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Volume XVI, Issue IV

First Person Nothing like that first crush

By Anjelique Soto Staff writer ’ve been in school for 13 years, and through the years Icrushes have come and gone. Of course there are celebrity crushes like Channing Tatum, Taylor Lautner, Zac Efron, Chad Michael Murray, and more Class of 2010 throughout the years as they get older and cuter or as they come out with new movies. But nothing beats a real-life crush. That feeling of butter- flies in your stomach when you see them, goosebumps running up your arm, and sudden- ly you have become Seniors Theresa Henry and Frank Soto have dated since hitting it off in Ms. Linecker’s English class. Photos by Matt Tumamait blinded and speechless by their in- tense looks Romance at the Islands of cuteness. My crush wasn’t the best of the bunch, but to me he was the Many couples got their starts on school grounds world. He looked so handsome with his tall, overpowering looks, By Matt Tumamait his deep voice that would take Staff writer you away and his take on life Frank Soto and Theresa Henry met last where he cared about nothing year in Ms.Melody Linecker’s English 3 but to live. His art was amazing, class. even though he cared little for “I liked his haircut when I first met him,” his school work. When he began said Henry. drawing nobody would be able to One day in the library, Henry had the stop him. He showed intelligence courage to ask for Soto’s number, and they when it was necessary and lived started to talk from there. They have been up to his image of being fearless. together for one year, since Feb. 15, 2011. I first laid eyes on my tall, Soto admires Henry’s personality and dark and handsome in sixth likes that she is funny, athletic and smart. grade on the first day of school “She puts me in a good mood,” Soto said. at Blackstock Junior High. When “Her beauty brightens up my day.” I first saw him, I cared nothing Henry likes the way Soto carries himself. for him because at the time I had She is impressed by him because he gives 100 another crush, but time passed percent in anything he does. His quietness and I grew fonder of him. On attracts her, also. occasion I talked to him, but “He is full-on handsome,” said Henry. we were part of two different Isaiah Cisneros and Jordynn Cervantes Alee Arroyo and Bryan Almontes have Jordynn Cervantes and Isaiah Cisneros met worlds; he was gangster and I met by the baseball field and Raider Room. history back to junior high. by the baseball fields. was innocent with a tomboy im- Cisneros, a baseball player, asked Cer- since June 10, 2011. “I love that she’s straight-up and blunt,” age. I was always looking at him vantes if he could use her “lucky bat” and Cervantes loves that Cisneros plays said Cisneros. from across the classroom, which she let him. Minutes went by and Cervantes baseball and is half-black and half-Mexican. Alee Arroyo had Bryan Almontes for was awkward only because he needed her bat back. Cisneros refused in She believes he is funny and has a cute nose. P.E. in 7th grade and had a crush on him. caught me staring a few times, a cute way, but Cervantes snatched it and “I love him,” said Cervantes. Arroyo started talking to Bryan first and they but I played it off like I wasn’t. left. Later, Cervantes found Cisneros on Cisneros admires Cervantes’s sense of were friends until high school, and grew to He thought I was a cool person Facebook, and they started to talk from there. humor and believes she’s very pretty. to talk to due to the fact that I They’ve been together for 8 months, See COUPLES on Page 5 was different than other girls, but he still thought I was a little weird. Seventh and eighth grade Cafeteria adds nine new items to the menu passed. My feelings for him lasted, however, but with less By Marisol Marron The new menu items will con- a lot of taste,” she said. Cajun fish po’boy, as well as a of a passion toward the end. I Staff writer sist of bringing back the chicken Wednesdays will now feature Charlie tuna salad with pita bread. found out he had a girlfriend As long as Raiders can re- nuggets on Mondays. A new offer spaghetti and meatballs, as well as For the breakfast menu, there which made me lose interest. In member, the lunch menu has been — a Memphis BBQ turkey sub – a margherita pizza. will be a new honeybun. due time, I found someone else the same. But now it’s time for will be served on Tuesdays. Luis Motta, a sophomore, A heads up on distribution to admire, someone that I could some change. Alfred de la Cerda, a junior, tried the margherita pizza. “It of the new food: the soft taco look at every day too because he This week the cafeteria started tried the Memphis BBQ and said, tastes good,” he said. will be distributed in the salsa was my neighbor. offering students samples of the “It tastes good. It’s meaty.” On Thursday, the cafeteria is window; margherita pizza in the Now that I’m in high school, new food items. Starting next Michelle Santos, a junior, bringing back the peanut butter pizza window; peanut butter and my sixth-grade crush and I are week, the new menu items will also gave the Memphis BBQ sub and jelly sandwich instead of the jelly sandwich in the deli items for close friends. He thinks I’m still make their debut on the carts for a positive review. “The meat is BLT wrap. breakfast; the pasta and Cajun fish weird and I still admire every- purchase. tender, it has a nice texture and has On Fridays there will be a See CAFETERIA on Page 5 thing about him, which I don’t think I’ll ever stop doing. Page 2 The Isle File

Test your presidential IQ Sadie Hawkins’ origins By Ivy Nuñez According to the story, little one of them with confetti and a By Beth Vega Staff writer Miss Sadie Hawkins was “the note that read “Sadies?” Staff writer The Sadie Hawkins Dance is homeliest gal in all them hills.” When her boyfriend, Carlo In honor of President’s Day, we decided to put your the dance where girls get the op- Schools across the U.S. drew Yepez, received the balloons her knowledge to the test with this presidential trivia quiz! portunity to ask their favorite guy inspiration from the quirky holiday sister came up behind him and to the dance in a cute and creative and began throwing dances on popped the balloon. When he read 1. How old was Ronald Reagan when he was elected way, instead of the traditional guys Sadie Hawkins Day. the note the expression on his face president? ask girls. Many girls crack their head was priceless. A. 59 B. 69 C. 79 D. 89 Believe it or not, this dance figuring out the perfect way to “He said it was really cute!” originated from a comic strip that ask their guy, because they want Zapien said. 2. Which president was born William Jefferson Blythe ran in November 1937. to make it something memorable This year’s Sadie Hawkins IV? In the famous cartoon strip by for their special someone. theme is called “Treasure Island.” A. Thomas Jefferson B. William McKinley Lil’ Abner, there was a designated Senior Sonya Zapien asked it will be held tonight from 7-10 C. William Howard Taft D. Bill Clinton day in November when unmarried her boyfriend on Valentine’s Day p.m in the gym. The prices for women could chase bachelors in an adorable way. She bought tickets run from $12-$15. 3. Who was the first president to be seen on televi- around the town in hopes of catch- him a couple of balloons and filled sion? ing them for marriage. A. Theodore Roosevelt B. Franklin D. Roosevelt Must-have apps ready for download- C. John F. Kennedy D. Calvin Coolidge By Mario Torres the enternet. If you want to hear helps me to search anything. Staff writer music for free, download Pandora. 2. Facebook: The Facebook 4. Who was the first president to throw out the first There are apps for games, en- 4. YouTube: This app is to app is to directly send you to pitch of a baseball season? tertainment, social news, weather, send you to the website YouTube Facebook to socialize. This app A. Benjamin Harrison B. William H. Taft and on and on. Some are just for to see videos. This app has about has about 350 million downloads. B. George Washington D. Barack Obama killing time, some are for chatting, 99.9 million downloads in the This app allows you to socialize and some are for those needing app store. When you buy the iPod with friends and send photos. 5. Which college has had the most presidents attend help. But here are five of the most touch, iPhone or iPad, it already 1. Angry Birds: Angry Birds it? downloaded apps. has this device. This app is worth is the most downloaded app of all A. Yale; B. Cornell; C. Harvard; D. Princeton 5. Pandora: Pandora is an app it to see videos on your device. time. This app has about 500 mil- that allows you to hear songs on- 3. Google Search App: The lion downloads in the app store. 6. Barack Obama is the _____ President of the U.S. line from your favorite old-school Google app is to search anything This app features a group of birds A. 23rd B. 33rd C. 43rd D. 53rd artist to today’s stars. This app has on Google. This has about 100 that got their eggs stolen by green 30 million downloads in the app million downloads in the app store. pigs. The birds have to go on an 7. Who of the following was not assassinated in of- store. You can play a song while This app helps you search any adventure to get them back by fice? you are doing work, playing a website or see an image on Google destroying the pigs’ forts by using A. Abraham Lincoln B. John F. Kennedy game or searching something on images. When I go to Google it a slingshot. C. William McKinley D. Franklin D. Roosevelt

8. Who said: “I’m the President of the United States, and I’m not going to eat any more broccoli”? Raiders trying to stay true to resolu- A. George W. Bush B. Barack Obama Miguel Sosa, a sophomore, resolution he said, “I’m going to C. Jimmy Carter D. Gerald Ford By Marisol Marron Staff writer mentioned that his New Year’s try to work harder in class and resolution is to improve his grades, try to get better grades and get 9. Who had the longest State of the Union address at 2011 has come and gone; to meet new people, and to also involved in school.” 81 minutes? now it’s time to make new goals have a good basketball season. Cristi Sangabriel, a junior, A. George W. Bush B. Ronald Reagan for 2012. “I’m going to work harder to said her New Year’s resolution C. Bill Clinton D. Barack Obama Some CI students want to ac- complish New Year’s resolutions. get better grades and be kind to is to stop being lazy and get her get to meet new people,” he said. homework done. She said, “I’m 10. President Andrew Johnson wanted a copy of what Jaymart Sabater, a sophomore, Julio Medina, a sophomore, going to actually take my book placed under his head at his burial. mentioned, “My New Year’s mentioned “My New Year’s reso- home and work on my home- A. The Bible B. Declaration of Independence resolution is to not be lazy; I’m lution is to become a better person work.” C. U.S. Constitution D. Bill of Rights going to start to be productive too accomplish my new year’s resolu- and to get higher grades.” Michelle Santos, a junior, said tion,” he said. To accomplish his new year’s her new year’s resolution is to be Friday, February 24, 2012 Page 3 Piece of Mind Pisces, let go of the stress

What is the cheesi- By Cynthia Dueñas You like being in control in most situations, Staff writer but let someone else take charge for a bit. Being relaxed will bring good vibes and attract good est pickup line you’ve Pisces (Feb. 19-March 18) people. This month you might be stressed out, so take a “People call me Chris, but you break and relax. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) can call me tonight!” This month you are really up to date with all -- Nena Cerrato, senior your business. Good job keeping things in order Aries (March 21-April 19) and organized! But leave some time for yourself This month will be one of the most exiting and have fun. months. Enjoy every minute of it.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today may not be the best day for you, but Change things up this month! Cut your hair, remember tomorrow it will all be better. Keep your the way you dress, and maybe the way you ap- proach people. The outcome might just surprise head up and smile a bit more. “Do you have a map? Because you. I got lost in your eyes!” -- Enrique Vitela, senior Gemini (May 21-June 20) You’ve been having some dreams about a Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You have a golden heart and it is always special person lately. Take the first step and talk to them. Something good might just happen. open, but be careful not to let just anyone in.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Cancer (June 21-July 22) This month you might just be feeling blue. Sometimes you can be a bit selfish; learn to Turn up the music, dance away the pain, and let it share your things. The more you give the more you all out. “You must be a keyboard … will receive along the way. because, baby, you’re my type!” -- Brenda Carino, junior Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) You might be a go with the flow person, but Although Leos are very caring and have soft be careful on the decisions you make. hearts, they are also one of the fieriest signs. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Ask Raider Sam

“I lost my number … Can I have yours?” Senior needs to create own fun -- Sherwin Espiritu, junior By Alee Arroyo Staff writer Dear Temple Addict, Dear Raider Sam , Many will say that “Temple Run” is a very I’m a senior this year and hard to believe, but addicting game, and it’s quite fun as well, but it’s almost the end. I was expecting to make my last remember the game apps are clearly for boredom year the best, by hanging out with friends and doing use. Try controlling your addiction by leaving stupid teenager stuff. However, my year has been your iPod at home or somehow distancing it from so boring! I don’t have many friends and the ones I “Are you tired? Because you’ve you during class time. It’s much better to keep it do have don’t invite me to do anything with them. and use at your own time than have it confiscated been running through my mind What should I do to make my last months of senior because you are using it during class time. all day!” year memorable? -- Maria Zapien, sophomore Bored Senior Dear Raider Sam, There is this guy that I really like, but he Dear Bored Senior, doesn’t even know I exist. I have tried to talk to Try inviting your friends to do stuff; don’t him but every time I freeze up. I don’t know how just wait around for them to invite you. Host get- introduce myself to him. What do I do? How do I togethers, movie nights , go get lunch or something get him to see that I exist? of that sort. Getting involved at school is also a Little Lost and Lonely “Do you believe in love at first great way to make your high school year memorable sight? Or should I walk by and also one of the best ways to meet new people. Dear Little Lost and Lonely, again?” Make sure YOU are the one that is trying to make First rule to impress a guy and make him -- Frank Nuñez, sophomore it memorable, because if you don’t try it won’t get notice you is Be Yourself. Do not try to make him accomplished. notice you by trying to be someone you’re not because in the long run that’s just going to make Dear Raider Sam, things complicated. Also be confident. Guys like I have an addiction with this game on my confident girls. They notice girls that are not iPod, “Temple Run.” I can never put my iPod down insecure about stuff, so try not freezing up. Just because I’m so motivated to level up and enjoy the introduce yourself or make a comment on what “Thank God I brought my library game. I get in trouble from the teacher, due to play- he’s wearing or his “new shoes” to try to break the card, because I’m checking you ing in class and not doing work. The game itself is ice. I promise you things will be easier once you the most popular game on the app store. What do I get the guts to talk to him. out!” do? -- Berenice Sanchez, freshman Temple Addict

Staff Information The Isle File, Channel Islands High’s student newspaper, is written and produced by the Writing for “Are your parents terrorists? Publication class. ’Cuz, baby, you the bomb!” -- Jesus Mauricio, freshman Editor: Christian Ramirez; Photo Editor: Cynthia Dueñas; Copy Editors: Anjelique Soto, Beth Vega Staff Members: Jess Ambriz, Alee Arroyo, Pricilla De La Rosa, Marcos Gonzalez, Evelyn Hernan- dez, Alejandra Juarez, Marisol Marron, Ivy Nuñez, Jobany Reyes, Aleesha Rider, Maritza Rios, Elias Rojas, Mario Torres, Matt Tumamait, Elissa Valdivia and Patricia Wrenn. Staff Advisor: Mr. John Grennan, Room 29

Contact Information For advertising information, story ideas, questions or concerns, or to submit a Letter to the Editor, con- tact us at: The Isle File, 1400 E. Raiders Way, Oxnard, CA 93033. Room 29. Telephone: 385-5890. Text and Photos by Ivy Nuñez E-mail: [email protected] Page 4 The Isle File Valentine’s history goes back centuries

By Aleesha Rider just wasn’t fair and chose to marry Staff writer young couples secretly. When Every February we celebrate Emperor Claudius II found out Valentine’s Day by giving flowers, about Valentine’s actions, he had candy and cards to those we love. him put to death. We do this in honor of Saint Another legend has it that Valentine. You may be wonder- Valentine was an imprisoned man ing, “Who is St. Valentine?” Or, who fell in love with his jailor’s “Where do these traditions come daughter. Before he was put to from?” death he sent the first ‘valentine’ Legend has it that Valentine himself when he wrote her a letter was a priest who served during and signed it “Your Valentine,” third century Rome. There was an words still used on cards today. Emperor at that time by the name Perhaps we’ll never know the of Claudius II. Emperor Claudius true identity and story behind the II decided that single men made man named St. Valentine, but this better soldiers than those that were much is for sure...February has married. With this thought in mind been the month to celebrate love he outlawed marriage for young for a long time, dating back to men in hopes of building a stronger the Middle Ages. In fact, Valen- military base. tine’s Day ranks second only to Christmas in number of greeting Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh as Rhett Butler and Scarlett O’Hara in “Gone with the Wind.”. Valentine decided this decree cards sent. Timeless movie romance Places to go with By Beth Vega Staff writer In honor of Valentine’s that special someone Day, we put together a list of some of the greatest classic By Alejandra Juarez other, by just lying there peace- love films of all time. So curl Staff writer fully together. up with a blanket and some After a while, taking your Another good getaway is by popcorn, and enjoy! date to a fancy restaurant or to the picking a nearby town both of 1. Gone With the Wind movies can be quite boring. There you have never gone to before and (1939): Clark Gable and are different places and more fun explore the place. Vivien Leigh. ways to enjoy your night with that Or, go to a restaurant you’ve Wealthy Scarlett significant other. never heard of before. This is an O’Hara’s transition during For example, bowling is a adventure both of you will never the Civil War, as she tries to nice way to enjoy the night by forget. defend her now-disintegrated making strikes, eating hot dogs, There are other different plac- plantation and family, while and drinking Slurpees. es to take your date; these are just trying to earn the love of her If you are looking for a more some varieties to choose from. friend Ashley, who intends to Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Faye Dunaway and Warren contemplative and peaceful date, So next time you have a date marry his cousin. Bergman as star-crossed lovers Beatty as outlaw couple then take a walk on the beach at take her out somewhere different She encounters many in “Casablanca.” Bonnie and Clyde. sunset or watch the moon rise. than the typical dinner and movies, other beaus along the way, but If you’re broke, go to the park and find a new adventure both of does not realize that she really could give him the opportunity excitement that she was look- and stare at the stars. It’s a way you can enjoy! loves the charismatic Rhett to come back to America. Ilsa, ing for. to connect with your significant Butler until it is too late. whom Rick previously had fallen Throughout the film, 2. It Happened One Night for, comes in search of these let- Bonnie and Clyde’s relation- (1934): Clark Gable and Clau- ters for her husband. ship becomes more than an Poet’s Corner dette Colbert Eventually, Rick gives Ilsa’s outlawed duo, until their A spoiled heiress, Ellie, husband the letters, under the untimely demise. You and I Because I don’t want to tries to run away, and must presumption that Ilsa would stay. 5. City Lights (1931): By Elena Espinoza, junior regret reluctantly receive the help of But after a struggle, he knows Charlie Chaplin and Virginia We can dream of being a reporter named Peter. that she must leave with her hus- Cherrill You and I no longer stand happy Little does she know Peter band, while Rick stays behind. Charlie Chaplin plays a together But you need to be away needs a story. Peter agrees to 4. Bonnie & Clyde (1967): Tramp who falls for a Blind We used to beat as one Our minds tell you one help her in exchange for the Warren Beatty and Faye Dun- Girl selling flowers. When he But now we’re banned thing rights to her story. Instead, away learns that there is an op- forever But I can’t get you to stay they fall in love, and the “walls Hollywood’s version of the eration that could restore the Now we sit up at night I’m not asking for your pity, of Jericho” can finally come famous bank robbing duo of the Girl’s sight, the Tramp tries r We fuss, fight, and lie remorse, down. 1920’s: Bonnie Parker meets to earn the money for this pro- I can’t help but dream Or to leave 3. Casablanca (1942): man by the name of Clyde Bar- cedure. The Girl receives the And do nothing but cry Just know where my heart Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid row trying to steal her mother’s procedure, and discovers that You’re fading, I’m longing is— Bergman car, who offers to take her with he is merely a Tramp, leading And you haven’t even left In your hands is what I Rick, who has been exiled him. After she joins Clyde, she to an iconic ending. I just can’t walk away mean to Casablanca, finds letters that finds her new “career” to be the Friday, February 24, 2012 Page 5 Valoaga signed by UNLV By Marcos Gonzalez Staff writer Jeremiah ‘’Mia” Valoaga, 17, a senior at Channel Islands High School decided to sign with the University of Nevada-Las Vegas after many schools had offered him opportunities to attend their schools. Valoaga signed for a position as a defen- sive end, but in the future hopes to go back to play- ing a tight end position. “They offered me a 5-year (scholar- ship) to play football,” Valoaga said. “They told me that I would be able to play CI’s All-Male squad opened its performance season with a first-place showing.. right away, as opposed to the other colleges that said I would have to wait to play.” UNLV, a Division I team in the Mountain Western Conference, CI squads off to great start is coached by second-year head coach Bobby Hauck. Their all- By Elissa Valdivia time record is 221-264-4 and their Staff writer postseason record is 3-0. They play Although we all may not their home football games at Sam notice since we were too busy Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas. paying attention to football Valoaga, a 6-foot-7 varsity games, there’s an important receiver, was supposed to transfer part of the school and that’s the out of Channel Islands his sopho- performance squads. more year to attend Oaks Christian They are a highly choreo- in Westlake. However, he decided graphed teams who put in a lot to stay and prove to people that it is of hard dedicated work into not necessary to attend a big school their routines to impress their in order to be successful. audience. All of CI’s perfor- He said, ‘’I have my family’s mance squads – Drill, All-Male, and also my girlfriend’s support.” All-Female, Banners and Short He was named Defensive Flags – took first place in their Player of the Year in the Pacific first competition of the year. View League this year and also led Tiana Bobe is captain of the Raiders in receptions. the 11-member Drill Team. During Valoaga’s senior year Although first trying out was of football he scored up to 10 touch just for fun, she became very downs and received 738 yds. interested in the team and has been dancing for over two years now. Commitment is a big part COUPLES: of the squad. Practice starts in summer from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 Short Flags members Jasmine Siron, Catalina Posadas, Reyanna Lapenias and Audrey Reyes pose with be much more. p.m., and takes two to three coach and CI graduate Mark Raquedan. Continued from Page 1 weeks to make sure the routines They’ve been together for 6 iel Sakalayan is captain and has tell their parents if it’s going to be going to make it,” Posadas months, since Aug. 14, 2011. are perfected. said. “It was hard. It’s not like “As captain it’s harder been on the team for a little over a late night practice. I treat them as Arroyo loves that Almontes is two years now. if I were their big brother.“ dancing; it was different and a tall buff guy, and that he’s gentel because you have to stay com- it’s unique.” mitted and there are a lot of “As captain it is more of a Catalina Posadas, captain of and sweet. responsibility,” Sakalayan said. Short Flags, has been on the squad As captain, it comes with a “He is always there to listen things you have to give up but lot of responsibilities. more that you gain,” said Bobe. “You have to make sure the boys for 2 years. Like most captains, to me,” said Arroyo. behave, make sure they have com- first trying out was difficult. “I do feel like I have a re- Almontes admires Arroyo’s All-Male is a very talented sponsibility to be a role model,” group of male performers. Dan- petition rides, and make sure they “I didn’t even think I was personality and loves that she’s easy to talk with. “I can count on her,” said Raiders looking for jobs in this hard economy By Daniel Shea many places are closing down and they called me like a day later It is not really that hard to find CAFETERIA: Staff writer from lack of business. saying I was hired.” a job and if you are reading this Continued from Page 1 Hey, Raiders, are you tired of Chris Guillen, a senior a CI, While laughing he added, article you need to start looking the BBQ in the lunch line that not having money? Do you hate was asked if it was hard to find “Now I can go to Sky High when- for one now. Do not wait because it leads to the cafeteria. asking your parents for money a job. ever I want.” will suck if you graduate and have All food items will still main- when you want to go out? “I haven’t really been looking The last student at CI that no money and nothing to do. If you tain the same price: regular price Well, last month 283,000 jobs because I hate getting told what to was talked to was a junior named are not graduating this year, get a $2.25 and $1.75 for breakfast, re- were added around the world. do,” Guillen said. “That’s why my Rudy Villavicencio. He was asked job anyways so you have money duced lunch 30 cents and 40 cents However, the current unemploy- last job didn’t work out so well.” the same question and responded, over the summer. for breakfast. ment rate in California is at 11.1 Joshua Leon, also a senior “I’m actually going to go to Mrs. If you need or want any help “We are open to any ideas and percent, which is a lot worse than at CI, said, “It really wasn’t hard Brinkman’s room today. I really visit room 43 and talk to Ms. Ber- feedback, so we can adjust to your other states. It is getting harder to for me to get a job. I just turned want a job so I can do more things yle Brinkman; she will help you likings,” said Ms. Rowena Filoteo, find jobs because in this economy in my application to McDonald’s with my girlfriend.” get a job if you really want one! the cafeteria manager. Page 6 Staff Voices The Isle File A crazy little thing called ... Crushes

By Alejandra Juarez My first crush was in el- ementary school. Yes, a little too young to be thinking about boys, but not really. I wasn’t in love or anything; I just thought this guy was the nicest kid in my fourth-grade class. I remember small things that happened all year that made me have a bigger crush on him. One time I was walking and some other kid was bullying me around, and my crush came to the rescue. He pushed the bully away and helped me up from the ground. That’s when I started crushing on him. I don’t want to get too detailed because most of the fourth grade class and my crush still come to this school, and I don’t want to say too much or his name. Who knows if he reads the newspaper?

By Christian Ramirez We all had that one person that we always had a thing for, but for some reason we never told them or things didn’t work out properly. Usually in junior Illustration by Stephen Ruvacalba high is when most of the crushes happen. David Martinez was the first talked to her and she happened was amazed by her beauty and on her because I thought she was I remember back in my boy whom I had feelings for. to be one of the nicest girls I’ve stunned by how cute her voice cute and we had a lot of things in young days, when I was just an Sure, there were other “kinder- met. I could say that what I liked was. She had all the qualities I common. For instance, we both innocent kid going around wish- garten crushes,” but he was the about her was her looks and her always wanted in a girl. As we loved SpongeBob, black was our ing the school cuties would pay first to really catch my interest body, but what I liked the most started to hang out more and favorite color, and we were both attention to me,I didn’t believe for a very long time. about her was her personality more, I realized I not only liked good in school. I don’t know in being selfish and only having It started at the end of 3rd and how she can make me laugh. her for her looks but also for her if she liked me since I left to a one crush. Like the famous, “Big grade. It wasn’t such a love story Most importantly, she actually personality and beautiful smile. different class after that. But we Punisher” said, “I’m not a player, to envy, and we were only 3rd likes to watch football. We started hanging out so still talked during lunch and we I just crush a lot.” I liked to keep graders so there wasn’t much to Even though I’m only in much that the teachers at Ocean lived really close to each other so my options open. it. I liked him he liked me and school for 1st semester, I hope View started calling us brother we talked when we were walking As I became older I began that lasted all the way until 5th that we can meet up again. and sister (we still say that to this to school. to understand that options make grade. We were in the Boys’ and day). Summer passed and then I was going to tell her at the it difficult, so I now choose one Girls’ Club’s after-school pro- By Evelyn Hernandez it was another school year I got end of 5th grade, but I had to girl that, in my eyes, had all gram, but we didn’t talk much. Many of us have had many to spend with her. The moment I leave early and I couldn’t find the right qualities. Although I We were shy like 90 percent of crushes throughout our lives. saw her on my first day back at her. In the end, I had to move on crushed on her big time I never the time around each other, but Some crushes last a couple of OVJH I knew my feelings hadn’t and go to another school. But I told her because it might have we would talk about each other weeks and others just a few changed one bit about her. I think never told her how I felt. ruined any friendship that we to our friends like there was months. And others don’t last for she gave off some hints about had. Sometimes I wish I would something big there. more than a couple of days. liking me too, but I was never By Aleesha Rider have, but I guess it all happens I remember we had a class I have had many crushes sure. At lunch she would give me I remember my first crush like for reason. project where everyone had to throughout my life, but none of random hugs while all her friends it was yesterday. It was in third take a picture and write a story them have been that important. watched and said “awwww.” I’ve grade, and at the time I thought I about himself or herself. At the Some have been childhood never been much of a hug person was head over heels for this guy. By Cynthia Dueñas end when those projects came because I get all awkward, but I When we were small and crushes, and therefore I don’t His name was Michael, but every- down from the wall, he came still tried to hug her. innocent little kids, I believe you remember their names. But I do one called him Isaiah because that up to me and we exchanged our Basically all I’m trying to don’t really like someone, you remember my first crush. I was was his middle name and he hated pictures. Little did I know that say is I was way too shy to act on just like the way they look. My 7 years old and there was this the name Michael. was the last day I would see my feelings towards her. I still first crush that I had was around guy named Ricardo and he lived Isaiah sat in the seat right him because that same day he haven’t told her how I felt about 4th or 5th grade. His name was in front of my aunt’s house. At behind me and he would always and one of my friends got in a her then and I don’t know if she Justin Timberlake. When I was the time I found him to be really be poking me and asking random physical disagreement at school knows. If not, she does now. little I would love to listen to cute. questions. At the time my best and his dad made him change *Nsync; in fact, that’s all I would Soon I found out that he friend was a guy and his name was schools. Until this day I haven’t hear. I remember that I was so also had a crush on me. The By Matt Tumamait Dustan. Dustan and Isaiah were seen him, but I’ve heard a lot of into him that my grandmother funny thing about this story was My first crush was in the like peanut butter and jelly; once good things about him. bought me a poster, all of their that my little cousins also had fourth grade and her name was they were together they were in- CDs, T-shirts, and a hat. a crush on him. It was funny to La Quiesha. She was African- separable. This was kind of weird I would look at their By Elias Rojas see them get mad. Until this day American with a hint of Japa- because Dustan had a crush on me. posters, listen to their music I remember the day we had my cousins still like some of the nese. She was luscious and had I didn’t know what to do so I just constantly, and would wear my to take the ASVAB test in the guys that I like. As for Ricardo, I bubble-gum lips. Her favorite ignored it. Justin Timberlake hat all the gym. I thought that day was go- haven’t seen him in like 8 years, color was pink and she had her One day I was in class with time. Until one day I lost it in ing to be one of the most boring but I heard he is really cute. I own fashion style. I mainly had Isaiah and we were playing with Las Vegas; that was one of the days in my life because I wasn’t hope to see him one day and a crush on her because she was rubber bands, slinging them into most depressing days of my looking forward to sitting in the have a good laugh about the old ghetto-fabulous and was very at- the air and snapping each other childhood. gym for the next 4 hours taking a times. tractive with a great personality. with them. We were getting along All I ever wanted to do test. But it ended up being one of She won best-looking for girls in very well and spending time to- was to meet him, but it never the best. By Daniel Shea the fourth grade. I don’t keep in gether. For me, this was heaven. happened and I’m pretty sure it When I got to the gym I got Have you ever had those touch with her anymore. But one We ended up admitting that we never will. Now that I’m older to sit next to this girl named Gab- feelings for a girl but never acted of my friends told me that she liked each other, and that’s when I know it was just a phase. The by. I think she just might be one on it? Well, let me tell you how I moved to Mexico. he told me we needed to stop ’90s passed, boy bands ended, of the best-looking girls that I’ve acted when I had my first crush. hanging out because of Dustan. I and all my dreams of seeing an seen in this school. It was a crush I was in sixth grade, and Marissa By Mario Torres was crushed but I knew it was for *Nsync concert will never hap- at first sight. At first, I thought and I had a couple of classes My first crush occurred the best. pen. that she was going to be one of together and hung out every day when I was in the 3rd grade and We still saw each other here those types of girls that think at lunch. there was a girl that I had a crush and there, but we would just wave they are too good for everyone, The first day I saw her I on until 5th grade. I had a crush and go on with what we were do- By Alee Arroyo but then I took a chance and ing. That was my first crush. Friday, February 24, 2012 Page 7

Staff Spotlight

Mr. Edwards’s life journey By Christian Ramirez to OHS to become the principal. Staff writer We all know him as Mr. Ed- From an All-American run- wards, but he has an amazing ning back to a successful principal, nickname — Chocolate Thunder. Mr. James Edwards has done it all. Edwards received this nick- He was the principal at Ox- name after a failed attempt to dunk nard High School for 9 years until the ball at a faculty student basket he retired a year and a half ago. ball game in 1987. As he jumped When Dr. Norman Sauce left CI to dunk the ball, something went at the end of the semester to take wrong, and he unfortunately did a job in Atlanta, Mr. Edwards was not land on his feet. He made lured out of retirement. He agreed a loud noise as he fell straight to work as an AP until a full-time down to the floor, and so the name replacement was found. “Chocolate Thunder” stayed with “Coming back to CI is like him since. coming back home,” Mr. Edwards Edwards likes both CI and said. OHS, but he states that we here at He attended Santa Barbara Mr. James Edwards CI have a lot more technology in High School and then moved on our class rooms than OHS. to junior college, where he became in Carpenteria 1974 to 1987. He Although OHS has a big- an All-American running back. came to CIHS to become the Dean ger campus, Edwards thinks that Edwards received his Bachelor’s of Students from 1987 to 1992. we all have the same problems at Weber State University then he After a five-year stay here at CI school-wise. he moved on to OHS to be a coun- Mr. James Edwards has pretty moved on to acquire his Masters Jacob Cruz, center, poses for a picture with CI baseball players selor from 1992 to 1998. Edwards much been everywhere on the at UCSB. Matt Tumamait, left, and Chris Ramirez. Edwards began teaching at then got the opportunity to work at globe. He has been to Italy, Viet- Santa Barbara High School. He CI once again, but this time as an nam, Russia, China, Egypt, Spain, then became a guidance counselor Assistant Principal. After 3 years England and Ireland. as an AP here at CI, he moved on Raiders retire Cruz’s Senior Spotlights No. 30 uniform Sicat gets jump-start on business career By Pricilla de la Rosa By Marisol Marron Some tasks that Sicat had Staff writer “Invest your time in Staff writer to accomplish in the event was a On Saturday, Feb. 11, CI’s doing what you love.” Monica Sicat has started her 10-minute powerpoint presenta- baseball team held its alumni -- Jacob Cruz, accomplishments early as a se- tion in front of three judges on a game matching the current ex-major leaguer nior here at Channel Islands High business plan. baseball players against the past School not only by accomplish- Sicat was able to take on third baseball players that have made ing her scholarly goals but also place for her ability to answer it big going after their dreams. When he made his big through her artistic talent and her questions when she was asked by The game was in honor of major league debut on July 16th web design skills. the judges, and because she had all Jacob Cruz, a 1991 CI graduate of 1996, he was overwhelmed Sicat won third place in the her research, social responsibili- and former major league base- with accomplishment and was Network for Teaching Entrepre- ties, and material memorized. ball player for the San Francisco proud to have made it to the neurship Program at the Boys and Sicat felt confident and re- Giants. major leagues. After playing Girls Club. cieved extra votes because even CI’s baseball team had a for the Giants major league Sicat found out about the when the computer they provided special ceremony and retired his system and the triple-A affili- event by one of her teachers who for her failed; she was able to jersey number, 30, hanging it on ate in 1996-1998, he got traded had suggested the program so that provide her own computer which the outfield fence of the baseball to the Cleveland Indians and she could apply her leadership didn’t allow her to fall behind on field alongside other great play- was tossed around quite a bit skills and a challenge for her to Monica Sicat time. ers over the past years. It was a throughout 1998 to 2001. accomplish. When asked about her plans very special moment for Cruz “Although it was a very A Wish Foundation.” after high school, Sicat replied, and he thanked all of those who difficult time in my life,” he She won third place for her web design company, F.L.P Bless- Sicat has contributed to de- “I’m looking to get into Devry and supported him and were there said. “It is all part of the game ings. When asked what influenced signing the flyers for Make a Wish. then transferring to the University along the way to help make his of baseball.” her to create her company Sicat “I want to help kids,” she said. of Hawaii for web design business dream come true. Cruz has also played for answered, “It’s a social responsi- “I chose web design because of and computer information.” For Cruz, baseball was overseas teams such as Korea bility for me and also for The Make computers and I combined a hobby his family’s big passion and he and Mexico. Cruz has played towards something helpful.” grew up around it. Cruz played for each country for about a baseball all four years of high year. school, and he remembered how “The whole experience great it was to be out on the field was great, and it was a very Rodriguez wins migrant student award with his teammates and his fam- big culture shock once you get ily out in the bleachers cheering in there,” Cruz said. “You’re in being an AB540 student; AB540 By Patricia Wrenn him on at every game. a different place and you learn is a state law that allows qualified Staff writer Cruz has come very far the different customs that the undocumented students to pay in- Jessica Rodriguez, a senior, over the years since he walked people have that’s odd in some state tuition fees. was selected Honor Migrant Stu- through the line and gradu- ways for us but then again nor- In this program, scholarships dent of the Oxnard Union High ated with his class of 1991. He mal to them.” are given to the senior class at the School District at the Regional was drafted by the California As of now, Cruz is a coach end of the year. She has talked to Migrant Family Conference on Angels, but he declined their for Yakima (Wash.) Bears, a mi- parents about letting their chil- Feb.4. offer to go to Arizona State for nor league team for the Arizona dren being drawn in the Migrant Rodriguez is the co-president his four years to be mentally, Diamondbacks, and he hopes to Program. To have a student get in CI’s Migrant program and has emotionally, and educationally become a major league baseball accepted, the main key points are been involved in various activities ready. coach for the “big boys” in the having their parent working in the such as the Migrant Speech and Once Cruz was stable and future. agriculture field and having left Debate tournament. She won first felt confident that he was ready He will forever be a part town more than 30 days or more. place in her sophomore and junior to play with the “big boys,” he of CI’s Raider family and his Rodriguez fundraises and year, and also qualified in state was drafted in the 1994 major last words of wisdom to all the tutors the incoming migrant stu- before. Also, Rodriguez has been league baseball game by the young athletes were, “Get your dents. occupied with UCLA and CSUCI. Giants and signed on with their education and (be) mentally Mr. Paco Reynoso, counselor Her plans after graduating Jessica Rodriguez team. and emotionally prepared for and Migrant Program coordinator, high school are attending Oxnard/ the sacrifices. Also, invest your Ventura College, although she says that Rodriguez is easygoing, has applied to universities such as days at OC for D.R.E.A.M Club. pleasant and determined. In this club she does presentations UCLA, Berkeley, Santa Cruz and “Overall, she’s a hard- Presidential Quiz: Answer Key about the Ventura Promise. Oxnard working, academic person who’s San Diego. 1. B; 2. D; 3. B; 4. B; 5. C; 6. C; 7. D; 8. A; 9. C; 10. C Rodriguez spends her Satur- College offers a scholarship for strongly involved in the Migrant Program,” Reynoso said.

Page 8 Sports The Isle File Wrestling Boys’ Soccer Vazquez is PVL champ, one of 11 making CIF

By Anjelique Soto Blackwatch tournament and season. Vazquez Staff writer which con- started preparing for the wrestling From a spirited football team sisted of 30 season a month before by dieting, that made playoffs to a CIF quali- competitors. which means no junk food, lots of fying wrestling team, Javier “Javi” Vazquez water and a plethora of fruits and Vazquez, 17, has wrestled his way showed his vegetables. He also put on weight to one of CI’s top athletes. “eye of the by lifting during his football sea- Vazquez, along with senior tiger” by son in the fall. Before tournaments, David Medina, will compete in the pinning his he’s cautious about the weight he CIF Master’s Meet this weekend wrestler to puts on by not eating a lot during in Temecula Valley. the mat in the day and drinking lots of water, Vazquez placed fourth at last the finals. In the Gold Coast Tour- but after the weigh in he eats to week’s CIF-Southern Section nament in Camarillo, Vazquez keep up his strength. tournment at Pacifica High. left with second place and in the “Spitting in a bottle is a Vazquez, a junior, started two-day tournament in Villa Park, myth,” Olipani says. “It doesn’t wrestling his freshman year af- he won fifth place. help a wrestler make weight.” ter his friends, Neil Olipani and “Hard work pays off,” said This past fall when CI’s foot- Ocean Shirley, recruited him Vazquez. ball team made it to playoffs, from the football team. However, Mr. Gabriel Roman, CI as- Vazquez played center for the wrestling didn’t just become a sistant coach, admires Vazquez’s varsity team. Since he was young, school “family business” between dedication and claims that he’s he has been playing football and friends, but also a family tradition “one of their hardest working claims that he enjoys it more than wrestlers.” He hopes that this wrestling because “wrestling is so Photo by Alejandra Juarez that started with Vazquez’s older year Vazquez will battle for a serious that it’s like a job.” How- Fernando Hernandez and the boys’ soccer team are in the brother, Joaquin Vazquez, who place in the master’s category and ever, tournaments are memories quarterfinals of the CIF playoffs. graduated from Channel Islands in 2007. next year will make it to the state that he will never forget. “The football players become competition. During his free time, Vazquez close like a family, but wrestlers “He definitely has his own enjoys playing football, weight- Hernandez sparks build a family bond that’s stronger style,” Coach Roman says. “He’s lifting, and sleeping. His favorite than any other,” Olipani said. a good single leg attacker and our subject in school is math with Mr. Vazquez, wrestling in the best take down wrestler.” Hernandez. After he graduates Raiders in soccer 160-pound weight class, earned the Wrestling isn’t as easy it from CI, he doesn’t want to con- title of Pacific View League cham- looks. It’s not all about just the tinue his wrestling career; instead, By Alejandra Juarez give all they’ve got to win, but pion. He earned the title by win- fun of taking down your opponent; he wants to focus on his studies. Staff writer they know that they have to ning first place at a tournament in there is preparation before every “Javi is a determined, funny, Fernando Hernandez, a work harder. senior here at Channel Islands “He (Hernandez) has ma- High, takes the field as one of tured a lot; he’s taking the team the forwards and captains for on his shoulders,” head coach CI’s varsity soccer team, the Mr. Rogelio Juarez said. “He’s Pacific View League Champs of also taking the captain position 2012 with the record of 14-2-5. very seriously and leading the “CIF is still on the line; I team to success.” believe the unity and the respect Co-captain Cristian Lam- we have for each other carried baren has played soccer with us into believing that we could Hernandez since middle school. come this far,” said Hernandez. “He’s a nice guy, polite, “Dedication, teamwork, staying respectful and ambitious,” says focused, and not letting each Lambaren. “He’s dependent other down are some of our and responsible, and there’s an strategies to win.” unlimited amount of confidence The Raiders were playing on him.” at Lancaster on Thursday in the Hernandez was born Nov. CIF quarterfinals. 11, 1993, in Michoacán, Mex- They advanced by beating ico. He is the oldest child and Lancaster 3-0 and Norte Vista has two younger sisters. He 3-0. Hernandez scored two started playing soccer at the goals in the win over Lancaster, age of 5. both on assists from Ricardo After high school he hopes Blancas. to go to Cal Lutheran Univer- As the team goes off to sity in Thousand Oaks. CIF, the players are excited to “I hope things work out Javier Vazquez, right, practices with teammate Oscar Reyes.

Boys’ Basketball Girls’ Soccer Wrestling Coaches: Coach Mike Keddington, Craig Davis, Dave Coaches: Varsity -- Emily Coaches: Richard Sierra and Gabe Roman Serpa, Jeremy Morehead Hall; JV -- Fred Mendoza Team Captain(s): Robert Pacheco and Charles Ibo Team Captains: Jake Morrow, Anthony Harper, Randy Captains: Michelle Bigger- Team Record: 13-4; Pacific View League co-champions Perez, Greg Minier, Rolandon Marighny staff Vanessa Sanchez Season Highlights: Beat Dos Pueblos (39-36); they were Record: Pacific View League: 1-9 Overall: 11-12 Record: Pac View League ranked 3rd in their co-league champs; qualified 11 wrestlers for Season Highlights: Fillmore Tournament champions; 3-7, overall 8-10-1 CIF. Carpinteria Tournament consolation champions; big wins Season Highlights: Beat Rio Top Performances/Team Leaders: Two CIF-Master’s placers, over Santa Barbara, Morro Bay, Rosamond, and Santa Mesa, the first-place team!; David Medina (33-3) and Javier Vazquez (36-8) Clara. Scored 37 goals, 16 more Varsity: Eric Bautista (freshman) 106 pounds; Charles Ibo (ju- Team Leaders: Jake Morrow, points leader; Randy Perez, than the past two seasons. nior) 113 pounds; Neil Olipani (junior) 120 pounds; Stanley Ibo 3-point leader; Rolandon Marighny, steals leader; Anthony Team leaders: Eva Rivas, 4 (sophomore) 126 pounds; Ocean Shirley (junior) 132 pounds; Harper, blocks leader; Greg Minier, rebound leader. goals; Emily Perez, 12 goals Oswaldo Pachecho (sophomore) 138 pounds; Javier Vazquez Coaches Quote: “Character cannot be developed in ease and 10 assists; Maria Gomez, and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering 6 goals; Roxanne Leon 4 can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared ambition