Volume 74 , Issue 9 May 6, 2011 Terrorist Osama Bin Laden dead BY ANNE B ELLE CH O I with Obama’s statement. “This Staff Writer represents a defining moment in history,” he said. On Sunday night, May 1, “[Bin Laden] just stands President Obama announced to behind an idea, but does not em- the nation that Osama Bin Laden body it. It doesn’t end with him is dead. and it should not be very signifi- The cause of his death was cant,” shared Sophomore Ryan the effort of a U.S. military op- Janowski. eration in “It’s a Abbottabad, good thing,” P a k i s t a n . Junior Bon- The target jovy Dizon, was the com- photo courtesy of Mr. Runyan says. “It’s pound where good for those From left to right: (First Row) Gabriel Pollack, Andrea Posantes, Rachel Chavez, Sharlyn Morales, and Bin Laden who have had Brian Sanchez. (Second Row) Carlos Santiago, Sergio Sanchez, Adrian Gonzales, Teodoro Antonio, was thought hardships be- Karmina Padgett, Nicole Acevedo, Noah Luke, Daisy Garcia, Mr. Runyan. (Third Row) Zack Lieber, to be in hid- cause of [Bin Andres Huerta, Thomas Pena, Chris Castro and Thomas Gauna. ing. During Laden] and this attack, the many peo- a team of ple who have Breaking barriers through Skills USA A m e r i c a n been killed by forces killed BY STEPHANIE OKUAKI AND JE ss ICA and shoot for the stars is one of nio, an ESL student at Cleveland, him.” Bin Laden photo illustration by Ryan Drantch HO NG the most rewarding things to do didn’t just conquer nine grueling The opin- and took his Guest Writers in life. It doesn’t get any better hours of a carpentry competition ions on this issue may vary, but body into their possession. than working with young people in the San Diego heat. He also this announcement seems to have The 9/11 attacks that were Seven Cleveland High and watching them grow and suc- faced language barriers and a shy brought a degree of peace to the orchistrated by Bin Laden and School students took home med- ceed,” he added. nature to win in his event. American people and justice back his associates. The attacks have als in the annual Skills USA Runyan also took home hon- Antonio recently shared his to the world. left an tension and uneasiness in Competition, held this past week- ors this year. He was named “Ad- experience of working under the “Mass murderers must be the people of America, but now, end in San Diego. visor of the Year” for the state of pressure of a challenging compe- brought to justice.” says teacher according to President Obama, Skills USA is a national orga- California. In addition, he was in- tition filled with high performing Wayne Basinger. And justice has “Justice has been done.” nization with more than 330,000 strumental in garnering more than students with Runyan’s period been brought. Various teachers and students members nationwide aimed at $2,000 in donations for his Skills five Urban Planning class. The death of Bin Laden is a at the Land have been vocal about helping students develop their USA team from the West Valley “I remember when Mr. Ru- shocking event in American his- their reactions to this develop- skill and leadership abilities in Post of the Veterans of Foreign nyan used to stand in front of the tory. The man behind the death of ment in our country. their vocational area of interest. Wars association. entire class and speak to us and thousands is put to an end. Teacher Bill Diebold agrees This year’s state-level competi- However, he was much more I had trouble understanding what tion drew about 1,500 people interested in sharing his students’ exactly he was saying. As I was Cleveland Prom candidates with competitions in more than accomplishments. born in Mexico, I came to Cleve- 50 categories. Cleveland took home gold land as an ESL student and had “Over the past 28 years that I BY OLIVIA FO X I began high school so I decided medals in Carpentry, Extempo- difficulties with the English lan- Staff Writer to run because I believe it would have been the advisor for Cleve- raneous Speech, and Practical guage,” he told the class. be a fun experience and a great land’s Chapter of Skills USA, Nursing. Students also won silver “However, it is through the As the year is nearing its memory I would have if I were to this year has been the most amaz- medals in Job Skills Demonstra- environment and personal inter- end, one of the biggest events for win,” said Saad. ing opportunity for me to be with tion and Architectural Design, and action of the drafting class that I the upperclassmen is just around This modest and optimistic some of the finest students we bronze medals in Job Interview took with Mr. Runyan that I was the corner: Prom. While there feeling about running for either have ever had,” said Advisor Don and Extemporaneous Speech. able to work on my barrier with are many debates as to what the Prom King or Queen was com- Runyan. One student in particular English, through the help of my perfect dress is or which type of mon amongst most of the can- “To be with young people overcame numerous challenges fellow students and teacher Mr. flower should be used in the cor- didates, but one of them, Kevin who want to better themselves to reach the gold. Teodoro Anto- (story continued on page 2) sage, one of the most memorable Somoza, running for Prom King, and favored aspects of prom is the looked at the title a little differ- royalty; the Prom King and the ently. CORE, I.S. Coordinator Leaving Position Prom Queen. “I think people should vote This year there are many can- me Prom King because I’m char- BY OLIVIA FO X be the new assistant coordinator. land High School for twelve didates who are running for this ismatic but still a really normal Staff Writer “I’m excited about the op- years. year’s Prom King or Queen. But dude. Usually it’s an athlete that As of next year, the CORE portunity. I know it is going to In addition to this change re- the real question is who to vote wins or some really uptight over- program will go through some be more work, but it is something garding the Magnet Coordinator for. Well, some of the candidates achiever that is class president drastic changes. Gabriel Lem- that I am very good at, which is position, there are also changes for this year’s Prom Royalty gave or something,” he explained. “I mon, the current Magnet Coordi- managing budgets and taking happening with the other teach- their statements as to why their just feel it’s time for an ordinary nator, will be leaving his position care of administrative duties,” ers. fellow classmates should vote for slacker, a run-of-the-mill sort of to move to Mexico City, Mexico. says Basinger confidently. Tara Siegel, a CORE 9 and them. guy, to take one home,” shared There, he will be working “This is my home and will CORE 11 teacher, is also going “Well, some people say that Somoza, frustrated with the cli- as the assistant principal at the always be my home,” Lemmon to be leaving next year to move I deserve it and others say that I ché prom story. American School Foundation, the said bittersweetly while ponder- to New York. She herself gradu- should just win it, but all-in-all So Cavs, it’s now up to you school that his kids will also at- ing about his past thirteen years ated from the Magnet program, I’m just doing it for fun,” Charles to pick who you are going to vote tending. running this program. and like Lemmon, she is having a Balcom, a candidate for the King for. Take a walk around campus “I am going to try to take Lemmon says that he feels hard time parting with CORE. title at Prom 2011, said with a and look at the posters that these what I learned here and apply it absolutely secure and sure about Siegel hopes also to stay smile. candidates, as well as the rest of somewhere else,” Lemmon ex- leaving this program in the hands in education, “carrying on the Prom is definitely a fun event the candidates, have posted. Each plains regarding his new occupa- of Macon and Basinger. Cleveland spirit,” she explains. and memory as agreed by Marlene candidate represents something tion. “Ms. Macon has been one of I.S. (Interdisciplinary Stud- Saad, a Prom Queen candidate. different, and now it’s the time Once Lemmon leaves, Jenni- my best friends,” the administra- ies) is also ran by Lemmon, and “Well, running for Prom Queen to decide who represents Prom fer Macon, will be the new coor- tor kindly says regarding his col- the question is, who will run I.S.? has been in my mind ever since King and Prom Queen. dinator and Wayne Basinger will league, who has worked at Cleve- 2 News Le Sabre May 6, 2011 Club Connections: Shoe drive News Flash By Josselin Flores “I got an e mail from Sports well,” she said. Staff Writer Chalet and it started from there,” With the participation of Since the tragic incident that she said. Club Connections ran Club Connection members, they occurred in Japan, many people with the idea, “They made flyers were able to get the word out and here in the U.S have tried to find and put them around the school.