Float Into Homecoming Its First Ever Graduating Siara Fernandez His Homecoming Was Heritage’S First Official Home- Senior Class

The official student publication of Heritage High School 26001 Briggs Rd., Menifee, CA 92585

P Volume ATRIOT 4 - Issue 3 PRESSNovember 1, 2010

Coming Home: Celebrating their first Homecoming game as Alumni Make First Patriots, the freshmen float didn’t dissappoint. Appearance at Photo Below: Yearbook Staff Homecoming Kyle Selby he old high school tradition of Home- coming,T prior to this year, had yet to fulfill its true Photo Above: Yearbook Staff purpose at our little old The seniors took home the award for best float. school. Okay, maybe old Next year will be their first oppourtunity to par- isn’t the correct word, as ticipate in Homecoming as alumni. our red, white and blue grounds are still fairly new to this area. In other Throwing candy into the crowd to gain the sup- older schools across the port of the audience, the sophomore class float is nation, Homecoming decked out with their Luxor Palace theme. is celebrated for the Photo Below: Yearbook Staff pure essence of school spirit, and the obser- vance of those who made it out alive. Before the 2010-2011 school year, Heritage High’s idea of Homecoming never quite Photo Above: Yearbook Staff fit the bill of Webster’s The junior class took their theme under the sea definition; rather it was with a Treasure Island themed float. just a label for an all- important football game and ridiculously themed dance. As some of you may know, last year, Heritage high school had Float Into Homecoming its first ever graduating Siara Fernandez his homecoming was Heritage’s first official home- senior class. October tamer, show girl, and clowns behind following it. After coming with our alumni’s returning to the school to the floats were done, next was time for the royal court 1st and 2nd marked this watch the game. This game was a big blow out for school year’s annual T to be announced. The way that they unveiled the king the Patriots against the Hemet Bulldogs. At the beginning and queen, was to give all the candidates for those posi- Homecoming football of the game, both Hemet and Heritage were getting each tions envelopes with cards inside. Kevin Medrano won game and dance. Among other on plays. Even though Donovan Adams had a few as king and Alyssa Ryan-Cross won for queen and those other attractions, the fumbles at the beginning of the half, Heritage was able to were the high rollers for this homecoming. After the royal Homecoming game is recover quickly to dominate later. As the game continued court was announced and crowned, the JV and Varsity in the first half, that’s when we started to get our head in most notable for the class cheerleading came out. The cheer squad did an awesome the game. The Patriots started to run plays correctly and floats, and its unique when they did the routine. After the cheer performance, were able to make good passes. Even though the Hemet cheer, dance, and band The Patriot Regiment came out to do there piece with flag scored a field goal on us, but it was only three point. But routines. This year, a new twirlers. When the second half started, we seemed to be after that field goal made by Hemet, we got motivated to dish was brought to the untouchable on the field against Hemet. The main person show Hemet what Heritage is all about. In the first half table. Alumni. that was showing us what he was all about was #6, which we did so many interceptions and covered at one point was called all night “The Sophomore Sensation”, the Samantha Avne, proud 53 yards that helped us to score our first touchdown. By reason for the name because he helped us to get so many Heritage Alumna of halftime, the Patriots were up by four touchdowns, 28-3. points and interceptions. By the middle of the second half, 2010, and former year- Then came for the halftime show, which was the part of we seemed to be on it play by play and pass by pass. We book staff member, was the game that the entire crowd had been anticipating for did interceptions back to back and scored touchdowns there that friday night, and was excited for. The whole theme this year for the off of them as well. The crowd was getting all pumped happy to see familiar homecoming floats this year was based off of casino night up seeing how good we were playing that night. As the in Vegas. The freshman float was based off the Las Vegas faces without having to game towards the end, we have 51 points on that score strip. The sophomore float was based on the casino Luxor, crack open a yearbook of board which was amazing for a high school football team. they had people as mummies. The junior float was based her own. Towards the middle of the fourth quarter, the Patriot’s just on the casino Treasure Island which was a pirate ship “I’m excited to see ev- made sure that we stayed ahead of the game and at the with pirates and dry ice to have an effect as if it was fog. erybody again,” she said, end of the we scored a field goal to make the final score The senior float was based on Circus Circus with the lion continued on page 7 54-3. News 1-3 Features 4-5 Arts & Entertainment 6 Sports 7 Community 8 2CAMPUS NEWS Fresh Regional Constitution Quiz HHS Takes Second Place Contributed by Teresa Grossi n a gripping down-to-the-wire competition, Heritage and Senior classmen An Pham and Brielle Paladino. The MeatAndrea Amablis Iand Lake Elsinore High Schools had a show down to team was supported and coached by Ms. Teresa Grossi, settle their tie for first place in a “quiz-off”. Heritage High a Heritage High history teacher. The students prepared School, competing for the third time at the annual Consti- themselves by studying material prepared for them by Ms. tution Quiz sponsored by the Masonic Lodge in Sun City, Grossi and through team meetings and study sessions. once again battled high schools in the surrounding area on The team members took the challenge as an opportunity Thursday October 14 for the title of Constitution Cham- to prove not only their own academic capabilities and pions. The Constitution Quiz has been sponsored by determination, but to also demonstrate the scholarly tal- Masonic Lodge #289 for the past 15 years and has grown ent and spirit of Heritage High School. Heritage again from just a couple of competing school to six comprehen- proved to be a serious contender maintaining a tie for first sive high schools. place with Lake Elsinore High School throughout the Competing Thursday night with Heritage High were competition forcing a “quiz-off” for the championship. Lake Elsinore High School, Temescal High School, Lake- In doing so, Heritage High’s Constitution Team won the side High School, Paloma Valley High School, and Perris honored position of second place among the six compet- igh School is a place High School. Teams consisted of five students who were ing comprehensive high schools. Hwhere students strive prepared by teachers from their respective high schools. Heritage High’s team, energized by their experience, to fit in. That is all we re- Students from each team selected blind questions from a declared that they will return next year to take first place. ally want, we even change pool of 84 prepared questions that related to the U.S. Con- Ms. Grossi, noticeably proud of her team’s fantastic the way we dress and talk stitution, historical figures involved in the Constitutional showing, remarked that all the recognition and pride is just to gain acceptance, Conventions, and its specific articles and amendments. In rightfully theirs for all their dedication and hard work. especially as freshman. addition, teams were required to have specific knowledge “This team’s dedication is representative of Heritage The question is how much of key Supreme Court decisions. High’s commitment to their LEGACY motto”, stated Ms. change is too much? Would Heritage High’s team members consisted of junior class- Grossi “as well as their clear commitment to academic you go as far as completely men Chris Hong, Regina Young, and Victoria Rudisill, excellence.” changing who you are? Sadly enough, a lot of peo- could be the result of a massive earthquake in California. ple will. Many of us ask, The scenario: a 7.8 magnitude earthquake on the southern why? Why change who we section of the San Andreas fault that will disrupt daily life are just to please others? I in California for months, possibly even years. believe some people gain One of the main goals of the Great California ShakeOut joy knowing that people is to get people thinking about their emergency plans for like them, even if they when the ‘Big One’ does occur. Jackie Cooper, a Geology don’t like themselves. It and Earth Science teacher at Heritage required personal shouldn’t be this way, we registration for the ShakeOut as a class assignment. “It is shouldn’t be so judgmental important for students to be aware of and understand the that our own friends have hazards in the enviornment they live in. Everyone who Brie Paladino to change for us to talk to lives in Southern California will be impacted when a large them. We shouldn’t be so n October 21st, at 10:21 am 7.8 million people par- earthquake hits the region. My hope is that students will judgmental that we would Oticipated in the largest earthquake drill in history. share the earthquake preparedness information with their go as far as disliking people The Great California ShakeOut, a California wide event friends and family and that they will be better prepared because of what they wear had millions ducking and holding under desks and tables. or what they listen to. We The reason? Disaster preparedness. The three year old pro- love to feel wanted and gram, established in November of 2008 saw 5.5 million accepted, so why don’t we participants. In 2009 the ShakeOut date was moved to the accept others for who they third Thursday of October, where it will stay for the coming are? This may sound really years. The purpose of the Great California Shake-Out? “A cliché to you, but it is the key aspect of the ShakeOut is the integration of compre- hard truth. We are all guilty hensive science-based earthquake research and the lessons of hypocrisy because we learned from decades of social science research about why all say we want peace and people get prepared. The result is a “teachable moment” on justice for all but we are be- par with having an actual earthquake (often followed by in- ing just when we tell other creased interest in getting ready for earthquakes).” informs kids that they can’t hang the Great ShakeOut website. out with us because they The Great California ShakeOut aims to prepare us for the aren’t “cool” enough.” We possibilities that we face living in Southern California. Us- Photo: Frankie Azzarelli go and complain that the ing data from the U.S. Geological Society (USGS), South- Enjoying the short break from their 3rd period, several students line government is being unfair ern California Earthquake Center (SCEC) and several other up along the basketball courts to practice the evacuation drill. to certain minorities, when sources, the ShakeOut team created a realistic scenario that for when a major earthquake or other disaster occurs.” ex- really we are the ones who plained Cooper. The ShakeOut website goes on to state, are being prejudice to one “ShakeOut creates the sense of urgency that is needed for another. I’m not saying let’s people, organizations, and communities to get prepared, to go and be everyone’s new practice what to do to be safe, and to learn what plans need best friend, but we should to be improved. Not just any drill will accomplish this; it have at least some respect needs to be big. It must inspire communities to come to- for each other. Right now gether. It must involve children at school and parents at it probably won’t make a work, prompting conversations at home. It must allow ev- difference to the rest of the ery organization, city, etc., to make it their own event.” school how we treat each So how can people prepare, for the short and long terms? other, but in 2 or 3 years The ShakeOut’s tag line tells us what our immediate plans the future freshman of should be: 1.Drop 2. Cover 3. Hold On. Heritage High School will And the long term? Be prepared. Have three days’ worth of be looking up at us. We will food and water on hand at all times, as well as an emergency be their role models. So Photo: Frankie Azzarelli kit. Talk to your families about a disaster plan and where just think about it. Checking in with Ms. Zierold, Assistant Principal Mr. Don William- the safest place to be will be during an earthquake, and one son ensures that all students have been accounted for. continued on page 6 CAMPUS NEWS 3 AG Building New Edition to Campus Andrea Amablis Senior Of The Month: eritage High School will be opening a brand scales, squeeze chute, corral for beef and dairy Bethany Slick new agriculture building next year. “The cattle will also accompany the new additions to the Sarah Math AgricultureH Research Center (ARC) will house a school. “Also to be built is the greenhouse, shade 7,000 sq ft Ag Building, “ said Chis Maddalena, house, citrus and stone fruit trees as well as many Agriculture Instructor. “The building will contain growing areas for vegetables, landscape designs a truck and tractor shop, technology room, bath- and a marvelous rose garden.” The funding for this room, showers and a total room,” he continued. was from a Preposition I D Grant we reeived for Adjacent to the ACR there will be a 3,000 sq ft approximately $4.5 million.” The will benefit the Ag Science Lab. “It will be complete with hot and Agriculture department by allowing them to offer cold water drains, stainless steel tables, and live- similar studies that take place in most colleges but stock holding equipment,” he added. The new Ag in a more accessible way to the students. “We are Building will not be the only thing that HHS will currently working the MSJC and Mt. SAC College be gaining, with the new building will come new on articulation agreements” says Mr. Maddalena. animals and technology. “There will be an 800 sq “Students will end up with a high quality, safe ft with 40 small cages for meat and show rabbits. environment where they will be taught the most Q. How does it feel to be Senior of the There will also be 2,000 sq ft egg production barn current methods of Agriscience techniques.” The Month? for students to sell fresh eggs and a breeding poul- techniques include but are not limited to veterinary A. It is a very nice honor to be student of try facility for pure bred birds.” 15 swank breed- health and practices, Plant and Soil Science, Hotrti- the month. ing pens, two pastures for sheep and goats with culture, turf management and others. covers that will house show rings, wash racks, Q. What do you hope to accomplish this year? Homecoming DanceBrittany Sumner A. A scholarship for softball. eritage High School’s Homecoming Dance feather in their hair. Most of the guys had nice Hwas very fun and exciting. At the beginning suits and nice dress shoes to go with it. Once Q. What would you like to major in? of the dance no one really wanted to dance, but the dance started seeming to be at its best the DJ A. I would like to go into Kinesiology to ones the DJ put on a techno song, everyone was on started to play slow songs for all of the couples. become a physical therapist. the dance floor going crazy. The DJ that was hired Everyone could tell that the dance was going to play at the homecoming dance was the same good because soon after the dance started the Q. What college do you plan on going to? one that played at the Hawaiian Back-To-School girls took of their heels so they could really let A. Texas A&M, Corpus Christi or dance. The first hour of the dance was not at all up loose and have fun. At the end of the dance some Monterey (CSUM). beat because a lot of the students were waiting for people were just standing around and talking their friends. Everyone that was there was dressed because they were all so tired from dancing the Q. How were you involved on compass? all nice and acted very well-behaved. Most of the night away. Overall the dance was a big hit. A. I play varsity softball , and am captain girls that attended accessorized with some sort of of the team.

Regina Young Q. Whats’s your favorite class? Every Vote Counts A. I like AP Government. or years, teenagers have been counting down Crosby also notes the importance for young the days until their biggest birthday ever- the people to go out and vote, as well as realizes the Q. What’s your favorite ice cream flavor? greatF 18. Turning eighteen has been said to open impact just one vote can have on the election’s A. My favorite ice cream is cake batter. the doors to all sorts of new freedoms; legal adult- outcome. hood, the ability to gamble, buying lottery tickets, “I think it is important for everyone to be able and expressing voting rights. Yes, for some stu- to speak their mind,” she remarked, “whether dents, the right to vote is high on their list of the they personally believe it ‘makes a difference’ or road to independence as it allows them to voice not.” Patriot Press their opinions in a place much higher than at This November’s elections are also elevated home. due to the importance of the positions available Staff Being given the right to vote is a way for these to vote upon. As this year is a midterm congres- new found “adults” to express themselves in sional election, the representation of California in Staff Writers: government affairs. After years of watching their the national government is up for reelection. Adviser: Alexis Beltran parents march off to the voting booths on that first “This election is unique in that the position of Mrs. Rachel Isaias Carreon Tuesday every November, those who will be 18 Governor of California is a very important posi- Markham Cobb Remy Comacho before this year’s election date will finally get the tion and the candidate that is elected will hold a Editor-in-Chief: Esteban Cortez chance to take stride alongside them. lot of power in the state government,” McPhail Regina Young Chad Douglass “I am DEFINITELY looking forward to being enlightened. Valerie Edwards able to vote this year,” admitted senior Aubrey This particular election is especially crucial for Siara Fernandez Crosby, who turned 18 in September. “It is not 18 year olds in particular, because of the impact Managing Edi- Rene Holland only something I find important, but it gives me a its outcome can have on their futures. tor: Brianna Higby sense of responsibility and independence.” “Part of the state budget is used to help pay Brielle Paladino Sarah Math AP Government teacher Mrs. McPhail also notes for both Cal State Universities and UC schools,” Paola Pablin the importance in young people voting. “For McPhail informed. “So the cost of tuition could Chloe Sheffield young people to truly have a voice on a national be affected, the available course could be affect- Layout Editor: scale, they must vote for someone who represents ed, as well as the quality of professors, etc.” Kyle Selby them,” she supposed. “I think it is important to Out of all the knowledge to be gained from her Special Thanks start good habits early and realize that the issues AP Government class, Mrs. McPhail hopes that Opinions and To: and candidates that are voted upon really do affect her students to finish her course with one goal in Ms. Teresa Grossi Features Editor: Ms. Jaime Cushman their lives now and in the future.” mind. Cedeiysha McPhail comments that the main reason voter “I really want my students to have a good Mr.&Mrs. turnout among young people is at an all time low understanding of how and why their own gov- Mayweather Matthew Markham is due to the fact that “they tend to believe that ernment works,” she enthused. “This knowl- Frankie Azzarelli the issues that are currently out there don’t really edge will hopefully better prepare them to make Photo Editor: Ms. Cherie Suchan affect them. They seem to have different priori- informed decisions about issues, candidates and Andrea Cardenas Mr. Chris ties than older people and those priorities don’t their own lives. Maybe it will even inspire some Maddalena include maintaining and/or making changes in our students to become a part of the government and Ms. Araceli Zonda local, state and national government.” affect positive change. 4FEATURES FEATURES5 The Nightmare

Not So Sweet Paola Pablin hen you were younger, and recommended to go to parties instead of would go trick-or-treating, you going trick-or-treating because of poi- wouldW get home and your parents soned candy issues. So this year, even if would check your candy. You may of you love dressing up for halloween and thought, well why are they checking going out for the free candy, take into it. But, many people know that poison consideration everything that happens Google Images is sometimes injected or sprinkled with the candy, where its been, what has onto candy on halloween night to kill happened to it, and other stuff like that. or sicken some kids, teens, etc. The It is best to just go to a party and hang Modern Horror Films whole “poisoned candy” started a out with friends, or if you do still trick- Brie Paladino long time ago, and was a legend that or-treat, check every piece of candy you many wicked, crazy people would get, and check your little sister or brothers he problem with afraid of sleeping. poison candy and give it out because candy as well. You don’t know who the Tmodern horror films is When you’re scared at they were either doing it for evilness, people giving out candy are and you cer- well, they lack horror. Sure, night, what do you do? You or because they were part of a cult. tainly don’t know if they’re the mean kind they’ll make you jump, put your head under the Even though there hasn’t been recent of people or the nice ones. So this year with things popping out at covers. films like Night- poisoning acts here in the city, it hap- make sure you check all candy before you you like a demonic jack- mare, and Psycho violate pens. Wether it be secretly or out in unwrap those yummy sweet treats. in-the-box, they’ll even the safe zones, the places the open. Many parents and teens are try to gross you out with everyone must go, and the gallons of fake blood. But things everyone must do. lately very few films have Everyone sleeps, everyone put in the work to become dreams. true horror films. Films Recent horror films do Top 20 so scary that even though not capitalize on this. At you know they aren’t real, least, not in America. In they still keep you awake at Japan, horror films are true Horror Films night. Those films have one horror films. Their ghosts, major common denomina- monsters and demons have tor. They violate the ‘safe no limits. They can attack of All Time zone’. the protagonist anywhere, According to IMBD.com Take the very first horror and that is what makes 1. Psycho - 1960 film franchise, The Night- Japanese horror films some 2. Alien - 1979 mare on Elm Street series. of the best. The film that spawned nine There has been one mod- 3. The Shining - 1980 films, a TV show, novels ern film to capitalize on 4. Diabolique - 1955 and and several comic fear of not being able to run 5. The Thing - 1982 book, has become the stan- away, of being attacked in dard for successful horror the safe zone. Paranormal 6. King Kong - 1933 franchises. New Line Cin- Activity, one of the biggest 7. Rosemary’s Baby - 1968 Google Images ema is frequently called the films of 2009 was one of 8. The Exorcist - 1973 ‘house that Freddy built’ as the best horror films to be 15. Invasion of the Body it made the company suc- made lately. The demon 9. The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari - cessful. The whole reason specifically haunted Katie, 1920 Snatchers - 1956 Freddy was so successful? the protagonist, and she 10. Frankenstein - 1931 16. Dawn of the Dead - 1978 He violated the safe zone. couldn’t get away. The 17. Night of the Living Dead - Freddy Kruger, a ‘dream demon even came out in 11. Nosferatu - eine Symphonie demon’ attacked and killed daylight-- clear violation of des Grauens - 1922 1968 his victims while they slept, the safe zone. 12. Werckmeister Harmonies - 18. Ghost Stories - 1964 making them and the view- So the thing is, why aren’t 19. What Ever Happened to ers, dread sleep. Just as the more horror films harness- 2000 1960 psychological thriller ing this psychological gold- 13. Faust - 1926 Baby Jane? - 1962 Psycho made people fear mine? Some of the scari- 14. Bride of Frankenstein - 20. Onibaba - 1964 what was on the other est movies are produced side of the shower curtain, because of it. 1931 Nightmare made people “Dressing up with my “Dressing up for Patriot friends, going trick-or- Halloween and go- treating and eating a ing to parties!” Point lot of candy is the best -Dani Massey, 10th part.” -Shallely Martinez, 9th of ViewValerie Edwards and Brianna Higbie We asked 4 Pa- triots what their plans were for this “I like to sit on the “Putting on a big Halloween. couch and stuff my sweatshirt and going Here’s what they face with lots of trick-or-treating.” chocolate!” said... -Luis Carrillo, 9th -Edmar Mendez, 10th 4 5 FEATURES on briggs road FEATURES Trick-or-Treat

Trade UpCedeiysha Mayweather ear after year, we go through the same Hallow- een routine. Get a costume that is up to your standardsY and find some friends who are willing to sacrifice their night to go roaming the streets with you Google Images on the great conquest to find quality candy. Just think about how many years we spent doing the same rou- Myths and Origins tine over and over. It has probably been over ten times for the average teenager. If you have absolutely no Of Halloween Esteban Cortez idea of what to do here are a few suggestions. If you alloween, celebrated each year on Oc- freed the devil and so on. The devil was plan to be in or around the Hemet area for Halloween Htober 31st, is a mix of ancient Celtic very upset by the trick Jack had played on you should checkout the Harvest Festival and Haunted practices, Catholic and Roman religious him, by keeping his promise of not claim- Bowl. Located at the Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre rituals that blended together over time to ing his soul, Jack was not allowed in hell. where the historic drama the Ramona Pageant usually create the holiday we celebrate to day. Heaven wasn’t an option, because God did takes place. It will start to change its appearance as the Halloween has been known as the day the not allow people like Jack in Heaven. The week of Halloween approaches. The traditional scen- dead can return to the earth. The origin of devil sends Jack off into the dark night ery will be traded in for a more of scarier state ofmind. Halloween dates back 2,000 years ago to with only a burning coal to light his way. For more information checkout http://www.swrnn. the Celts, in the area that is now Ireland, Jack put the coal into a carved-out turnip com/ . the United Kingdom, and northern France, and has been roaming the Earth with it The Field of Screams: The Haunted Stadium takes celebrated their new year on November ever since. The Irish began to refer to this place in Lake Elsinore, Ca. Has 1st. This day marked the end of summer, ghostly figure as “Jack of the Lantern” been called the biggest, scariest and most extreme and was the beginning of the dark, cold and simply Jack o’ Lantern. The Irish and haunted attraction in the Inland winter, a time of year that was associated Scottish made their own, by carving scary Empire. One event that is really popular there is the with human death. During October 1st the faces into turnips or potatoes and placing Funhouse of Fear and Blood Storm Alley. It is open boundary between the living and the dead them into windows, doors etc, to frighten Thursdays through Sundays until November 1and a became blurred. During the celebration “Stingy Jack” or other evil spirits. In special “Haunters Night” will be added Oct. 19. Make the Celts wore costumes, typically animal England large beets are used. In the United sure to visit www.hauntedstadium.com. Going close to heads and skins. By the 800s, the influ- States a pumpkin was an alternative to Ontario, California? Make sure to stop by the amuse- ence of Christianity had spread into Celtic make the Jack o’ Lantern. A fun fact about ment park lands. This celebration was called All- pumpkins is that it’s a fruit. Scandia. They are having one of the largest haunted Hallows meaning all saints, and the night Mexico, Latin America, and Spain cel- houses in the inland empire. At first it will only be before that All-Hallows Eve and eventu- ebrate Halloween but it’s referred to El open on September 24th and the 25th, then it will be ally Halloween. Dressing up in Costumes; Dia De Los Muertos (Day of The Dead). open from the 24th of October to the 31st. This will like saints, angels, and Devils. Europeans Which Takes place on November 2nd, be the 15th year that they have had the haunted house. migrated to America during the colonial with a 3 day celebration that begins on the This year they plan on revamping their scare factor to period, the mid-nineteenth century, bring- evening of October 31st. Dia d=De Los keep their loyal visitors satisfied. For ing various Halloween customs. Muertos was designed to honor the dead more info check out http://scandiafun.com/ Pumpkin carving is a popular part of who, it is believed return to their earthly modern American’s Halloween tradition. homes on Halloween. Families construct a new one. Many of the practices involved in this celebra- People have been carving Jack o’ Lanterns alters to the dead to honor deceased rela- at Halloween for centuries. The practice tion were fed on superstition. Devil’s Night is a name tives. Which they decorate with flowers, associated with October 30, the night before Halloween. was originated by an Irish myth. The myth candy, photographs, the diseased favorite is about a man nicknamed “Stingy Jack”. Traditionally, teenagers and preteens engaged in a night of foods and drinks, and fresh water. Candles criminal behavior, which usually consisted of acts of van- According to the myth, Jack invited the and incense are burned to help the spirit devil to have a drink with him. Jack didn’t dalism (such as egging, soaping, or toilet papering). These find the way home. Visiting the diseased were almost exclusively acts of petty vandalism, causing want to pay his drink, so he convinces the gravesite on November 2nd, were rela- devil to turn himself into a coin. That Jack little to no property damage. This tradition takes part in tives gather at the gravesite to picnic and England, Canada, and the United States. Commercial ele- could use to buy their drinks once the devil reminisce the dead. Samhain signifies agreed, Jack decided to keep the coin. ments of Halloween, has extended to places such as South “summers end” or November. Samhain America, Europe, to, and other parts of East Asia. Hallow- Which he put in his pocket; next to a silver celebrated by the Gaelic was a harvest cross, which prevented the devil from een has become the countries second largest commercial festival with huge sacred bonfires, marking holiday. shifting to his normal self. Jack eventually the end of the Celtic year and beginning of “I still love to go “ I like to party “Hang out with trick-or-treating.” and have lots of Mrs. Cobb and -Perla Herrera, 11th fun on one of watch scary

my favorite holi- movies!”-Ms. Ramiro days!” -Summer Dunn, 12th

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The style I prefer is a slouchy cardigan, After the homecoming dance everything lines of cozy cardigans, You can find the black El which is also similar to a boyfriend style. became so awkward between us that we stylish layers, knitted Salvador style lace tee for Not too big, not too small, just nice and don’t even talk to each other like we use scarves, and tall boots then $38 at American Apparel. comfy. You can find the striped one for to. Help ASAP! you are on the right track! Don’t forget to layer! only $15.50 at Forever 21! (Stripes are Fall is the time to put Another one of my fa- always in!) Pat: Talk to your friend and explain to him those summer clothes vorites is cozy cardigans. I hope you now have a sense of what to that you don’t like him in that way. Also aside, and layer up for the There’s so many ways to shop for this fall, if you didn’t already! Be how you want things to go back to the way cooler weather. This season wear them! Buttoned, or creative and unique. 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Alumni con’t connecting with friends posed to high school]. I Special Thanks to “There’s a lot of people here that left from the past, and enjoy- like it way better,” says and went their separate ways, so I’m ing the old ‘high school Mata. Olgas Dry Cleaners excited to see everyone come back.” football game’ feeling Although these seniors Supreme Even though she is living college once again. seem to be enjoying their 26100 Newport Rd, Menifee life, Avne is definitely not a forgot- Joseph Cisneros, for- new lives as high school Generous supporters of the HHS ten stranger to our campus. “I come mer basketball star of graduates, they took a Heritage fame, and An- moment to reflect on the Glass Slipper Borrow Boutique back here all the time,” She tells with a laugh. Sophomore Nickolas Avne, toinette Mata were also years behind them, and her younger brother, is on the varsity feeling spirited about the drop a little advice to football team, and Samantha is sure to Homecoming tradition. those of us who are still Volleyball Team be present in the bleachers, cheering “The memories” sure trying to make it through. him on. Avne also gave us an insight occupied their thoughts, “Enjoy the time you Goes Pink of college life, and her opinion, in and sent them back. “It’s have, because it goes by Remy Camacho contrast to being a Patriot. a nice feeling,” says fast,” recalls Cisneros, The Lady Patriots Volleyball Team par- Cisneros. “Seeing people “Do it all; ‘live it up,’ ticipated in this year’s 5K (about 3 miles) “I like the independence of college. I Race For Cure this past weekend in Te- like that I get to do my own thing, and that you went through [because if you don’t], mecula to help support research for the that I have to rely on myself to do the three years with.” The you’ll regret it,” He and disease. This is the 2nd year that the Vol- work I have to do.” Avne currently at- two were very happy to Mata both agree that leyball team has participated in this impor- tends Mount San Jacinto, and is taking join up with their old making the most out of tant event. Ms. Clough, a Volleyball coach, physical anthropology, int. theater, int. friends who they hadn’t your high school experi- said that the event provided “team bond- lit, and sociology classes. Avne seems seen since graduation, ence is a great opportu- ing time.” The girls enjoyed going to the to be liking college life, but also re- and their younger friends nity, and you should take race and being educated on how to prevent flects on her high school days. “I like who still go to Heritage. every chance of it while breast cancer. Participants also received the social aspect of high school better, Both Cisneros and you still can. “goodies” like their warm up t-shirts. because I really knew more people, Mata, currently attend “I think you should During this event there were booths giv- and it was more of a fun day; where at RCC, while Mata majors cherish [being a high ing out coupons and pins to support cancer in nursing, and Cisneros school student] while research. Next year at the Race the team college you kind of go from class to plans on dressing up in goofy clothing and class and you don’t really know any- in forensic psychology. it lasts. Because you’re just have a full day of activities. Team body.” “It’s cool. It’s a new ex- going to miss it. Even if member Jessica Mato said “we wear pink Heritage High Alumni were spotted perience, it’s a lot differ- you think you’re not go- to show breast cancer awareness!” for the nearly everywhere under the friday ent [than high school],” ing to miss leaving high month of October to support those who are night lights. Some made to the field says Cisneros about his school and being there fighting against breast cancer and those to stand proudly with their old team, new college life. every day,” noted Avne. who have lost their lives to the disease. while others kept to the bleachers, re- “There’s no drama [op- 8COMMUNITY The Community Wall Declarations Buddy Pictures Thinking of something to say: 30 minutes. Getting your words into the newspaper: $1. Your friends laughing at your declaration: priceless.

Dragon and Nighthawk est. ’09 – Val

Alabama! – Brittany

Ariel Reyes and Gabby Venturo Gabby and Reyes Ariel Ja’Toria Harper and Brandon Baez Brandon and Harper Ja’Toria Shout out to my bestie Jnai and the person I can always talk to, Kevin. – Siara F.

D.F.T.B.A!! – Brie

Have a great Halloween everyone! – Isaias Carreon

Real love and passion go hand in hand with pain Lillian Garay, Amber Tolliver and Mary Garay Mary and Tolliver Amber Garay, Lillian

and fighting – Rafael Ortiz, Jr. John Conception and Karina Corona

Marlene Espinoza: keep up the hard work you are doing sista and you will get to where you plan on being in the future. – Rita Delao

I love you twin! Bro babies for life! – Alexis Fullerton

Marissa Sanchez is finally on her way to some great loving’! Step one, COMPLETE! Logan Netter and Lizbeth Valdez Logan Netter and Lizbeth

-Frankie Azzarelli Grace Ashley and Bruns Melanie Biber, Samantha

Regina, home is where the heart is, so your real home is in your chest. Dr. Horrible FTW! -Aubrey Crosby

BOB SAGGET! -Yvette Robles

Shake-n-Bake! -Aaron Young

I couldn’t get on TV so I snagged a spot in the Bethany Slick, Alyssa Gross, Nicole Escobar, Alyssa Ryan-Cross, school newspaper to say… I LOVE YOU MOM! Elizabeth Cortez and Desiree Shibata -Knee-cole Slocum

Frankie Azzarelli likes yellow shaped fruit. -Megan Figlioli

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