the accolade VOLUME LX, ISSUE V // SUNNY HILLS HIGH SCHOOL 1801 LANCER WAY, FULLERTON, CA 92833 // FEB. 14, 2020 lovedigitally ERIN LEE | theaccolade Chocolates. Roses. Teddy Bears. Movie dates. Despite Generation Z’s digital age, The Accolade explores teens’ views on modern day dating and whether high school sweetheart relationships can succeed after graduation. — See pages 2-4 @sunnyhillsaccolade @sunnyhillsaccolade @SunnyHillsAcco shhsaccolade.com 2 February 14, 2020 lovedigitally the accolade ‘P.S. I STILL LOVE YOU’ Image used with permission from Netflix WILL IT LAST?: The sequel to the popular ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ continues where the first film ended with main character Lara Jean (Lana Condor) learning to deal with having her first boyfriend, Peter Kavinsky (Noah Centineo), with Valentine’s Day as part of the setting. To All the Boys I’ve Dear Netflix: Sequels don’t always work Loved Before HANNA OLTMAN fake relationship and no chance of Lara Jean a handful of flowers; he was played by Jordan ending up with one of five guys in the sequel. Burtchett (“Women of the House”). Flash for- book series: Asst. Opinion Editor Instead, the plot line follows a classic and ward to the second movie, and John Ambrose uninspired love triangle while trying too hard is suddenly being played by Jordan Fisher. If there’s one thing romantic comedies to conform to rom-com tropes — the mis- Although Fisher suits the role and deliv- definitely don’t need any more of, it’s sequels. understandings, rude awakening and grand ers his lines with plenty of heartfelt passion, Watching an eccentric, yet adorably compat- gestures. Without an ingenious gimmick, the devoted fans of the series instantly picked up ible couple fall in love makes for a sublime story trudges along for an hour and 42 minutes on the mysterious actor switch. There were a plotline, but only the first time around. After with a few forced “quirky” lines and “witty” handful of complaints and questions initially, the couple in question gets their happily-ev- scenes that leave viewers internally cringing. but viewers quickly grew fond of the new cast er-after, the storyline is essentially over and a Rather than including additional scenes member — and his good looks. As of now, continuation is unnecessary. In other words, directly from the 2014 young adult romance Netflix has not addressed why the role was “To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You” really recast but the film’s producer Matt Kaplan had its work cut out for it. emphasized how they went through a lot of Released on Feb. 12, the Netflix film picks auditions to replace Burtchett. up the cheesy, teenage romance where the “Despite the positive feed- Nonetheless, “To All the Boys: P.S. I Still first of the series, “To All the Boys I’ve Loved back for the prequel, this Love You” isn’t all bad. Director Michael Before,” left off back in 2018: following Lara Fimognari brings the story to life with a sat- Jean Covey (Lana Condor, “Alita: Battle An- follow-up isn’t heading in urated, jewel-toned tint and a couple long gel”) and Peter Kavinsky (Noah Centineo, the same direction.” shots from overhead. From filming before an “The Perfect Date”) through their high school aquarium filled with bioluminescent jellyfish drama. Only this time, the two lovebirds’ rela- to shooting from the point of view of a float- tionship is put to the test when Lara Jean re- ing lantern to panning out from a pair of snow unites with John Ambrose McClaren (Jordan novel by author Jenny Han — the book that angels, Fimognari creates an aesthetic atmo- Fisher, “Rent”), another recipient of one of her originally inspired the motion picture — the sphere that illuminates the movie with his cin- old love letters. first 20 minutes of the film consists of mere ematographic skills. However, despite the overwhelmingly pos- fillers to pass the time. For instance, only six An additional highlight is the exclusive itive feedback for the prequel, this follow-up minutes into the movie, Lara Jean randomly soundtrack fading in and out in the back- isn’t heading in the same direction. While the comments on Peter’s jeep saying, “I don’t ground. More than a dozen modern-classic first film won the hearts of millions with think I’m ever going to get used to how deep songs are featured throughout the film, from Lara Jean’s wallflower personal- your car is.” With no context, the audience is prominent and upcoming artists such as CYN, ity and Peter’s charismatic left gaping at the screen, wondering why that Marina, Blackpink and Cayetena, that liven “cool guy” exterior, scene is included in the first place (especially the movie and keep the pace going during the the second movie since it serves no real purpose in the overall low points. lacks that same scheme and does nothing to continue the plot). It’s safe to say that “To All the Boys: P.S. spark. There Another reason for confusion is the unex- I Still Love You” didn’t meet the expectations was no clever plained change in character casting. In the fi- of its popular precedent. With its mediocre premise in the nal seconds of the first movie, John Ambrose screenplay and substandard plot, this movie love letters, no briefly appears holding Lara Jean’s letter and won’t be getting much love. the accolade lovedigitally February 14, 2020 3 In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, the ASB has contin- Lancer Love week ued to tie in its Lancer Love festivities throughout spreads positivity this week. ASB students came to the campus at 6:30 a.m. Tues- Image used with permission from Mike Paris ARTSY DESIGN: A group of ASB day to decorate the quad students use purple and pink chalk to draw and color in the middle of with pink helium balloons the quad a heart with the words, and red ribbons. “Lancer Love,” inside. Image used with permission from Mike Paris DAZZLING DECOR: The ASB’s community affairs commissioner senior Sophia Williams climbs on a ladder to put finishing touches to metallic he- Image used with permission from Andrew Cruz lium balloons that spell out “love” while sophomore class president Joseph CHEERS TO YOU: As part of Wednesday’s teacher dress-up day, a Roh (right) holds onto a string tied to the letter “V.” The letters were hung group of students demonstrate what English instructor Greg Brown tends across the quad Tuesday to inaugurate Lancer Love week. to wear and hold in his classes. Playlist songs set a romantic mood for Feb. 14 The Accolade suggests its top music picks ranging from jazz to pop for listening on Spotify for Valentine’s Day today ERIN LEE | theaccolade accolade 4 February 14, 2020 lovedigitally the Couples go from fling to thing Sunny Hills alumni share their secrets of success in extending their high school sweethearts status after graduation GIANNE VELUZ Staff Reporter The Accolade sought out as many former high school couples as possible through a post to the Sunny Hills Facebook alumni page and received nearly a doz- en responses with marriages that have lasted as long as 50 years. Class of 1968 alumna Nan- cy Sundvold MacInnis posted a commente saying she met her husband during her sophomore year at Sunny Hills and got mar- ried four years later on July 11, 1970. Class of 1978 alumna Lisa Porter said she met Class of 1977 alum David Lee when she was in seventh grade, and he was in eighth grade at Parks Junior High. They both went on to attend Sun- Image reprinted with permission from Jessica Sergeant Image reprinted with permission from Lisa Lee Image reprinted with permission from Cindy Yu LOVE BIRDS: High school sweethearts, MEMORABLE MOMENTS: Lisa (left) LAST DANCE: Cindy Yu (left) with ny Hills and eventually attended Jessica (left) and George Sergeant smile and David Lee stand together on their boyfriend Chris Berry n their 2000 prom together for three consecu- for their wedding picture in 2010. wedding day on June 12, 1983. prom. They later married. tive years: 1976, 1977 and 1978. “Our first date was on Valen- the football team, and she was a The two attended California heart,” Yu said. “We always tell year but had our first real date on tine’s Day 1976,” Porter said. cheerleader, but they didn’t start State University, Fullerton, and each other how we love that we Oct. 16, 1999.” “We drove down to Newport talking until they had a class to- after graduating, Yu moved to have known one another for so Seargent and her husband got Beach to the Balboa Pavilion for gether. New York. long.” married in March 2010 and now dinner.” After familiarizing themselves “Eventually, we reconnected Class of 2000 alumna Jessica have a 5-year-old daughter. The couple got married June through the class they shared, when I moved back, and now we Pagano said she met George Ser- To SH couples, Yu offers this 12, 1983, and later had three sons their love story began. are married with three boys,” she geant, Class of 1999, through at- piece of advice: and are now retired from their “One day I saw him in the said. tending Saturday school together. “[Do] not take life too seri- jobs and living in La Quinta. parking lot trying to bum a ride As of today, the couple has “We would always go to Jack ously. Don’t rely on your partner Class of 2000 alumna Cin- home from anyone, and so I of- known each other for 22 years.