Volume 100, Issue 1 Modesto High School October 2012

Prop 30 Important update on ballot measure page 5

Panther Puff Seniors victorious page 7

College Connection Searching for the right college page 8

October 2012 1 The Panther Press 18 H Street Modesto, CA 95351 Table of Contents School Information Editor-in-Chief: Morgan Krueger Letter from the Editor ...... 3 Upcoming Events ...... 3 News Editor: Noelle Souza Homecoming Week ...... 3

Opinion Editor: Eva Brotslaw News Features Editors: Presidential Election ...... 4 Phillip Chau, Samuel Lee Propositions Aim to Help Schools ...... 5 Sports Editor: Adam Khattak Sports Special Report Editor: Panther Puff ...... 7 William Shewfelt Sports Updates ...... 7 Staff Writers: Mackenzie Anderson, Brynna Bolt, Gabrielle Brow, Sierra Gonzales-Baldo, Teen Life Jeanah Kim, Jason Li, Sarah Lim, The True Colors of MHS ...... 8 Kevin Nguyen, Sophy Ouk, Shawna Sok, Catherine Tan, Searching for the Right College ...... 8 Amit Uma, Shelby Willis Gas Prices Impact Teen Drivers ...... 9

Adviser: The Not-So-Lazy Days of Summer ...... 11 Kerrie Glenn iPhone Apps for Students ...... 14 [email protected]

Credits: Cover banner designed by Scott Campus Life Mitchell. Attending School in a Different Country ...... 12 Cover photograph courtesy of Lynd- sey Watson. No Lanyard, No Service, New Policy ...... 13 Licensing for some of the images in Panthers Rally in Prayer at Flagpole ...... 13 this publication was purchased from the website Pond5. Panther Pride ...... 14

The Panther Press is created for and by students of Modesto High School. The goal is to bring news to MHS and acknowledge ideas, events, and individuals on campus in an unbiased and professional manner. The opin- ions expressed in this publication are those of the journalism staff and not of Modesto High School or Modesto City Schools. This publication can also be accessed at http://modesto. monet.k12.ca.us. Letters may be mailed to MHS or submitted to Kerrie Glenn’s mailbox in the main office.

2 The Panther Press The Panther Press is developing a tion at no cost to us. The free printing new look this year. We will be produc- Letter From of our paper is a huge savings for The ing a full-color, glossy, magazine style Panther Press. With the new publisher, news publication. This school year we plan to bring in a new style and a marks the 100th volume of The Panther the Editor new look to increase its appeal to stu- Press, and in honor of this, we are giv- dents, with a circulation of 1,000 pa- ing the publication an extreme make- Morgan Krueger pers for our first edition of the year. over. An updated look similar to that of As we want to successfully con- a magazine is the new goal, with more tinue this new look for our school reader friendly articles. Full colored paper, we’re asking for your support. pictures will also catch readers’ eyes The company that prints our paper is and give our school’s paper a modern able to do it with no cost to us because touch. We are in the beginning stages they get profits from our advertising. of the transformation and are excited So whenever you go to a business to see our progress throughout the that advertises with us, mention that year. you saw their ad in the Modesto High The changes you will see are the re- vertisements to cover the cost of printing School news magazine, and in doing sult of a partnership with a company and shipping. We hope the result will be so, help us keep The Panther Press called aPrintis. The company sells ad- an entertaining and informative publica- looking fresh.

Homecoming Week Homecoming week is from October 8 to October 12. It remains to be seen if the other classes have what it takes to beat the seniors at the Homecoming rally on Fri- Upcoming day the 12th. Students can win points for their class by dressing up on theme days. The freshmen’s day this year is Robe Day, inspired by the series The Lord of the Events Rings. The sophomores will be in charge the next day with Twin Day, which takes after the Pixar movie Despicable Me. Juniors will then have Tribal Day on Octo- ber 10th, modeled after James Cameron’s Avatar movie. The seniors’ inspiration, Oct.8 - Dance Production Harry Potter, will be celebrated with House Day, in which each class dresses up Oodles Fundraiser, 4-9 P.M. as a house from the series. The seniors will dress up as Gryffindors, the juniors, Oct.8 - Talent Show Auditions Slytherins, the sophomores, Hufflepuffs, and freshmen will be Ravenclaws. This Oct.8-12 - Homecoming Week will culminate in Spirit Day at the end of the week. On this day, students will Oct.11, 13, 14 - MHS Theater proudly dress in MHS colors, paint their faces with cool tribal patterns, and wear Production “Lend Me a Tenor.” all crimson and black clothing. At the end of Spirit Day is the Homecoming Oct.11, 13 7:30 P.M. Oct.14 1:30 Rally, in which the classes will show off their school spirit and the sophomore P.M. $5 for students, $7 for adults. and junior royalties will be named. The senior royalties will be named during Oct.12-Nov.16 - KCRA Kids Can! the half time of the varsity football game that night. Overall, the Homecoming Canned Food Drive activities will be sure to entertain and raise the spirit of the MHS student body. Oct.13 - YFL Speech and Debate Competition at Gregori Oct.20 - Gathering of the Pan- thers, 5:30 P.M. An adult event. Tickets may be purchased in the MHS main office. Nov. 1 – Talent Show

October 2012 3 NEWS Presidential Election Obama vs. Romney by Noelle Souza his is a time of much jobs. According to his campaign web- Tskepticism and change for the site, www.mittromney.com, Romney American people. It is an election promises to cut taxes and reduce year, and citizens are attempting to government spending. The website look past the commercials, ads, and explains that these areas will go far propoganda in order to determine to enable businesses to expand and which of the candidates is the better hire new employees. This plan will person for the influential job of presi- also reduce the amount of influence dent. the government has over individual There are two main choices in this citizens. election: President Barack Obama of site, www.barackobama.com, Presi- Despite the varying opinions and the Democratic Party and Mitt Rom- dent Obama is stressing job creation ideas in regard to all of the issues ney of the Republican Party. The poli- and the economy. He plans to invest that impact the American people, it cies of these two men are very differ- in American manufacturing and in- is important for every eligible voter ent, and it is important for the voting novation in the hope that it will allow to participate in the voting process. citizen to know the platforms upon the economy to flourish. Obama is Students who can vote should do so. which each candidate is running. also placing a large focus on job cre- Voting is a way individual citizens can Each man’s official campaign website ation. This job creation, according to make a difference in this country. covers his views on important issues the website, is an essential part in a Regardless of personal and politi- including the economy, education, national effort to boosting the econ- cal views, encouraging friends to vote energy, health care, and women’s is- omy. is vital, as voting is an important way sues. Romney also has ideas surround- citizens can keep the government in According to his campaign web- ing the economy and how to create the hands of the people.

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4 The Panther Press NEWS Propositions Aim to Help Schools by William Shewfelt have to make $13 million in cuts.” Of the two similar propositions on the ballot in November, Prop 38 is seen as the least likely to pass. Able said in regard to Prop 38, “The tax revenue goes directly to school sites, but it’s uncertain by whom the money would be allocated. We’d also have to wait a year, in which time trig- ger cuts would occur.” This means that cuts would still be necessary for the current school year. Support has mainly rallied around Prop 30 which advocates believe will have a stronger and more immediate impact on the problem. Castellani said, “A coalition has been formed to garner support for With the current state of the econ- California is currently #47 in pupil the passage of Prop 30. It consists of omy, education has been hit hard funding. The top 5 states in terms of the Modesto Teachers Association, and budget cuts have severely lim- per pupil spending spend an average California School Employees Asso- ited funding to schools. On the 2012 of $18,660 whereas California spends ciation-Chapter 007, MCS Managers ballot, two propositions have been $9,524.” Group, board members, and Superin- added that would help to prevent Prior budget cuts have already tendent Pamela Able.” further cuts and increase spending pushed schools to cut personnel and Some people contest that tax in- on education and public safety; they eliminate many programs. Further creases on the wealthy would drive are Propositions 30 and 38. Prop 30 cuts will come if both propositions jobs and tax revenue out of the state. includes a temporary tax increase on fail to pass. It has been argued that the proposi- those with annual incomes of over If Prop 30 does not pass, MCS will tion does nothing to cut bureaucratic $250,000, a sales tax increase of .25%, have to cut thirteen million dollars waste. and guaranteed public safety fund- from the current school year’s bud- Able said to opponents of Prop 30, ing. Prop 38 consists of temporary get. Strategy Committee Chair and “To opponents of the propositions, state income tax increases for most MHS Teacher Kerry Castellani said, they’re sacrificing children’s educa- Californians. “If Prop 30 doesn’t pass, $13 million tion. Even if they pass, there are still Modesto City Schools Superinten- in cuts would equal 15 days lost. cuts we would have to make. With dent, Pamela Able said, “Modesto City Many programs could be eliminated one month of school lost every year Schools (MCS) hasn’t received $175 like the arts, sports, teacher training, thanks to the cuts, students over the million from the state. K-3 class sizes AVID, and field trips. If it passed, we’d course of kindergarten to 12th grade have increased from 20 students to 1 still have issues and teachers would would lose one whole year of educa- teacher to 25 students to 1 teacher. make concessions, but we wouldn’t tion.”

October 2012 5 SPORTS

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6 The Panther Press SPORTS Juniors Go Down Fighting by Press Staff On September 27, experience with them MHS held their annual was amazing and I had Panther Puff game at Jo- so much fun. Practicing hansen. Panther Puff is a together as a team and traditional football game beating the juniors.” where the boys and girls Nick Anderson and TJ switch roles, boys become Wolf were among the ju- the cheerleaders and the nior coaches. The seniors girls become the players. were coached by Ryan They had about a week to Vincent, Blake Perez, Kon- prepare for the battle be- ner Miller, and others. The tween the upperclassmen. battle began at 7 P.M. Students signed up for Seniors pulled ahead a variety of reasons. early by scoring the first “I joined because I touchdown. The juniors thought it would be a lot quickly came back and

of fun and I always watch tied the game. PHOTOS COURTESY OF SCOTT MITCHELL football, so I wanted to During halftime the Great memories were experience what it’s like,” junior and senior cheer- formed both during the said junior Lani Balzer. “My leaders entertained the game and practices. experience was amazing. crowd with dance rou- “My favorite memory It was fun and I enjoyed it tines. The juniors danced would have to be when a lot. My favorite moment to a mix of popular songs, Ryan played as quarter- was when I ran 68 yards such as “Call Me Maybe,” back in practice and the for a touchdown.” “Gangnam Style,” and “Get defense had to tackle him “I joined because it’s a Low.” The seniors also had to the ground,” said senior fun sport and hanging out popular songs they per- Lhea Santos. with the senior girls and formed to, including “Bad “I love the coming to- getting to know them,” Girls Club,” “Gas Peddle,” gether as a family,” said se- said senior Mai Yang. “My and “Baby Got Back.” nior Ambrosia Lobo.

GIRLS GOLF (1-5, 1-5) Results: MHS 8, Beyer 3 Results: MHS 2, Orestimba 2; Golden Ahead: The Lady Panthers will com- Valley 3, MHS 0; MHS 3, Downey 0; Gregori 3, MHS 0 pete against Johansen at Muni on Varsity Water Polo Girls (8-3, 4-0) Thursday. Ahead: The Lady Panthers take on Results: Beyer 291, MHS 303; Enochs Gregori Girls Cross-Country (12,0, 12,0) 296, MHS 314; Downey 284, MHS Ahead: The next league race is on 303; Gregori 280, MHS 291; MHS 317, Results: MHS 8, Beyer 2 Wednesday, October 10th, location Davis 327; Beyer 280, MHS 295. to be determined Football (1-4, 0-1) Girls Tennis (17-1, 17-1) Ahead: The Panthers will play Fri- Boys Cross-Country (12,0, 12,0) Ahead: The girls will be hosting day, October 12th against Enochs. Ahead: The next league race is on Enochs on Tuesday, October 9th The homecoming game will be at Wednesday, October 10th, location Downey. to be determined Results: MHS 9, Davis 0; MHS 8, Results: MHS 31, Ceres 7; Stagg 64, Johansen 1 MHS 21; Pitman 49, MHS 6; Turlock 48, MHS 23; Gregori 28, MHS 17 Boys Soccer (5-2-3) BOYS WATER POLO (3-1, 7-4) Ahead: The Panthers host Gregori on October 11th at 3:30 P.M. Ahead: The boys will be playing Volleyball (1-2, 4-4-1 ) Davis at Davis this Thursday. They are Ahead: The Lady Panthers host Results: MHS 0, Central Valley 3; MHS looking forward to an easy victory as Johansen on Tuesday, October 9th at 3, Downey 1; MHS 1 Gregori 0 they go into next week. 4:00 P.M. *Records current as of 9/27/12

October 2012 7 TEEN LIFE

The True Colors College Connection of Modesto High Searching for the Right College School by Eva Brotslaw A cursory look at the yearbooks and other histories of Modesto High will reveal that the original and true school colors are red and black. In fact, the name of the school newspaper for many years was The Red and Black. Ask anyone who attended MHS be- fore the mid-1990s to name the school colors and that person’s immediate an- swer will be red and black. There were songs, chants, and cheers for the red and black, and everyone wore those Photo by Morgan Krueger colors on spirit day. In 1935 students Martha Ayer and For students in their senior year, the Another important resource is the Lauramae Lewis wrote what is today process of choosing and applying to College Board’s website at collegeboard. the school hymn. In their lyrics they colleges can be daunting and confus- org. Here, students can register for SAT included the phrase … in black and ing. Often, it’s difficult to know where and SAT II tests and can use the college crimson majesty…. The songwriters to even start, but there are several re- search feature to look up colleges in used the word crimson because they sources that students can use to learn which they are interested. Students can needed a two-syllable word to main- about and apply to colleges. These re- access information on a college’s ac- tain the rhythm of the lyrics. Everyone sources clarify the college process and ceptance rate, financial aid information then, and for decades after, understood make applying to colleges less stressful for the college, what majors it offers, its that crimson is a variation of the color than it once seemed. retention rate, and more. In addition, red; the songwriters were not attempt- One essential resource is Naviance. College Board also has tools for finding ing to change the school’s colors. The Naviance is a district-wide resource a college that fits each student. It also school hymn was the only reference to where students can get information on compares colleges and allows students crimson, and red and black continued to which college representatives are visit- to explore different majors. represent Modesto High. ing MHS, scholarships, and access to To apply to UC or CSU’s, students Confusion about the MHS colors be- other resources that help students find can access universityofcalifornia.edu gan in the 1990s when the principal and and narrow down their college choices and calstate.edu to get more informa- the football coach selected new foot- ball uniforms during the summer be- and figure out their careers. Through tion. However, the applications to these fore the opening of school. These two Naviance, counselors can contact stu- schools do not launch until November people unilaterally decided to include dents and give them up-to-date infor- 1st and October 1st, respectively. crimson in the uniforms; there was no mation on deadlines for applications, For students who are applying to pri- community or school-wide input. Soon scholarships, the college process, and vate colleges, the Common Application crimson was included in other sports other opportunities. In addition, stu- website is also essential. Students can uniforms, cheerleader dress, and school dents can compare their GPA and test both fill out an application that isac- items. There was never any referendum scores with those of past MHS students cepted by over 400 private schools and to drop the color red. who have applied to the same colleges further research schools that accept the The school colors are red and black; with the “acceptance scatter-gram” fea- common app. crimson is a variation of red. Whether ture, and see how likely they are to be Though searching for colleges is dif- one chooses to wear red and black or accepted. ficult, there are many resources avail- crimson and black, it is important for On Naviance, college counselor, Amy able for student that clarify the process. school unity and for the support of our Switzer states, “I think that ultimately Below is a QR code that, when sports and academic teams to wear while the counselors are here to help scanned with a SmartPhone, will direct school colors, especially on Fridays, you guys to strategize your futures, you to Naviance. our traditional school spirit day. it’s very important that students make their own decisions, and Naviance is an- Patrick Durr, MHS Class of 1967 other way to help students to get orga- nized and figure out what they want to do in life.”

8 The Panther Press TEEN LIFE Gas Prices Impact Teen Drivers by Morgan Krueger

s the school year continues, “It’s less fun and more work,” said can’t go as many places like to Star- Agas prices continue to rise. This Haflich. “I have to pay for the gas bucks or Jamba Juice because it takes has a negative impact on many teens, somehow.” more money to get less gas now,” said making it difficult and expensive to Senior Lhea Santos lives in Pat- Miller. “So not only do I not have as travel places. While this is a problem terson. The commute to and from much gas to go to those places, but I that mostly affects upperclassmen, school adds up quickly, swallowing also have less spending money.” it will soon affect lowerclassmen as up money she would otherwise be Many students have changed their they receive their much anticipated saving for college. “High gas prices habits to be more fuel efficient, or driving rights and start having to find make it hard for us to actually go have discovered alternative ways to money for gas. and do stuff just for fun as a family travel. “High gas prices increase stress in because we usually don’t have the “I ride a bike, thank you,” junior my family,” junior Oliver Melgar said. money to pay for the amount of gas Matthew Ip said. “And when my family is stressed, I that we need to use,” Santos said. “It Just because it isn’t their problem have to walk.” is also making it hard to do activities yet, doesn’t mean underclassmen With September gas prices aver- after school because of how far we shouldn’t be worried about the po- aging $4.15 in California according to have to drive.” tential problems they will face if gas Energy Almanac, getting to and from Junior Peacha Sokk’s parents prices don’t start to fall. The extremity school can become problematic and pay for her gas, and her mom is of- of our current gas prices is a big prob- expensive. ten annoyed when she asks for gas. lem for everyone. “Gas prices affect me in a nega- Like Sokk, senior Noelle Candido’s “Well thankfully my car is super tive way,” said senior Christi Candido. parents also pay for her gas. “Some- fuel efficient,” senior Ambrosia Lobo “It becomes a hassle and that money times, during these high prices, I feel said. “But I think it’s funny how my could be used as my lunch money.” bad and so I try to limit where I go,” grandparents are in awe when they Junior Phillip Haflich has to pay for Candido said. see gas prices so high because when his own gas, which he does through Many are forced to limit their so- they were younger, it wasn’t anything his job. cial outings, like senior Jacki Miller. “I like it is now!”

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10 The Panther Press TEEN LIFE The Not-So-Lazy Days of Summer by Samuel Lee

PANAMANIC VIEW - JUNIOR NA- SEA BREEZE - SENIOR KYLE KLEIN SPENT HIS SUMMER RELAXING ON THE TALY NGUYEN ENJOYS THE VIEW BEACHES OF HOLLAND. HIS DAILY ROUTINE CONSISTED OF WAKING UP AND OUTSIDE OF HER HOTEL ROOM IN SPENDING THE ENTIRE DAY RELAXING WITH HIS MUSIC AND BOOKS NEAR PANAMA THE SOUND OF THE COOL OCEAN BREEZE. he lull of a three-month break in ton D.C. for a youth leadership con- Tthe middle of the hottest time of ference called NYLC, National Youth the year brings new life to students. Leadership Council, for two weeks. I Days swiftly pass while students trav- then visited family in Idaho and Seat- el to exotic new places, spend time tle. It was nice to have some fun after with friends, or work on activities to spending all that time learning. “ enrich themselves. Dorrepaal said, “I went to North Many students escape the valley Carolina for a program about inter- to visit relatives, cooler climates, or national law and foreign policy at other relaxing settings. Duke. It was actually pretty interest- Junior Nataly Nguyen said, “I went ing. From there, I went to the Neth- to Panama to visit family! I had so erlands. The beaches there were just much fun with my little nephews.” amazing and the atmosphere was “I went to Hong Kong to see my just so relaxing. “ grandparents,” said junior Matthew Ip. For those who were unable to get “All I did was eat food there. Chinese away or who stayed in Modesto after food is the best there!” an early vacation, all was not lost. Senior Kyle Klein said, “During the Junior Catherina Tan had the summer I traveled to Europe with my fun come to her. “I got to spend an family. We visited London, Spain, and amazing week with my big sister,” Tan Holland.” shared. “We told stories and played “Oh my God, I went to Spain over games and had the best time ever. LIVING IT UP IN SPAIN - (LEFT to RIGHT) the summer to learn Spanish at this She only gets to come home once a - JUNIORS MOLLY McGARRY, LAUREN school with a bunch of other people year. We played a lot of mahjong.” NG, KALEB HALLACK, CESAR ARGUEL- from MHS, but it was mainly us tour- Sophomore Emma Austin spent LA, TRYA BROWN, KEEGHAN SWEENY, ing Spain. It was the best time ever,” the summer getting ready for a new AND MACKENZIE ANDERSON TAKE A said junior Molly McGarry. season of water polo. Austin said, “I PICTURE WHILE STUDYING IN SPAIN. Still others, such as juniors Reese worked out like all summer. I played Dorrepaal and Parker Steward, were water polo and swam every day. I to China, said, “I spent the rest of the committed to bettering themselves wanted to get better over the sum- summer running, playing tennis, this summer through organized edu- mer, so I would have something to chilling with friends, and trying to cational activities. bring to the varsity team this year.” gain a couple pounds. Overall it was Steward said, “I went to Washing- Ip, after coming home from his trip a good summer. I have no regrets.”

October 2012 11 CAMPUS LIFE ATTENDING SCHOOL IN A DIFFERENT COUNTRY by Sarah Lim ture as a whole. According to Michele, of given time; whereas in Thailand, “In America, everything is bigger - the the students stay put in the classroom town, the streets, the cars, and even and the teachers come instead.” the bottles of milk!” Both students commented more With regard to their experiences on differences in school in the United with their host-families, Mook said, States in comparison to their home “I like the big house! We do not have countries. They both say the schools dishwashers in Thailand, so it is in- they each came from are much small- teresting to see one here.” Michele er than Modesto High. Mook is from added, “We do more with the whole an all-girls Catholic school and Mi- family in America.” chele’s school has approximately 200 students. Mook also notices cultural differ- ences. “In America, guys and girls Michele said, “In Switzerland, I seem so comfortable hugging, kiss- don’t have the same everyday school ing, and holding hands with each schedule, and school is until 4-5 pm. other in public because no one really Also, there are no sports as football, pays attention, but in Thailand, it is cheerleading, or water polo.” ENJOYING THE EXPERIENCE - JUNIOR “In Thailand,” Mook explained, ANONGPAT JAYASANANON SMILES totally different. People don’t do that,” “there are about 16 school subjects, AS SHE TALKS ABOUT HER TIME IN she comments. THE UNITED STATES. Both girls are enjoying their expe- and a different sport is mandated for riences in the United States. “I don’t every school year. Some of the sports have anything negative about the choices are basketball, table tennis, United States - I find everything great, volleyball, and badminton.” good, and wonderful. A positive as- Both students are enjoying their pect about here is the social nature experiences here in the United States from the people,” said Michele. and at MHS. Mook dis- cussed some of the negative and positive elements Think You’re of the American Pregnant? school system as she sees it, “A Not Sure FAST FRIENDS - SOPHOMORES negative thing MICHELE SCHERTENLEIB (RIGHT) is that students What to do? LIKES HANGING OUT WITH HER HOST seem more in- FAMILY, ESPECIALLY SOPHOMORE dependent here. Visit Our FIONA MCBRIDE LUMAN (LEFT). Students and Website teachers aren’t With the school year well under- as close to each Free Pregnancy way, students may have noticed new other as they Testing & Verification faces on campus. Many are fresh- are in Thailand. men, some are transfer students, but A positive thing Free STI Testing two students in particular are at MHS is that students Post-Abortion Support under very unique circumstances. are more active They are exchange students. Michele in class. There is All Services Are Schertenleib is a sophomore from more discussion Completely Confidential Switzerland, and Anongpat “Mook” and students Jayasananon is a junior from Thailand. speak their own Much like the freshmen on cam- thoughts. Also, Modesto Pregnancy Center pus, Michele and Mook are adjusting school teaches to the atmosphere and procedures responsibility – 209.526.1734 of MHS. But unlike the class of 2016, students must 2801 Coffee Rd., Ste. A5, Modesto, CA 95355 these two students are also adjusting walk to classes in www.modestopregnancycenter.com to the newness of the American cul- a certain amount

12 The Panther Press CAMPUS LIFE No Lanyard, No Service, New Policy by Phillip Chau There is a stricter lanyard policy at MHS this year. The major differ- ence between last year and this year is that it is now a school rule to wear your lanyard. Last year, it was simply a recommendation for the students to wear their lanyards. The new enforcement of lanyards is for a good cause. It is important for students to wear their lanyards for safety reasons. The lanyards allow the school administration to make sure that no unauthorized people are roaming the campuses. Senior Donovan Davis said, “I feel LANYARD SWAG - (LEFT to RIGHT) - JUNIOR MARIAH GARCIA AND SENIORS that students should not be com- EMILY GARCIA AND ROTIYAH AMIL SHOW OFF THEIR FLASHY LANYARDS. plaining about wearing their lanyards and faculty are helping to support this student body office, do business in if it is keeping us safer. Wearing a lan- new policy in order to keep the stu- the counseling office, attend rallies, yard is not a big deal.” dents safe. The campus supervisors or check out books. Next year, the caf- There are consequences for stu- are constantly on the look out and eteria will require lanyards in order to dents who do not wear their lanyards. reminding students to wear their lan- purchase lunch. Students found not wearing their lan- yards. Many teachers are also show- These rules and consequences may yards will be given detentions. Con- ing support by rewarding students for seem strict, but they are being en- stant disregard for this new policy can wearing their lanyards. forced for the safety of the students. also lead to Saturday School. The lanyards are required in or- Assistant Principal of Student Su- School safety is a serious matter, der to do almost anything at school. pervision Jared Lawson said, “It is in and it is imperative for students to fol- Without a lanyard, students will not the best interest of the students, and low the rules. The MHS administration be allowed to make purchases at the it is strictly for safety reasons.”

Panthers Rally in Prayer at Flagpoleby Phillip Chau event on our campus for years. It has been a success, with many people showing up at the flag pole. More than sixty people participated this year. Panthers for Christ President Gar- rett Cook said, “I think it went well. PRAYING PANTHERS - MHS STUDENTS JOINED HANDS, HEARTS, AND SPIRITS This year the event was much better IN AN UPLIFTING SESSION OF PRAYER AND WORSHIP. STUDENTS AND STAFF than last year. This year we had more MEMBERS TOOK TURNS PRAYING FOR THE SCHOOL, MODESTO, AND THE students and teachers participate. We COUNTRY. also had some of the local youth pas- tors help out.” On Wednesday, September 26th The history of See You at the Pole Even if it is a student’s first time par- students from MHS met at the front began in 1990 originally as a grass ticipating in See You at the Pole, they of the school near the flagpole for the roots movement with only a few stu- are still encouraged to come and join annual “See You at the Pole” event. dents praying at their school. It has the event. See You at the Pole is a global event been over twenty years later and the “It was my first time [participat- held every fourth Wednesday of Sep- event is now a world-wide tradition. ing],” said senior Daniel Standart, “but tember to bring Christian students See You at the Pole is a student-run I thought it was cool seeing students together for prayer, scripture-reading, prayer rally. At MHS the Panthers for and staff come together to pray for and singing. Christ club has been organizing the our school.”

October 2012 13 CAMPUS LIFE

Panther Pride by Shelby Willis

Photos courtesy of Scott Mitchell

Students dressed up in spirit wear, athletes proudly donned their jerseys, gymnasts showed off their skill, cheer- leaders hyped up the crowd with rally dances- all of these groups came together to create the excited atmosphere of the first rally. The rally on September 14th marked the beginning of the freshman experience and the beginning of the end for the seniors as they enter their final year. Though each class has pride for their grade, rallies help bring all Panthers together like one giant family, showing love for MHS. The first rally this year was a success. From the leadership game to the pep-o-meter, the atmosphere influenced everyone to go crazy with panther pride. Of course, Mrs. Hutton stole the show, showing all students the perfect example of high school spirit. Also, do not forget that the seniors won the pep-o-meter, showing the other classes how it’s done! The only question left here is, which grade will win during the next rally?

iPhone Apps for Students by Mackenzie Anderson Not all iPhone apps are used for en- Foreign language teachers of- during a test is most likely prohib- tertainment purposes; many are avail- ten recommend purchasing a dic- ited in the classroom, but it can able to improve the lives of students. tionary to help with translations. be helpful with homework assign- Since 2007, an estimated 85 mil- “MyLanguage” app allows students ments or when revising for a test. lion Apple iPhones have been sold to select which language to translate To keep up to date with your worldwide and 25 billion apps have into English, or allows translation friends, install the “Twitter” appli- been downloaded as of March from English to any other language. cation. Having friends a tap away 2012. Many students on campus Language applications are con- to get help on homework or find own iPhones and use them daily. venient and helpful, but stu- out due dates can come in handy. Some students pay for programs dents should be warned not As of June, Twitter reached 500 mil- to expand their SAT vocabulary, but to overuse these translators. lion users. When asked about Twit- “SAT Vocab Free” costs nothing and is Mathematic or scientific formulas ter, Junior Cesar Areola, said, “… ideal for reviewing during free time. can be difficult to remember through sometimes you just need a break The app contains over 1,500 English the school year. The app “iFormulas” from homework…and it’s really flash cards and has a five star rating. gives easy access to hundreds of for- good for when you need to get in “iStudiez Lite” is an application cre- mulas for Algebra, Calculus, Chem- touch with another student quickly.” ated to organize busy schedules. Stu- istry, Geometry, Physics and more. School is all about classes, dents that have trouble keeping track “Remembering some of the formu- grades, friends, college applica- of activities and assignments can las we use in class can be hard,” junior tions—and now it’s about smart- benefit by saving their assignments Bailey Donnelly said of her Chemistry phone applications as well. New in the app which will color coat their class. “I get them mixed up sometimes.” technology has made keeping calendars to keep them on track. The use of an electronic device ahead in school easier than ever.

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