of “of course out everyone’s inner-child, though it Some students, however, never left the “My TV went off and I got mad,” said about a half hour then just gave up,” we’ll still have school.” But a snowball wasn’t only teenagers who went a little house at all. Pupa, lamenting the interruption of her said a still phoneless Kerrigan. effect of text messages and Facebook up- crazy. Nicky Cameron, Div. 475, stayed Criminal Minds episode. She says she blames herself, but still dates informed CPS students of closure Adam Rebora, Div. 372, joined forces inside and said he video chatted with The snowball fight that Hoy attended finds it hard to manage without her cell after CPS Interim CEO Terry Mazany with his father and bore the cold bare “some German” he didn’t know for an was the victim of a growing trend in on- phone. announced that school would be can- -- quite bare. hour. line event planning. The event, created a Still, Kerrigan and many other stu- celled on Wednesday, February 2. “Me and my dad ran outside in our Cameron chose to stay inside most couple hours after news of the first snow dents had their fill of fun. After all, two The groans quickly melted into bathing suits and played in the snow,” of the time, but some other students day broke, had over 500 RSVPs. CPS snow days -- must be a miracle! cheers. Rebora said. “I ran into the neighbors’ had no choice. Richard And snow day antics ensued. Many yard and really slowly made a body im- Torkelson, Div. 380, was students had not had a snow day since print [in the snow.]” one of these. 1999, when the fluffy stuff reached Rebora then proceeded to fill a spray “I was a little sick, so heights of almost 22 inches, just a bit bottle with blue water, and spray paint [the snow days were] more than this storm’s 20 inches. his own imprint blue. a great stress reliever,” The snow was so prolific that it stormed While this neighborly gesture was Torkelson said. “I just into third on the rank of Chicago’s larg- playful, other students had less pleasant played Call of Duty.” est snowstorms in recorded history. The run-ins with neighbors, irritated by the Some that were stuck in- most snow Chicago has ever seen was snow. side said they felt irritat- 23 inches in 1967, according to the Na- “My neighbors are cruel,” said Caitlin ed, tired of their homes, tional Weather Service website. Walerowicz, Div. 272. “They shoveled and ached to leave. The snow made conditions perfect their snow in front of our garage, but “I was frustrated,” said for fun. Ana Lovric, Div. 267, saw the they’d have a heart attack if we, God Giselle Gonzalez, Div. perfect opportunity for a snowball fight. forbid, got any snow in front of their 463. “I had cabin fever. When the fight started Wednesday af- precious garbage cans!” My parents wouldn’t even ternoon, Lane student Liam Hoy, Div. Megan Irving, Div. 278, had a much let me go out!” 261, joined the battle. more cooperative shoveling experience. To pass the time, Gon- Before Hoy could engage in snowy “I shoveleld for two hours with the zalez watched a Glee mar- warfare, his phone rang and he received collaborative effort of my neighbors,” athon all day. news that he immediately shouted across Irving said. “We all helped out.” Those stuck indoors the entire park: “What else are teenage children for?” were not the only people “WE’RE HAVING ANOTHER joked math teacher Mr. Minor to his irritated during the snow SNOW DAY! WE’RE HAVING AN- class upon their return to school on Fri- day. Due to the intense OTHER SNOW DAY!” day, Feb. 3. snows, PSAE testing had The screams from the snow-covered, Many parents share Minor’s opinion to be rescheduled, many Lane students Ana Lovric and Harry Koris lay in a snow-filled underpass at Legion Park. February 2011 News Page 2 Chicago mayoral election set for next week mayorship by former President Clinton, cratic Congressional By Kelly Sineni and he holds a commanding lead in re- Campaign Commit- cent polls. Some of Emanuel’s opponents tee and Chairman of After many months of long campaign- criticized him for seeking Clinton’s sup- the House Demo- ing, candidate drama, and uncertainty, port. cratic Caucus. He also the city’s mayoral election will finally Another controversy occurred between worked for political take place Tuesday, Feb. 22. The race candidates Carol Moseley-Braun and Pa- campaigns in the 80’s began with over 20 candidates in No- tricia Van Pelt Watkins. During a recent (Paul Simon and May- vember when the petitions to get on the debate Moseley-Braun accused Watkins or Daley). ballot were due. Now only six candidates of being a crack addict after Watkins Miguel Del Valle - remain, with about a week left before made a comment about Braun’s leaving Born in Puerto Rico The 2011 mayoral ballot includes six canidates. Chicagoans cast their votes. the public eye for a few years. and raised in Chicago, Senator in 2004, Chico led the Chicago For months it was questionable whether Watkins has admitted to doing drugs Del Valle was an Illinois State Senator Park Districts, and more recently, the Rahm Emanuel would appear on the bal- at the age of 19 and becoming an addict, (the first Hispanic Senator) in the Gen- City Colleges of Chicago. Recent polls lot due to controversies over his residency but she claims to have never done crack. eral Assembly from the 2nd district until project Chico as runner up in the elec- status. In order to run for mayor, a per- She took offense to Braun’s comment, 2006 when he became City Clerk. tion. son has to hold residency in the city for and a loud exchange ensued. Carol Moseley-Braun - Braun was Patricia Van Pelt Watkins - Born in at least a year before the election. It was The polls will open on Feb. 22 at 6am born in Chicago and worked as an at- Cabrini Green, Watkins is a dormer debated whether Emanuel still held resi- and close at 7pm. If no candidate receives torney before serving the 24th and later union stewardess at a South side steel fac- dency status in Chicago because he had more than 50% of the votes a run off 25th Illinois districts in the US House tory and co-founder of the Ambassadors been serving in Washington as President election will be held in April between the of Representatives. She was also the first of Christ Church as well as the Target Obama’s Chief of Staff for the past two top two candidates. and only woman to represent Illinois in Area Development Corp. years. Emanuel still paid taxes to the city The Candidates according to their or- the US Senate. After losing reelection in William Walls - Walls is an alumni and owned his house, though he rented der on the ballot are… 1999, she was appointed the US Ambas- of the South side’s Chicago Vocational it out while in Washington. Rahm Emanuel - Emanuel is Chicago- sador to New Zealand until 2001. In High School. During Harold Washing- His residency was challenged to the born and Wilmette-raised (New Trier 2004, she made a short run for the presi- ton’s time as mayor, Walls helped with Board of Elections, which determined he West High School). He is the front run- dency, but dropped out before the Iowa the Lawyers Committee and served as was eligible to be on the ballot. The case ner by a landslide, and former Chief of Caucuses. President of Law Students, Assistant was appealed to the Apellate court where Staff for President Obama. Before serv- Gery Chico - Chico is a life-long Scheduler, and Confidential Assistant to it was decided he could not run. The case ing President Obama, he was a Senior South-sider, and after serving as an at- the mayor. Recently, he was the National was finally appealed to the Illinois- Su Advisor to President Clinton and Con- torney he became Mayor Daley’s Chief Political Director to one of Rev. Jesse preme Court, which ruled Emanuel be gressman for the 5th US Congressional of Staff from 1992-1995, until Daley Jackson’s programs. put back on the ballot. district. He was elected in 2002 to the appointed him President of the Board of Emanuel was recently endorsed for the positions of Chairman of the Demo- Trustees of CPS. After a failed run for US Students looking to pop culture for Black History Month heroes “He dominated basket- cestors did for me,” Gebregiorgis said. By Alexandria Martinez ball, and through that he Amery Federicks, Div. 376, also ad- became world renowned,” mires African American leaders in our February marks the beginning of Black History Month, a said Green. society, but does not believe they are nationwide celebration that provides the opportunity to re- Although MJ is one of overshadowing their forefathers. flect on the roles African Americans have played in shaping Green’s favorite African “Oprah Winfrey is my idol!” Freder- our country. During this time, it is common to hear about Americans, he looks at icks exclaimed. “But no one has made people like Harriet Tubman and Martin Luther King Jr., Martin Luther King Jr. as an impact like that of Martin Luther but, among some Lane students, it is even more common to an African American hero, King or Harriet Tubman.” hear about people like Beyonce and Oprah Winfrey. and like Smith, thinks that Briana Lemon, Div. 163, is the presi- Carnesha Smith, Div. 275, is not proud to say that African Americans in histo- dent of the Black Student Association she thinks the history in Black History Month is slowly ry are under-appreciated. at Lane. disappearing. “Martin Luther King Jr. Lemon agrees that African Ameri- “When you sit down and talk to someone about their held so many protests and cans of pop culture are more celebrated Black heritage, they only care about the current Black stood up for civil rights. than African Americans in history. celebrities, and not about the people in history who ac- He even has his own holi- “African Americans of pop culture tually made a difference so we as African Americans can day, and some people don’t understand what people like are more current and relatable,” she said. live a better life,” said Smith. him went through,” said Green. This month, Lemon is celebrating rapper, singer, and Smith wants people to realize that without the African Senait Gebregiorgis, Div. 269, considers Beyonce, Will actor, Aubrey Graham, otherwise known as Drake. Americans that are overlooked in today’s society, this gen- Smith, Oprah, and President Obama her role models. “I’ve been a fan of Drake since my freshman year. He’s eration of African Americans would still be suffering. “They are the definition of what I want to become,” very relatable and humble,” said Lemon. “A lot of the time, we are only grateful to Martin Lu- Gebregiorgis said. Whether it is Drake or Martin Luther King Jr. being ther King Jr. because we get a day off of school in his Gebregiorgis admires current African American leaders celebrated this month, many Lane students certainly ap- honor,” said Smith. more than the historical ones. preciate them for their contributions to society and con- Richard Green, Div.150, is a Michael Jordan fan and “They are more current and I can relate to them more, sider them role models. admires him for his dedication and success to his sport. but that doesn’t mean that I don’t appreciate what my an-

Letters to the Editor: Italian television stereotypes offensive sex with and how high you can fist pump. Dear Lane Tech Community: A better life is a good public education, the Defacing class posters is classless Basta with Jersey Shore! Spic. Wetback. chance to go on to higher education, possi- such as my Women in Lit class, urged me Polack. The “N” word. Redneck. Terrorist. bly with scholarships. A better life is a better Dear Editor, to write this letter; while the vast majority Chink. Guido. Guidette. job at better pay, a nice house and being able As a large, public, city high school, saying just laughed and told me to calm down. I Yes, “guido” and “guidette” are just as bad to have a family and offer them more than we have a diverse student body is truly an argue, if this poster had been for an African as those other words. So “basta” with Jersey your parents could offer you. It is also taking understatement. This diversity is not only American Literature class or a Latin Ameri- Shore skits, quotes, dress-up days and any care of the parents who worked hard and sac- about the color of our skin, but the vari- can Literature class no one would be laugh- other emulation of the show and the nega- rificed to give you all of that. In a better life, ous cultures, religions, beliefs and interests. ing. A teacher or the administration would tive cultural representation that it presents. everyone involved can stand with their heads However, I, along with many fellow stu- have enacted discipline. Instead I watched I am Italian-American and I refuse to be held high, proud to stand for their ethnic dents, find no peculiarity in sharing a class- as teachers and students just walked right represented by a bunch of unambitious and group, and their ethnic group can be proud room where I am unique. While racism is by. I ask the students and teachers of Lane overly materialistic young people, some of to have them as representatives. still apparent everywhere, I feel at Lane Tech, why is this allowed? How is this any whom are not even Italian American. On As an Italian-American I want to be repre- Tech with festivities such as International more acceptable then a racial slur? Why is a daily basis, the Jersey Shore cast are con- sented and identified with the great Italians Days and The T.A.S.T.E different races are being sexist more socially acceptable than cerned about how long they can tan and/or in history such as Dante Alighieri, Leon- celebrated, creating little hate or racism for being racist? be in the gym and what bar they are partying ardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, the Medici’s, others. But why then is sexism present? I am offended by the thought that my fel- in that evening. The stigma of the mafia has Giuseppe Verdi, Enrico Fermi and Federico As course selection week nears, posters low students would find humor in bring- been a misrepresentation we’ve had to fight Fellini just to barely skim the surface. I also line the halls promoting one class or an- ing someone down by being racist or by for many years, but now this? want to be represented by accomplished other. Perhaps some of the most populous being sexist. Women’s Rights are not only a I grew up on the East Coast in a small town Italian-Americans ranging from A. P. Gian- posters are the Women in Literature post- women’s issue but an equality issue. that had lots of first, second and third gen- nini (founder of Bank of America), Fiorello ers with questions asking, “Who are the Included below are the names of my eration Italians. If someone called us a “wop” LaGuardia (former mayor of New York), women in black?” or “What is the problem classmates who share my concerns about or a “dago,” those were fighting words. A Justice Antonin Scalia (Supreme Court Jus- that has no name?” My classmates and I this issue. “wop,” for instance, stands for “without pass- tice), Martin Scorsese and our own principal, in our Women in Literature class deco- Sincerely, port/papers” and was meant to be offensive. Dr. LoBosco. Throw in your favorite Italian rated the school with posters on Friday Hannah Viti, Tania Galicia, Marianne Es- The words “guido” and “guidette” were in soccer player, Enzo Ferrari, Rachel Ray and when everyone “had too much snow in pino, Eric Butler, Yartiza Bueno, Yesenia the same category long before Jersey Shore Dean Martin, just for entertainment purpos- their neighborhoods to get to school.” On Venegas, Molly Dunbar, Nadia Egnareu- came to be. es. That’s who I want you to think of when Tuesday morning I arrived at school to see ba, Jwanna Brown, Alexis Diaz, Gabriela The majority of Italians that immigrated you think “Italian” or “Italian American,” a poster reading, “Who was the first female Brizuela, Jocelyn Jaimes, Samantha Bulat, to this country in the early 1900s were poor not a bunch of unimpressive, self-interested presidential candidate?” had been crossed Bittany Barth, Rachel Audisho, Kimberly and came here to get jobs and offer a better drunks from the Jersey shore. out and replaced with, “Who cares!” and Randall, Magaly Ralon, Michelle Soto, Pa- life to their children. That is also what many “women belong in the kitchen!” I was im- tricia Mota, Cherniece Pope, Ms. Court- of your parents have done. A better life is not --Patricia Paganelli, Italian instructor mediately outraged, disappointed, angry to ney Feuer and the Honors Women in Lit- qualified by how tan you are, how much you say the least. I talked to friends and class- erature Class. can drink, how many people you can have mates about my quandary. A few students, February 2011 News Page 3 Students express faith through clothing, sacred items will not be welcome on the territory of truly follow your faith, you must carry what I believe in,” said Villalobos. By Luis Rios the French republic,” said Sarkozy. your devotion in your heart,” said You- Other Lane students prefer religious On September 14, 2010, the French nis. items that are much more practical. Despite the separation of Church and Senate approved a ban on headdresses Younis also claims that not being able Diana Reyes Div. 385, keeps several State, some Lane students support the in public. This law will go into effect on to express her faith would have negative religious items on her for constant pro- idea of expressing their faith at school. the beginning of spring 2011. implications on her education. tection. Through the use of burkas, salwar As a result, France has been facing “Not being able to express my beliefs “I carry images of the Virgin of Gua- kameezes, crucifixes, and other religious high anti-Muslim tensions. Fortunately, will impact me because my parents dalupe in my wallet. In case I ever forget items, some Lane students display their anti-Muslim tensions in the U.S. have would make me attend a private school to put my Virgin of Guadalupe neck- beliefs with pride. not reached this height. Women here that permits the display of religious lace on, I have the images in my wallet Hijab with face veil On September 2, 2004, France enacted still have the right to make any religious items,” said Younis. to keep me from harm,” said Reyes. a law that prevented students from dis- displays they choose, within reason. Some Christian students at Lane also Since the beginning of freshman year, playing their faith in any public school. Muslim sophomore, Aaisha Ali Div. identify themselves with the religious Parminder Jhaj, Div. 282, has been The French government’s defense for 355, disagrees with this law. items they wear. Christian freshman walking down the halls of Lane with the law was that they wanted to remain “I have been wearing my hijab since I Marissa Higgs, Div. 471, displays her long hair. Although he does not tie his secular and follow the guidelines im- was 10 and to keep me from wearing it faith by wearing a gold crucifix around hair in a bun anymore, he has kept his posed by the separation of Church and would be like losing my freedom,” she her neck. hair long. According to Sikhism, long State. This law specifically targeted the said. “I’ve worn it everyday since the sec- hair is seen as purity and willingness to wearing of the burka, a loose garment A hijab is a headscarf worn by women ond grade,” she said. ignore bodily vanities. (usually with veiled holes for the eyes) which conceals the hair and neck and Higgs finds much more value in her “I choose to keep my hair long. My worn by Muslim women, or any other usually has a face veil. Ali claims that crucifix beyond the fact that it is made mom made me get rid of the bun but headdress. she wears her hijab because it helps her out of gold. I still wear my hair in a ponytail,” said Muslim student Khizra Younis, Div. identify herself in a school as diverse as “I got my crucifix from my grandma Jahj. 382, believes that a ban on burkas will Lane. on my First Communion so it means a Although some religions encourage not empower Muslim women in France. “My family is Muslim, but they do lot to me,” said Higgs. the use of wearing religious items, other If anything, it will shatter Muslim tradi- not force me to wear the hijab. I do so Although other Christian items might religions prohibit the wearing of such tions. from my own self-devotion,” she said. not be as costly as a golden crucifix, objects. A burka “The burka is worn by Muslim women Ali also believes that students have their sentimental value is what appeals Sophomore Nishly Lopez Div. 378 is to let unknown men know that they are become more accepting of others who to these students. a Jehovah’s Witness and is not allowed married. Most Muslim women see the look different. Alexandra Espinosa Div. 479, a Chris- to display her faith in any form. burka as a good thing because it allows “Everyone learns about different re- tian, wears several bracelets with saints “According to Jehovah’s Witnesses, the them to gain respect from strangers,” ligions in school. Therefore that helps printed on them. Bible prohibits the making and wearing said Younis. us create tolerance of others no matter “I feel much safer and protected when of idols. This includes crucifixes and -ro On June 22, 2009, French President what they believe in,” said Ali. I wear them,” said Espinosa. saries,” said Lopez. Nicolas Sarkozy argued in a major Younis believes that expressing faith Cecilia Villalobos, Div. 274, also a Despite her religious beliefs, Lopez policy speech that burkas were “not goes far beyond the clothes or items a Christian, wears a green escapulario is tolerant of others who wear sacred welcomed” in France, not just French person wears, although she sometimes around her neck. An escapulario is a items. schools. wears the Kameez. necklace made out of simple colored “Everyone has the right to display “In our country, we cannot accept that “I do not have to wear the entire Sal- thread that has two images of a saint, their religion. Just because I believe in women be prisoners behind a screen, war Kameez (a tunic and pant ensem- one on the front and one on the back something does not mean that I will cut off from all social life, deprived of ble, usually consisting of loose, draped, of your neck. impose it on others,” said Lopez. all identity. The burka is not a sign of pleated or gathered trousers that are “Wearing my escapulario is very im- religion; it is a sign of subservience. It fitted at the ankle) because in order to portant to me because it symbolizes Healthier cafeteria food replaces Class chips in to replace foods below nutritional standards Fernando Navarro, Div. 374. “Last “I think it does help us make health- teacher’s stolen laptop By Jasmine Grullon year’s [food] was better. The pizza ier choices,” said Lemon. “It makes us tasted a lot better.” consider what we’re actually eating or quotes about teachers and a paragraph Chicken jambalaya. Cucumber sal- “The quality of the food was bad two put on their tray, also when we go out By Aleks Pavlovic about the experience of learning in her ad. No, we are not in Louisiana. We years ago,” said Mark Carter, Div. 255. to eat.” class, signed by the majority of her stu- are in the lunchroom. “Now it just got worse. The way the According to the Center for Disease As the eighth period bell rang to dents. Inside the piggybanks was a sum Since the beginning of this school food looks and smells is just awful.” Control and Prevention, 15 percent of dismiss students for winter break, Ms. of money that Sebestyen chose not to year, the cafeteria has changed their Some miss how some food dishes high school students in Chicago are Sebestyen’s law class stayed put and did disclose. lunch options to meet new nutritional were prepared, which have now been obese due to unhealthy dietary behav- not show signs of leaving the room. A “To see the look on her face, I knew standards set by CPS and the U.S. deemed unhealthy. iors and physical inactivity. student in the class explained, “We’re she appreciated it,” said law student Department of Agriculture as part of “I miss the nachos,” said Briana “You look at society and there’s a lot waiting.” Lauren Adams, Div. 168. “When stu- the Healthy Schools Campaign. After Lemon, Div. 163. “Now they give us of young adults who are likely to have Then, according to Sebestyen, the dents come up with plans, they usually students attended last month’s Board shredded cheese [on the nachos] in- adult weight problems in the future,” door opened and a sea of students don’t go through with them. We did.” of Education meeting complaining of stead of the real nacho cheese.” said Mr. Pikes, Lane’s Food Services poured in. Alejandra Avian, Div. 151, was also unappetizing and unhealthy choices, Instead of finding the usual melted Manager. “Lauren Adams held up a camera,” involved in the surprise for Sebestyen. the change in cafeteria food was put processed cheese that is “fatty and un- “Something has to change,” Pikes Sebestyen said. “The students formed a “I feel so accomplished, and we only into action. These new standards- in healthy” on the tortilla chips, students said. “Everyone is responsible for what circle around my desk and Deja Spikes did it in three days!” Avina said. “We clude low sodium and low calorie are now served a healthier alternative they eat. That is the most important handed me a box of Kleenex. I started sat down and planned what to do. Then foods, reduced-fat salad dressings and to the popular lunch dish. thing in life; for everyone to learn about crying before I even knew what was go- the next day, a student brought in the mayonnaise, more fruits, vegetables, Another popular dish, pizza, has also what to eat. The only thing missing is ing on.” piggybanks and collected money. Ev- and whole-grain variations. Some CPS been revamped to meet the new nu- educating students of what to eat and Sebestyen’s students witnessed their erybody did their part and it was a huge schools have replaced fried and starch- tritional standards. The crust is now when. Students need to learn what to teacher’s mood worsening daily as the success. She does so much for her stu- based dishes with hearty jambalaya. made with whole wheat crust, and be eating and asking themselves, ‘Why holidays approached. Her laptop had dents and it was absolutely worth it.” Lane is on board with the nutritional instead of choosing fries, students can I should eat this instead of that?’ and been stolen from her room earlier in the Sebestyen was in awe of her students’ effort, which has come with mixed re- serve themselves salad as a side. ‘Is this healthy for me?’” month. Armed with this knowledge, gesture. views from students. “It’s a lot tastier,” said Christine After asking themselves those ques- her students joined forces to give her a “The money for a laptop, that was At Lane, some students have noticed Javonillo, Div. 155. “Last year the tions, maybe students will also ask, holiday gift she’d never forget. phenomenal. It was sweet. It was con- the change of food selections and are salad tasted bland. Now, since it looks ‘What’s really in that nacho cheese?’. “I knew something was up,” Sebesty- siderate. But the ability of five classes not enjoying the new healthier food better, it tastes better.” Well, it isn’t cheese. en said. “I saw students talking to stu- to formulate and execute a plan, that’s choices. The colorful salads have had a prom- dents from other classes and their dev- what we try to get you to do. That was “It’s not the same as last year,” said ising effect on some students. ilish smiles made me realize they were really love.” cooking up something. I thought they To thank her students, Sebestyen were planning an unscheduled Christ- bought a goat from Oxfam, a confed- mas party; I never thought it would be eration of 14 organizations that work money for another laptop.” together in 99 countries to find solu- The Friday before break came and tions to poverty. The goat will be sent to there were no surprise parties. Sched- a family in an underdeveloped country uled parties, however, took place, and and the family will be taught how to Sebestyen lost track of her suspicions. use it in order to develop a profit. Shortly after the bell rang at 2:12, stu- “Instead of a thank-you note, I bought dents from her other periods entered a thank-you goat,” said Sebestyen. “It’s her room. the gift that keeps giving.” Some students stood on desks and Sebestyen has recently matched the cheered to see her reaction as a shoe- money her students gave her to pur- box with three piggybanks - purple, chase a sleek new laptop. silver, and gold - was placed on her “This experience was so humbling,” desk. Included in the box was a card Sebestyen said. “It was amazing. It with Ghandi on it filled with touching was...pretty darn sweet.” February 2011 News Page 4 Biliary atresia does not Childhood cancer drives Huertas to help slow Lane’s Mitchell others fight disease By Vanessa Pena liked dressing up as her when I was little.” By Julia Kulon For the Empty Bowls for Charity in Nov., On a warm summer day 14 years ago, Orlando Huertas, Mitchell created two bowls, etching a Micky Div. 280, was in Puerto Rico walking around his backyard It is 5:50am. It is still dark, and Emily’s Mouse head on the side of the bowls. playing and laughing. His parents Milagros and Orlando mother shakes her to wake her up for school. This is Mitchell’s last year at Lane. Although Sr. were standing by the door cheerfully when they noticed She takes a bath, then gets dressed, and goes she was supposed to graduate with her class an unusual limp in Huertas’ right leg. downstairs to eat breakfast. After eating, she last year, she still has to meet the credit re- Curious to what this limp was all about, the Huertas family lines up about ten tiny cups with various quirements. Despite this, Emily has no hard made a trip to the doctor to examine three year old Orlando’s medications and drinks them like ‘mini shots.’ feelings and is grateful for the extra year. odd limping. There’s one for her liver, on for blood pres- “It gives me more time to think about what Huertas had to undergo a blood test to discover the cause Huertas, age 3, in his bed at Children’s Memorial. sure, one for iron, and so many more that she I’m going to go into,” she said. of his unsteady leg. does not remember what they all are. Mitchell plans on studying Child Care at After several days, the doctor called and informed the go many places. I felt restricted,” said Huertas. At 6:50am, she is waiting for a yellow school Wright College based on her experiences at Huertas family that based off the test results, they believed The thing that kept his family strong was their prayers and bus. It comes for her at 7:00. By the time she her god mother’s child center, a place that is he had a leg infection. blood donations to Huertas. Huertas’ local church, Saint gets to Lane, it’s 7:30. She walks to her locker, filled with three to four-year olds. She is not Besides the possible infection, the test showed a lack of Mark’s, was very friendly and helpful during Huertas’ can- chooses the books she needs, and sits down sure what would come after that, but she is white cells. More tests were done to reassure it was just an cer years. Many family and friends donated and prayed for in a wheelchair, ready to start her day. The not worried. She is hopeful, a bit nervous, infection, and later it resulted in a bone marrow test. Huerta. morning has just begun and she feels a bit but hopeful. “I was only three years old. Needles were not my friend!” Due to the generous donations to the Huertas family, tired already. “I worry sometimes that I’ll get lost at said Huertas. Huertas has been inspired to donate blood, in the same way This is a typical morning for Lane student Wright, that I won’t be able to find my class- On April 16, 1997 the final diagnosis was Leukemia, a can- people donated to him when he was younger. Huerta par- ticipated in last months Blood Drive held at Lane but was Emily Mitchell, Div. 164, who has a condi- es,” said Mitchell. “Hopefully in five years, I’ll cer in the blood. “I was only three so I didn‘t know what cancer was, but denied. tion called biliary atresia. have a diploma and a job.” my parents hurt that I was in the hospital and my mom was “There’s no point in telling people I had cancer because Biliary atresia (BA for short) is present from In Mitchell’s future, there is also an inevi- pregnant with my younger brother,” said Huertas. I’m not the only one in the world with cancer, so why sym- birth and is the result of the absence of ducts table liver transplant awaiting her. She has “One of the hardest parts of Orlando having Leukemia pathize with me when there’s people with worse cancer,” (tubes that help remove waste from the liver had four liver transplants, all when she was a was his being away from me in the hospital. It was like he Huertas said. and carry salts that help the liver break down baby and she barely remembers them. Until lived more in the Hospital than he lived at home,” said Mrs. Back in 2004, Lane held a national event called Relay fat, which drain a liquid called bile from the recently, Mitchell was on the waiting list for a Huertas. For Life. The event raised money towards cancer research. liver to the gallbladder). This condition oc- fifth transplant. She was taken off the waiting The doctors in Puerto Rico advised the Huertas family to During the event people would sleep in tents at the stadi- curs when the bile tubes inside or outside the list because her condition has been marked move to Chicago so he could get a better treatment at Chil- um and acknowledge the cancer survivors such as Huertas. liver do not develop normally. as stable. dren’s Memorial hospital. Huertas’ sisters who attended Lane at the time took part in BA’s tendency to stunt growth and slow “I’m waiting for a fifth liver, but they [the He had mixed feelings about moving since he was leaving the event, bringing spirit and triumph to their family. down weight gain causes Mitchell to look like doctors] aren’t doing anything until some- family behind, but he was on his way for a better treatment. “I plan on trying to have another event like Relay for Life a freshly turned 16 year old, not the 19 year thing goes wrong,” said Mitchell. “I’m used “Children’s Memorial is the best! There was always activi- to raise money for cancer research. I remember this event old that she really is. Her skin matches her to it. I barely think about it.” ties for me to do. They hired entertainers and would keep us helped me a lot and it was a lot of fun!” said Huertas. blonde hair, another symptom of BA where But some days she does, and feels incred- busy,” said Huertas. The cancer really has no permanent affect on him. He the newborn will appear to look normal at ibly scared. It all depends on the day. In Chicago, Huertas began his treatment by receiving a shot can do about anything any other 16 year old can do. He birth but at two-three weeks develop jaun- A surgical repair of the liver that can restore in his spine every month that stung him, while being hooked was on the baseball team freshman year, and runs track. He dice, a yellow pigmentation of the skin be- 80% of bile drainage called the Kasai Proce- up to IV’s, and a heart monitor at all times. also participates on a physical training team for ROTC. The cause of the increased levels of bilirubin (red dure is the only known treatment for BA and “During my treatment, at first I didn’t like all the IV’s, but only issue that Huertas has due to his remission is not be- blood cells) in the blood. has to be done before a baby is eight weeks since I was connected to them all the time, I got used to them ing able to join the military. He was really looking forward Despite this, Mitchell’s face seems to reveal old. The baby will be able to live years with and the needles were so big, and I repeat big!” said Huertas. to joining the Marines since his two older sisters are in the her true age. There is a certain wiseness to it, a bad liver, and lead a normal life. It is still, Huertas was on remission 15 days after he was on treat- Marines. but even that proves to be a certain contra- however, likely that eventually the child will ment. However, this did not mean that he was cured. Huertas is planning to bring back the Relay for Life event diction as she still enjoys the same types of need a liver transplant. Huertas was forced to stay at the hospital for more than and wants as many people as possible to participate. His things she did as a young child. Her favorite For now, Mitchell just wants to graduate a month to closely monitor the progress of the cancer. His battle with cancer made him more aware of others with the color is a bright pink, she loves dogs, finds and embark on a new adventure. mom would stay with him, and his father visited condition, and he hopes to continue to take steps to raise awareness in others. Little Fockers to be very funny, loves singing to “I’d like to live my life to the best often since he would be working. “The machine had wheels Taylor Swift, and adores Disney above all. of my ability,” she said. “I like to but even with that “My favorite has to be Micky Mouse,” said think I have so far.” I couldn’t Mitchell. “Then Eeroye, and Cinderella. I Liggins fights off cancer; now in remission I had breathing properly.” undergo treatment faith in God, that I will be fine. It’s just a By Brianna Toney Because of her condition, Liggins is un- during this process test of my endurance.” able to do things that she used to do. She because cancer cells may still Her fight has also changed her relation- At age 18, life usually feels like it is just cannot stand for long periods of time, or be active, even if not visible. ship with others. Since being diagnosed beginning and your biggest worry is what do any strenuous activity. But she tries “I was told that the only way to know with cancer, she has become closer with college you will attend or who you will take to make her life as normal as possible by for sure that someone is completely cured her dad. This process has helped her real- to prom. This is not the case for former pushing through these activities, such as is if the cancer does not return in that per- ize how much he cares for her. Lane student Dominique Liggins. At 18, walking the mall for exercise. son’s life time,” Liggins said. “Something that made me proud of the her biggest worry is how the chemo treat- “This is only a temporary part of Throughout all the difficulties of the re- relationship we have is when he expressed If you could imagine being stabbed in ment is going to work out, or if something my life and I feel I shouldn’t get used covery process, Liggins mother has helped to me that he feels at peace only when he is your stomach with a samurai sword over else will go wrong. to not doing anything productive because her get through all the pain. with me. That meant a lot,” Liggins said. and over again in the same spot, then that’s Liggins was diagnosed with T-Cell Lym- that slows down the healing process,” Lig- “There have been times when I wanted Liggins’s recovery process has really probably what it would feel like.” phoma in August of 2010. Also known as gins said. to give up, but I know I have to survive helped change her mindset. She sees many There was nothing she could do to stop Mycosis Fungoides, the disease is a rare Liggins has had to undergo five differ- because she needs me,” Liggins said. things differently from others her age. the pain except wait for it to pass. The type of lymphocytic cancer in which cer- ent types of chemotherapy and take blood In addition to her mother, Liggin’s curi- “I’ve learned that you can’t take the little worst pain she has ever experienced was tain cells of the lymphatic system, called T- thinners after one chemo treatment caused ousity for what the future holds motivates things in life for granted because at any when she had to have surgery in her arm to lymphocytes or T-cells, become malignant blood clots to form in her left arm. her to continue her fight. moment it can be taken away,” Liggins remove a blood clot. It had to be removed and affect the skin. This discovery was an “In all honesty, treatment usually makes “I’ve also decided to continue to fight said. “I sit and think about how many of so that it would not travel to any other part unexpected one for Liggins. She knew me feel like I’m in a living hell,” she said. because I’m only 18 and I haven’t had the my peers complain about just about every- of her body, which could have been fatal. something was wrong, but cancer was the “But I have a high tolerance for pain, chance to really experience life for myself,” thing and it’s like ‘do you know what I’d The blood clot had hardened and doctors last thing she could have imagined. which is why I’ve made it as far as I have she said. “I want to find out what kind of give right now to trade places with you?’ had to use a catheter to go inside her arm During the summer of 2010, she be- through this ordeal.” person I’ll become... if I’m going to get I can’t even walk around the mall without three straight days. Her arm blistered and gan having pains in her chest and had The intense pain Liggins goes through is married and have children and watch them feeling like I’m going to pass out after a swelled to twice its normal size. trouble breathing. She thought it was due not from the cancer itself, but mostly from grow up. Most of the reason why I’m still few minutes, and kids complain about not “The pain was so bad that not even high to weight she had gained earlier in the year. the chemotherapy and the other medica- here is out of curiosity for [what] life will being able to buy the newest pair of Jor- doses of Morphine or Dilaudid (a stron- But when the pains and breathing prob- tions she takes. There are days when her bring.” dans. Things can be so much worse.” ger medication than morphine) would lems worsened, she went to see a doctor. entire body is in pain. These are the days Liggins has a very strong support sys- Liggins struggle with cancer has helped help,” Liggins said. “I was originally diagnosed with asthma when she takes MTX (Methotrexate) tem, with friends and family that are always her find positive things to dedicate her Her survival chances are high because and I was given prescriptions to control Chemo, which causes her joints to become by her side. There are many times that she time to and ways that she can help others. they caught the cancer early on. The pain my breathing,” said Liggins. “But as we sore, as if she had broken bones. The treat- doesn’t feel so positive about her situation, “I plan to go on the walk for the cure will be over soon, she hopes. Now, she de- were leaving, the pulmonologist suggested ments also cause hair loss, sleeplessness, but she continues to stay strong and be- this summer with my family,” she said. “I clines pain medication because she thinks that I also get an x-ray before I go home and lower counts of her blood cells. lieves everything will turn out fine. also intend to go to school for nursing the side effects from them are much worse just to be sure. Within a few hours, I found “When I first started treatment, the “I wouldn’t be human if I didn’t feel next year so I can work with kids just like than the pain. out there was a mass of tissue, the size of pain in my legs would be so severe that I [negative] every once in a while,” Liggins me, and I’ll be living proof to them that Liggins has been in remission for over a grapefruit, sitting right over my lungs couldn’t even walk,” Liggins said. “I have said. “But I always come out of it though they can conquer cancer and anything else a month now. However, she still has to and trachea, which explained the difficulty also experienced extreme abdominal pain. because I know in my heart and with my that comes his or her way.” February 2011 Features Page 5 Standout of the issue: Victor Kedzierzawski trademarks is his handy canteen that is often seen strapped to his Gatsby, which follows the story of a love lost in the roaring twenties. By Sofia Kerpan belt. “I’m old-fashioned. I like the lingo. I like the fashion of the 20s, “I just like military things. I thought, instead of a water bottle, why trench coats, and suits. In the future, I want to wear a suit every not a canteen? People make fun of me for it,” Kedzierzawski said. single day.” Those that are acquainted with him are aware that he is foreign. This admiration for the But Kedzierzawski’s desired profession might be more He says “bloody” as if he’s the frontman of a Britpop band. Oth- military is due in part to his suited to a lab coat. He wants to be a neurological re- ers assume he hails from Mother Russia, possibly due to his learned participation in ROTC. He searcher, and hopes to study at The University of Chi- disposition and dark, slavic features. But Victor Kedzierzawski, Div. is the current Cadet Captain cago. 183, is not British, and he is not Russian. and Chief Logistics Officer in “Someone said something once that I will never forget. “Most people think I’m Russian. I must say that I enjoy it,” said the Battalion S-4. He admires They said, ‘The human brain is the only living thing that Kedzierzawski. the values that the military has set out to understand itself,’” he said. Having emigrated from his hometown of Warsaw, Poland at the embraces, although he says Few have set out to understand Kedzierzawski. He is age of 10, Kedzierzawski is recognized at Lane for his British accent he would never join. unlike most students at Lane, from his canteen to his and persona, despite having never visited the country. The accent is “I love uniformity. rolling briefcase with wheels that functions as a a godsend to English teachers who can, and have, put it to good use I love order.” backpack. But he seems to enjoy being a when reading Shakespeare in class. Kedzierzawski was not a stranger This translates to conundrum, and even finds the people to the soliloquies of Macbeth, Claudius and Hamlet in his AP Litera- his political ideals in America to be much more welcom- ture class this year. as well. ing of him. Characterizing himself as an His first language being Polish, he was taught basic English in “I associate my- outcast, he faced ridicule from his peers as a school in Poland. However, he didn’t always have his distinguished self with Com- young child in Poland. British accent. munism. I do “After years of humiliation, I left Poland with a “At first I had a Polish accent [when I spoke English]. The morph not agree with it sour taste in my mouth. America? I like the people bet- occurred as I was notified of my Polish accent when I first came to 100%...but I like ter.” America, which I set out to change into a less-ridiculed one,” said their ideas,” he said. He even likes Americans enough to tell them his honest opinions Kedzierzawski, “So I listened to BBC and classical radio on a UK Insisting that this is not a teenage phase or attempt at being radi- about their clothing. station...and as I learned how to pronounce words correctly [with a cal, Kedzierzawski first became interested in Communism after see- “Today I told the girl that sits in front of me in class that her scarf British accent], the manner of speech just stuck. It just comes natu- ing Enemy at the Gates as a child. He had also heard much about it in looked like a pixelated rainbow. It was awful.” rally now.” Poland, a formerly Communist state. He means well. In accordance with his Anglican image, he finds himself in love with “Am I zealous about it? No. It is the only successful ideal that in- In terms of his public image, the Cadet Captain’s ethnicity is often tea. He carries two thermoses of Earl Grey tea to school each day: one cludes altruism. mistaken, but one thing generally holds true: Kedzierzawski is bloody for lunch, and one to drink throughout the day. Surprisingly, Kedzierzawski’s favorite book is not nearly as militaris- different. Beverages play a big part in Kedzierzawski’s identity. One of his tic as he seems to be. He has a soft side, too: It’s Fitzgerald’s The Great Lane’s baby boom brings name Lane “Gingers” have ideas, excitement, questions others seeing red ing attitudes others agree that it is Emily, Diana, Catherine, Rumana and By Katarzyna Barnak a big deal to witness the miracle of Baily. are considered different, redheads life and they are excited to be there “I have actually taken names off my baby By Kelly Mrofcza face plenty of stereotypes. As Natalie Portman struts for their teachers along the way. list [too] because of students,” said Isaac- “When I meet a new person, the her stuff with a rounded belly “It’s fun to sort of share that expe- son. Ginger has become something first thing they say to me is ‘You at the Golden Globes, a few rience with them,” said Muriel who It is not necessarily because teachers do not more than a household kitchen must be Irish,’” said Catherine Lane teachers have a similar has both DeBord and Langford as like theses students, but that those students spice. It has become a noun, or a Walsh, Div. 265. stride as they show-off their her teachers. stand out more and it will be hard not to title, for the red-haired and freck- Generally, people think red hair baby bumps. Others even give their teachers associate that name with the student rather led people of the world. is linked with Irish ancestry. Some of Lane’s Natalie Port- diet advice. than the baby. Red hair is rare. According to “I go to Ireland twice a year, and mans are: Mrs. Langford, Mrs. Isaacson, “They try to sell me candy more, ‘You “I currently have two Henrys in my classes The Washington Post, approxi- never see anyone with red hair. It’s Mrs. Robins and Mrs. DeBord who are all might not want it but the baby might want and it’s hard not to address them without mately two to five percent of peo- a huge stereotype that is actually due in the spring. it’ [they say],” said Isaacson. thinking about my son. Neither of them are ple in the United States are born more a part of the Scottish culture. Teachers tend not to share their personal “On finals, we asked [Mrs. Langford] how super annoying, thank goodness or I would with red hair. That means that be- It doesn’t bother me that people lives with students, but in the case of their she was going to make it all the way to 1:30 have to change Henry’s name,” joked Lang- tween 80 and 200 red heads walk think of Ireland or someone being having a baby, it is somewhat hard to hide. to have lunch since the schedules switched. ford. the hallways of Lane. Irish when they see someone with Teachers take the privilege to announce the But she had a couple of oranges with her While finding a name that is original and “When there is a ginger in the red hair. It’s just a misconception,” big news to their students. The reactions luckily,” said Muriel. no other student has, Mrs. DeBord has a room, they’re the first thing that said Kayla Ryan, Div. 161. from students might be mixed but are gen- Another important aspect that the students girl’s name prepared that, she says, none I notice. I just see red. It’s pretty Irish and Scottish cultures are erally supportive. want to be a part of is choosing names. But of her current students have. She and her hard to avoid a redhead,” said fairly similar. But redhead, Tomasz “They actually applauded and were very as difficult as it is to choose a baby name, it husband decided to have the gender of the Phillip Truong, Div. 279. Chmurd, Div. 445, is neither. excited,” said English teacher, Mrs. DeBord, is even more challenging to choose a name baby remain a mystery until the delivery According to the psychology of Chmurd is 100 percent Polish. about her students response when she told that is original. But students are more than date. That is why she is still thinking about color from About.com, red is the “I have always thought of fak- them she was pregnant. glad to help. a boy’s name. strongest of all colors. It attracts ing an Irish accent just for fun,” “I began to figure things out after a while. “They really want to pick out the names “The kids find it very funny that we didn’t the most attention. Red heads have Chmurd said. Either she was gaining a lot of weight, or she and be involved with the big decisions,” said want to find out the sex of the baby,” she this advantage, though sometimes Popular culture has recently de- was pregnant,” said Alyssa Muriel, Div. 176, Isaacson. said. the attention is not desirable. veloped a joke that redheads are a student of DeBord. Lane might be gold mine of names due to Some educators are very passionate about “The first thing I notice about “soul-less.” This joking impres- “I have very supportive people around the variety of cultures and number of stu- the subjects that they teach and can see their a red head is their eyebrows. They sion began after a 2005 episode me…and the staff is very understanding,” dents. It can also be a challenge to think of a children doing well in that subject in the are just so weird. They’re orange,” of South Park entitled “Ginger said Special Education teacher, Mrs. Robins. name that no one else in the school has. future. said Brandon Givens, Div. 269. Kids,” where redheaded children The announcements are a little bit of a “My name is Jennifer so when I went to “My husband is a social studies teacher so Though fellow teenagers do not were regarded as “tools of the shock to others. school there was like 80 Jennifers. Keeping the poor kid will have to love both English have many positive compliments devil, marked with the color of “I never would have guessed! But in all, that in mind, I don’t want my son to have and History,” said DeBord. on this unique color of hair, red- their master.” This is completely I’m happy for her,” said Karolina Stepek, such a common name. But I wouldn’t name Being a teacher not only prepares the edu- heads admit to getting a lot of fictitious, and for comedic effect. Div. 255, one of Mrs. Langford’s students. him something crazy that he would be made cators to lead a classroom but it also helps positive attention from adults, Nevertheless, according to Red- “They were shocked which was - hurt fun of for like ‘Moongazer’ or ‘Sparrow’ as them gain experience to deal with their kids hair dressers, and the elderly. heads: Myths, Legends, and Fa- ful. Did they think I was too old to have a some of the rock artists name their kids,” as they get older. “I always have older people com- mous Red Hair, Russian traditions baby?” said Mrs. Langford, AP Psychology said, Mrs. Robins who is due March 14. “Now that I have one child, and am about ing up to me and asking me how posit that red heads have a fiery teacher. Mrs. Robin’s first born son goes to pre- to have another one, teaching teenagers is much money I had to pay for my disposition, and a temper as hot as Knowing that a teacher is pregnant can school where there are three boys with the different than before I had children. I can hair color. I have the pleasure of their hair. The book also tells of a change the classroom environment and stu- same name. The teachers call them: Nathan, deal with 150 a day, but will I be able to deal saying it is all natural,” said Hope Russian proverb that reads, “there dents’ treatment of their teachers. Nate, and Nate E (Natie) which gets some with teens in my own house? Will I be able Basil, Div. 354. was never a saint with red hair.” “There is more of a family atmosphere. I of the mothers upset. Luckily, her son’s to use the same tactics as in my classroom?” Besides their hair, redheads also “I don’t usually get many mean think they behave better,” said Mrs. Isaac- name is Benji. She chose that name because said Langford. get attention for their skin. It is comments. Occasionally I get the son, a French teacher. in the future, when he gets older she can call “I think being a teacher is a perfect job typically rather pale and doesn’t whole ‘no soul’ thing, which I Some students fear that the pregnancy will him Benjamin. when you want to be a mother and work at tan easily, which makes them espe- don’t think is completely right,” cause their teacher to act differently since “Naming a child is really hard, it defines the same time,” said Isaacson. cially sensitive to the sun. Georgia said Chmurd. they can be very strained and exhausted, es- who you are,” said Robins. One thing is for sure, these expecting la- Tankard, Div. 354, said that her The jokes are endless. pecially during the last trimester. Teachers say that their job requires them dies will miss Lane when they go away for family has an “intense sun pro- “I feel like whenever I get a gin- “Considering that pregnant women can to deal with so many different names and their maternity leave. tecting paste” called zinc oxide. ger angry, their hair will combust be very hormonal or crazy, I guess the only people, it makes choosing the baby’s name “I’m very excited for the arrival of my son, Her family takes occasional vaca- into flames,” joked Artur Glowin- thing I’d be worried about is getting on her even harder. but it’s bittersweet because I’m sad to leave tions to exotic countries. On one ski, Div. 356. bad side,” said Stepek. “There are names that you might have my students and my classroom and I hope particular trip to New Zealand, Hair combustion is biologically “I don’t think it’ll be too bad, but I will considered but then a student comes into to come back soon,” said Robins. Tankard reports that the strength unlikely, but a ginger will leave a prepare for oral quizzes just in case they go your classroom and ruins that name for- While Natalie Portman might call her of the sun was “really intense.” The definite impression. Being differ- more hardcore,” said Caitlin Walerowicz, ever,” said Langford. child “Moongazer” and take a year off from zinc oxide came in handy. ent has always garnered attention, Div. 272 a student of Langford’s. For Langford, who is expecting a baby girl, work, Lane expectant mothers will be back Like many characteristics that and “gingers” are no exception. While some may fear their teacher chang- some of those “ruined” names are: Miriam, soon to their beloved pupils. February 2011 Valentines Page 6

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Love, Bianca about you was different. Whether it was the With all the love in the ‘verse -Harina Boo way your laces were tied around your ankles J - Just Joe Chris Francois (A. Skillz)! Your the best or the fact that you didn’t wear baggy jeans, Dear Alex, Caren, Resa, Mel, & Manderr J...you’re the bestest friends O - Oh My God boyfriend ever!!! I was interested. With sophomore year came It’s our third Valentine’s Day together, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. anyone could ask for. “Cause you’re not splurring your E - Everything to me - B. Davis! long AIM conversations, the constant replay Everyday I am thankful to have someone as specail as you in my life. I love you words right now!” Good times & more to come. <3 -Emily of Cash Cash “party in your bedroom”, and more than you’ll ever know. Kochamcie. MACBABY you’re CLASSY <3 REID <333 a realization that I couldn’t just be friends To my cocco line :) with the most amazing guy in the world...I Paul, you’ve always oversensitive and womenly. You are the world to me Babe don’t ever DIVISION 170 YOU ARE had to make you mine. Junior year brought With love, Skyler, Sabbath, Harrison, Alex, Rachel, forget that. ACTs, your first macbook, my Martin guitar, Justin, Dan, Brandon, Steven, Miles, J-Rod, Athony, Haaaaaaay, - Jaime Estrada ALL AMAZING!HAVE the mini dates before you’d take me home on Ruben, Battle, Brian, Joey the bus, even though it meant you got home grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrllllllll. Erika: My love! I love you! You’re my BFF :) A WONDERFUL VAL 2 hours later, and my 17th birthday when you Babe you are what makes my How we do? Michael:I don’t know what I would do w/o you. showed up at my bus stop with flowers and Love you guys <3 Nancy, Connie, Rosina! We ENTINE’S DAY! MS. M balloons. Its now our senior year, our last year day! Muah! U know how I do. formed the best group!Class of 11’ baby! at Lane but not our last year together because 11.04.10 I know we’ve got a real an unbreakable love. When I’m sick, you deliever red velvet cup- This paper might not last long, but my love Aishe Boo! Yo te quiero mucho! Dear Baman, who would have thought cakes to my house. When you pack lunch, you Bella, Cynthia & Marina, I for you will. Happy Valentines Day mi amor. -Yo te quiero mas!!! we’d be such an awesome power make heart-shaped PB & J’s for me. When Mahal kita You are an amazing person and I wouldn’t trade you, not even for William Levi couple? Because of you, I really em- I crave chocolate ice cream you bring me 2 love you guys <3 or Johnny Depp. Te quiero! p.s Do you know what I am saying? brace the fact that everything happens pints of Haagen-Dasz during a blizzard! You for a reason. I can’t wait to get a moving sir, are a keeper. David Ramirez, you sweep Dear 234, We are the Awesomest class ever! Mr. Yadao rules! Daisy, Iliana, Belinda, Gloria & Alexah: You guys are the house with a pet pumpkin. I’m looking me off my feet. I love you. That singing tie rocks! No one wants Obrecki. Keep your shirt on. NICEST MOST WONDERFUL friends ever! (^_^) Meeting you I <3 TANIA & YESENIA forward to a lot more memorable & fun - Megan Mateo Everyone in that class is AMAZING! Especially MARTA! Mike, guys was definitely one of the best things that happened to me times with you. I love you. -Piderman don’t draw Borris on the wall. Love, Lani here at Lane! Luv ya guys LOTS! :) -Angie -anon Oh Exequiel, Kelly, Kim, Val, Phile and To my bestest friends, Edgar Steven. I like you all because you guys are a You guys are amazing. Ever since soph. year our I’ve alwalys cared. Always have, always will. Never forget that. bunch of lumps. group will always be dope (: I’m talking bout the 3rd Let’s figure out this situation. Maybe taking chances this time Ti voglio bene ANTHONY around will be good. Te quiero mucho. Happy Valentines Day! floor Z group & by J group (: love ya! - Alex S. concha Justin, I love you so much. Happy Valentine’s Day! You mean a ton to me and Vivian Troche, you’re making me write this. I WILL GO TO You’re the best, seeing you every- Ivy! My dear BFFttFWBU! Have a wonderful Valen- you always will. I hope this finds you well, and that you know you mean more It’s okay, though. I love you very much! ... tine’s Day! I didn’t get you a dog tag, but I hope this to me than anything or anyone. This past year I’ve spent with you has been and Consuelo.... and Angelica.... and Nicole. day makes my day is just as good because “I...I...I just never had a friend amazing, I love you. - Jasmine :) PROM - Tania like you” lol love you lots! =)

Yo man, it’s senior year and we’re almost done and I can’t believe we’re finally WITH YOU To all my friends both new and old, I am so outta here. I’m gonna miss you, brother, and miss our Cyberman are silver happy I met y’all and you guys always bring goofy ways. Oh yea BTW... luv you, Gumbi!! graduating! How exciting! This year a smile to my face. I look forward to sharing To Ellias Geberkidane has definitely been busy for us, but ONLY The TARDIS is blue many more with you. XOXO, Half Math Samantha Lizak, your smile is the sunshine in which starts my I’m so glad I got to spend it with you IF YOU LET ME I would never, ever My metalhead... “Let me tell you a story day. Your eyes, I look in them and swim into the ocean. Your guys. We are definitely going to live to chill the boness; bout a thing that I arms give a warm embrace of a best friend. EXTERMINATE you! saw!... xD” Love, Veronica Chapman downtown one day in a super nice WIN I’m glad I took Enviromental Science apartment. I love you, Vivian Troche, THIS YEAR DIV 155 last year, babe. Love you, I love you so much- Consuelo Miranda, Gabriella Quino- HAPPY V-DAY! Yours, 1408 forever. Your nes, and Nicole Jacobs!!!! Love, Audrey <3 I wish a sweet day, Kayla a sweet year, and a very sweet my baby boo. Love To all my Homies, stay up and keep balling! To: Cleopatra From: Marc Antony, so it looks like there are mes- Dear Marcin, Preston, ELI, D-Block, SoFi, Eric Butler, senger pigeons in Egypt tonight. I love you honey with all my future These 9 months have been amazing. I’m so glad I always, your chunky Shakey Fred, Johny, Vega, Miguel, and heart. I’d do anything to make you smile. So smile for me babe. Love, found you. You’re my best friend and boyfriend in Its worth the while. Love, David one. You make me laugh and you’re always there for Journalism 2 LOL. Ms Feuer me.. You’ve been by my side through everything. monkey, Anthony. You’re my high school sweetheart. You mean the Dear Chris, I hope you have a wonderful Hey man! Or should I say men? But Ricardo Ivan Rodriguez, world to me and I love you with all my heart. Here’s Valentine’s Day. I know I am knowing that You make my heart melt to another 9 months. Happy Valetine’s that doesn’t sound as cool! I definitely Happy Valentines Day! Love Always, you’re my valentine. I love you so much, and Jessica you are the most sweet, kind, caring, amazing love you guys and can’t believe this is XOXO, Your Princess boyfriend in the world. I feel that I am the our last year. Operation OBIFDA was luckiest girl in the world Knowing that we are Day, Babe Chat! a success (yes Gaby, I know I spelled it These past four years have been awe- together. These have been the best 4 months wrong) Love you guys! And I’m not just some! Especially with friends like you in my life, and I am glad that I am spending it SENIORS 2011 Mayra, Meghan, Nicole, Alex, Janet, with you. I love you! <3 - Candy sugarcoating it. Maddy and Cici! :) We started taking <3 freshman city and I know we can end @Kristsworld + @Katsworld I love you. Ryyyaaannn! You’re the macaroni to taking varsity city. “Pain is temporary, Hope you are ok. DA CRU <3 my cheese. I’m totally [crazy] for you. pride is 4ever.” Maybe. i don’t know what to write, but Sky rockets I love you guys! - DA SEARL I love you. no matter what I write it Brenda :) To: still doesn’t come as close to how I feel Hey Sweetie (Chris), You know I’ve been Dear Stupidhead, trying to get you cheesy so this is another about you. I suck with words, but words attempt. lol. Anyway, I just wanted to tell you are not enough to express how much I in flight... I have a question... that I love you y que te quiero mucho. Senior love you. year has been great with you. Thank you for Be my boyfriend? making me so happy. Your so special to me. Alex C 10 2011 AFTER- Sincerely Love you girlfriend, I LOVE YOU GUYS! Joselyn <3 :] Troy Daquioag, Happy Valentine’s Day! “True love is forever, Holzman it will always come back.” Dinner, movie, choreography date To division 175 we NOON Michael Rivera, tonight, partner? We’ve been through too much, they got nothing on us. I love you Baobei. 01.29.10 still ongoing. -Eesle Koh. Gucci Crazy! YOU’RE MY I LUV THE YUGO BOYZ! Randy Lee, thank you for DELIGHT HIT US UP, MYSPACE.COM/ always brightening my day WORLD!!! SAYOAJ. with your dorkiness. Sanchez + Pablo! I can’t wait for the friendSHIP to sail I LOVE YOU! <3 :) Love is blind. on to college! I guess deep down that is a good name... DUMP (>O.O)> <(O.O<) so punny! =) Thank you for putting up w/me for so That’s why we have hands. long, Charlies Angels! -Antonio (PS. You will meet Jamal...someday) -Cy Karlota, I apologize for neglecting “If I were a flower growing Hi Audrey!!! Did I tell you on this most cherished year. I HER wish you a happy Valentine’s Day. I wild and free all I’d want you I love you, well I do. I love ya to death. Thirteen years and you to be is my sweet honey wrote this at Quizno’s, ev- still counting. bee” eryone talking, cept Kayla J2! From you mejor amiga, AND Your the best Jasmine who’s asking me what I’m Mayra writing. Am I rambling? You guys Cossip Love you. hair dye rainbow days MARRY smile and face drop-dead gorgeous are the best! PB & KK eyes like no other L ove Anthony Keely! I love you. BFFL. Your daughter To my bestfriends, Karina Vizguerra, Karla make Facebook? They are the Blankholes of Montiel, and Vicky Delgado, you guys have America!....Always Remember. XOXO Sleeping really grown on me...like fungus! I love you ME! guys!! Kalah Miguel!! You are the most amazing person Beauty, marry Watching Grizzly Rage, Cabin Fever, Undercover Brother + Keep up ever! Thanks for being such a good friend all all the other movies have been the highlight of senior year. these years. I love youuu :) me? I’m so glad I met you all, I couldn’t ask for a more awesome PEACOCK P.S. March 3rd <3 group. I love you, don’t drink the water! 10 Jack O’lanterns? all the hard I bought forty words, but I don’t need JULYOH! LOVES LAURA ORTIZ CAUSE SHE Amigiis! you’re the most UH-MAZING AWESOMEST IN THE forty words to express my love to the THE BEST. SHOUT OUT TO SHORTY, ANGELA, amiigososa EVERR!! Me encanta como nos la pasamos MEGA... bat cave and Daniel Anton Blaze Porcz; DANY-BOO, FIKAYO, CIERCIE, SHADAI, divirtidas! & how we create words like lloverr & matchiiar ;) hahaha! work. I Love Thee <3 DYNISHIA, Mrs. MOORE, KIKI Te quiero monton y multiplicalo x mil! lol Amigosas for life! :) WILDER- Good luck Pre-calc semester 2 Cristal Melendez, Marry Dear Ms. Lain, students! I’m in pre-cal but I should have taken discrete, every time I hear From Mr. Kern Me? your name my heart skips a beat. I know this is cliche, and I hope NESS? love Zumiya I made you laugh. If you need any help I’m good at graphs. Theresa/Tiggy Pop/Uncle T-Bag My Robocop <3 Be mine. Happy Birthday Justynka! =) Jessica Shoukry, you are my hero! I Nayaly Garcia, I see you everyday walking to your I love you bambaryla. would DIE in Biology and Statistics “Grand control to major Tom! locker after 3rd period. I must say I love your black silky without you!! <3 ”“Who knows? Not me. We never lost control, your face to face with the man hair. Your smile brightens my day. I wish you knew who Your BFF <3 Love, Michelle Naese who sold the world” Your gf <3 Kayla I was. Until then, I’ll just keep watching you. [F.N.G.N] Benji, To the Days (my dear Woodpanel + cheese nibs); Forever a To the Group, Sanjay told me to write this because Keeks, Ram Ram, lala. <3 shortikins whitney We have been together for 14 months and they have been wonderful! Now we nun! I can’t wait to move on out to the convent. I gotta say the I did better in AP English. Hope you all have an boo, pri pri. have something to bring us even closer together. We cant wait to go through life Quiznomens make me think. Sun chips? POPTART!!! But really Insane-Clown-Posse-of-a-Valentine’s Day. Enjoy --Mr.J with you. We love you so much!! - Tatyana J. guys, I love you. - Gavel starcrafting! Love, your favorite vegan, February 2011 Valentines Page 7

To all of Ms. Jenning’s students! Happy Valentine’s Day! Remember Shakespeare may Who needs a valentine when have spoken the truth in 116 & 130, but you I have my dolls I love you may not want to use them as love letters! guys <3

Happy Valentine’s Day to Carolina Perez, Allison Magsombol, and Sister’s for life! I will name her Nancy Martinez. Also to my LTXC Sisters. Thanks for always being Francis and she will be mine. : ) Juniors there, you guys mean the world to me (: and she will be my Francis. -Babycakes :) (Jocelyn) Thank you for being there when i needed Roses are red, violets are blue, I’m too Friends know exactly how to make you smile no you all the most! I’ll also be there! You know cheap to get you a gift, but not cheap matter how down you are. Friends are completely Love, true love never Happy Birthday to comfortable around each other. Friends are there who u r! enough to send you a loving message! Love, Ari HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! the one and only when you need them. They are great listeners, alters. Through the but also gives you advice when it’s needed. They Madeline Savoie! To my 8th period- you guys are the tell each other everything. Friends make you feel seasons of the year, or special even when you doubt yourself. Friends Thanks for the Have a FABU- best! <3 support you through the things you do. Friends the raising of a fear Ms. C. don’t care about your imperfections because your dance, Moody! :) LOUS 17th birth- perfect the way you are. true love stays clear. Liam, Jacque + Karina <3 Happy Valentine’s Day! That is why your more than just my friend. Through the miles Happy Valentine’s Day! We’ve been day! Get crazyyy... Even though I hate this day I thought I would You’re my best friend, my girlfriend, and my together for a long time, but it keeps but not really! do this for you guys cause I love you so much valentine. Thank you for being this amazing between and cupid’s getting better! I love you! - Jasmine :) -Lily person and letting me be your special someone K. Much luvvvv, these las two months. fiend, true love is in Where my dawgs at?! HAPPY VALENTINES DAY DIANA JAIMES CM + AJ2 + JASS AND Chofee, Dor$, Oh that’s right. In 6th period Guitar. -Bill Phan the lead. Never doubt Snoop + Gator + Pup :) P.S. You’re a cutie. Sorry, I just had to throw it ou THE STITCH = <3 GLags & Suppy there so everyone could see this. or leave with out the Megan, Caitlin and Tess, Happy Birthday to that wild blonde girl who brightens up ev- With all my love to my girls: Bria, Aldijana, Maggie, knowledge that love, Four for you, Glen Coco! You go, Glen Coco, eryone’s day. Happy Valentine’s Day as well, Madeline Savoie, Klaudia, Gena, Ashley, Chris Karczewski, Joey Peculis, “I love you more than I hope you find crazy love in this wild,wild world, because it’s Clementine, Winnie, Ann Lynn, Edgar, Richie, Marilyn, real love, true love is You go, Glen Coco! Shara, Max,Chloe, Ana Lovric, and special love for Bria. Love you guys -Rachel hard to get by just upon a smile, girl. being seventeen.” :) as obvious as a shout. I’ll be your Dr. Spock anf you’ll be my special Please never change. You have changed To my divison family: you guys are the best Dear Cody Lee, Klingon friend. - Tom Lets play soccer, you my life in so many ways. You have been anyone can ever ask for. I love each and I had a nice time at sixflags. It was really nice can be the reff and punish me when I’m too everyone of you with all of my heart. <3 mackin with you. rough. - Alan. Richie+Alan+Tom FOREVER!!! one of the people that knows my highs Love Gabby Hernandez Lilah! Hey and my lows. You always look out for Happy Valentine’s Day to my best me and I promise I will too. I adore To my wife, Bianca Rodriguez. Happy Valen- Dearest Jasmine, To my special someone, friends! I love you guys and dont know you. <3 tine’s Day!! We made one month, now we can lol, YOU ARE THE BEST! Wow! The past month and a half has been special to what I would do without you, and happy get a divorce :) me. The memories we have created have been birthday Kasia! P.S. Girl you’re soo pretty. =) - Love, your wife I’m having tons of fun w/ you, all few but memorable. Although we don’t spend the time, and we have sooo many as much time as I like together, the time we You’re beautiful and I always think awesome memories. I’m looking do get to be together I wouldn’t change it fo Dear Bestfriend, I love my division girls! the world. Sometimes, I sit in class thinking I love you. End of story. about you. Be my valentine. Happy forward to many more. I love you of you wondering if you’re also thinking of Valentine’s Day Monica. Natalie Frazier. <3 Liam me. It kills me that I can’t text you. There are -Veronica times that I just wanna talk to you, see how Chiquito, eres mi media naranja y eres to do Dear Sandra Reno, Dear Alex, I love you. I love everything To my dearest PapaBear. you’re doing, or when you’re feeling down I para mi. Happy Valentines Day bbe! Our time You light up my life...Just PLAYIN’ i about you. Like I always tell you, you’re wanna be there for you. Not being able to talk together has brought me the best memories. I hate you~with love. perfect. You’re gorgeous. You’re so If you’ll be my bodygaurd to you makes me feel as though I am a bad love you. From your Nani :) - GRACE boyfriend. smart. You’re very sweet. You’re hilari- I can be you long lost pal In the end, I believe this is all worth it Demi...you got what you wanted! I hope you My Junior!!! Happy Valentine’s Day! Can’t ous. You’re just... Perfection at its finest. I can call you Betty because I have you. That one gorgeous girl, are happy! I don’t do this just for anyone. You wait to see you on International Nights. Hugs Thank you for an amazing year together that one loud girl, that one girl with a big know who this is! Love always! and kisses. Love ya! :) (almost). I love you with all of my heart. And Betty when you call me personality, that one girl who knows how to (Div.261) move her hips (which I love and drives me You can call me Al. crazy), that one sexy girl. Yeah, I can truly say SEAN DIMAGIBA IS A SEXY BEAST! Happy Valentines Day. I love that is my girl. Happy Valentine’s Day Ale!! <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 Everytime I see him walking down the I’m crazy about you and I hope that one day I hallway, my. heart skips a beat. He’s the Romeo to my Juliet. you. -Kim I want to love Let’s make like a fabric softtner and SNUGGLE! can say that I love you. someone. - Anonymous Love yours truly, Goldilocks - Happy Valentine’s Day babe Dear Bria, so even though I know that I should wait Julia, you’re an amazing friend. It’s funny be- To my “beloved” besties-Jessica, Alex, Dana, Maggie, Emma, Domo, we have been friends for a long time, and I love til Valentine’s Day to tell you how much you mean to cause we’ve only met this year and yet we are I love you, Mehneez. Hame- Steph, Dora, Bobby, Jen, Ania, Aleks; as well as Chelsea & you soo much. You are my sister, and thanks 4 every- me, I’m a guy, so I do. In simple words, you mean the so close. You’re SO pretty and really inspire sha aur Hamesha ke liye. :) Julie; Physics Buddies-Kody, Nelly, Bennie; Ilove you alland thing. Also, Sarah we have just began to get close, and thank you for being there for me Love crippled Aimee I already feel like we are family!!! world to me babe. Stick around. :) me. You’re very artsy and have a great eye for beauty (from your photography to your Coccolino, you are the most AMAZING person I Happy Valentine’s Day to my writing). I really do love you and I’m glad to My beloved Edgar Corona, have ever met! You make me happy when no one else favorite Division year!! call you my friend. I like the way you look at me in can, we have been together for almost 6 months now 2 years in and you still give me the butterflies. I don’t know -Ms. Tracy Love, Veronica class where I would be without you. You make living life worth it. You mean the world to me. You are my To Veronica and Jocabed, my dearest best friends who each day one more prince charming, my best friend, the love of my life. brighten and bring joy to my miserable life. To that one friend To my cuzo Matt hopein’ you I love you soooo much Happy Valentines’s Day babe who doesn’t talk to me but I still love and consider a friend. get lucky on this holiday of I love you wifey :) 8.20.10 <3 month baby! -Stephybear Happy Valentine’s Day! -Gladys love. Much love, tu prima. 6.15.10 Liz, Mary P + L, Julia, Melli, Jaqui, Mayra, =) Karen is the best person, 3D’s and SSB. Claudia, LT Japanese club dancers, and of Happy Valentine’s Day ever. And so is Danielle! Hey I LOVE YOU GUYS <3 course piotr. I love you all, thanks for feeling I can’t wait. Kapera you jealous!! Charades, Six Flags, Car my life with joy. - Zorgie to everyone at Lane Rides & we have a summer’s Dear Lupe, Have a great Valentine’s Dear Div. 265 worth full of more memories So this message in writting to you is to show you how Day watch out for the valuable and precious you are to me. You’re the most -Jakub Ogara Just wanted to tell you to come. -Dirce (: amazing girl i’ve ever met. Thank you for always be- YOU ARE THE BEST! ing there for me and gving me the love i need to stay snow!!! Happy Valentine’s Day! Karen is the best person, ever. And on my feet. “When my life needed color your love Babe, Its been 32 weeks since you FINALLY added a rainbow.” Te amo princessa con todo el alma, said yes. We’ve been through alot, but guess Love, so is Danielle! Hey Kapera you Thank you for showing me what true love feels like Kelly M, you are what? We’re still here, together! We fight, Ms. Machaj jealous?! “your my favorite”. 2-3-11. but in the end we get through it and our the apple of my eye. relationship gets stronger. Why? Cuz we are I love Anexy Diaz & Carla Marti- GangsterSauce! I love you Mrs. Weird, Mrs. A special note to Div. 285 and GangsterSauce, mi Corazon, NCL! Never Daniela, Diana, all my English students. Ms. nez. The red apple. forget that! I hope you like my division pres- Willa, Sophie, Lawrence loves you all and I End of story. <3 ent too ;) - JAM want you to love READING! I LOVE YOU TO WHOEVER IS I want you Sapna Rathod, I’m a I love you girls Happy Valentine’s Day. READING THIS :) large muscular boy and I love you! Kristian Sancez so much. Keep XOXO to BSA. -Anon Marry me? Be my Valentine? Happy Valentine’s Day :) If I had to choose between breathing Sandra Reno, you are the Pweeease :) being amazing! and loving you, I would use my last love of my life. From <3 Jorge!! breaths to tell you “I love you” <3 The End. Ju’Fro Can I holla at you Gena Wojtal? You I love you Alyssa Dylan is Awesome are so beautiful to me, can’t you see? Butter: You’re everything I hope for! YOU’RE Hey Sandy, this Tso. :) EVERYTHING I NEED is official proof Happy V-Day! WOOOO! Tanya your the love of my life Thank you Mr. Jeon & Mrs. Pierce for Happy Val- I like sloppy joes being such awesome coaches. We love I love you more lowkey! you to the infinity. Math Team <3 entine’s Day! from Emily Love ya! than I love Brian, Sharasta, you’re NOT awesome. Audrey will you be my Valentine?

8 K cool. Always Keep up the Jk. You are awesome. <3 to the One love! Becky Anton I. Glow, Holy, Perfect,Capricorn,Feminine -secret admirer & Forever right? Short, Slow, Awesome, Red, Manly good work! Happy Valentines day Kody Day! I LOVE. YOU. Awesome P.S. I hope you get accepted into St. Love you so much! Happy one day early Charles 8 months as well. <3 <3. Can’t wait to -Dad go out with you this weekend. ILY. Katherson + Possum ~9.11.09 DEAR DIVISION 281, you are the best! Your academic and Happy Ana Howard Dirce, class won’t be the Sanderson Fo social prowess are only outmatched by The RIGOR with you Shaw Day! To: Ben, I <3 same without you!! I miss conduct yourselves on a daily basis! Rigor on 281! Juju, Caitlin and Nicole. PORCELAIN you! <3 eva... Mr. P I’m lizzing to tell you To my 6th period homies! Izzy, Diazy, Daisy, Cathy, and Erika- S.T. a.k.a zzy! We are lovers for life! IDK how my life would be without about the rural juror. you girls. Big shoutout to Shanaynay! (Ms. Jennings) MR. POLLEY KATE Love, Megan Mrs. Kim P.S Gettting it in in 2010 -Jazzy Sandra Reno, you are the funniest girl alive. To: Linda To the people who never let me down Caitlin Liubin, Monica You’re a I love you. Andy & Me <3 YOU, even though Juarez, Michael Morin, Jesus “Chewy” Alvarado, Amarilys Juarez, + you’re loud, obnoxious, annoying, & Airis Cervantes, Madeline Martinez, Michelle Martinez, Stephanie -From Dora sucky at math. Berryhill, and Imaris Soc. I love you all. - Mona aka Monica Garcia babe. MURPHY = “Have you ever wondered which hurts most: Hey babe, I miss you like crazy and Letty, saying somethind and wishing you had not, or I wish things could have turned out this year you’ve grow on me so much I love our little 40 days and count- saying nothing and wishing you had?”Hmm better... But none of this will matter in boy talks & your notes make me smile. Thanks for being such an amazing friend ily a ton <3 <3 ing <3 think bout it. Happy Valentines Day, everyone :) June... Happy Valentine’s Day Marilyn!! I’ll always Kid Beto: Thank you for this amazing lovely & happy time that I’ve had with you. For my bestest friends in the whole world who Happy Anniversary & Happy V-day. You are truly one amazing boyfriend & very We know what’s on the table. love you, I hope my real valentine is as I love my gorgeous KK dolls. always been there for me on anything. Mana, Ivonne, special as you. adorable :3 Maybe one day we can go to hooters together... MAYBE :D Just for Anexy and Jasmine <3 Denisse, Monica Merian, and Maddie Love Rigo JAYSWIFT LOVES -Love Manny you ofcourse. MargaritaRuiz &KATMHMAYLA: ILOVEYOUMYBFFFFIWIFE. -Ivelisse Mano or whatever you call me. DSCHWARTZ psLWJ = <3 February 2011 Valentines Page 8

Happy Valentine’s Day Shree, Arifa, Mari is an awesome Mehneez, Jeet, Kru, Niggi, Amish, Tampon, Sania, Adisha, and Rumana! You guys are awesome! division buddy. Love, Amna =) Happy Valentine’s Day! I love you I love you Liah Juniors Stefi. Thanks for being the best and Emily friend ever! - Your bffl Maddie! Jorge, To my lunch crew & my lover: Marvin baby, I love you! You’re ILY E.Z, J.M, B.K,T.T,Y.J,D.R,M.M, and Happy Valentine’s I lauf you, my russian queen. Audrey, you are simply extraordinary. Shpoopel ! Jackie, my best friend and my sister. one of my best friends ever and especially J.C you all complete my life. Carolina, you too cray cray, nice bod. XOXO, Lupe Day Lane Tech - Brosteph Stalin And to Vanessa, you are the best thing you have been there for me so Div 275 in this world and sooo beautiful. much! I’m always here for you I LOVE YOU GUYS! I loves yall and imma meet yall for boo and I hope we’re besties Rene, I still don’t know why... lunch later, deuces <3 These 16 months with you have I love you dude! But I DO! -Marvin <3 forever. Happy Valentine’s Day! been amazing. You have made me -Jaime - Mrs. I Love you! <3 Jackie so happy. We have had incrediable Because when everybody else has failed me, Thanks for being the wonderful person you I remember last year I only wrote something For Marina Munoz- moments that I will never forget. you’ve always been there. I wouldn’t trade are! I know I’ve told you this a million times really short for you on Valentines Day. It was Hey just wanted to tell you that you’re pretty cute. I know you’re You are the best baby. I love you :) you for the world. I love you. (WFNB) but you’re the sweetest guy & cutest I’ve a sweet reminder that September 9,2009 ment still hurting from your last but if you give me a chance I can P.S. William Levy LOL :) known. I love you Cano =) something to me. And I want to let you know change that. Marina, all I’m asking for is a chance. now, almost a year and a half later, it means To Adan From: Elizabeth You are the definition of comfort, warmth, compassion, and friendship. You so much more. You have made the time spent This is to my bestfriends Mufasa, Max, bring me the happiness I’ve been looking for. Thank you for understanding my together so worth it. All the jokes, smiles, Pumba (Jasmine), Jessica, and Melissa. I just wanted to let you know that you’re super awesome and past, believing in my future, and accepting me for who I am. Happy Valentine’s hugs, kisses, laughs,everything. I can not cute! It’s great being with you truly. Happy Valentine’s Day, KENNY I Day, Babe. 109110114052 imagine it any other way. We have grown so I love you guys with all my heart and Baby much as a couple and I can not wait to grow you will be my bestfriends til the end; -Angella <3 ... To my best friend Mary, even stronger and learn more about each other forever & always =) You guys are thee andLOVE tommy YOU Thanks for always being there for me I really appreciate all you as the years go by. You mean the world to me bestest friends anybody can ask for Hey Bree, let’s make some do for me, even though it seems like I’m always helping you out. and I love you so much, Max. So, uhh...will Brandy, “go get the mail before I turn sweet music together. Love Jola I love you, Happy V Day. you be my Valentine? Blue purple!” ;) XOXO, Annie. Ivelisse Negron and Marina Munoz I Because I love you. Gena Ruiz, Lupe Delgado, Leslie Padilla, Happy Valentine’s Day to Nick, P.S. Let’s make this Valentine’s Day a 2.0! I still love you today Mr. Rager love you guys soooooooooo much!!!! my main main babies! You too, A.M, M.G, J.G, J.C, J.C, E.R, -deisi Renee You and your sixth sense <3 T.G, CS, E.M. I can count on you. Happy Valentine’s Day. the SOG’s lunch crew, my You guys are the best dance partners -M.M <3 ever haha and make my class extrodi- bro Erik Dohner, my division Ay, woof woof where my dogs at? Dear Dobby-Pidaman-Bigbutt-Brat, naraly great and fun. It wouldn’t be the Yo, rrrribbit where my Frogs at? Happy Valentine’s Day baby! I love you. I same without you two in it I love ya to “Many people have different faces.... love buddy MADDY GIESEL, Da Frog, tell Jo Dog that our pup wrote something in the newspaper. am so happy you are mine. We’ve come so much cuties :) :) ;) them.” -Y :) Pup far in just the six months I’ve known you. Alex Escobedo Happy Valentine’s Day Juan, Melissa, and and everyone else! Red lights. Moving house. All the unfinished Diana! First of all.. I would like to tell you that movies. CD’s. Oovoo.New Years.Alleys. I love you, I love you!!<3 You turn me on when Tomas’ Car. Agnes’ house. Brownies.So much Happy Valentine’s Day to I LOVE YOU, KELLY! you wear your northface and vans. You more =) Can’t wait til March babe. From Roid Jasmine, Bria, Jasmine, Chloe. Monkey from your secret admirer. are so amazing. Patrick, and Eddie. You Babe, I love you in every single way. Where my froggs at? I know. They’re right Dear Victoria P, You are sooo pretty. I have had a crush on you since Freshman year. I secretly guys are the best friends Just to see your smile brightens my day. here <3 in my heart :) I just met my dawg and Eli W, you make my heart You have my heart so all i want to say my Pup this year and you’s are THEE best. love you and want to spend my life with you. One day we will run off to Mexico ever. Miss you when is that I wish you a happy Valentines day. Love, froglet. together.. -anonymous melt. ILY snuckums a.k.a Imari you’re gone and don’t -Secret Admirer To mi Corazon: I am happy to say i You’re the one that I want, the one that I need, the one that I Langford, you know you love know what to do with you have you. I heart you so much, I am in gotta have just to succeed. When I first saw you I knew it was me. Kelly, you make me sing in real, I remember when I first looked into your eyes, It was like when you’re not. Love you like with you 7.1.10, no cheesy stuff but Love, your annoying student. the shower! what we have is just enough. - mrs. GS God was there, heaven in the skies. I love you with all my heart, guys!!!! really and truly. Happy Valentines Day Katie! -Secret Admirer Maddie you’re the prettiest thing on this Surgaa, Big head, Hey, Shrasta, darling, Ania, Maggie, Dana, Aimee and Emma, And if it all falls apart, I will know deep in my heart, the only planet. I love seeing you everyday because it It’s been 11 months already! I’m so glad we You guys are so sweet and I love you all! I won’t ever forget From our first dance freshmen year, dream that mattered had come true! In this life, I was loved makes my day. Thanks for being beautiful. our crazy ive skating adventures, next time don’t break your leg, are still together. Yay! Happy Valentine’s Day Emma! Can’t wait to laugh over Anna’s B-day party! to a first kiss by room 253, with every by you. sweetie. look into your eyes, and every moment - <3 Alex B. in your arms I fall more in love. Baby, Dear George Martinez Guera, your all I could ask for. Thanks for these amazing 11 Months. M- Stop wearing new Who needs a Valentine when you have a best friend? (: Quality When I call a girl cute I’m Te amo muchisimo. Sincerely, time is the best. Crusin’ down the freeway just me and my looking at her face. When I call Love, smallz <3 Daisy Salgado P.S. I love you :] 3510 <3 clothes everyday. bestfriend, just me and my girl, I love youu tons <3 WFNB a girl gorgeous I’m looking at her body, but when I can a girl Happy Valentine’s Day to MG, AKN, KF, PB, Dear Jeet, Happy Valentine’s Day to the 3 amigos- Anexy, Words can’t explain how much you mean to me. You made me Hopefully this doesn’t get too cakeyyy. but you’re kinda my beautiful I’m looking at what KH, DM, XR, EA, MH, NP, CHG, SS, SM, the happiest person I’ve ever been. You’re an amazing person Nicole, Miriam, and Khristina, table of favorite (: our boy talks in eighth and passing notes when we’re Bl, RU, JW, and even GU who won’t care. I and there is no one else like you. Thanks for everything. I “Super Nick”. super close. Dropped one, now you have ten waiting to be with she is inside. This is for Ivonne love you. you. Happy Valentine’s Day <3 love you guys! - Blair -Mehneez Amaya who is all of the above. J.D.L.T , we’ve iceskated, frequently injured me, nearly crashed, Happy Valentine’s Day to my loves as well Eesle Koh you bring me high when Lizbeth, you are the love of my life. My love matched for an entire week, and eaten TOO many quesedillas. as to my Flag Corp. xoxoxo God Bless <3 I am low and you know me more for you will never end. I’m going to love you Kimberly Ramirez is the best! But it’s been the best three months of my life. Happy Valentine’s -Shenica til my last breathe. Its always going to be me <3 Day! Love you! - Saucy Pan aka Sassafras than I know. I would like to say 143 and you til the end shorty. -Anon and wo ai ni since 1.29.10 you’ve MAN PURSE! You know who you are. been mine so lets keep working it I love Jasmine Hernandez, Ioana Cornea, Nylsa Me- Shenica, my love, stay jia, Alexandra Alexandru, Jerry Buckley and Veronica I LOVE YOU MUCHO Francis Baca, Gena -Meggieipoo out, and we’ll be fine Chapman! Oh and somebody else too ;) Love, Lilah Ruiz, Dennise Clavijo, Crystal Saladana, beautiful inside and out. Love, Troy Mia Alkaissi <3 AKA Hippie Chick Monica Juarez, and my valentine Kevin Azur- dia. Happy Valentine’s Day mis amores. Jack, My dear homies, I love you with all my heart and nothing can I want to thank all of my friends who have helped me out over I opened my heart to you and you made my life enchanted. I am glad to have you, an amazing boyfriend who loves me and cares for me so much. I’m taking I am so glad I have you guys as my friends (Jazzy, Ana, ever change that Samantha!!! the years. I’m not sure where I’d be without you guys. this moment to tell you, I love you. Thank you for being my harmony. Happy Kathy, Daisy, and Erika a.k.a DORA). You’ll always be I love Brenda, Diana, Dirce & Valentine’s Day. there for me and I’ll always be there for you guys! Love you all to pieces, - Your Everlasting Rose Jocely. You girls make my day, -Izzy Forever yours, Peter ^__^ Presh everyday <3 Happy Valentine’s Day Model UN team. I love you guys so My life wouldn’t be the same w/ out you guys! I love you all for Dear Adam Vogenthaler, everything you’ve done for me. I don’t ever wanna lose none of To my beloved Miriam, Though You are an amazing interpertation of mankind. You are definitely a beautiful much & you did an amazing job at the conference. Go Juniors! you! muahh Happy V-Day to everyone! You’re the best hamster ever because Love, <3 Ivonne, Danny, Jose, Crystal, Rigo, & Chris I fight with you it is to just show creature; I want to explore the depths of your mind. Everything about you capti- your butt-fluff is extra puffy. I’m going Mehvish Maghribi my love for you. vates me. I truly believe you are my musical soul mate ever since you performed to fry you in five kinds of oil and eat in Harmony. I somewhat feel like I’ve known you in another life, I know that’s you!! I wanna let you know that you are the Zumiya! I love you so much since weird but oh well. I subconciously love you. And I think we should marry each other mentally. Though I am attracted to you, it can never be; for obvious LOL. PUBBY! Happy birthday! ;D most important part of my life, mi 1999! <3 Happy Valentine’s Day, Amish is my hero reasons! However, that will never make you less inspiring. Love, Bubby <3 fresita :). I LOVE YOU Michelle. love! -Jennifer Guillen - Not a horse, of course.

My bologna has To my Horse Click and my Emina rocks and is the cool- a 1st name Dear Sweet Pea, Lunch Crew, I love you est person ever. I love you, I love Madalina it’s E-R-I-K-A :) I do not know how to explain how guys! =) Emina C!! Love ya! amazing you make me feel. I love you so much and I am excited to spend the Shauna, Our seven month is coming up and I could never be happier. All 3-6-9 Forever and ever rest of my life with you. Pinky Promise. I love you, Fransico of the time we spent together has produced some of the deepest 09. 09. 09. memories in my heart. I look forward to spending the rest of my I love J1!!!! Emily <3 life with you. I love you more than everything. Love, Joey Love, Big Muscle

ABM KRAZii or look like Edeey ABM BOii Div 367.... the best sophomores in all of Lane. Chrizzy, ABM BOii Mjay, ABM BOii Jay Best, Mel, ABM BOii Vaunte, Hot Boy, Faizon. Sophomores Mr. Golden Happy belated b-day Abraham To Tyrek, I enjoy all the times and memories we have, I have Dear Pepe, Gretchen, Purple D, Pablo, Jello Bean, Purry Whis- had my happiest moments with you, I know that we have kers, Confused Owl- (Srgt. Boy), + Emina you guys are amazing, Angel, we love Tapia, thanx 4 being a good had our problems, but we have always managed to make it Forever Alone we love you! Happy Valentines Day- You’re all sexy! :) (Plus friend (: through. I love you, Happy Valentines Day! - Jesus M Claire) Clare+ Emina are the sexiest + Aaisha you. MY DEAR, MY DEAR, YOU DO NOT Cecilia Solis, Dearest Zee Soughat (Chipgum), You know sometimes you OMG guys I love you’s worth my $2 Abbabanana, KNOW ME WELL BUT I KNOW YOU When I first met you, I thought you were very pretty annoy me so much that I want to rip all those InuYasha posters T-Shirt Time VERY WELL. <3 JENNY and smart. “If I had a penny for everytime I thought in your locker in half. But everytime I see you at the Science Avi :) To: Mandies, Kendria, Alberto, Pila, U r da apple of my i, and da summer to SINCERELY, SWAG SWAG of you, I would be a MILLIONAIRE!” Olympiad, I break into a smile. Happy Valentine’s Day! -Mogili Monica, Marisol, Celia. my tom. I would ask yew out right now, but idk wut ur reaction mite b. So c ya, To my girls Sasa & Abz, Happy Justin Case Loves you, but I I’ll never let you go, Rose. I I love you so much. Thank you for being love you more! promise. there. You’re amazing. I’m speechless. I love Luv. Oh Happie Anniverserie. Lawlz. <3 Valentine’s Day! Love you you. To: Jacob Jahraus - Codzilla gorilla guys! Your girl, Gabz <3 - Jacob Jahraus - Jack From: Kelly

Hey! I just want to say I’m glad I met you To all of our friends ( the crew that meets at Coraima :) this year. You’re funny, smart, beautiful and Renaldo and Terika’s locker), we love you Love you Amber amazing. But you’re still short and a loser. all so much. You all are our Valentines from March 27th. I still re- Edith, Drizzy and Terika. and Manu! member. But I bet you THE I love you, Ubomba! As well as all my other best friends Jess Bautista: You’re my best Kathy, don’t remember mine, friend, always there for me no Aleks, Juliette ( You sir are a madame), Jocelyn, Panini, matter what. you mean so much Cristian, Stephanie and whoever else feels like their Sure it’s not in my slowtard :P Smile. GAME to me and I’m so happy to have name should be included (: Happy Valentines Day <3 you in my life. You’re pretty awesome handwriting, but JAY PEE thinks his is so much the best thing to ever hap- Junior High played them. be my Valentine anyways? - Lorenzo pen to me, and I love you! So High school played them. cool! B) will you be my Valentine? College well, you know... played them Hugs and Kisses - Shane Love Linda & Shree Me and Mercedes used to laugh about it, how we played them. To the people who helped me grow up this year- I Kailah! Why haven’t you been talking to me To Erin, Kristen, & Angie, Fat best fwiend love. Love my dolly. My Raven, want you to know I love you guys more than you lately? We must talk like we did back in the You are all the nicest, and greatest lunch bud- I love you with all my heart. And I hope you will ever know. You guys know who you are! Love have a great Valentine’s Day. Mi Amor. Te Jocelyn Ramirez P.S Happy Valentines’s Day! old days. I miss you. dies in the world! I love you all! - Jocelyn <3 - Guess Who? =D - From Alex Keller amo. February 2011 Valentines Page 9

Yordanos, You caught me staring but i caught you staring back. I love you Peter Vazquez! Lowkey I kind of love you. -Anonymous By: Shacora Hawkins Andrea well, we’ve known each other for a while now, and I can’t deny how I feel. We joke around and talk and play, but you never seem to see me that way. So I hope, with this note Its Xaviel, and I’m you will see the real me, and possibly go out with me. Freshmen -M.E. single and Happy Valentines Day to all of the lonely Meet me in the basement I have delicious candy Alandra, ready ready to mingle. souls out there. To that one person mmm. I love you and was going to send this to Well you’re my valentine so YAY! XD Your so pretty and very Division 461 - in my heart, I truly love you. Selina you as anonymous and say mean stuff but then fuuny. 1st period with you is awsome! I’m lucky to have you as (Rock the boat) Santiago eh... haha for: Krystyna Bobel. -Petro Partyka my valentine. I know a certain guy whose jealous. ;) The United Nations division- and especially to Jenninfer, I love the way you talk to me. Your voice Hey Natasha! I wanted to elt you know that Jonathan Luviano division 480. We is the most beautifulest thing I’ve ever I am real happy that we are together. I know are getting married before 2012. Jesica, Anthony and Kenny heard. You light up my day every time I you will be my valentine. Love you. XOXO J+K=L was meant to be. I’m serious. see you. I love you Alxy!! P.S. Happy 3rd Anniversary (which ones are you anyway?) COOKIE You know I hate attention and this isn’t Grisel, Peace and love from I Love You! Amarilys Juarez, Sabrina Men- easy. This is how special you are to me. I You rock my socks off. Your gorgeous and doza and Becky Lio! you will marry Bruno Mars some day. And by love our eight hour phone conversations the way I love you!! Prof Paganelli and six hour dates. I love your smile and the way you hold my hand. I love how the I love Dear Mariana Grisel I know you since forever! You need to You’re so crazy and no matter what anybody safest place in the world to me is in your make a sandwich without mayo. You are not says your the only girl for me. Happy Valentines day! Thanks for being a great friend, and always being there arms. I love how my heart races before I cochinadas like Itzel. (: You need no guy. Did I love you. - Richard for me, (which you will in the future). And about that chinese guy, say yes so you, he could make us chinese food lol! see you and now you’re my best friend. I you watch Jersey Shore last night? love how we complete each other. I love what we have and everything about you. DIV 468 - Great job finishing strong with To: Jonathon Luviano your first semester of high school! Keep up Pueblo is extremely Hey there. Its your best bud. Jorge says that I should I love who I am because of you. I would that effort till the end of the school year! never do something like this if I had never from sexy say that I love you. Well, I guess I’ll see you later. Your Division Teacher - Mr. Ruckauf Love, Felipe met you. You’ve taught me that some- times you have to jump then fall. Do you This is to the coolest, blondest chick ever, you Div. 453: have any bandaids? I scraped my knees are soooooo freakin awesome. I <3 U! Happy Congratulations on a successful First Giggity goooooooooo!!! falling for you. <3 BILAL Valentine’s Day Semester! - To: Reilly Veloria DOD

Periods 1, 3, 6 & 7- Honors U.S. History Awesome effort this 1st Semester! Let’s carry this through the blizzard of 2011 and beyond to finish the school year strong! Happy Valentine’s Day Mr. Ruckauf to the cast, orchestra, Italiano 3! Other and krew of Gypsy. Che classi fighissime! Break-A-Leg! Siete delle bestie su- You are my stars: Dear Annie and Max, To all my wrestling managers: You are the best mommy and daddy ever! I’m so perbravi! grateful to have friends like you thar look out for me! This year has meant the world to me and you guys are Mrs. Hansen Happy Valentine’s Day ! PS. I want my sweater back the reason for my hapiness. The random moments at Happy Valentine’s Ma sopratutto avete Love, Your Daughter Christina practice are what make my day so great. I ‘m going to miss All the seniors especially Yesi, Tania, Maritza, and Day tanto stile. This is do all the people who came into my Vanessa. You girls have become not just my friends but I LOVE MY WONDERFUL life. You guys wouldn’t make mw whole and my family as well. I don’t know what I ‘ll do next year Buon San Valentino da I love you all :) without you. Just know that I love you all so much and CAST OF “GYPSY”! - Cristian Lopez <3 I will never forget you or our times together. - Ana (Mama Rose) Prof Paga Good Luck on the AP Chemisty Exam my awesome students! Dear Mr. Yost, you are the best teacher I appreciate all the hard work you put into to make our class a Paul Rummelboff ever and I love you. Happy Valentine’s A special thanks to All my AP Biology wonderful learning environment. I do love my 2nd period class “Moo, moo! Moo, moo!” students. Your hard work and dedication more than my 1st period! Ms. Abbas Day!- Love Gabby Hernandez will result in so many of your future Dear Lithium Clubs members, Thank you for being so wonderful! Dear M$. TwoSwag, Roses are red successes. It is an honor being your I am going to really miss you guys when you graduate. Study Eye mizz yew. And maybz we could go out for coffee Violets are blue Alle mie classi teacher and I apprecaiate all of your HARD for AP Chem I believe in you! :) and grade papers together sometime soon. I lost the game support and devotion to our class. ya’ll Sincerly, Mr. Reid <3 Cody Lee - EFG are the greatest!!!! d’Italiano I: Siete T. Mead- C-T- What? CTC! Shoutout to Thai-bodian DID YOU KNOW! You are the wind club! Special shoutout to the dancers! I love forti! Siete bravi! Beneath my wings Dear you girls KHMERLOVE! Your VP, that only real men have beards and mustaches? Olive You <3 -Anon Rebecca Khorn The more you know, the more you grow! E avete molto Ms. House loves her topics in literature class. Decathletes, Hola! Sra. Esguerra we love you so much and we’re going to miss you too. You have been a great teacher stile. Buon San Happy Valentine’s Hope you’re and sponsor and I hope you come back next year! Day to the cast, TE AMO! - Elyssa Sana, and the Glee Club! Valentino da Prof Dear Karolina, Artur, and Pat: hungry for some Happy Valentine’s to all the math tutors crew , and orchestra You guys have been the best lunch friends I ever had. Have a Happy volunteers in Room 232 Valentines Day Karolina w/ Jakub, Artur w/ Dominika, and Pat w/ -Anonymous Paga. of GYPSY! your old girlfriend, Jill. Love, Kelly Mrofcza Dolphin meat! KHB! Honors Genetics classes: I want to wish my angel a very Happy Birth- Woot-Woot. - Love, Q: What did the genetist wear on his Valentines day <3 and a Happy Valentine’s Day to all my day date? A: Designer genes (of course :) wrestling managers. I love each and everyone I love you guys so much! Even Thanks for all your hard work. -Ms. Gaynor of you dearly :) though all of the sweat, blood, The Veterans broken ankles, and upright 2nd Period APUSH- Kingdom of THEM Dear coach, I think you’re so cute. Your’re I Love You! Happy Valentine’s day. Lane Love, Megan windshield wipers we remain Keep up the extraordinary effort this 2nd Semester... cuter when you’re mad :) Tech GIRLS Track & Field. Lets Take close friends. My senior year has the APUSH Exam is right around the corner! -Love #17 State Awayyyy!!! And also Happy V-Day The B.O. - Mr. Ruckauf to Diamond P., Nikki D., Kimberly R. and been AMAZING thanks to you all of the people I hang with. And Royel H. all! Keep up the good work and (Cuz she’s made me) (haha)-I Love Yall Yearbook Staff! You have all put we’ll all KHBEAST at the Battle Happy Valentine’s Day! TO: Your small hairs quiver in the wind. You look so much time into the book that I so beautiful where are you my sweet? and I-Days Ana, Allison,Leroy, Kate, Mary, Mr. Rybicki’s mustache (1987-2009) Jazz! thought you guys deserved a shout out in the paper. Keep up the good -With love to my “family for Rachel, Kiara, Jerusha, Ricardo, work. life”, Rebecca, Charles, Tessie and Thank you for all your hard work, AP Biol- Random, Chewy, Mona, Jorgee, Sarah thanx 4 alway Ay Kamay (aka The Steamroller ogy! 84 more days until the “SUPERBOWL” being there for me even when I’m snippy anybody else I forgot. Good Luck :) Ms. Gaynor ily guys <3 your the best! Oh, Hi Ms. Jennings! aka Joan =) ) Ninis and Chiquita : HI

Javier G. <3’s Monica J. :) Cause she is the best and a BEAST I love 7th period Photo, Group 1 <33 Te Juro que te amo Yesenia. Te amore hasta at bowling... ah, Good Times. On a scale of 1-10 you’re a 9 and mmm.....Spicy Wongs ;] que muera. Te amo hoy, manana y para siem- I’m the one you’re missing. I’m going to miss you next year. pre. I LOVE YOU. <3 Indian Club -From Javier to Monica Love, Megan -Daniel Caneda Advertise in

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Valentine Gift Guide Harry vs. Sally: Can guys and girls be “ just friends”? Disaster dates: romantic By Kelly Sineni leaves many opportunities to bond with them, but tic, I talk about guys, and he talks about girls and them like family. I yell at her to some like Harry Burns, a true friendship is just we give each other advice. We are close friends and like a sister,” said Josh You are walking down not possible. nothing is going to change that,” said Selina San- Rivera, Div. 179. the hall with your best Chitavia Murph, Div. 271, has had a guy as a tiago Div.454. “With my best guy friend who happens to best friend since grammar school. They hang out a “I think guys and girls can be friends, it works friend neither of us By Mary Nguyen many other options out there. meetings turn embarassing be of the opposite sex, lot, tell each other everything and even have slee- the same way with guys and guys. Friendship and are attracted to the Girls value the thought and date, only to find their date was a little off the laughing and smiling, povers (nothing happens), but she can’t deny that affection are two different things, there is aline other, His girl- A giant ‘I love you’ teddy bear $10. A box of choco- effort you put into a gift more By Diana Barragan & Alexandra Alexandru beaten path -- literally. and a friend catches a cer- there is that want to be more than just friends deep between it. I have a girl best friend, she tells me friend happens to late $15. A dozen roses $20. A sweet gesture ... price- than the amount your wallet puts “I dressed in a really cute, short skirt and tain twinkle in your down. everything. I have a girlfriend and she be my best friend. less. into her gift. Mrs. Isaacson was planted to the floor look- wedges and then he told me that we’re going eye. They ask you “I guess there is something there has a boyfriend, we tell each He considers me Valentines Day is a holiday that is commonly la- Even so, boys are psychologically similar to ing out her window, waiting. That anxious bike riding for our date,” said Lee. “The park about it, “Oh we with my best friend. We still other everything. I treat one of the guys, beled as Hallmark-invented, and in some ways it is. girls in this aspect of wanting a gift that is more close feeling increased with every passing second. was really far away and I almost passed out be- are just friends,” hang out, its not really her like my girlfriend, one of the bros,” Everything in stores during Valentine’s is over-priced. to the heart. However, while girls enjoy gifts that are Finally a Jeep Wrangler pulled up her drive- cause it was so hot.” you answer romantic, but there is but there is no af- says Kirstin Ja- In all honesty guys, coming from a girl, there is no cute, and sweet, guys enjoy receiving heart-felt gifts way, out from which clambered a nerd with Had Lee spoken up about her discomfort, quickly...but something there. I fection,” said Bill cobsen, Div. 279. other way to melt a girl’s heart than by doing some- that makes them feel admired. greasy hair, parted down the middle. perhaps the date could have gone better. Ber- are you really wouldn‘t date him Phan, Div. 258. Attraction being thing that will make her go “awwww.” Girls would One obvious way to show your guy that you admire When she was a sophomore in high school, nadette Dewalle, Div. 390, says talking hon- http://www. because I don‘t Joselyn Badillo, the root of a ro- much rather guys gave a gift that they put some him is to simply write a list of 100 things you love the Lane French teacher’s mother had set her estly on a date is always a good idea. webdesign- want to lose the Div. 271, feels mance, Amy Clinard thought into. Something that we can’t go out and buy about him. To add the frosting on the cake, you can up on a blind date, ignoring her pleas of, “but “I think you should tell your date the truth if tutorials.net/ friendship,” said that guys are Div. 275 feels being anywhere. Don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing bad buy him a wallet, and put a picture of of you guys in I already have a boyfriend!” you don’t like the date,” said Dewalle. tutorials/ Murph. “They [guys more trustwor- attracted in the first about a guy buying girls flowers. Girls love receiving the wallet. Then you can hide the list somewhere in Her initial optimism faded as the evening But truth was not on the menu for Ivan photoshop_tu- and girls] can be thy than girls. place makes it im- flowers from boys, but what I’m saying is if you re- the wallet, and have him find it one day and think wore on and her date, dwarfed next to her Leon, Div. 457. Little did he know that the torials/images/ friends, but not close “There are things possible. ally want to ‘WOW’ a girl, do something sincere, and of you with a smile on his face while he reads 100 heel-aided height, awkwardly groped at her girl he took on a normal date to McDonald’s heart/heart_pic9. friends.” that girls can’t talk “If you sweet. Something that you put some effort and time reasons why you love him. rear end throughout the entire dance. On the was not allowed to date. He found out when gif just friends? Joan Njei, Div. 270, learned in about with other girls. walk into the into. With this, the possibilities are endless, and this Another option that you could take, is just spending bright side, after the dance Isaacson received the girl’s father entered the restaurant. As Harry Burns her psychology class that some- They know more about that f r i e n d s h i p way guys, you save your wallet about $50. a quiet evening together. You can start off the eve- a ‘Thank You’ card from her date with their “Who’s this guy?” asked the angry father. (Played by Billy Crys- times how you act changes with- stuff and are more likely to backstab you. being at- For boys who are looking to get something for your ning with romantic candlelit dinner for two. You can 10x13 picture. A Kodak moment indeed. “Oh...my gay friend,” lied Leon’s date. tal in the 1989 chick out even noticing. Girls are always gossiping. 90% of the time tracted, you girlfriend, there is nothing as adorable as love cou- either order-in or make it more special by cooking But moments like this did not only happen After the dad left, Leon was in shock that flick When Harry Met “There will be an attraction. We might it won’t go anywhere else if you tell a guy,” will always pons. Even though pre-made ones are sold in stores, him his favorite meal yourself. Afterwards, instead in the high school days of yore. Many Lane the first thing his date would say was that he Sally) said, “This is not act different around the guy without said Badillo. just see him make it more special by personalizing it by making of spending the rest of the evening cuddling under students have a come-on in any way, realizing it,” said Njei. According to an article Dr. Jane Greer as attractive. them yourself. You can give her a coupon for just the blanket on the couch having a movie marathon, found them- shape or form. It’s that “The green monster can get in the (marriage and family therapist) wrote for If you see about anything. It could be a home cooked meal, a you can personalize it by making a movie or pow- selves in the men and women can’t way of the friendship ,” said Brittany Marie Claire it is possible to be friends him as just massage, a bear hug. A romantic date and anything erpoint with pictures, conversations or other special throws of a Di- be friends because the Hughs, Div. 258. with a person of the opposite gender, be- another guy, a else your imagination can come up with. moments of your relationship. Instead of watching saster Date. sex part always gets in “Usually it [the friendship] doesn’t cause sometimes circumstances stand in the friendship is pos- However, there are other things you can do for your a movie, you can sit, laugh and talk about all those Ivan Arroyo, the way.” work out. You find yourself getting jeal- way of their romance, or sometimes its just too sible,” said Clinard. girlfriend that will always keep her remembering you. memorable moments of your relationship. Div. 478, tried to And so the age old ous,” said Hughes. familiar of a relationship. As Dr. Greer said in her A sweet way to say ‘I love you’ that keeps her smiling If you’re willing to take it a step further, you can be a gentleman question comes into Then there is the Sally side of this story, “That’s “Whatever the circumstances, the familiarity article in Marie Claire, every night is glow in the dark stars. A pack of glow make a scapebook of your memories. Nowadays, a as he offered to play, can men and not true. I have a number of men friends and there and certain common denominators make them “So, the bottom line is in the dark stars is about $10. Stick the glow in the great number of relationships are long distance, and carry his date’s women be just friends? is no sex involved,” says Sally Albright (Played by feel like brother and sister. They can be themselves that men and women dark stars on her ceiling to spell out ‘I love you’ or with the advance of technology, long distance rela- food to their Being in a co-ed high Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally). Attraction with each other. They don’t feel any pressure to put can be friends, but the anything else you’d like. I guarantee that she will love tionship survive through instant messaging, e-mails, table. His hopes school with 2000 mem- isn’t always a factor between guys and girls when on airs, impress, or to look their best all the time,” bridge to romance – it so much more than any teddy bear or chocolate and webcaming. For those long distance relation- to impress the bers of the opposite sex it comes to becoming friends (close friends in par- said Greer. and the possibility of that you buy her. ships, this option would be perfect. You can design girl of his dreams ticular). “My best friend is a girl, we have the same inter- crossing it - almost al- For you boys who are trying to win over that amaz- the cover with pictures, and on the side you can fill were shattered “I absolutely think guys and girls can be close ests and play music together. When your friend- ways exists.” ing girl, there is no better way then singing your heart the books with all our conversations via e-mail or in- with a shove from friends. There can be chemistry that’s not roman- ship moves away from sexual interest you can treat out. As cliche as it may be, there is no way to melt a stant message. Then you can go to Kinkos and have girl’s heart like serenading the girl with her favorite them bind it into a book for $5. behind which ? love song. In the end, who you’re buying for doesn’t really caused Arroyo to The bottom line is guys, you don’t always have to matter. You can’t go wrong with a sweet, thoughtful, fall and spill a full buy her something for Valentine’s Day. There are so home-made gift made with time and effort. meal all over his date. Comic by Edwin Cho “I just left and never talked to her again!” Arroyo said. was her gay friend. When she realized how she Access denied Some dates are less messy, at least openly. made Leon feel she began to apologize. But he By Harina Dzebic on even though to him this was a normal part of being Micaela Sabbi, Div. 258, was picked up by could tell that it was not a sincere apology and friends with anyone. her date who informed her that he was not that she thought of it as a joke. As stated by Kesha the words, “Your love is my drug” have Sometimes instead of moving on people take more drastic feeling well, but decided not to cancel on her. “After that, I told her that I didn’t want this never been truer than for people breaking up. For some measures. Top 5 Turn-offs They went to see Inception and Sabbi noticed to happen again and that was the last time we people the longer the relationship is, the harder the break “To get over this one girl I hooked up with one of her that her date would not stay still during the went out,” Leon said. up becomes. For others, even a one month relationship that friends. That ruined our friendship and if I could I would The Warrior’s very own Bianca Rodriguez and Jessica Barajas polled 47 guys and 35 gals from movie. Stephen Yoshida, Div. 250, had a run-in ends can be painful. take it back, but I can’t,” said David Melendez Div 161. “He kept moving and squirming around with a father that ended slightly better, but Getting over someone can last between a day, several “I didn’t really talk to anyone about it but kept it inside. Lane. They asked, “What is your biggest turn-off?” Here are the top 5 deal breakers. If you are in his chair like he was uncomfortable and I never the less caught him by surprise. months and for some, even years. The amount of time it I ended up doing some really self-destructive things to get looking for a relationship make sure to avoid this: didn’t know why,” said Sabbi. “He told me he wanted to arm wrestle me,’’ takes to get over someone has been linked to the attach- over him,” said one anonymous senior. As it turns out, Sabbi’s date ended up run- Yoshida said. ment. In the process of falling in love people grow depen- Talking about your break up with a non biased individual ning to and from the bathroom throughout This took Yoshida by surprise and he thought dent due to the chemical oxytocin and during the process has been shown to help with the healing process according Girls are turned off by boys who: Boys are turned off by girls who: the entire movie. it was a joke. He soon realized that this was of breaking up the brain has the same withdrawals as with to WebMD. In addition to this taking up a new hobby, “Once it ended he ran out again and I ended no joke when the dad sat down at a table and cocaine or alcohol. exercising or making new friends has also up having to wait outside for him with his rolled up his sleeve. Yoshida did not win the Good things, bad things, or illegal been shown to help. 1. Smell bad 1. Have bad breath friends. After that he just drove me home and arm wrestling match because the dad was things; people do different “Baking! It’s so calming and he barely even said bye to me as I walked out “pretty jacked up.” things to get over break- it just takes my mind off of it,” 2. Are cocky 2. Are stuck up the car,” she said. “He told me if I would have won, I would ups. Some of these things Alexis Perez Div.184. 3. Lack a sense of style 3. Wear too much make-up While Sabbi’s date advice might be along the have gotten kicked out of their house,” Yoshi- are scandulous, common or Perez had a hard time getting lines of, “don’t date with diarrhea,” a student da said. overall beneficial to the per- over a ten month relationship 4. Use cheesy nicknames (ma,boo) 4. Text on dates from Div. 257 says, “slow down, buddy!” This test of strength did not affect their re- son. The break up can prove with a guy who was a friend “He picked me up from the bus stop and lationship because they continued dating even to be a good experience to as well. Talking to friends and 5. Have bad breath 5. Are clingy the first thing he did when he saw me was kiss after this. some, while a chance for re- dating other people helped me,” said the anonymous student. Upon ar- Without being distracted by controlling or venge for others. but immersing herself in cake batter and cupcakes was what riving at her date’s house she expected privacy, “jacked” fathers, Alicia Zavala, Div. 382, still “The experience has made me stronger despite it being really helped her get over her ex-boyfriend. but instead found his dad, brother, and broth- had a date full of eccentric characters when she so painful at first and we’re better friends then ever,’’ Belen “I try staying friends but there’s always an awkwardness er’s friends were all home. “He introduced me went the daters went out to eat. Sandoval Div. 180. with it,” said Nick Suzinksi Div. 274. to almost his whole family on the first date, “The waitress was creepy-looking and she Sandoval who broke up after an eight month relationship The sophmore, who has never been the dumpee, has tried which was awkward,” she said. “Also, after the looked like Courtney Love with a big nose,” tried ignoring her ex in order to get over the breakup. She staying friends with all of his ex-girlfriends but they never date was almost over he told me that he has a Zavala said. tried to cope by hanging out with friends and talking to her felt the same way. Instead they would be the ones to cut long term girlfriend!” The waitress was also apparently too busy ex boyfriend like a friend. all ties. Sarah Hanses, Div. 266, advises boys against having dirty conversations with a few police Ways to deal with breakups range from trying to get back “Once I began treating my ex like a friend it made the cheapness and over salting the popcorn. officers to bring the daters their food. A table together, to getting back at the person, or to cutting all ties whole process easier,” said Sanjay Sharma Div.165. “Guys, pay for the girl,” Hanses advised af- of “gangbangers” near by didn’t improve the with them to staying friends with them. After getting back together with his ex-girlfriend and hav- ter her date made her pay for her own movie less-than-intimate atmosphere. “First I tried to change myself for her. Then I tried to stay ing the relationship end in a breakup, Sharma wanted to get ticket, then proceeded to put too much salt on “They were acting like total cholos. They friends with her. Now I regret all of it because it just made it back together for a week. Once he realized that it was not the cinema treat. He had crisp, salty hands...it were loud and obnoxious,” Zavala said. harder to move on,” said Justin Rodriguez Div.172. going to happen and that making her a friend again made was really awkward.” Lessons learned? Careful where you walk. When Rodriguez’s relationship of three months ended he the process of breaking up easier. Brandi Lee, Div. 261, says a date that is easy Empty your bowels before your date. But per- tried to initially stay friends with her and then regret back One thing seems to be sure,breakups are a growing experi- on the wallet is fine, as long as you dress for haps most important is to be honest on a date, together with her all at the same time. There were still feel- ence for people,sometimes good and sometimes bad. the occasion. After being asked out by a boy unless lying about your sexuality to avoid pa- ings for a long period of time. Listening to his ex-girlfriend “I’ve realized that I’m young and life goes on. Love is just at her work, Lee prettied herself up for the ternal conflict. talk about her new love interest just made it harder to move out there waiting,” said Kayla Martinez Div 184. Comic by Charlie Kim Febuary 2011 Features Page 12 AP US History rivalry adds motivation for students auf both teach APUSH and try to make the class Since then, Allegrezza’s classes are known as the By Emina Cirkic enjoyable for their students by competing with “Evil Empire” and Mr. Ruckauf’s classes are known each other. as “THEM.” Lane is well known for the competitive attitude it “Mr. Allegrezza says our class is the best. We have “Evil Empire stands for the Ever Vigilant In brings when playing sports, but many do not real- secret ideas we can’t share with the others,” said Learning Empire,” said Allegrezza. ize the type of competitiveness that occurs in AP Rudy Orozco, Div. 354. “THEM” stands for The Historical Elite Monar- classrooms, especially AP U.S. History (APUSH). When it comes to teaching U.S. History, Allegr- chy,” Ruckauf explaind. Students in APUSH work hard to keep up with ezza has a wide variety of different techniques he The t-shirts add to the rivalry between classes the fast paced class. Mr. Allegrezza and Mr. Ruck- uses to improve test scores. Allegrezza makes spe- who always compete for the best test scores on the cial handouts with AP tricks and hints to help pass AP exam. the AP exam. He also makes a CD full of history “The students created the ‘US’ versus ‘THEM’… songs with catchy tunes to help students remember as long as it helps [the students],” Ruckauf said. dates and events in history. In addition, Allegrezza “Mr. Ruckauf says, ‘Mr. Allegrezza is the benev- has a collection of old history cartoons he uses to olent one. His class is the other kingdom,’” said lighten the mood every once in a while. Deisi Williamson, Div. 359. To inspire and motivate his students, Allegrezza Students who had Allegrezza or Ruckauf previous has started the tradition of making t-shirts. Starting years still reminisce on the fun, competitive spirit in 1974, he made t-shirts for his division. In 2006 in the classroom. he started making them for his APUSH classes. “It was fun to see the teachers battle for superior- Mr.Allegrezza is the head of the The following year other teachers followed in his ity,” said Patrick Pilch, Div. 252. Ever Vigilant in Learning (EVIL) Empire footsteps. “The two teachers compete all year over who’s “[The t-shirts] made [students] feel they were part class is going to get better scores on the AP test for both classes, it pushes students to do better on of a team. A team can’t compete if they are not in and who has a better t-shirt design,” said Fatima the AP exam. uniform,” Allegrezza said. Sabanovic, Div. 278. “Mr. Ruckauf used to scare us [by threatening] His t-shirt themes have included AP Survivors, “Mr. Ruckauf likes to mock Mr. Allegrezza, but that one day he would bring in Mr. Allegrezza in A-Team, and Star Wars. One year both teach- that is perfectly normal since Mr. Allegrezza does as a substitute. [After that] we all started studying,” ers had a Star Wars themed shirt: Mr. Allegrezza’s the same to him. He likes to make fun of his teach- said Rojek. Mr. Ruckauf reigns over The Historical shirts with Darth Vader and Mr. Ruckauf’s shirts ing style and the way he scares his students,” said “There’s a type of motivating competition. We’re with the Jedi. The Star-Wars t-shirt ignited the ri- Anna Rojek, Div. 283. always trying to do better to beat Mr. Allegrezza’s Elite Monarchy (THEM). valry between Ruckauf’s and Allegrezza’s classes. Aside from the competition being entertaining class!” said Vanessa Roman, Div. 283. Undocumented immigrants left wondering about college As an undocumented student that plans to attend college, she is want to publicize. They should attempt to talk to us. Let us help By Airis Cervantes limited in payment options. However, she and Tilapa are not the only them find the best opportunities. If they can tell somebody, it would ones. be a start.” Anahi Tilapa, Div. 281, crossed the U.S.-Mexican border alone at “I’m [going to] start working for a little and take a year off,” said an If students do not come forward, they are potentially missing out the age of eleven. The guides that took her across were not very hospi- anonymous junior Div. 257, also undocumented. on information that could help them. The administration has made table. She spent a day without eating, locked in a room. She was alone Senior students at Lane are encouraged to complete a Free Applica- discreet attempts to meet with undocumented immigrants over the because she did not want to leave her home in Mexico when the rest tion for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. It requires the applicants years, but they have not been successful. of her family immigrated to the States. Upon her decision to join her to give a social security number, but undocumented students do not “Being undocumented won’t keep you out of college. You just have family in America, she had hopes for a brighter future. have one. Loans and most scholarships also require a social security to be creative in finding resources,” said counselor Cindy Sanders. “My family and I got separated and I basically had to cross by my- number, making government aid inaccessible. Most undocumented students struggling to find financial aid have self,” said Tilapa. As the oldest of three girls, Garcia is the only one who was not lived in the U.S. most of their lives. They were completely unaware as Originally from Querétaro, Mexico, Tilapa’s parents decided to born in the U.S. She admits that she gets jealous of her sisters. As kids that they were being brought to another country, and now they come to the United States for a better life for their family. naturalized citizens, her sisters have benefits and opportunities she are suffering the consequences. “Since everything was getting really expensive over there, it was re- does not. Although undocumented students seem to be more worried about ally hard to afford anything at all,” Tilapa said. “No, I didn’t want to Sandy Paniagua, Div. 282, immigrated from Michoacán, Mexico being able to pay for college, they have the same hopes and expecta- come. I had a lot of friends over there and I knew that moving would at the age of two with her family for “a better life.” On a college tour tions as any other student. About five to six percent of seniors in the change my life completely.” to the University of Illinois in Urbana Champagne, Paniagua decided 2009-2010 school year were undocumented. She has been in the U.S. for about five years. that it was her dream school. Like Garcia, her younger siblings are Illinois is one of the few states in the nation in which undocument- With a stable GPA of 4.2, Tilapa never imagined college admission naturalized citizens while her parents and she are not. ed students are eligible to pay in-state tuition. Although they are not would be such an arduous challenge. Undocumented students are “The cost is too much and I don’t know if I can go because I’m an legal residents in the U.S., they are viewed as residents of Illinois. not eligible for financial aid because they are not legal residents of immigrant,” said Paniagua. When the DREAM Act (Development, Relief, and Education for the U.S. Due to the recession, there is even less money available for college Alien Minors) was proposed in Congress, immigrants grew hopeful, An anonymous student with the last name Garcia plans to take a aid. The number of scholarships for undocumented students has con- but not many of them believed it would pass. year off after high school to earn the money she needs to pay for her sequently dropped. “If the Dream Act had passed, I wouldn’t be feeling unsure about a higher education. Born in Mexico City, she and her mother immi- “Students are reluctant to come forward,” said Ms. Coorlas of the successful future,” said Garcia. grated to the U.S. when she was only six years old. counseling department. “It’s something within their family they don’t Perhaps one day, this dream will come true. Unique teaching styles work to keep students attentive out the unnoticed similarities between art and [Lady Macbeth] is, with imagery and the power While some teachers speak another language to By Mary Nguyen & Jasmine Mayberry literature. of her language,” Valderrama said. get the attention of students, physics teacher Mr. “The way we talk about art is the way we talk “It surprised me. At first I was like WOW. He Vessalo uses a British accent to keep the attention The teachers that leave the most lasting impres- about literature. Writers write in pictures,” said likes Macbeth enough to learn it in Spanish?” said of students while teaching a difficult chapter. sions upon their students must work for it. Teen- Bertenshaw. Laura Cuevas, Div.177. Like other teachers, Vessalo also has an out agers are typically unimpressed and bored, but the Another reason why Bertenshaw does this is There was no doubt that Valderrama took his of the ordinary bathroom pass, which is a 5 kg right teaching methods can bring out the eager because it provides a different way to teach lit- students by surprise weight made of metal. Einstein in each student. erature. “I was halfway between ‘this man is amazing’ Students in Mr. LoGalbo’s class are also prompt- Mr. Bertenshaw is one of those that works for “Teaching is about finding as many different and ‘show off.’ To learn Macbeth in Spanish... ed to get into the academic mood, and LoGalbo it. ways of explaining the same thing,” said Berten- that’s passion,” said Abiola. makes them show that they are interested in learn- Bertenshaw is an English teacher who calls his shaw. Valderrama hopes to reach his students with his ing. teaching method “the reciprocal.” He is known Mr. Parsons, an AP Psychology teacher, is also enthusiasm. “At the start of class, he [asks] ‘how is everyone for offering unique extra credit opportunities. He known for explaining things in a new way: in real “I want to get the same dramatic reaction. I doing today?’ and everyone has to say ‘tremen- will give extra credit points for a nice haircut, cool life. Parsons is known to conduct in-class experie- want it to be a startling effect. I know that if I dous!’ If one person doesn’t say it, we all had to shoes, painted nails, interesting t-shirts, or simply ments. One day, he was lecturing about obedience read it in English, it wouldn’t startle them. I read say it again,” said Carmin Casales, Div. 178. answering a question correctly. to authority, and how people will do just about it in Spanish, hoping that it will make the same Nearly everyone is awake and active in this “Sometimes, a student sits quietly, but that anything without questioning why. When many dramatic effect as it did to me when I read it in class. doesn’t mean that they aren’t there. It doesn’t mean students objected, Parsons told them to stand up. English,” said Valderrama. “One day he made a rule that if someone yawns that they shouldn’t be recognized. Some teenagers Many stood up right away, proving his point. Valderrama is also known for his unbiased way twice, then everyone does twenty-five jumping go through a day thinking no one sees them. I’m “It’s a very effective way to make the information of grading essays. Instead of writing names on es- jacks. And we really had to do them,” said Ca- going to see you,” said Bertenshaw. stick, by connecting it to real life. He showed us says, students are told to write their ID numbers. sales. His method is well liked. what we were doing subconsciously,” said Abiola. He then grades the essay, gives them a grade, then Mr. Ara takes the free-spirited approach to art. “He gives you extra credit for little things that Mr. Valderrama demands the attentions of his searches for their ID numbers to find out who “He’s really out there. It’s an everyday thing,” he likes. It makes you feel good about yourself,” students through the element of shock. they are, to give them a grade. This process usu- said Evelina Rosado, Div. 166. “We are always lis- said Jackie Bannon Div. 167. Valderrama is an English teacher known for ally takes an additional hour. tening to music and he’ll sing the lyrics really loud However, this extra credit is not given with the his ability to teach Shakespeare, but in particu- “Just like any teacher, I have favorites. But the to get us focused. I find him somewhat imidating intention to make a big impact on grades. It is lar Macbeth, which he considers to be the greatest AP grader doesn’t know who they are. So I try to because he’s so cool.” worth only one percent of a student’s grade, a sort work of mankind. There is a monologue from the mimic the AP graders,” said Valderrama. Ara has no problem with getting the reaction he of a participation grade. The intention of this ex- play that he considers so great, that everytime he Students agree that this method guarantees that wants from his students. tra credit is just about giving. teaches it, he reads the passage in Spanish, and there is no favoritism during the grading process. “I only teach the way I wish I could have been Even though Bertenshaw is an English teacher, then again in English. “He can’t play favorites ‘cause he doesn’t know taught when I was in high school,” he said. he displays a painting on the tv everyday for the “That passage is particularly great because im- who you are. I know that, ‘Yes! This is what I de- Many Lane teachers know that there does not class to analyze and discuss. He wants to point mediately we are introduced to how psycho she serve,’” said Abiola. have to be a thin line between cool and effective. February 2011 Features Page 13 Cross it off your bucket list before you kick the bucket always want to add on to,” Mr. Palmer, an English teacher, said. “If stronger once they realize it. By Annie Chrzanowska you finish it, what is there left to do?” “As a human, I’m built with flaws, but I want to be able to break In 2007, a movie called The Bucket Listwas released. It is about two out of this kind of generic view that I feel about myself,” Christophell A man looks down and sees the world before him. Literally. Clench- men who escape from a cancer ward and go on a road trip to do all said. “[I want to] become multidimensional.” ing his fists and trembling with nervous anticipation, he braces him- the things they always dreamed of doing before they die. On their list In other words, Christophell wants to do things that will help her self for the fall. After one final look into his palm to make sure he has they had things like kiss the most beautiful girl in the world, drive a grow out of her fears and become more easy going in life. a tight grasp on the parachute toggle, he jumps. He has just crossed Shelby Mustang, and see the Pyramids. According to Alejandro Serrano, Div. 269, a bucket list must have an item off of his bucket list. Skydiving. Similar to the men from The Bucket List, Mr. Palmer also wants to items that could end up being the reason they actually kick the buck- Many people have a “bucket list,” which is a list of all the things see the Great Pyramids of Giza. He enjoys “nature in its purest ele- et. He said that some adventures need to be troublesome so that you that one wants to accomplish before they “kick the bucket.” It can be ment” and because of that, he has a long list of things he wants to do can learn how to deal with similar issues later in life. It is a learning either written down or just kept in memory, but it is a reminder of involving the outdoors. process in addition to doing “something crazy.” what people want to do with their lives. “I want to hike in the Himalayas and see the snow leopards, go to Serrano wants to go skydiving one day and also plans on taking a “It’s a way to keep your goals in mind,” Miss Misrac, an English Antarctica, see the Great Wall of China, dive with whale sharks in road trip with friends from the East to West coast. teacher, said. “It’s a way to motivate you to move outside of your Belize. I definitely want to see wolves in Yellowstone [National Park] Many people think of life as a trip. At the end there are things comfort zone for some- and go orka whale kayaking,” Palmer said. some people want to do right before they have to ‘give up the driver’s thing bigger.” He believes that if you have a chance to go out and experience the seat’.” “[A bucket list] is things not many people can say they have, you should do it. “I want to give away my memory box to someone special, like my something you “You have to challenge yourself to a point where you don’t know kids or a friend, and say ‘Here’s my story, remember it,’” Serrano whether to laugh or cry,” he said. said. Dora Callahan, Div. 259, also has a drive to experience He has everything that is sentimental to him in the box. This in- nature. cludes things he saved from places he visited, like rocks, hospital “I really would love to go in a submarine and also bracelets, postcards, and receipts. He saves letters from people and [travel] by boat to at least one of the continents.” also has photos of past experiences. He said he also has sad memories Even though Callahan wants to do these things, in his box, to remind him about the bittersweet side of life. she admits to being scared of both deep water Mr. Polley, a French teacher, said he wants people to look at him and traveling by boat. She said a bucket list before he dies and say, ‘Wow, what a ride!’ He believes in living life can be used as a way to eliminate and get over to the fullest. He loves being outdoors and “getting his hands dirty,” fears in order to become a stronger person. with all the things that nature has to offer. He wants to learn to make Marie Christophell, Div. 364, also agrees all types of cheeses, to own a farm, and to cross Africa on a camel. that a bucket list can help a person understand “I want to live before I die,” Polley said. what they are capable of and strive to become His best advice? Turn off the TV. Importance of adolescent confidence starts at home really intimidating.” tion,” Dulberg said, “They can fear rejection, or bition of the work we did over a month’s time,” By Sapna Rathod A lack of confidence in adolescents is a reoc- even a lack of success. Eventually, it can turn into Wojtal said. “I really did not want to put any of curring discussion. Counselors often believe that something self-destructive.” my work up because I felt it was not as good as A firm handshake, eye contact, and a natu- a lack of confidence can sometimes start straight Stephen Yoshida, Div. 250, feels a lack of confi- some of the people in the class and I was embar- ral pace of speech are ways to evoke confidence from the home. If a child is criticized frequently dence in his own talents. rassed to have it displayed next to theirs.” through body language. This is sometimes hard to by family members and friends, they eventually “Other than being terrified of talking to girls, I Ms. Langford, a psychology teacher, believes fake in highschool. will begin to doubt themselves in everything they lose a lot of confidence when I play guitar.” Yoshi- that no matter how confident a teenager can pres- Mr. Bertenshaw, a teacher in the English de- strive to achieve. da said. “I know I’m good, but I know that at any ent themselves to their peers, every child has in- partment, feels strongly that every student has a An anonymous junior has always felt that talk- moment, I can make an ugly mistake.” securities. reason to be confident. ing to her counselor is something that she would Alejandro Serrano, Div. 269, has problems with “Being popular doesn’t make you a secure kid,” “Kids these days are easily misled,” Bertenshaw refrain from telling her friends. his self-esteem on a weekly basis. Langford said, “Insecurities are powerful, no mat- said, “They lose a sense of independence and al- “Sometimes I want to vent about things that I “When I sing every Sunday at church,” Ser- ter what.” low themselves to become dependent.” don’t want my friend’s knowing” said the anony- rano said, “I’m surrounded by many that sing very In a high school setting, some teachers hope Dora Callahan, Div. 259, believes that the high mous student. “And I know the counselors are well, and I personally don’t think I’m really that they have a massive influence on the lives of their school experience can allow a person to become there so I can talk to them, but there’s just some good.” students. nervous. things I would rather keep to myself.” Genamarie Wojtal, Div. 282, felt a strong lack Confidence can sometimes be an emotional “It was the beginning of freshman year when Mrs. Lori Dulberg, one of the 12 counselors at in her confidence when she took a fashion design roller coaster ride; everyone will have their ups things were shaky,” said Callahan, “Only because Lane, equates confidence with self-esteem. class in New York last summer. and downs. I was new to how high school worked and it was “A lack of confidence can effect students motiva- “On the last day of class we had a final exhi- “If you got it, flaunt it.” Wojtal said. Classroom posters make for good distraction Ms. Mead also has a head in her classroom, along with a few oth- By Aleksandra Bursac ers. The walls of room 253 are plastered in movie posters. The bright Why is that poster even up there? Students may come to ques- colors and funny catch phrases can really be a relief to a bored stu- tion the odd posters or sculptures they see in their classrooms, but dent’s mind. Film classes are held in the room, but AP English and teachers like to put posters Composition is also taught there by and other decorations all Ms. Ewers. over their rooms in order “At the beginning of the year my stu- to make the classroom en- dents were very interested in the post- vironment more personal. ers, but I think that with time, decora- Mostly the posters are about tions fade into the background,” said math problems or impor- Ms. Ewers. tant events in history. Personal taste can be reflected in the They might show you what decorations of a classroom and some- the inside of a cell looks like, times teachers can be surprised that or tell you how to properly their art is acknowledged in an unex- use an interjection. But the pected way. Mr. Maslanka’s room has more personal posters or had a Pink Floyd poster up on the wall them was Liam O’Donnell who is now a Special Ed teacher here at objects show students a fun for eleven years now. Lane,” said Maslanka. side of their teachers. “I have had it up there since I be- Mr. Valderrama, an English teacher, has two Marilyn Monroe pop Quite a few math depart- gan teaching, the original one fell art paintings up on his classroom wall. ment classrooms at Lane down at some point and a student of “I see the two paintings every day but I don’t know why he has them have styrofoam heads with mine bought me a new one,” said Mr. up there since this is a British literature class,” said Rachel Brustein wigs and hats placed around Maslanka, who teaches AP English Div. 251. the rooms. They are fun to and Philosophy. “They are cool, but sometimes I do stare off at the wall instead of look at and can be seen sit- The poster was originally put up paying attention to some of the lectures,” said Brustein. ting inside the windows or because Maslanka likes the band, but But Valderrama had personal reasons to put the Marilyn paintings over doors. They have be- he never expected his students to use up. come somewhat of a private it as inspiration for their AP t-shirt “A friend of mine did an Andy Warhol rendering of Marilyn with joke between teachers. last year. They used a flamingo from stencils. He had them lying around in his house and I asked him if I “There are cameras in the flamingo Prompt -which is an AP Andy Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe that hangs in room 244. can take them to school with me,” said Valderrama. them. We math teachers English essay prompt by Jennifer Price Andy Warhol pioneered the technique of taking a photograph and Above right: A Pink Floyd poster similar to Maslanka’s. record you guys and look examining the popularity of the plastic turning it into a painting very popular in the 60s. over the footage in the math lab,” jokes Ms. Jencius, an Algebra II pink flamingo in the 1950s- and drew it with the classic Pink Floyd Sitting in class for 46 minutes and listening to a lecture can some- teacher. rainbow spilling out of its mouth times drag. Some students space out or even doze off. But the fun “But no, really they just started out as a joke. My first one was given “It was my favorite AP class shirt,” said Maslanka. works of art and other decorations in classrooms can take away some to me by a student who made it for an art project and gave it to me. “I also remember in my second year of teaching, two of my students of the boredom when a student finds himself scrutinizing an unfamil- It has been up in my room ever since,” said Ms. Jencius. were pointing at the poster and they seem to have liked it, one of iar painting or odd sculpture. February 2011 Features Page 14 Going away to college not Behind the lens all it’s cracked up to be? Wilfredo Torres, also a Lane alumni, with Lane models By Aleksandra Pavlovic does not feel a sense of accomplish- ment “I sat on my bed the in his decision to stay in-state. By Mary Presley second day I was at Torres attends Millikin Uni- U of I,” said Lane versity in Decatur, Illinois. People may say that a picture is worth a alumni Izabela “I feel like I didn’t have to thousand words, but Lane models know Bierc. “I thought, do much to get accepted so that the behind the scene, moments ‘Man, I need to I’m not necessarily proud are worth even more. There is more to get out of here.’” or glad that I go there,” said a photo than just a perfect shot. Most The idea of claim- Torres. “I don’t belong there. ing independence I’m applying to schools all people on the outside looking in have and going out of over the country so I can no idea about the tricks and secrets be- state for college transfer. Even though it’s hind getting a great photo. was nothing more expensive, I think Vallarie Perez, Div.266, has been model- short of thrilling I’m happier to pay for ing since she was 14. for many, includ- an education that I want “I started modeling when I entered ing Bierc, but nu- rather than a cheap one this pageant and won, and the prize merous students have I’m simply settling for.” was the cover of the 2009 edition of found themselves Lake View graduate Jon Parker is the Quinceañeras magazine, and from Cecilia Soberanios, Div. 272. unsatisfied and are ei- having a difficult time adjusting to ther transferring or have the University of Missouri. there I got signed to a talent agency,” said already transferred back to schools “Mizzou is heavily Greek oriented,” Perez. not look like me,” said Soberanios. in Chicago. said Parker. It’s the only form of enter- Perez is not afraid to reveal that things are not always A good photo never reveals the things that are really “The initial excitement was great, but tainment, and coming from Chicago, what they seem to appear to be. The process of getting going on. One time during a photo shoot Soberanios it wasn’t what I imagined,” said Bierc. that’s a huge let-down. And I’m sick of a spectacular photo is nothing compare to the finish had to lay in freezing water, but she had to stick out “I felt like I was se- the hills; I miss looking out product. her face. Through all of that, she still had to convey a cluded in of my win- “I did a photo shoot with my cousin and we had to peaceful face. a bub- dow and see- have really big humongous hair, so they put empty water “It was a really hard thing to do, but the picture came ble.” ing the lake.” bottles in our hair to make it huge and big, and then I out looking really nice. It looked really exotic. At the One of Parker, how- had on a lot of make up and my eye shadow was super moment if you were there, you would see me just crack- Bierc’s main ever, does not wish vibrant,” said Perez. concerns was the to transfer and wants ing up laughing,” said Soberanios. lack of a fast-paced to give the university “I had so much fun and the photos came out really One time Soberanios also had to climb a tree for a lifestyle. another chance to im- nice,” said Perez. photo shoot, even though she is afraid of heights. “Everything was press him. Perez is around 5’1, but looking at her photos it is some- “At first me being scared showed in my pictures, but the so slow. Cham- pagne is “It has a good sports team, times hard to believe. photographer told me to relax, and then she got a good tiny, and the city goes to sleep good academics, and a big campus. “During an AJ Wright photo shoot, I had to stand on shot. The photographer always makes sure all your inse- early. There’s not really anything I might transfer my Junior year, but I a white platform that blended in with my dress, because curities do not show in the picture,” said Soberanios. to do except get involved with school. may not. Who knows?” I’m short,” said Model Agnes Kulesza, Div. 279, started modeling when It’s in the middle of nowhere; you can’t Amongst the disappointed students Perez she was 15 years old. Even though she has only been leave.” are satisfied ones that are enjoying their During anoth- modeling for two years, Kulesza experienced one photo Bierc transferred to Depaul Univer- time away from home. er photo shoot sity on January third and is grateful for “I don’t miss Chicago,” said Whitney shoot that really tested her limits. How far would she go the decision. Young graduate Casey Ferrantella who Perez had to run to get that perfect shot? “I fell in love with Depaul. It was attended Santa Monica Com outside in the “I had a photo shoot downtown on a roof top, and I how I envisioned college to be. Either munity College with Fitzpat streets, and jump had to climb up a fire escape to get to this really high way it’s a hit or miss- you either love rick. “[Chicago] is waiting for me. I up and down to ladder. The photographer wanted us to hang from the your school or you don’t.” knew what I signed up for try to get a per- ladder to take the pictures. I had on six inch heels, and Whitney Young when I left. Moving fect shot. when we climbed up the ladder, our heels would get alumni Max Fitz- away seems to be the “The extreme stuck in the ladder, and fall off,” said Kulesza. patrick felt that a most logical step to photo shoots are “It was scary because the ladder was pretty high, but the college town was take after college. the best! Simple pictures turn out great,” said Kulesza. not right for him, I get homesick at times, is boring; I like but Santa Monica but I don’t think it hits me Besides making the background of a photo look amaz- Community Col- as hard as it does others.” to be outland- ing, photographers also add little details to the models lege in Santa Mon- Ferrantella wishes he ish,” said Perez. appearance to make them look extra special. ica, California did not moved to a different part of Model Chita- “They put fake eyelashes on you to make your eyes pop, seem to be the right fit California, but is mostly satis- via Murph, Div. and they use bronzer to make your legs look shinier,” either. fied with his decision. 271, started tak- Kulesza said. “It was high school all over again,” “You need a car in LA, and so many ing photos to put Unlike most of the models at Lane, Mercedes Loza, said Fitzpatrick. people are fake. It’s like one big sub- in her portfolio Div.374, has been modeling since she was three years “But nobody wanted to chill or make urb. I wish I moved to San Francisco when she was 16. old. She knows what she has to do to get a good shot. friends. The school was filled with rich Vallarie Perez, Div. 266. because of its public transportation.” During a photo “Modeling is like acting, you have to portray a certain kids that didn’t seem to care much for Lane alumni Donovan Tolledo is shoot in High their education as long as their parents also satisfied with his decision to move emotion and pose right,” Loza said. were paying for it. I wanted to learn, away to the University of Madison, Grass Murph noticed that a spider was crawling on her. Models always appear to be perfect, but some models and I knew that I wasn’t accomplishing Wisconsin. She was really scared, but had to maintain her emotions like Loza get down and dirty. there what I “College is over- to get a good shot. “I had this one photo shoot, where they made me wear could’ve been rated, anyone can “I did what I had to do, and had to worry about the this outfit made up of nothing but leaves. Then, I had accomplishing tell you that,” said spider later,” said Murph. to put mud all over my body, and the mud got really here.” Tolledo. “It’s hard, On most photo shoots, models are placed in strange hard, so it was hard for me to move, but it was really Fitzpatrick and it’s up to you to environments and may feel uncomfortable, but this is fun,” said Loza. plans on transfer- manage your time there. one of the things that people can not tell by just looking Loza knows that during photo shoots sometimes what ring to Columbia I love Madison, even at a picture. she is doing may seem dumb, but in the end, she knows College as though it’s a small “I did a photo shoot by train tracks, and there were a lot soon as pos- town and I’d much it is worth it because the picture comes out really beau- sible. rather be in Chicago of construction workers around and I had on this dress. tiful. “I thought at times, but I like I was sort of uncomfortable, it was like pretty princess Photographers have to bring out the hidden side of that Califor- the school and the in the ghetto,” said Murph. some models while hiding the blemishes of others. Ei- nia would be awesome, and it was, but people.” Murph revealed that most of her good photos were of ther way, modeling is the art of creating a flawless image community college was just not the Tolledo mentally prepared for being herself just thinking. that looks real. way to go.” away from his family and friends and “The photographer will tell me to think Lane graduate Izzy Carr chose to at- knew that going away to college would about different emotions, and that was a tend Grand Valley State University in be challenging. shot,” said Murph. order to move away from home. “People don’t like being by them- Models sometimes have to work with “I wanted a new place, new people, selves, but that’s part of being an adult. whatever they find just laying around. a new environment,” said You won’t just stay with your family Carr. “The campus was your entire life. I think about “One time we had to look on the ground pretty and the school home all the time but I like for cigarette butts, and I had the cigarette was affordable, but being where I am.” so close to my mouth that it seem like I it wasn’t my first Although many stu- was actually smoking, besides that I had choice.” dents are struggling to smear my makeup to the point where it Carr wishes to with being far from was not neat. They wanted me to look de- be in a city and home, many are decid- pressed,” said Murph. hopes to transfer ing to tough it out and Cecilia Soberanios, Div.272, is another to Depaul and or embrace the indepen- aspiring model at Lane that understands the University of dence. Either way, real- that the photos she takes never tell the real Pittsburgh by her ity does not come handed sophomore year. on a silver platter, and af- story. “I can’t deal with ter being released from high “I think what the pictures show is so dif- farmville USA. At least I school’s safe graces, life becomes a ferent from what’s going on in the moment. know that I gave it a shot.” survival of the fittest. The picture looks so different and it does Chitavia Murph, Div. 271. February 2011 Opinion & News Page 15 Dr. Dignam releases new album, Electric Magick and Acoustic Alchemie of course! By Ben Palmer I keep poking fun at his career and how it almost completely conflicts with his hobby of music-making. Let it be noted that this is because I found myself sitting and staring at the macabre and dark cover art his skills on both ends are phenomenal, contrasting one-another per- of Assistant Principal Dr. Dignam’s new album “Electric Magick & fectly. Acoustic Alchemie” and a thought popped into my head. In short, this man is cool. “My god!” I said to myself, “I guess it is possible to be in public edu- Continuing down the track list, listeners eventually reach “Never cation administration and have hardcore music interests!” Enough” which is the first vocal track on the CD. Erik Martinez pro- All sarcasm aside: whoa! I’m not one for heavy metal, and I’m sure vides smooth, if not somewhat violent, vocals to contrast the sharpness there’s a more specific name for this genre of music, so call me igno- of the track’s rock core. rant. But I can appreciate musical talent when I hear it and I can say The song is almost “teen angsty” in it’s use of multi-track recording with certainty that were CPS ever to shut down (but how could that of one voice, but being an angsty teen, I hardly mind. happen when it is run so well?) Dr. Dignam would have no problem The next track “Element Earth” immediately stuck out to me as making it on the hardcore concert scene. comfortably familiar. I realized the echo of the guitar’s sweet chords Dignam is an educator, yet somehow manages to capture the essence were almost identical to the tune of some background music in a video of young rock in his songs. Maybe spending all this time around teen game. Again, being a teenager, I found this to be more a plus than hormones has kept his musical flame fertile. And my, is he fertile! His a minus. music, that is. “Jimmy Page” is no doubt a shout out to the guitar legend, of Led Take the first track on the album, “Shaman’s Tree.” You’ve got an Zeppelin fame. The track is oddly entrancing, starting with just any ambiguously hardcore (or ethnic) title, an intro including whispering old acoustic guitar (my instrument of choice in listening). It’s about and electricity, and some intense electric guitar playing throughout. time Dignam got to the “Acoustic” in his title! Kiss? Def Leopard? No. Assistant Principal Dr. Christopher Dignam, In regards to the title, I’m never in favor of spelling anything in old- English, be it “Sweet Shoppe” or “Electric Magick and Acoustic Alchemie.” Unless you are a witch, an Dr. Dignam’s new album is now available on iTunes. elf in a tree, or Shakespeare, my advice is shy away from adding silent letters where they’re not neces- sary. likes of that of Martinez and Dignam. But the music, man! It’s all about the music. And The CD closes out perfectly as the last track, “Angel With A Broken this old-world, witchcrafty sort of vileness was a Wing,” features Martinez’s lamenting vocals. The song ends the loud theme throughout the album. gritty album on a soft note, being the kind of song to which I’d be Speaking of music, “Il Silenzio Elettrico” and “The comfortable lulling into sleep. Sorcerer’s Apprentice” are prime pieces of rock. They On the whole, I’ve learned from this musical listening experience. are to Dignam’s guitar abilities as a Dave & Busters Sitting and staring at an album cover of a goth angel clinging to a dy- Guitar Hero machine is to an 8th grader’s mastery ing woman in what seems to be an abandoned church, I was initially of the plastic axe. Full Combo for Dr. Dignam! hesitant. But after listening to each song, I was into the music and My favorite songs on the album are any in which enjoying myself. Martinez serenades listeners. His singing in “Call I’m secretly happy that I was given this CD so I could burn it on my Out Your Name” combined with the soft-er-core computer because otherwise, I’d be buying it myself. guitar made the track almost sound country! Which For only $9.99 on iTunes, it’s worth it. It’s worth it if you like the is, in my opinion, not a bad thing. genre, or are willing to try some more intense rock. And it’s worth it Martinez and Dignam have a sound to which I even to just hear what happens when you give an Assistant Principal can’t quite find the correct comparison. Maybe if a guitar, some angst, and a recording studio. The result is worth it, Thelma & Louise were to pick up guitars, and be without a doubt. men, and actually exist, and not be accomplices in Dignam’s website features photos and information about his other albums. murder in a movie, their partnership would be the Noticeable names may influence job, college applications

he even feels closer with the kids in his camp. Locke. think people think it’s too common. By Bria Perry “Most children in my camp I could relate to. They Still, he is not concerned with how his future em- She also thinks that employers will consider her should feel unique.” said Rafiq. “There are people ployers will one day look at him. name when considering her for a job. Clean hair and ironed clothes? Check. Over-priced that discriminate but majority of the world is fine Whether they are on TV or not, for some there is “I don’t have a job, but when I do go looking body spray? Check. Breath mint? Check. Applica- with diversity.” no getting around the fact that names can actually for one I hope that they’re not choosing me for my tion? Check. Name on that application that is easy Diversity in names is not always ethnically related. influence workplace environment for students. name but for what I can bring. I do think that they to recognize and pronounce… not so much. Unique Sometimes pop culture can be a factor. Mr. Ara, a graphic design teacher at Lane, is no might hire me for my name because of what race it and ethnic names may make finding workplace suc- Jafar Green, Div. 364, knows this well. longer a student, but has had his own experiences is thought to be.” said Caruthers. cess harder for students. “[My mom] named me because of the Disney with name discrimination as an adult. Still, she finds that unique and ethnic names have Whether it is for necessity, the experience, or some Aladdin movie,” said Green. His full name, Damir Ara, was once a common positive connections as well. extra spending money, high school seems to be the This naming trend did not carry over to his three name in what was former Yugoslavia. It was given to When the time comes, Caruthers is prepared to perfect time for students looking for their first job, younger siblings, Louis, Angie, and Joseph, which children of mixed religious heritage. As a child, Mr. give her children names that will be unique and she but for some the situation is not always perfect. sometimes makes him feel more unique than he Ara did not realize the indications of his name, or has no worries about it. Estefania Corpus, Div. 165, believes that her name would hope. that it would later be considered “un-common”. “I dont think that their name would hinder them, has been the cause of some of her more stressful When applying for his first job with the Chicago Once in the American workplace, he began to see because instead of having the same name as everyone times at work. Tribune, his unique name also brought up some new that his name could be a source of potential negative else, they’re their own person,” said Caruthers. “When I first applied to my job [my co-workers] concerns for the sophomore. distinction. Mr. Cockrell teaches his classes about real world asked me if I was going to work in the kitchen or as “They’d see all these regular names and then they’d He recalls being employed in a job at an insur- examples of prejudice and discrimination similar a busboy,” said Corpus. see ‘Jafar,’” said Green. ance property management company where the staff to some of the Lane students in his ethnic studies Corpus, who worked as a hostess at a downtown Green succeeded in getting the job as a paper boy, knew his name, but decided to call him David in- course. restaurant, would initially laugh at these comments and his name was a great conversation starter with stead because they were more comfortable with it. One of the stand-out examples dealt with how until the same biased mentality became apparent in his recipients, but some conversations proved ex- People also appeared to be more accepting of him names affected the outcomes of different applica- her customers. hausting. using a different name for his email on Craig’s List. tions for employment. “People would try to talk to me like a child in their “They asked me about my religion and about my “I have a fake email account. I used Daniel instead “They tracked a couple hundred names,” said version of ‘Spanish’,” said Corpus. “I wouldn’t say parents and where they came from,” said Green. “I of Damir,” said Mr. Ara. Cockrell. “There were fewer callbacks for names that anything because if I was a little bit rude I would get had never even thought about it like that.” Once he started using a different name he had were considered ethnic.” in trouble with my managers.” Trentarius Mitchell, Div. 263, has always liked his many more responses than when he used his real This topic sparked conversation in his students According to the senior, events like these have been original name and other names like it. name. He felt that people were not very comfort- and even brought up new issues regarding names common and all stem from the different stereotypes “My mom created my name. It was a combination able with his actual name because it was foreign. and ethnicities, such as the issue of affirmative -ac that surround having an ethnic name. She felt that of her name, Katrina, and my zodiac sign, Sagit- “People a lot of time don’t even reply,” Mr. Ara tion when applying for college. these stereotypes opened the door for people to tarius.” said Mitchell. said. “I’ve tested this. I’ve emailed from both ac- His students are worried that colleges will accept judge her, not only on her name, but on her skill Mitchell admits that it takes awhile for people to counts.” certain groups over other groups because of lack of and work ethic. get used to his name, but that ultimately it does not Considering all of this, Mr. Ara has named his son diversity, and that they will use the applicant’s name “They thought that they knew me,” said Corpus. affect his social life or his ability to find a suitable Oliver with the reality of the workplace in mind. as a starting point. “I quit. I couldn’t take it...It was too much drama job environment. “I made sure that he’s got an international name,” Applying for colleges has appeared to be the main for me.” “No, I don’t have a job and I don’t think people he said. interest of students concerned with names, and Rabees Rafiq, Div. 250, understands the effects of will prejudge, but may get attracted to me faster be- Zoe Caruthers, Div. 260, has also considered this Cockrell agrees that it might have a greater effect on discrimination but isn’t exactly sold on the idea of cause of the difference in my name,” said Mitchell. and sees both sides of the issue. students than getting jobs because students are still someone’s name affecting their jobs and work- en Tyshawn Locke, Div. 385, does not think there is Caruthers, who is a black student at Lane, feels young. vironment. much in a name, whether it is original or not. that her name is more common outside of the black “Overall, they may not see as much racism and “I had a job over the summer as a camp counselor,” Although currently unemployed, Locke has no community and is reminded of it often. discrimination due to the fact that they’re younger,” said Rafiq. “I submitted an application, got called worries about his first shot at a job. “When I’m on the phone with someone I just met said Cockrell. for an interview, and got the job.” “Everybody has an equal chance. [Employers] go for a job they probably think that I am white,” said. Whether employed or unemployed, whether a Rafiq, whose name means “brave friend” in Urdu, based on skill for the job,” he said. Caruthers. “And when I meet new friends at school name is “common” or unique, and whether this is still no stranger to the negativity a person’s name Locke believes that names do not play much of a I’ll hear the comment that [my name] is ‘white’.” leads to good experiences or not so good experi- can have. He’s been mocked with titles like, “terror- role for the “commoner”, but he feels there are dif- She also hears comments about her middle name, ences, names have affected students negatively, but ist,” “long beard,” and “turban.” ferent standards that apply to people in the public Tanesha, which some people feel is “black”. they have also had positive effects on student success Despite the titles, Rafiq insists that his name does eye. “They say, ‘Why do you have a white name and as well. not affect his chances as a student worker, and says “You see more ‘common’ names on TV,” said then a black middle name?’said Caruthers. “I don’t February 2011 Opinion Page 16 and the Oscar goes to... figure. This is not your typical Coen brothers film. Based on their By Sofi Kerpan The Fighter previous works, I was convinced that the Coen brothers have a genu- Crack is a dangerous thing. Dicky (Christian ine contempt for humanity. However, this one is rather heartfelt in The Academy Awards will air on February Bale, who basically stopped eating to for the end. And I’m not into Westerns, but the siblings helped me come 27th this year. I have seen all ten of the the role) is being filmed by an HBO cam- around. A little bit. nominees for Best Picture, and these are my era crew that he thinks is documenting his predictions and personal opinions on how it promising boxing comeback, when really, Prediction: True Grit has a really good shot at this. I’m turned will all play out. they are chronicling the life of a crack addict. off by the idea of it winning, since it’s a remake. I think something It is his younger half brother, Micky (Mark original and fresh deserves the title. Regardless, I enjoyed wasting two Wahlberg, very adequately using his native hours in Arkansas, and I enjoyed the female empowerment of it all. The King’s Speech Boston accent) who shines in the ring, or... Girl Power. If anything, I hope the cinematographers get recognition King George VI (Colin Firth) became my new tries to shine. He could be great, but there for this. It was classy. favorite hero after seeing The King’s Speech. It is no one who could keep him from success retells the story of a monarch confined to near better than his own family. His mother, Al- silence because of a hopeless stammer. Having ice, and his six clone-like sisters insist on be- Winter’s Bone seen the best doctors in the field, the Prince of ing a part of his boxing career. Micky falls for a bartender, Charlene Ree Dolly (Jennifer Lawrence) is 17. Her York and soon to be king of England has given (Amy Adams), who is the first to try to break his habit of letting dad is a missing convict, her mom is brain up hope for a cure, but visits eccentric speech his tacky mother control him, and letting his brother embarrass him dead, and her little brother and sister are therapist, Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush), upon with addiction. dependent on her for food and parent- his wife’s (Helena Bonham Carter) ing. She has a lot on her plate. The sheriff urging. The pressures of the throne, Prediction: The Fighter won’t prevail in this ring. Well, maybe comes with news that her family’s house duty, and courage to rule a quarter it will. If it does win, it won’t be because of Marky Mark. This film will be taken as collateral for her father’s of the world during WWII with a might have a shot based solely on the supporting roles that make bail if he doesn’t turn up soon, and this strong voice (the British Empire had Mark look boring in comparison. But maybe that was the intention? doesn’t help her situation. Needless to say, many territories at the time) make this movie a m-m-m-masterpiece. Maybe Mark was the anchor. Either way, it will take home awards for Ree is desperate. Amidst running out of these strong supporting acting roles. welfare, she must find her father and feed Prediction: Recently, the Academy has the family. She seeks out her father’s shady seemed to steer clear of awarding Best Picture associates and her addict uncle (John to historical dramas. Take, for example, the Hawkes) for word of her dad, but no one wants to help her. The snubbed Milk, Frost/Nixon, The Queen, Ca- Black Swan movie follows her fight for information and security in her dirt poor, pote, The Aviator, and Ray. This may be the Being a ballerina is like being a dog because rural town. film that breaks the trend. I say so because the you have to be obedient. Nina (Natalie Port- film’s triumph is impossibly ironic: this man man) is an obedient and technically brilliant Prediction: I think this movie is too dark to win Best Picture. can hardly articulate how he feels, and yet ballerina. She is the white swan. When cast as It’s such a downer. Halfway through watching it, I got really turned with great supporting performances and plot the lead in Swan Lake, her company director off by the society being portrayed. It is commendable to have such dynamics, the King’s innermost fears are near- (Vincent Cassel) doubts she can grasp the al- an effect on your audience. That’s what movies are supposed to do. ly screaming in your face by the middle of the lure and seduction required to play the Black I wanted to wash my hands of it. I wanted to run outside and do film. The movie is favored by grandmas everywhere, and I agree with Swan. Her art doesn’t just take up her time, it something wholesome and happy, like hopscotch. Winter’s Bone takes grandma. It is not as raunchy as the other films, but it is beautifully takes her sanity. Amidst this, she copes with you to something corrupt. It’s not corrupt like a good gangster movie, executed and understated. I particularly like the art and set direction. the romantic advances of her director, and though. It’s real. Too real. If it doesn’t win Best Picture, I’m almost positive Firth will snag Best senses competition with the sensual, free- Actor for his pitiful and persistent word-choking. spirited newcomer, Lily (Mila Kunis), a liv- ing black swan. It’s hard not to notice that in nearly every scene, Lily 127 Hours wears black and Nina wears white. Hi. My name is Aaron Ralston, and I cut off my arm. That’s about all that 127 Hours comes down to. I hate to The Social Network Prediction: Maybe it’s because I danced ballet throughout my en- sound so curt, but that’s really all it is. It’s Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg) is at a bar in Boston and he just tire childhood, because I’m a girl, or because I love That 70s Show, but based on a true story. In no way do I mean lost his lady love. All she said was, “You’re I would really like to see this movie win. I’m almost positive it won’t. to undermine the sheer audacity that this going to go through life thinking that girls The level of artistry and dedication (a year of intensive ballet training man exhibited by cutting off his arm (it don’t like you because you’re a tech geek. in Portman/Kunis’ case) used to create this film is admirable. But this got wedged between a large boulder when And I want you to know, from the bottom art, just like Nina’s, borders on insanity. I have never seen a movie like he fell into an isolated canyon) to survive of my heart, that that won’t be true. It’ll this before. Even if you didn’t like the movie, you can’t say you’ve seen starvation. It just didn’t translate so well be because you’re an [expletive].” That’s all this before; something that chips so much at this girl’s psyche. But into this medium. How long am I sup- it took for this Harvard undergrad sopho- psychological thrillers have never been a favorite with the Academy, posed to sit and watch James Franco stand more to create the brainchild of what be- with the exception of The Silence of the Lambs. And if Portman doesn’t by a rock? There’s no dialogue, because came Facebook. I can sum up this film’s win Best Actress I will probably cry. She deserves it. it’s just him. And there’s hardly any back brilliance quite easily. It’s well-written and story to help you connect with him, just a few hallucinogenic shots it’s well-made. That sounds simple because of a blonde girl that one has to assume is the girl he lost, the girl of it really is that simple. The writing is ri- his dreams. Oh, and the actual self-amputation scene is super ap- diculously compelling and you will be surprised at how smoothly Inception petizing. Not. the script incorporates computer programming jargon into a story of Yeah, I was confused too. Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio), a dream ex- friendship lost and über-wealth. tractor, attempts inception, the risky method Prediction: This won’t win. I agree that it is a feat for Franco to of planting an idea in a man’s head. He does be the sole character of a movie, but I don’t want to see it again. I Prediction: I love this film, and it is probably one of the more so upon the persistence of a mogul’s com- don’t think I’m alone in that. Best Picture should be a movie you formidable opponents in the category. The script is cutting and the petitor, who wishes to overtake him. Cobb’s want to watch again. I’m alright with never seeing 127 Hours ever actors are fresh, but I can’t say for sure whether these guys have it in incentive is redemption: being freed of legal again. And that’s saying a lot for me, because James Franco is my the bag. They certainly have it very, very near the bag. It won the suspicions concerning his wife’s untimely ultimate crush. The director (Danny Boyle) also directed 2009’s Best Golden Globe for Best Picture, which can often be a precursor to the death, and allowed to return to the U.S. to Picture, Slumdog Millionaire, so he shouldn’t be too disappointed. outcome of the Oscars, but you never can tell. Last year, Avatar won see his motherless children. His ensemble He’s already got one. the Globe and The Hurt Locker (ew) won the Oscar. I hope The Social of dream hijackers and architects (including Network will at least win for Best Original Score, by Trent Reznor. Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Ellen Page) help him perform inception, but they worry that Toy Story 3 Cobb is insane. Cobb doesn’t want money or Toy Story is the first movie I can remember The Kids Are Alright pride or rewards. He wants the dreams, and what used to be. seeing in theatres, in 1995. So there’s a special You have two lesbian moms and you just want to bond here. The third installment was as ador- know who you came from, on the daddy end of Prediction: This film could have a shot based solely on its com- able and nostalgic as I had hoped. Woody things. That’s the premise of The Kids are Alright. plexity. I got so lost at one point, it was like 5th period chemistry (Tom Hanks) and the whole toy box face the Nick and Jules (Annette Benning and Julianne all over again. And rather than lacking the emotion and feeling that facts: Andy is going to college soon, and their Moore) both used a sperm donor, Paul (Mark many science fiction thrillers of this kind seem to, this film embraces fate is uncertain. When the toys end up in Ruffalo), when they decided they wanted a fam- marital tragedy and denial. But the winding plot is almost laborious a day care center by complete accident, they ily. Eighteen years later, the kids seek out their to keep up with at one point, making it less of a cinematic enjoyment think they have it made. Unfortunately, the biological father out of curiosity. Tension builds and more of a game. Editing awards will be practically handed to day care toy society is run by a cruel, totali- the longer Paul sticks around to hang out with the those who worked on this. tarian teddy bear that smells of strawberries. kids. The “happy lesbian family” nearly crumbles when “the moms” They need a way back to safety. The film follows the toys as they fight undergo a marital test. to get home, despite fears that Andy doesn’t want them. They find it True Grit all in the end. Prediction: This is another type of movie that is often snubbed, True Grit is really very cute. A bloodthirsty, but in this case, I think the trend will continue. Indie, controversial, vengeful fourteen-year-old girl played by Prediction: I can’t bring myself to believe a movie will win Best and quirky, we saw this happen with Juno, Little Miss Sunshine, and Hailee Steinfeld steals the show in this re- Animated Picture and Best Picture, because it definitely has the for- Sideways. I liked this movie but I don’t think it cuts deep enough, in make of the 1969 adaptation. Headstrong mer in the bag. It seems unlikely, but that doesn’t mean that the Toy terms of human feeling. Benning, as the overbearing and more criti- Mattie (Hailee Steinfeld) hires the severe Story films haven’t contributed to the film industry in a monumental cal of “the moms,” has a good shot at Best Actress if Natalie Portman and one-eye Rooster Cogburn (Jeff Bridges) way. Toy Story was the very first film to be made entirely with CGI, is overlooked. It is also one of the simpler movies out of the nomi- to hunt down her father’s killer so that he and Toy Story 3 was the first to be released with 7.1 surround sound. nees, if you consider Inception, Black Swan and The Social Network can be returned to Arkansas to hang. She in- In addition, it is the highest grossing film of 2010 worldwide. Pixar more complex, as I do. But maybe I’m wrong. Maybe simplicity will sists on coming along. The film follows their doesn’t have much to complain about if they lose this one. luck out. pursuit of the outlaw in the wilderness, and Mattie’s discovery of an unlikely new father February 2011 Reviews Page 17 Food Network noted Molly’s Cupcakes gives tasty treats for sweet tooth this was a unique aspect that pulled the whole theme Another cupcake that I thought was simply deca- the cupcake, I immediately tasted the sweetness of By Nicole Jacobs of Molly’s Cupcakes together. dent was the chocolate raspberry cupcake filled with the brown butter frosting. I thought it was a bit on After my friend and I placed our belongings on our a raspberry puree center. The chocolate cake base the sweet side, but still indulgent at the same time. I If you have a sweet tooth and love munching on seats, we headed over to the display case to choose was moist, the raspberries were fresh, and I liked the liked how all the cupcakes I tried did not taste store desserts, Molly’s Cupcakes is the place for you. It is our cupcakes. There are a wide variety of flavors that crunchiness from the seeds in the puree. The frost- bought or homemade, but were fancy and appetiz- located in Lincoln Park at 2536 N. Clark (intersec- are pre-made, so there ing was a chocolate ing. tion of N. Clark St. and W. Deming), which is a really is no wait. An- ganache flavor that Molly’s Cupcakes is a great place to visit for anyone short commute by car or CTA from Lane. It is a other great aspect is that was not over-pow- who enjoys desserts and loves to try new restaurants. cute, little cupcake restaurant that attracts all age the cupcakes come in ering or too sweet, The employees were friendly and the atmosphere groups from the moment it opens for business to the different sizes and prices, but delightful and was inviting. I liked their idea of having a sprinkle moment it closes. which make them more mouth-watering. station where customers can add sprinkles to their I first heard of Molly’s Cupcakes on the Food Net- affordable. Customers The great taste of cupcakes. Also, they have board games that are avail- work Channel a couple of months ago. It was fea- are able to choose from raspberries and able for anyone to use while they enjoy their des- tured on the show Cupcake Wars and at the end of a mini molly, which is chocolate is appar- serts. the episode, they won the challenge. Realizing that a smaller $1 cupcake ent in this cupcake. A portion of Molly’s Cupcakes profits are donated the restaurant was located here in Chicago inspired about the size of a golf This is a perfect to schools throughout Chicago. They also donate me to visit and have a taste of their delicious cup- ball, or a molly, which cupcake that choc- cupcakes to school functions and hold fundraisers cakes. Being a runner, I am almost always hungry, is a $2 regular sized cup- olate lovers will that help schools raise money. I think this is a fan- and food is something that I am passionate about. I cake. enjoy. tastic way that Molly’s Cupcakes gives back to the have never had professionally made cupcakes before, The first cupcake I tried The next cupcake community. but I was enthusiastic about trying something new. was a red velvet cupcake I tasted was a basic Overall, our experience at Molly’s Cupcakes was a As I entered Molly’s Cupcakes with a friend, I im- with French buttercream chocolate cupcake positive one. My friend and I adored it so much we mediately noticed the décor of the restaurant. At frosting topped with with cream cheese returned the same weekend for another taste of their first glance, it was vibrant and welcoming. I sensed heart sprinkles. This was frosting and sprin- savory cupcakes. We were happy with the cupcakes a very chill and relaxed atmosphere that was small, my first time trying a red kles. Once again, they had to offer and the fact that there were no rude but spacious at the same time. The hip, upbeat mu- velvet cupcake and I am the chocolate cake customers yelling across tables while we visited. sic was inviting and the vibe was very energetic. The glad to say that it was ab- base was yummy, Another great feature about Molly’s Cupcakes is patterns on the walls were contemporary with a solutely delicious. It was but I did not really that besides selling cupcakes, they offer other des- vintage touch. The seating arrangement in the res- perfectly baked and very moist. The French butter- enjoy the frosting. It was not nearly as good as the serts such as brownies, pies, cheesecake, and more. taurant was comfortable. There are benches accom- cream frosting is by far the best frosting I have ever French buttercream. Still, if you are fond of cream If you want a complete menu of the restaurant, go panied by seat cushions and pillows on one side of tasted. It was light, not too sweet, and just melted in cheese frosting, the one at Molly’s is perfect for you. to mollyscupcakes.com. I highly recommend trying the circular tables with simple wooden chairs on the my mouth. I also thought the small, heart shaped The last cupcake my friend and I tasted was a Molly’s Cupcakes for Valentine’s Day or any other other side. In one section of the restaurant is mul- sprinkles added a cute touch, perfect for Valentine’s simple vanilla cupcake with brown butter frosting day. tiple swing set chairs supported by chains. I thought Day. and sprinkles. As soon as I took my first bite from Ethiopian Diamond Oscar Nominated The Kings Speech original, ethnic idea historical, m-m-moving p-p-picture! Lionel Logue, a poor, lower-class speech therapist. When she By Katarzyna Barnak persuades her husband to see Logue, Bertie is in for a surprise by Logue’s methods. First off, Logue insists that the two treat for Valentines date Th th the Kings Sp sp eech tells the st sto story of a k k king each other as equals and refuses to call him “your majesty.” He who c c cannot sp sp eak in public due to h his stammer. Based instead uses “Bertie,” a more personal option. By Harina Dzebic on actual events and the life of King George VI, The King’s The dialogues the two characters share are the most enter- Speech grabs you by the collar and taining and most sincere. There Valentine’s day is pulls you into the shoes of the are many memorable, ingenious usually filled with frantic king, provoking you to lines. My favorites were the ones gifts of flowers, feel a mix of emotion as though that provided a bit of comic re- chocolate and a res- you were the one at the podium. lief in the otherwise overwrought ervation at a French Not many movies are this genu- tone of the movie. One in par- or Italian restaurant. ine, which is what makes it so ticular that I liked was when the This has been done special. duke takes out a cigarette and over and over again, The movie starts off with -in Logue tells him to put it away so what better way teresting camera shots of empty, adding, “My house, my rules.” to spend Valen- narrow rooms and a micro- The duke argues that his -physi phone. The mic is the dominant cians say it “relaxes the throat.” tine’s day with your object in the focused shot and Lionel says that they are a bunch sweetheart than by everything behind it becomes of idiots. The duke counters him, experiencing some- blurry. It threatens the viewer “They’ve all been knighted,” and thing not usually on the repertoire .The of beef, lamb, fish, chicken and vegeta- with its overpowering position. Lionel responds, “Makes it offi- Ethiopian Diamond has two locations: bles. Most of the dishes are spicy, but This is followed by the Duke of cial then.” 6120 N. Broadway and 7537 N Clark. there are plenty of mild dishes as well. York (Colin Firth) walking to a What I liked best about The Upon arriving you are instantly Once it is time for dessert there are a stadium to give a royal procla- King’s Speech is that it kept me greeted by a friendly staff who help you variety of foods to choose from such mation on behalf of his father, on edge. I found myself rooting experience the Ethiopian cuisine to the as the destaye which literally translates King George V. Upon his arrival, for Bertie on every occasion he fullest extent. The restaurant offers a to “my happiness,” and the scrump- the people in the stands rise and had to speak in public. While variety of vegetarian and vegan food tious chocolate diamond, a chocolate thousands of attentive eyes and this was only a historical drama, for those that are herbivores. In addi- fudge-filled cake served on fried pastry ears turn to the duke. This is yet Bertie transferred his tension tion, there is a real feel of Ethiopian triangles with chocolate sauce. another splendid camera angle onto the viewer, creating a sus- culture. All the paintings on the wall The prices are modest with -a din followed by another focus on the penseful mood throughout the are Ethiopian and cultural music plays ner for two costing anywhere between metal microphone and foggy im- entire movie. With a stupendous in the background. On the day I vis- $30 to $50. Getting a combo with two age of the crowd, emphasizing performance from Colin Firth, ited the heat was broken, but after five people instead of one usually costs $5 the duke’s lightheadedness as a the film is magnificent in every minutes it didn’t even matter because to $10 less. No reservations are neces- response to the enormous pres- aspect. Geoffrey Rush is also fan- everything from the staff, to the food, sary, but are recommended especially sure. And then the best part, the tastic in his portrayal of Lionel to the ambiance made up for it. on Valentine’s Day. They can easily be duke opens his mouth... “...egh, Logue, the man who is helping Utensils are optional, but rarely used. made on the restaurant’s convienient ghe, ghe... ghe, gha...” is all that the King overcome his speaking Instead, a sort of spongy bread called website. With awards like “Zagat Re- comes out. The Duke of York, trouble. Geoffrey Rush is known viewed Excellent from 2003-2009” and or Bertie (as his family likes to call for playing the mischievous Bar- injera is used. Injera is made out of Pirates of the Caribbean “Metro Mix Reviewed Best 4-Star,” it’s him), is so terrified that he can barely force himself to make a bossa in , but his versatility as an actor self-raising wheat flour and teff flour. sound – let alone a word. The public grumbles and shakes their makes that hard to catch. Both actors received Oscar nomina- The friendly wait staff helps even the really hard to find something wrong heads in dismay at the political figure who cannot speak for tions for this film, which I think they both earned. Firth, how- most inexperienced in Ethiopian cui- with The Ethiopian Diamond. This is a them, and might eventually become the king. One cannot help ever, outdid himself and I think that this may very well be the sine navigate through the menu. Ethio- dining experience unlike any other, so but feel sorry for Bertie. best performance of his career. He embodied King George VI pian dishes provide a variety of spices. what better way to spice up a date, or It is Bertie’s wife, Elizabeth (Helena Bonham Carter), who with such conviction and raw sincerity that it made the dead One of the most popular dishes is watt, any day, than by heading to The Ethio- finds physicians that attempt to help him stop his stammer. monarch seem contemporary. I applaud the casting directors which is a stew that comes in the form pian Diamond? And just as Bertie is about to give up hope, Elizabeth finds Mr. and anyone who has ever had to speak in public. The Roommate makes dorm life less appealing with violence, murder, kitten mutilation journal close while trying to “borrow” everything from and, finally, murder. Everything is really predictable By Brianna Toney Sarah. She also becomes very protective of Sarah by the as the movie goes on. Although it is categorized as a second day of their rooming together. Perhaps some- “thriller,” there are not many scares or thrills... just a lot If you’re planning on attending college in the fall, one is getting a little obsessed? of creepiness from Sarah. It’s not really scream-worthy you might be considering who you’ll be rooming with. A locket Sarah has from her deceased sister? Gone. (I think this is because of the movie’s PG-13 rating, What if your roommate is a psycho that becomes ob- A tattoo of Sarah’s dead sister’s name? Duplicated. All maybe if it was Rated-R, it would have been a little sessed with you? If your roommate becomes anything that’s needed is a defenseless animal. Oh, found: a kit- scarier, with more suspense... Maybe). like Rebecca in The Roommate, you might want to find ten named Cuddles. Within the first 15 minutes, it is Throughout the movie, you will hope you never have new housing, ASAP! confirmed that Sarah’s roommate is bonkers... a roommate like Rebecca. That’s the only thing you’ll The Roommate, said to be a remake of the movie Sin- Now the action... you have to wait for. The beginning be able to do while waiting for the action to build up, gle White Female, is the newest of the suspense/thriller of the movie is not really filled with action, more like (with a few “EWWs” and “OMG’s” here and there... films and came to theaters Friday, Feb. 4. Directed by long weird stares by Rebecca, and creepy, overprotec- Literally a few. Maybe 4 or 5) and then leave you with Christian E. Christiansen, it stars Leighton Meester tive behavior. Rebecca wants to know where Sarah is a predictable ending. Although the movie isn’t the scar- (Gossip Girl), and Minka Kelly (Friday Night Lights at all times of the day and night. (She’s supposed to be iest movie ever, it’s not all that bad. It just isn’t the best. and Parenthood), along with roles from Cam Gigan- her roommate, not her mother!) That seriously cramps It will give you something to talk about when you leave det of Twilight, and Billy Zane of Titanic. (Wait, was I Sarah’s style with her frat-boy drummer boyfriend Ste- the theater though. Good or bad things? Well, that de- watching the CW? Naah...) Meester played a convinc- ven (Can Gigandet). pends on what you were expecting from the movie. ing role as Rebecca, the obsessed roommate who wants As Sarah’s social life thrives, Rebecca’s jealousy and The movie is more of a psychological film than a nothing more than the friendship of her roommate, infatuation deepen, and her behavior becomes increas- thriller. I was expecting something much more fright- Sarah (Kelly), an aspiring fashion student at UCLA. ingly disturbed. What begins as simple passive aggres- ening. I wanted to scream, hide my face, and jump From the beginning of the movie, you can tell some- siveness eventually escalates to include self-mutilation, while watching this movie. That didn’t really happen thing is wrong with Rebecca. When it comes time to threats of violence, actual violence, spontaneous les- though. I did get creeped out a bit. It was an okay film. share, like all roomies do, Rebecca keeps her secret bianism (but not with Sarah), implied kitten torture, Enjoyable for some, bland for others. 2.5/5 February 2011 Opinions Page 18 Losing dog like losing family do not expect them to get sick in the bye. Dogs wait until the last possible same ways that humans do. minute to show their weakness. In the “I spent around $9,000 trying to find blink of an eye they can be gone. out what was wrong with her, she went “I knew we were going to put her down through a bunch of tests, but nothing within this school year because my mom ever came from it,” said Ara. kept bringing it up, but I didn’t think it The initial shock of losing a pet is in- would happen in the middle of summer,” By Johnny Stacewicz credibly sad, but the days following are said Kailie Stevens, who had to put her when the true heartbreak sets in. All of a 16 year-old dog Shandy down over the The vet did not have to say a word; her sudden the house is empty. Lucky’s echo- summer. face told us that Lucky, our eight year- ing snores no longer rang out down the On top of losing a dog, it seems as if old yellow Lab, did not just have a case hallway; his slow waddle down the stairs the timing is always terrible. Lucky died of food poisoning. Something was very no longer woke me in my room beneath. 24 hours before we got on a plane headed wrong. Cancer of the spleen had caused Bailey Bryan, Div. 265, lost her eight- to Jamaica. Ms. Smith, a history teacher, Lucky’s stomach to fill with blood. We year old boxer, Cooper, two weeks before had to turn down her future husband to said our goodbyes as the vet injected an Christmas. She claimed the days follow- say good-bye to her dog, Todo. Lucky the dog passed away in January. overdose of jet-blue adrenaline to stop his ing were by far the worst. “I had to turn down a first date with my felt too guilty. She knew what was hap- pampered they were by their “parents,” heart. “It was just heartbreaking; almost ev- future husband to fly home to put Todo pening,” said Ara. their primal instincts come out when the As a society we have taken a step away eryone in my house was crying, sad, or down,” said Smith. “I turned down my There are often steps that can be taken end is near. Dogs want to die alone. A from our 1940s baby-booming ways. not talking. It was almost as if Cooper first Blackhawks game.” to elongate the life of a pet. In Lucky’s dying dog will go off to a quiet comfort- People are having fewer children and now made us whole as a family,” said Bryan. Manny Guzman, Div. 182, had his case, he needed an emergency surgery and able place to die, a behavior that even the filling that void with pets. Dogs, who were “Just coming downstairs and not seeing Rottweiler, Boozer, for only a week. then chemotherapy, and we were told he most domesticated of dogs carry on from once used for hunting and herding cattle him run around the kitchen or sleeping Boozer came down with something the would make it another six months. As a their wolf ancestors. A dying animal is and sheep, are now being dressed up for in his bed in the living room, it just didn’t Veteranarian called the Parvo Virus. Like family we considered this for about five more likely to be attacked by a predator walks and being fed dog food that would seem normal.” Lucky, Boozer was brought into the vet minutes before we came to a realization: or put their pack at risk. We found Lucky put McDonalds to shame. The pet care Because we spend so much time with and almost out of no where Guzman was Lucky was a dog. He was not a human, curled up in a corner. industry has recently surpassed even the our pets, memories begin to be pushed to informed his puppy had a potentially fa- we may have loved him like he was but in For those who knew Lucky, it was quite entire U.S toy industry, grossing around our sub-conscious, the little cute, annoy- tal disease. The shock of hearing this can the end he was an animal. apparent that bravery was not his strong $43 billion annually. The fact that we put ing things begin to go overlooked. We rattle a person because it does not seem If you have ever lost a pet, there is a suit. He was afraid of plastic bags, he was so much into our pets only makes it so don’t think about just how close we are true, it does not make sense that a dog conversation that happens almost imme- afraid of cats, he was pretty much afraid much harder to say good-bye. with our pets until they are gone. can be fine one day and die the next. diately after, and that is the conversation of everything that was not human. What With the average dog’s life span only “The first couple days after I didn’t feel “It was depressing for the most part. I on whether or not to get another. Jessica Lucky was known for was his uncon- lasting roughly until the age of 12, most the same. I didn’t do anything and it was had this playful dog who didnt bark and Anetsberger, Div. 176, had to put down ditional love. Good day or bad, rain or pet owners have had to say good-bye to a in the middle of summer, I chilled on was just so chill. He was my best friend,” her Golden Retriever, Lucky (no rela- shine Lucky would waddle up to me wag- furry friend at some point or another. my floor watching TV for a good week,” said Guzman. “We got attached really tion), after his bout with liver cancer. She ging his tail when I walked in. It was one Mr. Ara had to put down his Doberman, said Kallie Stevens, Div. 181. “She slept quickly. When I took him in[to the vet] recalls the difficulty and guilt of this con- of the things I never really appreciated. Maya, at the almost pre-teen age of one with me every night, right by my head. I they would not let me see him. I was told versation. “People who don’t have pets do not un- and half. spoiled her so much; she ate human food he had a 50/50 chance of survival.” “It was a really sad time, all the happy derstand what it’s like,” said Smith. “You “She was my first dog ever. We got her all of the time, to the point where she Putting a dog down is different than memories began to come back when we love your pets like they are members of as a puppy. She had just started to learn wouldn’t eat dog food unless human food having a dog run away or get hit or pass talked about it. I do want another dog, the family.” all the tricks, and then she got sick,” said was mixed in.” in their sleep. Carrying a dog in, knowing but Lucky could never be replaced,” said He was short and fat, born with only Ara. It is the little things like these that we you are bringing them to the end of their Anetsberger. “I almost felt guilty talking one testicle, repeatedly pursued by both Pets are not like people, they cannot de- miss the most. line is no easy task. And no matter how about it, it seemed like we were just mov- male and female dogs, and cancer cut his scribe to us how they feel. Learning that With Lucky, his sickness emerged over- thick skulled a dog might have been, they ing on too quickly.” life short, but his name fit; we were lucky your pet is fatally sick comes as a shock to night. I went to sleep Friday night and can all sense when something is about to The unique thing about dogs is they to have him. your system. We treat them as humans, he was fine, when I woke up he couldn’t go wrong. can sense death coming. No matter how talk to them as if they were humans, but move, five hours later I had to say good- “I couldn’t even look her in the eye, I Ten day suspension Women still not getting fair shake offers time to sleep, Speaker Boehner has a soft side and cries dur- penalized for taking care of a sick child? Ab- ing speeches more than I did the first time I solutely not (nor should a man in that posi- saw the Notebook, that’s absolutely fine by tion be penalized for taking care of his children read, miss out me. Turn on the water works. I don’t really care should that be the case). if he cries or not. I do care about the double I would also like to point out that the United By Bianca Rodriquez standard that came along with his tears. If the States doesn’t have an actual piece of legisla- media just bashed Clinton three years ago for tion/section of the Constitution declaring The initial suspension crying on the campaign trail, don’t put Boeh- equality between men and women under the was indeed a disaster. By Kelly Seneni ner up on a manly pedestal for boohooing and law, unlike many other countries. The Equal As if the humiliation doing the same thing. Maybe it is just my in- Rights Amendment (ERA) was proposed in of having to be escorted out of the building by your mother was Its no secret that our new Speaker of the ner feminist talking, but I think that’s a pretty 1923 and rewritten in 1943 by Alice Paul (who not enough, I was hit hard with punishment: no phone, computer, House, John Boehner (R-OH), is prone to good example of sexism still alive and well in most people don’t know because the Women’s or parties. tears. With headlines like “Real Men Do our society. This, of course, is all aside from the Suffrage Movement is rarely covered in depth The morning after being suspended was odd, partially because I Cry”(CBS), “John Boehner Crying Could Be fact that women still make an average of only in history classes), and it declares that “Equal- knew the sun was never that bright when I wake up for school. Useful Political Tool”(Huffington Post), and 82 cents (up from 77 in 2008) on the dollar of ity of rights under the law shall not be denied From kindergarten through the eighth grade I missed a total of “For Boehner, there’s crying in politics - and what a man makes doing the same job. or abridged by the United States or by any state two school days. I always feared I would fall behind in classwork or other times, too”(Washington Post), it is obvi- Over 40 years AFTER President Kennedy on account of sex.” It was introduced in every miss something exciting during lunch. I am accustomed to routine, ous that for Speaker Boehner, crying isn’t such signed the Equal Pay Act into law, an almost Congress from 1923-1972 when it was passed so 18 days of solitude was unheard of to me. a big deal. Whether he is discussing his experi- 20 percent difference in salaries between gen- through the house and senate, and then it was The suspension began November 22. It is well known that the ence as a small business owner trying to live ders still exists. Take Lily Ledbetter for exam- sent to the states to be ratified. (Part of the pro- month of November has numerous days off, turning my quick ten the American Dream or tearing up as a Texan ple. In recent years she has been the face of the cedure for amending the constitution requires school days into 18 long days and nights. House Rep in discussing his experience as a equal pay movement (Ledbetter v. Goodyear 38 states to ratify it to become law). Long story The first few days flew by, despite being on thin ice with my par- POW in Vietnam, his tears are seen as a rela- Tire & Rubber Co.). Ledbetter was an area short, only 35 states ratified. The bill was rein- ents. I was able to catch up on sleep. I slept until I was plain bored tively positive thing. manager for a branch of Goodyear tires in troduced into Congress and it has been rein- of sleeping. Let’s look back to the 2008 Presidential elec- Alabama, the only woman in her position. In troduced in every Congress since 1982. For a while my boredom shifted to loneliness. I began to miss tion. Hillary Clinton was making the run for of- 1979, when she started, she had the same pay So let me get this straight: in October Con- seeing familiar faces. It was surprising how I wished I could just get fice. When, at a campaign stop in New Hamp- as her male counterparts. In 1998, when she gress passed a bill making it illegal for com- back to class. shire, she cried over where she saw the country retired, that was not the case. Her pay rested at mercials to be louder than the programming I was not allowed on campus during school hours, which meant heading under the Bush administration and about $3,700 a month, while the lowest paid introduced in 2008. (Don’t get me wrong. my fear of missing out on regular activities was now a reality. I was how she wanted to change that, the headlines male in that position made just under $4,300. It’s a great piece of legislation). And the ERA also not a part of the chaos that comes with Turkey Bowl. Being my were significantly different: “Can Clinton’s In 2007 she sued and the case went to the Su- has been introduced into every Congress since senior year and last time to enjoy this school tradition, this was a big Emotions Get The Best of Her?”(ABC) and preme Court. She lost on the basis that she was 1982 to no avail? That’s where my rights are let down. Not being allowed around Lane from eight to three left me “Can Hillary cry her way back to the White too late to file the case. placed? After the Commercial Advertising with an abundance of free time. House?”(NYT) and “Hillary Cries for Votes” BUT, to be fair, women were more likely Loudness Mitigation Act? Ouch. Have women With the extra time on my hands I found myself doing things that (digg.com) to name a few. to take sick days due to the fact that when a not yet proven that we deserve to be seen as were out of the norm. I visited different libraries and browsed rows The first time Boehner cried (yes, it has hap- sick child calls, a mother must answer. This ac- equals by the government? Eighty-nine years of books just to pass time. (This was one of the only places I was al- pened on more than one occasion) nobody counts for the difference in pay between single after women gained the right to vote, we are lowed besides my home). was questioning whether he could handle be- and married women, although the average pay still pushing for full equality. Returning to school was a bit awkward. I had to readjust. Ev- ing the Speaker of the House (third in line to of all women was 18 percent less than a man‘s Whether it be double standards between erything felt different. I had missed chapters in books and plenty the presidency). Nobody said that his emotions pay. New studies show the gap is either smaller male and female politicians, difference in pay, of inside jokes. I imagined it would be rocky coming back as far as were getting in the way, or that he was weak. or non existent for many single women. Mar- or difference in expectations, inequality based school work, but my teachers sent me exactly what I would need to So apparently when a powerful man cries it’s ried women still made significantly less than on gender still exists. As Alice Paul once said, keep on track. a symbol of manliness, but when a powerful most men (even married men), leading to the “I never doubted that equal rights was the right Suspension made me realize a few things. In part, I now know woman cries she is weak. When Boehner cries 18 percent difference. It goes back to the idea direction. Most reforms, most problems are reading can sometimes be fun when in fact you choose to do it on it’s a useful tool. When Clinton cried she was of gender roles. Women are expected to take complicated. But to me there is nothing com- your own terms. Overall, I see that I enjoy school. The days off sound crying for votes. care of the children, and it is ingrained in us plicated about ordinary equality.” great, but I would rather wait for a vacation - when everyone is out I have no problem with a man crying. If to do so. Is it fair that working mothers can be of school, not just me. February 2011 Opinion Page 19 Lane production Gypsy features lively cast, characters

the issues they come across in the play, like ving, who also plays Rose, nods in agreement. This eventually leads them to end up in a Burlesque By Sophie Swenson kissing. “People play Rose, and then they retire- and we're house, where Louise becomes famous. “It’s awkward because everyone’s watching you, doing it when we're seventeen” said Irving. "Really, it’s an incredible family story- lots of dra- The lights are on, the stage is and you feel pressured to kiss because you’re sup- Soon enough the conversation switches over to ma," said Mrs. Hanson, the musicals director. "I set, but instead of an audience, posed to,” said Garcia. think what makes it really interesting the actors of Lane's new musi- Although she and is that it's based on a true story." cal Gypsy are busily chatting many other students at Soon all the actors have moved on- away. In the front row, back- Lane would share the stage, surrounding the current scene packs and jackets are flung over same opinion, Irving taking place. With Mrs. Hanson sit- seats while their own- and Vicencio are not ting in front of them, a group of five ers are spread out fazed by the kiss they or six students hold scripts in their in large groups eventually share dur- hands while they work on how to throughout the ing rehearsal later in a move physically across the stage. Ev- auditorium, ex- scene. ery now and then a line will be missed citedly chatting Stripping is another or messed up, which causes the entire and laughing, seemingly difficult ele- cast, as well as Mrs. Hanson to break still waiting for ment of Gypsy, which out in laughter. 3:30pm to come revolves around a young In a scene, one character is supposed around. Slowly woman who eventually to shake another, but the actors try at and almost becomes a burlesque pretend punching each other instead. unnotice- dancer. Jessica Cleary, It’s funny to watch, and contagious ably, different Div. 273, and Ame- among the actors not rehearsing, who cast members lia Mroczowski, Div. pretend to punch or be punched and begin to migrate 451, both have roles as then dramatically drop to the ground up onto the stage and rehearse their lines, strippers, and aren’t too with alarming accuracy. while many still relax in the seats below. concerned with playing “Mrs. Hanson’s laid back,” said Gar- This is only one of the manyGypsy rehearsals, and the risqué part onstage cia, watching the scene unravel from a although there are about 25 students in the room, in front of their peers, flight of prop stairs. “She doesn’t yell it’s only a small fraction of the whole production. or parents. The cast members of Gypsy rehearse on stage in the auditorium. at us for doing stuff we wouldn’t nor- The rehearsals and the performers are split into dif- “My mom laughed mally do in school,” ferent groups, and it isn’t very often that they all when I told her (about By 5pm the majority of the cast share the same space. my role),” said Cleary. last year’s High School Musical, in which Gypsy's is onstage, reading lines or quietly chatting with Back in the rows of chairs, Megan Irving, Div. Roles are another challenge that the actors face cast agrees isn’t as serious or as challenging as this friends; sprawled lazily on stage equipment or sit- 278, Jasmine Garcia, Div. 252, Jazmyne Brown, with Gypsy. For her part, Brown is learning how year’s number. ting comfortably in the audiences chairs. The quiet Div. 182, a nd Ricardo Vicencio, Div. 183 are to play the trumpet, dance, sing, “and look good!,” “With High School Musical, it was very kiddy,” buzzing of conversation is interrupted every once standing in a circle, comfortably joking about said Brown, giggling. said Vicencio, “This musical is completely different in a while by a sharp outburst from an actor, or the Apart from learning to play the from a lot of musicals we’ve done.” an eruption of laughter coming from a scene. trumpet, Gypsy's dancing numbers “It’s not winning a game, and getting a girl- Harrison Ornelas, Div. 172, has been in previous are also especially intense. friend," said Irving. "It’s like, ‘my entire family has Lane productions and when it comes to plays, like “June (a character) does a lot of left me. Were poor, we're not going to have any many of the other actors, he is relaxed and ready for dancing, and she has to do the splits money anymore’.” the production in Feb. and sing at the same time,” said The story of Gypsy revolves around Gypsy Rose "The more you do it, the better you get,” said Brown. Lee, a famous stripper in the 1930's and 40's world Ornelas, standing in front of the staircase and “Its really hard to do because I cant of Burlesque. Mainly, the play involves Rose Lee's watching the stage. breathe, because I'm trying to dance (who is referred to as Louise, her middle name) With all the practice, the memorizing, and and sing at the same time,” said Gar- experiences growing up with her family and the most of all the familial feel in the air, it is cia, who plays June in the produc- struggles that they face. Louise's mother, Rose is a apparent that the cast of Gypsy is ready to per- tion. huge stage mom, and pushes her daughters to per- form. Leaving the auditorium, Ornelas sums it all “Rose is the most exhausting role,” form as Vaudeville stars. At first, Rose pays all her up, surrounded by laughter; saying “Its theatre.” said Ana Lovric, Div 267, who plays attention to June; Louise's more talented sister, but Rose, an aggressive stage mother. Ir- after June elopes Rose begins to focus on Louise. New Harry Potter theme park offers magical visit for Muggles All these things have been bought over the years from Borders, her bestselling collection of short stories, The Tales of Beetle the Bard. By Ben Palmer Barnes & Noble, movie stores, poster stores, the internet, etc. I'll say But the creator of the franchise isn’t the only charitable partaker it again: Harry Potter is a money making giant! in the magical world. Harry Potter fans, under the guidance of the Gryffindor Scarf -- $18. Elder Wand -- $30. Butterbeer with Sou- And I do not exactly mind! These are books that intrigued me as Harry Potter Alliance, have started The Deathly Hallows Campaign. venir Mug -- $12. A day at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – a kid, books that made me actually like to read. I found myself com- The campaign utilizes pieces of the Harry Potter world, horcruxes, Priceless (but actually around $100). pletely enveloped in the magical world that that are supposedly some All in all, I spent about five hours of my Christmas Day at the Rowling wrote, and I grew up side by side of the darkest magical Harry Potter Park at the Universal Studios Islands of Adveture in with my magically-inclined friends Harry, objects in the series. Orlando, Florida, and my mom spent at least $300. The amount we Ron, and Hermione! For Harry to destroy have spent as a family on Harry Potter books, clothes, games, movie Oh, and Hermione. One of my first the seven horcruxes tickets, and DVDs skyrockets past the proportionally tiny amount celebrity crushes. I guess my crush was on means the destruction spent at the park. Emma Watson really, but for a Muggle- of Lord Voldemort. For My point? Harry Potter is a money making giant! In the tradition born, she’s quite the witch! Harry Potter fans to de- of Disney, the magical series has covered all aspects of life, the tip of A far stranger phenomenon is the evo- stroy seven real world the iceberg being only the books and films. lution of a Harry Potter based genre of horcruxes -- like starva- Farther down the iceberg, I find the newest edition to the lucrative music, called Wizard Rock. Harry and the tion and abuse -- means franchise, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Potters, Draco and the Malfoys, and Jus- a better world, thanks to My life up until my visit to the park went as so: read the books, tin Finch-Fletchley and the Sugar Quills our friends Harry, Ron, cry upon not receiving my Hogwarts letter on my 11th birthday, are just a few of the most popular bands in and Hermione. And J.K. hope that J.K. Rowling got the age of admission wrong, give up the genre that began to appear in 2002 Rowling. hope of Hogwarts after my 12th birthday, and laugh in my If listeners are familiar with the world This campaign takes parents’ faces when I finally walk the streets of Harry Potter the music is a hilarious- place in the time between of Hogsmeade Village toward the silhou- ly catchy shout-out to the magic of the the releases of parts one ette of Hogwarts castle against the 7am franchise. I myself have only heard and two of The Deathly Christmas morning sky. tracks off of the album Voldemort Can't Stop the Rock! by Hallows, the final film in the series. I was finally home. For an entry Massachusetts based Harry and the Potters. I loved The time between the two films is approximately nine months, fee of $60! what I heard. meaning there is about one horcrux “destroyed” each month, leading The films alone have grossed over $2 Dare I even mention the growing popularity of up to the release of the final film. billion at the box office, making Harry Muggle Quiddich? I dare. The sport based on the In regards to the final film, I was extremely miserable at the end of Potter the highest grossing film series in history. popular broomstick, ball, and hoop game played the first part. I screamed almost as loud as Voldemort as he held the While this number may startle some, or spur others to yell throughout the series has sprouted into the IQA coveted Elder Wand at the film’s close, looming over the defaced crypt "capitalist pigs!" I would like to say that there is a reason the fran- (International Quiddich Association) and over 200 of beloved Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore. chise makes so much money. It is awesome! schools around the world now offer Quiddich as a As a friend of mine remarked (the same friend with whom I had a In my Muggle bedroom, I have a couple Potter posters plastered club sport, wand duel during lunch), “Nine months? That’s enough time to have on my walls. On my desk is my box from Olivander's Wand Shop, So far Harry Potter claims my favorite books, movies, a baby!” in which is my prized Elder Wand. If you walk downstairs, you will stuffed animals (now retired), amusement parks, candies, music Indeed, it felt like the pain of childbirth (unknown but well imag- find all six Harry Potter movies on DVD, all seven books on our book genres, sports, and celeb crushes. ined to my friend and I) when we began the long and slow wait for shelf (multiple copies of each) and a pile of stuffed animals, hiding Before someone shouts "Bloody capitalist pigs!" I'd like to intro- the final film of our favorite franchise, Harry Potter. my Scabbers the rat stuffed animal. duce one other contender in the money-making ring: There is no denying it, I’m a Harry Potter nerd through and through. I threw him away once I found out he was actually Peter Pettigrew, Charity. And not the kind that goes "accio, good will!" (non Mug- I don’t rep a gang, I rep Gryffindor. I fight for the rights of House of course. gles are aware that "accio" is the summoning charm.) Elves everywhere. I jam out to songs about Hippogriffs. I keep my In my kitchen, you will find a chocolate frog with a collectable No, Rowling has taken the magic of her written world and brought wand clean and in its case. But above all else, I say “Avada Kedavra” famous wizard card, a chocolate wand, and a pink bag of jelly beans, it to the real world, in the form of a charity called The Children’s to haters everywhere! labeled "Honeyduke's." High Level Group. 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Water Polo teams begin season Athlete of the Issue with Band-Aids, ice-packs handy we had better players and better swim- By Jasmine O’Donnell mers, but we just never played well Matt Finnegan Div. 173 against them. The refs didn’t call any- Kicking, punching, and scratching thing on them. If they were a clean team would be expected in a fight, but these we would have performed better,” Gul- are some of the aggressive tactics used in lickson said. water polo games. Water polo is an in- Whitney Young is the Lane’s Girls’ tense contact sport, where if it happens team biggest rival. underwater, it is basically legal. “The game [vs. Whitney Young] does “[Water polo] is probably the most ag- get pretty intense, but I don’t think gressive sport out there, even more than dirty. Being our rival, we’ve had a lot of football, and we don’t use any pads,” time getting familiar with each other,” Girls’ Water Polo Coach, Corrie Ulmer said Megan De Guzman, Div. 362. said. Girls’and Boys’ Water Polo are both in- Accoring to www.athleticscholarships. tense games, but the angles the coaches net, Water Polo was first introduced to take on the aggression is slightly differ- the U.S. in 1888, before it could be ent. properly regulated. The brutality of the “[Water Polo] can be really hard sport led to deaths of many players who at times,” said Jessica Tarnacki, Div. were pushed underwater. 369,“especially with some girls who like Today there are many rules to limit to cheat and hit underwater. It can get the aggression. Players are given kickout really aggravating. Our coaches tell us to penalties for intentionally fouling, and play fair and keep our anger in.” must tread in the corner of the pool for “On the guy’s team it’s kind of unspo- one possesion. Each player may receive ken by the coaches,” Gullickson said. After overcoming minor knee injuries three in a game, before being completely “They don’t promote [rough behavior], earlier in the season, Finnegan finished Warrior: Who got you into wrestling? ejected. but they don’t say not to do it. If you strong and is moving into the state Players use different tactics to slow were to get caught in a game for doing MF: Chase Wilson was wrestling and said it was competition with a 35-2 record. He is down their opponents, like pushing, something dirty, they would get angry, fun so I thought I would give it a shot. currently the 12th ranked wrestler in pulling on suits, and even punching. but if you don’t get caught then you “Getting punched in the stomach is get a ‘way to be aggressive’ from the the state. Warrior: What is your biggest inspiration? the worst thing that I’ve had happen… coach.” MF: The feeling of winning and gaining the you are trying to swim and you can’t The tough defense in the sport gives respect throughout the state. breathe,” Wyatt Sugrue, Div. 185, said. players great advantages, but there is Favorites: Part of the reason why the players are a definite line between aggressive and Dessert: Chocolate Peanut Warrior: What is the hardest part of cutting so aggressive is because a lot of the il- dirty players. legal contact goes unseen. Two water “Aggressive is [when a player is] hard Butter Ice cream weight? And what foods do you miss the most? polo referees regulate the game from the working, strong, and confident. Dirty is Actress: Megan Fox MF: It’s probably the worst experience I have ever deck. playing little tricks,” Coach Ulmer said. “Last year a kid on Lane’s team Water polo has become known for its Teacher: Mr. Nobiling gone through: running sprints, not drinking or eating, and sitting in suanas is all I really do. I’d say punched a kid…the kid stood up in brutality, but the true sport is played at Music: Country the shallow end screaming in pain, the its best when the players play smart and I miss my mom’s home-cooked food. kid who got punched got a kickout for use their clean aggressive edge to their Color: Blue standing…since the ref didn’t see what advantage. Warrior: What about wrestling was more Soda: Coke happened, no penalty was called on our The Girls’ and Boys’ teams are condi- appealing to you than football? guy,” Matt Gullickson, Div. 365, said. tioning for their upcoming season this Pro Athlete: Tommy Noble MF: I like the idea that it is an idividual effort. Lane’s Boys’ team pumps up the inten- Spring. The Girls hope for another City If you lose, you can’t blame the linemen for not sity against their rival Von Steuben. title. The Boys are looking forward to a Clothing Brand: Anything “Our biggest rival last year was prob- good season, and are excited about their with swag. blocking. But if you win, you get all the glory. ably Von.. ‘cuz they play dirty,” Sam new head coach, Reid Strelner. Gonzalez, Div. 250, said. “[Von] beat us last year when we should have won… Smith’s support impresses her student athletes To many lane athletes, Smith is not as a teacher, but as an influence outside Anytime one of her students is men- Closeup trip to Washington D.C in By Jessica Barajas only one of their favorite teachers, but the classroom. She's someone you can tioned in a newspaper, she cuts out the March and the senior cap and gowns. also one of their biggest supporters. talk to and joke around with, she's some- article and tapes it onto her desk. At She also works with other leaders in the Whenever students hear the ring of a "She’s our biggest supporter. She makes one I consider a role model,” said Jackson the end of the year, she gives the articles STARS program every year. cowbell during a game, they know Ms. sure she handles all of her schoolwork Perri, Div. 185. to her students so they can keep it as a Smith became involved with as many Missy Smith is within the crowd of fans. and still has enough time to make it programs as she could since Even with a hectic schedule, Smith al- to our games and cheer even if their the first day she set foot at lane. ways makes time to support her students, away games. I love her so much," said For her first two years teaching whether it be at a sporting event or any Eric Butler, Div. 170. here she and her husband were other extracurricular activity. Smith tries to attend any game or the freshman basketball coach- "With her cowbell that can be heard event she is invited to by her students es. She was also the Hawaiian throughout the park, Ms. Smith is clear- to see what talents her students have Club sponsor for five years. ly our loudest fan during our baseball outside her classroom. Smith has been only teaching games," said Reynaldo Gonzales , Div. Smith knows that many of her stu- at Lane for 10 years, has al- 185. dents’ parents are not able to attend ready accomplished much. During a trip to Indiana, Smith visited all of their games and that is why she When Smith was hired at a farm supply store, where she purchased tries to attend as many games as pos- Lane she had dreams of be- her cowbell that she now takes to every sible to cheer them on. When Smith coming a teacher that could basketball, soccer and baseball game she was a teenager her parents took pic- make a difference in her - stu attends. She purchased the cowbell so her tures on all occasions, especially dur- dents lives. She has quickly students would be able to identify her ing her band concerts any other events developed strong bonds with amongst the crowd. she was involved in. She now does the students that she hopees will "I wanted something loud that my stu- same thing for her students. last a lifetime. dents could be able to hear during their "We always know when Mrs. Smith "I wanted to be able to sup- games to know that I was cheering them is at one of of our football games port my students. Since I don't on," said Smith. because we can hear her and see her have any children of my own, Smith and her cowbell have attended a snapping pictures," said Robert An- I consider Lane students my numerous amount of games. derson, Div. 165. kids," said Smith. "I think she brought her cowbell with After taking pictures of her students With or without a cowbell her to all of our soccer games she attend- during their activites, Smith then in hand, Smith will be consid- ed. Smith is very supportive and brings makes several copies of the photos so Ms. Smith poses during Spirit Week with some of her student athletes. ered one of Lanes most sup- energy to everywhere she goes. She's a that her students can share them with portive and dedicated teachers at great teacher and friend and she's always their families. Smith is not only a teacher for Lane. memory. Lane. So whenever you attend a sporting there for when ever you need her," said Smith is more than just a regular teach- She also teaches multiple classes at Dep- "Students like to be recognized and event and you hear the ring of a cowbell, Priscilla Madero, Div 150. er to many of her students. aul University one night a week. that’s my way of not only showing off my you will be sure that Smith is cheering "Out of the many things she taught, "I love that lady. No lie. She gives me "I teach students, at the school of edu- students, but also their achievements," on yet another student. the one thing that stuck with me is that good advice and is always so optimistic," cation, who are planning on becoming said Smith. attitude is the one thing you can control said Dillian Torres, Div. 158. teachers," said Smith. Teaching Contemporary History and in order to be who you want to be," said Some even consider her a role model. Smith's unique way of showing off her Business is not all that Mrs. Smith does Madero. "Mrs. Smith is a great person, not only students’ talents is her "Desk of Fame." for Lane. She is also in charge of the