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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. in the Box for breakfast after- to make you happy and fill some dy Yu said she met her husband, fered him a ride, and that is how it “I absolutely love being mar- ward,” Pagano said. “We became void in your life. Only you can do Chris Berry, because he was on all started,” Yu said. ried to my high school sweet- inseparable as friends for about a that.” Teen couples double tap into the digital age CHARIS LEE For the full story, go to ly Ibara and Angelo Sagum have http://shhsaccolade.com/ been together for four years, be- Staff Reporter wp/feature/ ing together since October of “I found his smile and sense freshman year. Just as standards, cultures and of humor very attractive,” Black- “We met in AVID, and it was mainstream trends have changed well said. “He is such a gentle- basically love at first sight,” - Sa through the generations, so has man when it comes to everything gum said. “She had a glowing dating. he does for me and our relation- personality and was so positive.” Medieval acts of “courtship” ship.” They coincidentally sat right have translated to modern-day After dating for two and a half next to each other and started “dating,” but are they the same? years, technology does not affect talking together in class. Nowadays, teens of Genera- them as much as the start of their “He got my Instagram and slid tion Z have access to social media dating journey. into my DMs.” Ibara said. “I was and technology, allowing them “I confessed through direct surprised because before then, I to confess their feelings through message [DM] on Instagram,” never had one of my crushes ac- texts, phone calls and or online Pinawin said. “Social media did tually show interest in me back.” dating websites. help at first, but now we don’t Ibara and Sagum went to their Ranging from underclassman really need it since we’re able to first homecoming dance together to upperclassman, Sunny Hills hang out a lot in person.” and had their first date at the Ana- students share pieces of their love Applications such as iMes- heim Packing District food court. lives and how they met. sage, FaceTime and Instagram To this day, technology has Sophomore couple Aute serve as efficient mediums to the helped them. Blackwell and Christopher Pi- technologically filled love lives “I honestly don’t know if we nawin met in their seventh-grade of this generation. would’ve had the guts to talk to biology class and started dating in Aside from these junior-high each other if it wasn’t for Insta- August of eighth grade. sweethearts, senior couple Emi- gram,” Ibara said. KAREN LEE | theaccolade the accolade lovedigitally February 14, 2020 5 How do WHAT’S HOT; WHAT’S NOT you plan to spend Sunny Hills couples stick with traditional gifts, Valentine’s activities to celebrate Valentine’s Day Day? MEGAN SHIN

Photo Editor

Now that it’s 2020, another year of digital communication, technology has made it easier for many people to interact with each “I’m not doing any- other through facetime calls, so- thing, but I plan to cial media applications and text suprise my parents messages. with a gift.” Although communication Ricardo Gonzalez, 9 trends have advanced quickly over the past few decades, stick- ing to the tradition of face-to-face interaction is not always a bad thing. At least is the case with Valentine’s Day. Sunny Hills students believe “I’m going some- that keeping the Feb. 14 tradition where nice to eat of giving gifts such as roses or and watch a movie chocolates and spending time to- gether in person is the best way to with my girlfiend.” display their affection. Isaiah Plascencia, 10 “Honestly, I do not want anything from [my girlfriend] because her love is enough,” se- nior Diego Cano said. “If I had to choose, though, I would want KATHERINE KIM | theaccolade her to give me a small basket of goodies like food.” day.” “We might even go out to dinner to alter their plans. However, “I’ll probably go Instead of something digital, Aside from one-on-one inter- and exchange what we got for even when they were given the out somewhere and he would prefer to take his girl- action between couples, a com- each other.” opportunity to have a luxurious friend on a traditional date to mon in-person activity are double Although many couples plan date many still chose cheap but eat with my mom watch the pretty aesthetic. dates. While this plan is still pop- to stick with the typical activities, romantic activities. and my dad.” “I have a plan to go to the top ular among some relationships, some people want to try going “My dream date would be a Ella Eseigbe, 11 of a hillcrest and have a picnic as many students chose to spend around the traditional gifts be- picnic under the stars,” Verma we watch the sunset,” Cano said. time alone with their partner. cause of some consequences that said. “I have always liked astron- Although Cano among others “It is more intimate and spe- come with it. omy since I was young.” believes that spending Feb. 14 cial,” sophomore McKenzie Sin- “Chocolate and roses are Hopeful dreams allow Lancers with their significant others is a clair said. “[I plan on] going to popular these days, but I think to remain positive for what may must; he and some couples are a movie and going out to dinner it’s quite sad since the roses will happen in the future. busy with school events since [with my boyfriend].” eventually die,” junior Mansha “I have gone home and done “I’m going to spend Valentine’s lands on a school day. Meanwhile, others are looking Verma said. “Instead I feel like nothing because this is my first time and eat dinner “[My girlfriend] wanted to forward to spending this holiday we can use them to decorate the year in a relationship but I feel hang out with me, so I am plan- because of the activities they have lockers.” pretty confident going into this with my beautiful ning a day for us to,” Cano said. planned for the special day. Going on traditional dates can day,” Cano said. “I hope to build girlfriend.” “[But] I end my show ‘Radium “I am spending time with my also be costly because of the ex- on this year’s Valentine’s Day Angelo Sagum, 12 Girls’ on [Friday], so we agreed boyfriend and we are maybe go- pensive restaurants and meals, so activity to provide more for my to [hang out] the following Sun- ing to a movie,” Sinclair said. some couples have to find a way girlfriend.” Compiled by Andrew Hong 6 February 14, 2020 NEWS the accolade SH students fend off sickness can be spread through contact via LAUREN KIM fomites – objects that carry infec- Copy Editor tion such as door handles, furni- While the number of coronavi- ture, chairs, basically things that rus patients in Orange County re- people touch,” she said. mains at two as of this week, it’s Meanwhile, scientists and the flu that has impacted Sunny health specialists from the Uni- Hills students the most. versity of California, Irvine, held “Some of the symptoms I had a panel discussion on Monday to were nausea, the chills, a fever address concerns about the Coro- and body aches,” said sophomore navirus cases that have been in Ashley Kim, who was diagnosed China. with the flu when she went to see According to the article, the her family doctor on Feb. 5. “I federal Centers for Disease Con- didn’t come to school [for five trol and Prevention reported that straight days] because my condi- 28 countries have been hit with coronavirus, and six U.S. states Reprinted with permission from Kevin Kim tion was really bad, and I didn’t WATCH OUT: As the coronavirus spreads through China and the rest of the world, students at want to spread my sickness to including California, Arizona and Sunny Hills High School attempt to evade the virus and other ilnesses using different methods. others.” Washington. Unlike Kim, junior Sujay Orange County health officials Sheeth said he suffered from an are more worried about those who My uncle's close call with the coronavirus illness but decided to still come to have the flu than the coronavirus. classes during the week of Feb. 3. As of Feb. 13, 50 million peo- ple have died from the flu, and When tract the virus, and that made me A few days after the pandemic “I wore a mask to school and on Feb. 13, Orange County had I first got feel nervous for him. spread, he texted me, stating that did not want to pass on any germs their first death from the flu this news of As time went on, he reassured people were starting to improvise to my peers,” said Sheth, who had season. the corona- my family that he was OK, but because masks were sold out in already taken his flu shot. “[After visiting the doctor’s virus a the Chinese government was stores. Sunny Hills sports medicine office while being sick], I finally few weeks very strict on ensuring everyone He sent me almost laughable teacher Lauren Welker commends got the results back [a few weeks ago, I was -- whether sick or not -- wore photos of people wearing water students like Kim and Sheth for later, which is when] I found out scared, masks. He even sent my mother, jugs, fruits and other DIY masks. being health hygiene conscious I had a bacterial stomach illness,” hannahKim but not who is his older sister, pictures When I asked about how when dealing with illnesses that said freshman Kiana Reed, who Staff Reporter because a and videos of a man being many people were wearing can be spread. was missed school from Feb. 5 to new pan- stopped, pepper sprayed and masks, he said everyone had Welker also cautioned stu- Feb 12. “I tried my best to stick demic was spreading. Instead, I arrested for not wearing a mask them on now because they’d get dents who are feeling well against to the BRAT (banana, rice, apple thought of my uncle, who was in public. arrested if they didn’t. He even wearing masks that cover their and toast) diet, even though it was living in Shenzhen, which is only These actions seemed a bit showed me a photo of a woman mouths. difficult. I drank a ton of water a few hundred miles away from extreme to me, but at least the at her wedding where all the “They only protect you if the Wuhan, the origin of the disease. Chinese government was being virus is airborne; however, both and stayed home to rest, which I didn’t know if he would con- careful. Virus Column >> Page 8 the seasonal flu and coronavirus certainly helped.” FBLA not allowed to compete this school year

TYLER PAK when they tried to register for the that’s not how we operate [at this her and her fellow club members. that money,” Bailey said. “I’m conference; Sunny Hills did not school].” “We’re all really upset. It trying to get that money back to News Editor appear on the drop down list of Members were able to re- sucks because an opportunity was us. If not, we have money in our Sunny Hills’ Future Business schools signed up to compete. ceive their refunds for the event taken away from us and some account so I want to give our stu- Leaders of America [FBLA] After contacting the of us are really interest- dents the refunds out of that mon- chapter will be unable to compete Southern Section board, ed in joining the business ey. So one way or another I’m this school year after failing to get Ngo said they received an "I feel like they just field, like Andrew, and for gonna get them their refunds.” the required certification. email on Jan. 17 saying that them, it’s probably even Hu said he was upset that “Last year, we didn’t have as the club did not have the re- scammed us. We put all more frustrating,” Lee FBLA accepted the Sunny Hills much participation,” FBLA vice quired certification and was this work towards this said. “Because I’m a soph- FBLA chapter's membership president junior Kevin Hu said. ineligible to compete. omore, I still have another money even though the Sunny “This year, we had twice as many Ngo and Hu had previ- club and this big organi- chance next year but for Hills group was ineligible. potential competitors, and we had ously met with members of the juniors, they’ll already “I feel like they just scammed so many more people who were the Southern Section stu- zation didn’t handle the be done with college apps us,” Hu said. “We put all this able to compete, so it was very dent board in a September situation very well." by February 2021, so not work toward this club and this disappointing to see that it was all video conference in which being able to compete is a big organization didn’t handle the for nothing.” the board members told huge deal for them.” situation very well. Twenty-four members had them that the club needed – junior Kevin Hu Bailey said that most Bailey said he will not be get- paid to compete in the Feb. 22 a Career Technical Educa- students have received re- ting CTE certified and is unsure California FBLA Southern Sec- tion [CTE] certified teacher funds for their membership what will happen to the club next tion Leadership Conference — or adviser and CTE Path- fees; however, approxi- year. the first conference that the club ways. in Room 66 on Jan. 28 and from mately 30 students who paid at “I’m disappointed. I’m sorry competes in order to qualify for “They can’t be a club without Feb. 4-7. Refunds ranged from the beginning of the school year for the kids,” he said. “Hopefully, state — at Valencia High School. the pathways,” Bailey said. “You $33 to $44 and the club refunded have not yet received their re- someday maybe they’ll be able to FBLA president junior An- have to have the business class- approximately $800. funds. reinstate [the club], or we’ll have drew Ngo and adviser Richard es and they have to be taken in a FBLA secretary sophomore “That money has already been to go to a different angle and do Bailey said they first discov- certain order. First you take this Rachel Lee was upset that oppor- sent to the state and national or- a different type of business club.” ered that the club was ineligible class, then you take this class, and tunities were being taken from ganizations, and they’ve taken the accolade NEWS February 14, 2020 7 Teacher codes Apple app for school bell schedule

SYDNEE TALLANT computer science teacher Jeremy Hills' website, sunnyhills.net. Staff Reporter Wai. Though he had beta tested Wai said the first version was SHHS Bells for his own students released only to his students for Five minutes before the first to use, Wai decided to release it constructive criticism and pos- bell rings for Period 1, the newly for download by anyone for free sible errors on Oct. 5, 2019, but released SHHS Bells app sends on Apple's App Store on Jan.15. Apple’s recent mode called “dark out a notification reminder to stu- “I organize my classes with mode” ruined his app and its dents and staff on campus who a website I made,” he said. “I functions around December. have downloaded it onto their thought it would be more useful if “Dark mode made the text iOS Apple phones. I made it an app for students and unreadable, and the app did not Those who have their devices staff to use as well.” function well,” Wai said. on silent will feel a slight vibra- The app contains bell sched- He released the app again on tion to alert them to a notification ules for regular days, Late Starts, Jan.1, but it contained an error that states, "Period 1 starts in five assemblies, emergency drills and as the calculations of minutes in minutes." finals. each period were off. A "ding" will sound if the Upon opening the app, users The app includes features such smartphone is not set on silence, can tell what period of the day the as “student mode,” which notifies still alerting the user about the school is on by the school color students when a class will start, start of first period. of yellow highlights of that part and “teacher mode,” which noti- The same thing occurs for all of the school day. fies start times and ending times the other periods of the day. “The app does not consist of of a period. “On days like Late Starts or javascript coding,” he said. “So I “I decided to not include noti- Reprinted with permission from Jeremiah Wai assembly days, it’s useful,” fresh- could not make the app available fications on when a class will end man Jeffrey Tran said. to Android users,” Wai said. for students since teachers dislike TRACKING TIME: Computer science teacher Jeremiah Wai Tran is referring to the app Non-iPhone users can still ac- when students pack up early,” developed and posted an application Jan. 15 on the App Store to created by Advanced Placement cess the bell schedule on Sunny Wai said. allow students and teachers to view Sunny Hills bell schedules. Two staff members honored New resource officer as Employee of the Year aims to ensure safety KATHERINE KIM and touched. This is the first time With the for students, staff Staff Reporter they were recognized at Sunny recognition, Hills for Employee of the Year, Rosales said Social science teacher and so both were shocked to hear the she wants to AALIYAH MAGANA football scholarship to Northern results. continue to Arizona University, he pursued head football coach Peter Kar- Staff Reporter avedas and Activities Secretary “I did not expect to win since strive to help Peter Karavedas a bachelor’s degree in criminal Yolanda Rosales were named we have so many great classi- students, par- Rob justice and eventually earned his the Employees of the Year fied employees,” Rosales said. ents and staff. Watson master’s in applied criminology Jan. 29 in the staff lounge “Mr. could have while teaching college freshmen during break. Kara- been fight- criminal justice courses. “This is obviously re- "There’s a bunch of re- vedas’ ing fires Principal Allen Whitten said ally exciting, and I'm hon- high instead of Watson has brought the right type Rob Watson ored to be recognized,” ally good teachers and level of stopping of energy expected from an SH Karavedas said. “This coaches at Sunny Hills expec- Yolanda Rosales criminals. staff member. award means a lot to me, tation “At first I wanted to be a fire- “I’m really excited that officer especially because it was ... my whole goal is to is commensurate with stu- fighter, and then seeing what my Watson is here,” Whitten said. voted by my colleagues.” dent achievement and well uncle did for the LAPD [Los An- Students such as senior Ale- Forms were sent out on try to be the best combi- deserving of further rec- geles Police Department] made jandra Lopez said she has seen a google sheets document nation." ognition,” read one of the me want to do the same,” Watson Watson support students by ad- to all staff, who could nom- submissions. said. dressing concerns as he walks inate any staff member of “I think Sunny Hills is He eventually joined the Ful- around campus. their choosing. Along with a great place to work,” he lerton Police force two years ago “He is very open as he listens their nominations, employ- – social science teacher said. “That’s why I came before being assigned Jan. 27 as to you and is always available,” ees could add comments and head football coach to Sunny Hills seven years Sunny Hills' student resource of- Lopez said. “He has helped me for the person they chose. ago.” ficer [SRO], replacing officer -Jer deal with some things because he After a period of one Peter Karavedas He said that having an emy Viscusi. is so helpful.” week, nominations were overall value as an employ- “[I’ve just been] walking Besides patrolling the campus turned into a ballot for vot- ee to the school is very im- around campus, getting to know during break and lunch, Watson ing on Jan. 28. portant. A big factor in his the lay of the land, and everyone said he's available throughout the The results were given to prin- “It feels good to be recognized winning was not just his teaching is pretty friendly,” Watson said. school day in Room 6 even just cipal Allen Whitten who made the amongst other great colleagues.” or coaching but his performance Service to the community runs for a casual conversation. announcement about Karavedas No information is available as in both. in the family for him. “The primary goal is for you and Rosales during the Jan. 29 to who submitted the nomination “There’s a bunch of really His father is a retired firefight- all to graduate, so I’m here to help morning announcements. On the comments. good teachers and coaches at er, and his uncle worked in the alleviate some problems that are day of the results, employees who One of the staff recognized Sunny Hills,” he said. “My whole human trafficking force for the experienced here,” he said. had time met in the staff lounge at Rosales as a hard worker who is goal is to try to be the best com- LAPD. In case of any crime on cam- break to celebrate with cake. always willing to help and is very bination.” After growing up in Long pus, the officer encourages - stu Upon hearing the news, Ro- accommodating even when she is Beach and graduating from Los dents to stop by his office or email sales and Karavedas were excited super busy. Alamitos High School with a him at [email protected]. 8 Feburary 14, 2020 NEWS the accolade SPECIAL REPORT HOW DOES A CLUB GET ASB APPROVAL? The Accolade investigates the process for what students have to do to form an official group on campus, the benefits of doing so and the motivations behind creating one

FIRST IN A SERIES 80 clubs 80 clubs 82 clubs Coming March 6: 68 clubs 72 clubs Who's the president of four campus clubs? 53 clubs Coming April 3: What clubs are accepted and denied?

ELIJAH JHEE Asst. News Editor

With 14 new clubs in the 2019-2020 Compiled by Elijah Jhee school year — the most new clubs that Source: ASB co-adviser Mike Paris the school has seen since 2014 — for a total of 82 active clubs on campus, The Accolade looks into the ASB’s club ap- “It is difficult to get a club started- af treasurer. applicants are informed of their club’s plication and approval process as well ter the admission period,” said Samano, The final step of the admission process approval through a slip of paper from the as the motivations students have for who as president of another ASB-approved involves applicants giving an oral presen- ASB delivered to one of the applicants' wanting to start an approved group. club, the Sports Fans Club, is aware of the tation to the ASB. Applicants may utilize classes. This first of a three-part series- fo process. “While we can have meetings, Google Slides to enhance the appeal of Then, clubs have access to such ben- cuses on the process behind creating a we’re not allowed to have official meeting their presentation, and although the ASB efits as participating in club rush, having new club, which can be found on the times and essentially have to exist through does not keep track of time, leaders should a classroom to serve as a meeting place Sunny Hills website under the ASB/Ac- word of mouth and meet whenever possi- expect to speak for a few minutes. and being able to get announcements tivities tab. ble.” After the presenter finishes and leaves promoting club meeting times broadcast Although Samano’s club hasn’t been the classroom, the ASB class, which con- during second period. After developing a passion for the approved, the ASB has admitted 14 new sists of 61 members this school year, reach- Even after he graduates, Samano re- arts in his senior year, Tino Samano groups in the 2019-2020 school year for a es a verdict by voting on whether the club mains optimistic that someone from his began to find students with a similar total of 82 active clubs on campus — the is detailed and well-planned enough to be informal group will step up in the fall to passion in January. most the school has ever seen since 2014, admitted based on the applicant’s presen- apply for official club status. Samano called his informal gather- ASB co-adviser Mike Paris said. tation. “[Meanwhile], I kind of treat it like ing the Entertainment Arts club, which “An increase is good since you want to Paris, although feeling that certain clubs a secret organization just because it’s seems like any other club on campus, have something for everyone,” Paris said. are intrinsically motivated, can’t help but fun,” Samano said. organizing meetings in classrooms and “We want clubs to give students one more associate the influx of club growth with Paris advocates that these students posting flyers to encourage students to connection, so we try not to shut anyone students looking to strengthen their college should get a head start on the approval join. down through the admission process.” resumes. process by preparing club applications But one look at the Associated Stu- The admission process that Paris is re- “I got a feeling that college advisers are as early as spring to ensure confirmation dent Body's [ASB] website under the ferring to begins with leaders seeking out telling students to create clubs because all for the following school year. approved club list shows that the En- a teacher who is willing to supervise club of a sudden, we get a streak of ‘em,” he “At the end of year, we do have peo- tertainment Arts club is nowhere to be activities for the entirety of the school year. said. “It’s the same kind of senior kid that ple that seem enthusiastic with really found. That’s because Samano’s club, After that, those seeking ASB club approv- comes in during the college application pe- neat club ideas, so we tell them to start although meeting like any other orga- al must create a constitution that includes riod that says, ‘I’m gonna start a new club,’ getting ready on the process,” Paris said. nized group on campus, had not com- general information regarding the club and doesn’t realize that we have a similar “A lot of clubs are just trying to get ap- pleted the mandatory admission pro- description, meeting times and cabinet po- club already made.” proved in time to make the cut for Club cess before the first quarter deadline. sitions like president, vice president and After giving the presentation, accepted Rush.”

FROM PAGE 6 cording to the Centers for Disease Control he, along with the rest of the passengers no way for them to be monitored, meaning and Prevention. I know it’s an internation- on the plane would be quarantined for 14 they could leave their homes if they want- VIRUS al pandemic, but if it’s not as threatening days to ensure they weren’t infected. ed without any repercussions. as the flu virus going around, why is it a He landed in Florida safely, but what I understand that the illness isn’t as COLUMN big deal? Quarantines and masks are fine, shocked me was that he was given the strong as other viruses, but it is still a but arresting someone because they don’t “premium treatment,” which would allow deadly pandemic. Some of these pas- guests were wearing masks. have a mask on seems a bit excessive. him to spend the 14 days of quarantine in sengers could be carrying this virus, yet It was horrifying. A few days later, my uncle informed his home instead of a separate facility. officials don’t seem to be taking any sort of I wondered why the Chinese govern- me that he’d be flying back to the U.S. First of all, I had no idea what this precautions to prevent this pandemic from ment put so much emphasis on steering because the branch of the company he “premium treatment” was or why he got plaguing the rest of our country. clear of this pandemic when the common works for was shut down by the Chinese it, but this could endanger our country. I thought China was taking things too flu has killed over 10 times the recorded government for quarantine. Not only is the airport sending potentially far with this situation, but maybe the U.S. amount this virus has killed this year ac- He flew back to Florida a day after, and infected people into the public, but there is should emphasize hygiene more. FEATURE February 14, 2020 9 Dancing with the student Junior Alex Abutin has earned $2,000 teaching hip-hop

LIRA JEONG “I [am currently] a choreographer for of the talented people surrounding him. GRaVy Babies, so my choreography is “We are all so supportive of each Feature Editor what everyone sees when we perform,” other, and it just feels like a big family,” Abutin said. “I’m very thankful for this Abutin said. “I like being able to share my unior Alex Abutin’s team because of the opportunities. I am choreography on stage because I get to interest in dance able to teach at other studios sometimes, show the world what I can do.” Jstarted six years and I hope to inspire others to dance.” Abutin’s older brother used to be a ago. Two years ago, the GRaVy Babies dancer too, so his parents were supportive Abutin recalls his earned notoriety when the crew won a of his decision to start dancing. cousin taking him dance competition called World of Dance, “Now that I am also able to make money to a hip-hop class in which features celebrity judges and mentor from dancing, my family has been nothing Cerritos. dance talents from around the world. The but my No. 1 supporters when it comes Though all he NBC-televised event awarded GRaVy to dancing,” he said. “I am very thankful could remember at Babies a trophy as well as T-shirts and because without them, I wouldn’t be the the time was that hats. dancer I am today.” the class was small, Although Abutin does not get After meeting Abutin in the moves he saw money by dancing on the freshman year during Algebra 1 that day eventually team, he earns his income class, junior Andrei Caspellan is fueled his passion by teaching $100, familiar with his friend’s for this art form 90-minute hip-hop talents. and led him to classes at Dellos “The first time earn up to $2,000 Dance Academy in I saw him dancing, I was teaching others how Walnut. So far, he said surprised by his ability to to dance like him. he has made at least master a certain dance move others. “I like dancing $2,000. through time and dedication,” “The feedback on my posts is always because it’s just plain “My team promotes and Caspellan said. overwhelmingly good,” he said. “I don’t fun,” Abutin said. “I love posts my choreography Abutin posts videos on think I’ve ever gotten a bad response to my inspiring others and making people smile online, and other teams and his Instagram page, which dance videos.” just by moving.” studios reach out to me in have received close to 5,000 After high school, Abutin sees himself He eventually found a spot on a dance order to teach a dance class,” views. His friends would teaching more classes to making a living crew called Q Minor and joined for three he said. “When I teach those record his choreography, and traveling to other countries like Asia years but wanted to explore more options dance classes, I get paid.” and he would later post it to dance. to grow as a dancer. One of the definite to keep track of his own “It’s very overwhelming and crazy So in September 2017, Abutin joined reasons why he growth as a sometimes [when I look] at how much of a hip-hop and urban dance team called would never leave dancer and to an impact I can have on someone else just GRaVy Babies, a 50-member junior team his team is because hopefully inspire by dancing,” he said. “But this is another consisting of dancers under the age of 18. Image reprinted with permission from Abutin reason why I love dancing — I always hope As of this week, GRaVy Babies’ BUSTING OUT A MOVE: Junior Alex Abutin (top left) turns his head to inspire others the way my inspirations Instagram page has more than 100,000 slightly to the side while he demonstrates another hand movement. Top inspired me.” followers. right, the junior steps to his right while showing off his choregraphy skills. Students leap into Feb. 29 birthday notion

HOPE LI In the article, Alex Clifton, a Kentucky enrollment counselor and Leap Day baby, Staff Reporter said she celebrates her birthday on Feb. 28 and March 1, so she doesn’t have to pick a Four worldwide events occur — date to honor Leap Day in non-leap years ironically — every four years. or common years. Two are sporting events: the Olympics Clifton also said she can recognize the and the soccer World Cup. One is the U.S. Image used with permission from flickr.com names of leapling celebrities because so presidential election. LEAP DAY CELEBRITIES: According to Entity magazine, these are the fol- few people are born on Feb. 29. And the fourth one, Leap Day, may lowing famous Americans born on Feb. 29: American actor Jessie Usher (left), “I cannot identify a single Ja Rule song, seem less important than the others, but if actor Dennis Farina, author Tony Robbins and rapper Ja Rule. but we share a birthday,” Clifton said. it were neglected, the seasons would stop Besides Ja Rule, Tony Robbins, a life aligning with the calendar days. Day, according to school officials, no [my birthday is] in March?” coach and author, Dennis Farina, an actor Leap years are determined if divisible Sunny Hills students have a Leap Day Sophomore Clara Auliso’s birthday is who played Joe Fontana on the 1990-2010 by four, which is why Feb. 29, 2020, exists. birthday in 2004. on Jan. 29, exactly one month away from “Law and Order” series and Jessie T. Usher, However, History.com offers the math But some sophomores were born close Leap Day, but that’s a notion that never an actor who played Samuel L. Jackson’s behind the history of leap years. to Feb. 29. crossed her mind. son in “Shaft” are born on Feb. 29. A solar year isn’t completely 365 days; Sophomore Stuti Patel was born Feb. “I would feel very special if it was on LeapYearDay.com, the website of the the earth completely orbits the sun for an 23, six days away from Leap Day, but her Leap Day, but I wonder what it would Honor Society of Leap Year Day Babies, extra quarter of a day every year. To make due date was Feb. 28, the day before Leap be like [and] how a birthday would work has established its purpose to spread up for the quarter, calendars add an extra Day. with it being only once every four years,” awareness about the day. The site also day to February. “It’s scary to know that it is so close Auliso said. hosts a timer counting down to Feb. 29 up A leap year must be divisible by four. and that I could have been born on that Measuring a leapling’s birthday is the to the second. If it is divisible by 100, it is not a leap day,” Patel said. “My mom was glad same as everyone else’s, except with a While the clock is ticking, sophomore year unless it is also divisible by 400. This that I wasn’t born on [Feb.] 29; it’s scary missing date. When a Leap Day does come Dane Sprague has an idea to solve this means the year 2100 will not be a leap because it brings up many questions [like] around, a person’s technical Leap Day age potential Leap Day mess. year, but 2400 will be. if I was born that day, does that mean I am is the age divided by four, according to a “We could add an extra day to May, Although one in 1,461 people are technically younger [than my age]? When March 1, 2016, article on Vox, an online June, July [or] even a 9.5 in-between May “leaplings” and have a birthday on Leap do I celebrate my birthday? Does it mean news website. 9 and 10,” Sprague said jokingly. 10 February 14, 2020 FEATURE the accolade Sophomore goes to event honoring Black History ANDREW PARK Staff Reporter

Sophomore Natalie Moss has been at- tending Anaheim’s The Black History Pa- rade & Culture Faire in honor of Febru- ary’s Black History Month since she was 5 years old. “The parade has booths set up to learn more about our history, so my family and I go every year [as] a tradition,” Moss said. The event, which was founded in 1980, PAUL YASUTAKE | theaccolade reached its 40th anniversary this year. Moss COOKIE CEO: Sunny Hills Girl Scout hands Caramel deLites, the Lancers’ top pick, to another student. hopes that more students of all ethnicities consider going to the event in the future. “I mean, it is the Black History parade and culture, so it’s for all minorities, but mostly black people attend,” she said. “But it’s good for people to come and learn more [about the African American heritage].” Although Sunny Hills has no scheduled Caramel deLites tops Lancers’ favorite order activities for students to participate in hon- or of Black History Month, some African KRISTIMA ARYAL “Compared to the other cookies, they American students on campus hope this Staff Reporter have a unique coconut taste that makes will change in the future. And the first step them stand out,” sophomore Shelly Fonse- toward an SH event could be the return of As January rolls around after a series ca said. the Black Student Union club, which dis- of holidays and festivities, a new season 35 Others like junior Jonathan Romero fall banded after the co-presidents of the club comes upon us — Girl Scouts cookie sea- 15 under the minority so he likes Thin Mints. graduated from the school last year. son. “Thin Mints are just simple, while the “I think the club should be restarted and These treats can only be purchased from 8 other cookies have extra elements like co- continued to educate people that there’s a Girl Scouts for $5 per box from January 12 conut,” Romero said. “Depending on my more to black culture than the stereotypes,” to April, but specific start dates vary by family, I usually purchase 20-30 boxes per African American senior Anna-Gabrielle area. 29 season.” Sanders said. “I am always happy and excited when 4 Often, many cookies are sold door- In the meantime, Moss said she and her Girls Scouts [cookie] season comes up to-door or at booths, and because of the family are considering attending the Pasa- because it is always a pleasant surprise,” guidelines at Sunny Hills, Girl Scouts can dena Black History Parade & Festival this senior Amanda Flewellen said. “I usually Compiled by Hannah Jeong only hand out pre-ordered cookie orders coming Saturday. buy four boxes of Caramel deLites or Thin ing to the Girl Scouts’ official website. to students on campus with the delivery of “The parade is a good time to catch up Mints.” However, for Sunny Hills students, the boxes coming later. with family and friends that I don’t see of- Thin Mints are the best-selling cookies second-place finisher is the favorite with “Through selling cookies, I have learned ten and to buy African American clothing,” with Caramel deLites, otherwise known as 30.9 percent of 106 students voting in an how to deal with rejection and developed she said. Samoas, coming in second place, accord- online Accolade poll for this munchie. networking skills,” said senior Jiwon Hur, Club Corner: French Club says, ‘Bonjour’ HANNAH JEONG wanted us to learn French, but I’m glad Asst. Feature Editor they did,” Luke Yang said. The siblings hope that Sunny Hills will “Bonjour, je m’appelle Luke Yang.” someday reinstate French as a foreign lan- That French sentence translates into En- guage course through the growth of the glish as, “Hello, my name is ...” French Club. Meanwhile, the Yangs teach And that’s just one of the many ex- members a small vocabulary lesson each pressesions students can learn by joining week along with occasional review games the French Club, which became active and French films. again last semester. “I like French Club because of the Though the language is no longer of- friendly atmosphere,” junior Alice Pham fered as a class at Sunny Hills, co-pres- said. ”I also get to learn a language not of- idents senior Luke Yang and his sister, fered on campus, and it’s a lot of fun.” freshman Kylie Yang, spearheaded the re- So far, members have learned how to turn of this group because of their passion introduce themselves, sing happy birthday for French the language and culture. and ask what something means in French. The Yangs said they grew up learn- The Yangs also bring in a French food each ing French at a private elementary school meeting for the club members like macar- Image reprinted with permission from Luke Yang where they were taught four hours of the ons, pizza and croissants. OUI OUI: French Club co-presidents junior Luke Yang (left) and fresh- Romance language and three hours of En- The French Club meets in Room 46 on man Kylie Yang teach members how to introduce themselves using what glish every day. Fridays during lunch. is commonly known as the language of love during a meeting last fall. “I don’t exactly know why my parents the accolade ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT February 14, 2020 11 BTS to drop new album on Feb. 21 HANNAH YI Managing Editor

They never seem to fail their fans and audiences. The seven members of the Korean pop boy band Bangtan Sonyeondan [BTS] announced their upcoming album Map of the Soul: 7 on Jan. 7 — less than a year after fin- ishing their Love Yourself Speak Yourself World tour that began May 4, 2019, and ended Oct. 29, 2019, in South Ko- rea. BTS’ new album is not scheduled to be released until Feb. 21, but the band’s dedicated fandom, known as Ador- able Representative M.C. for Youth [ARMY] has been pre-ordering the group’s album since it was first available on Jan. 9. This year, BTS beat its previous record, racking up over four million pre-orders worldwide. An estimated four mil- lion pre-orders have been recorded through the end date of Jan. 20. Its previous April 12, 2019, album, Map of the Soul: Per- Image reprinted with permission from Taesong Kim/image.net sona, consisted of a seven-song soundtrack featuring the BEHIND THE SCENES: Seven-member boy band BTS stands next to singer Halsey on their set for the music video for “Boy With Luv,” the lead single from the 2019 album Map of the Soul: Persona. lead single, “Boy With Luv,” with singer Halsey contribut- ing to lead vocals. Persona reached the No. 1 bestselling al- bum in South Korea, selling more than 3.71 million copies as of Jan. 1, 2020. K-pop spotlight has its repercussions ARMY hasn’t wasted any of its time and made sure it will get its hands on a copy of this new release soon. “Each BTS member is musically gifted and can do so With the new BTS album many different sounds, genres and aesthetics,” said senior coming out, BTS’ massive fan For the full story, go to http://shhsaccolade. Scarlett Alcantara, who pre-ordered Map of the Soul: 7 on base will get to view the sev- com/wp/arts-entertainment/ the official BTS online shop store on Jan. 9. “I’m really -an en-member band’s public lives ticipating them to take this album in a different direction once again. With their good that we haven’t seen yet.” looks and articulately perfect At age nine, I had already been exposed to K-pop and Because Sophomore Neona Suthanurak was saving dancing, it would seem that the its craze for skinny, perfectly proportioned, pretty girls, money for the BTS concert at Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, chloeLee seven boys are having the time which I had no idea was made possible with plastic sur- she chose not to pre-order the album. Entertainment Editor of their life. gery. I felt extremely insecure about my own looks even “[Nevertheless], I feel very excited because they will Although I cannot measure before I had the chance to grow and develop my own always continue to surprise fans with new concepts and the quality of the boys’ lives, many K-pop trainees, celeb- sense of style. ideas,” Suthanurak said. “They are always finding new ways rities and even actors live a far harder and cringe-worthy I remember comparing my darker skin tone in the to improve and create amazing music and choreography.” life than the alluring angle they show in music videos, summer to the porcelain-like, pale skin of K-pop stars Big Hit Entertainment Company, which manages BTS movies and interviews. like Yoon Bora from the girl group Sistar. I tried scrub- along with soloist Lee Hyun and Tomorrow by Together BTS’ famous theme “Love Yourself” sheds light on the bing myself in the shower to try and rub the dark tone off, [TXT], posted the Map of the Soul: 7 “comeback map” on lack of self love that these South Korean celebrities deal which obviously didn’t work, but it seemed plausible and Jan. 8 that shows a mapped-out schedule that shows when with when it comes to fame, starting from their predebut made sense to my young mind. ARMY can expect the band’s full tracklist. training all the way to their peak stardom. Luckily, my mind never wandered into a darker direc- The next day, BTS uploaded its first comeback video The scandal-ridden K-pop industry has long been tion because of my insecurities thanks to a strong family trailer, “Interlude: Shadow,” on YouTube, featuring group hidden under all its glamour and popularity until recently support system. member Suga. In the trailer, Suga raps about wanting to when multiple suicides, such as SHINee lead singer Kim It’s obvious that South Korea can make progress in become a rock star and a king while being surrounded by Jong-hyun and actress and singer Sulli, started to spot the displaying better role models for upcoming generations a crowd that feeds his ego and desires. Later, he faces his industry’s brilliant cover with discredit and shame. that are influenced by a rash of celebrity suicides, and my fears and responsibilities following BTS’ worldwide suc- Trainees in South Korea and many other countries native country is taking steps like Strategies to Prevent cess in a literal hall of mirrors. start their rigorous training to outcompete others in sing- Suicide, a 2015 project “aimed ... screening for persons at “I thought the comeback trailer was great, but knowing ing, dancing and good looks in hopes of impressing “star high risk of suicide,” according to a 2015 World Health BTS, I knew that there was something more to the song,” management” agencies who deem them good enough to Organization article. That gives me great hope for the senior Julianne Tacal said. debut. future. 12 February 14, 2020 ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT the accolade DC thrills with new action film ANNIE BANG amond stolen by a pickpocketing Sports Editor minor, Cassandra Cain (Ella Jay Basco “Teachers”), in exchange for her safety. Intertwining the juxtaposing However, through a turn of qualities of light-hearted comedy events, the heroine finds herself and gory violence to create an air saving Cain from Sionis, along of humor and suspense, the new- with three other women, all who est Detective Comics [DC] film, view Sionis as a common enemy. “Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey,” The nearly two hour long film captures the spontaneous, vibrant directed by Cathy Yan (“Dead persona of the antihero and fol- Pigs”) also integrates vivid an- lows her journey to discovering a imations to narrate parts of the radically new identity. movie, adding a creative flare that Harlene Quinzell, or more matches Quinn’s energy. The col- commonly known as Harley orful pops are successfully incor- Quinn (Margot Robbie, “The Sui- porated into the film, making the cide Squad”), begins the R-rated movie specific to the style of the film by introducing herself as main character. Harley Quinn, the infamous Jok- One of the central themes re- Image used with permission from Warner Bros. er’s girlfriend. volves around Harley’s emanci- HUNGRY AND HUNGOVER: Harley Quinn waits patiently for her bacon, egg, and cheese After she wronged many pation from the Joker and, con- sandwich at her local bodega. crooks throughout Gotham City sequently, her adoption of a new as a result of her reckless nature identity as an independent figure. control her, displaying immense Perez, “The Last Thing He Want- Despite the hardships the fe- and nonchalant attitude, Quinn Quinn’s role throughout the DC character development over the ed”), for instance, frequently male leads face from society, they faced no consequences under comics history had primarily course of the film. faces belittlement from her male ultimately overcome the struggles Joker’s name. However, after been assisting Joker in his antics Though the film itself manag- counterparts when making valid after the women learn to work to- breaking up with her boyfriend, and serving as his accomplice. es to fulfill its basic expectations claims and arguments. gether against a common enemy. the protagonist is left unprotected Quinn herself also admits to of being an entertaining movie, Quinn experienced sexist Though the film can be viewed from those who want revenge. needing a leading figure as the the two-hour long film also tack- treatment from male enemies, as just another form of entertain- In an effort to protect herself only role she ever knew was les societal issues like sexism. who mocked her by calling her a ment, the way the movie tackles from vengeful vigilantes, Quinn taking on an assistant position. Each female character in the “good girl” the moment she was significant societal issues brings strikes a deal with the most pow- However, in the newest DC film, film faces some sort of discrimi- physically unable to fight back. the film to life, adding a degree of erful crime lord in Gotham City, Quinn breaks free from her sub- nation and prejudice for being a They were indicating that a “good dimension and depth that elevates Roman Sionis (Ewan McGregor servient status and acts as her woman in Gotham City. Police girl” was one who knew her place the newest DC film to more than “Doctor Sleep), to find him a di- own entity without a master to officer Renee Montoya (Rosie to be passive and submissive. just another action thriller. A Korean’s take on Bong Joon-Ho’s “Best Picture” award Ninety messages I was receiving from two years. friends and family. That’s You guys, Parasite just won how long Best Picture! The Acade- I was in complete shock. When my Awards I went downstairs to my living have been room, I witnessed my Mom and elijahJhee awarding Dad crowding around an iPad Asst. News Editor Oscars to and watching a livestream of prestigious the Academy Awards. And sure movies and directors in the film enough, I saw Bong Joon-Ho industry. And for 92 years, only standing alongside his Parasite English films have been gifted cast, triumphantly holding a gold- with the coveted “Best Picture” ti- en Oscar. tle, sparking controversy over the “Parasite” has implanted the lack of cultural diversity toward idea of cultural acceptance in an award that attempts to repre- Hollywood, and as a result, I’m sent cinema on a global level. positive that people, rather than But that all changed when shying away from unfamiliar Image used with permission from Neon/CG Entertainment director Bong Joon-Ho (“Okja”) PART-TIMERS: Members of the Kim family gather and fold pizza boxes in their basement as languages, will instead embrace made history by capturing the elu- a part-time job before getting their big break working for the wealthy Park family in “Parasite.” such differences to truly appreci- sive “Best Picture” award with his ate a film for what it is, rather than masterpiece of a film “Parasite:” tive manipulation of plot. who was a big fan of Bong Joon- have never heard of, and, would whether or not they can under- the first time a foreign film has “Get this film an Oscar!” I sub- Ho, as well as through my friends have been unable to understand stand it. received such an accolade. consciously thought while exiting who had heard of the film from without subtitles. The film had So with the impact that Bong After watching the satirical the theater. their Korean parents. an Oscar-worthy screenplay yet Joon-Ho has left on the Ameri- thriller for the first time in theaters Then reality hit me; if I was Although I could understand lacked an Oscar-worthy appeal to can film industry, you can be rest last December, I couldn’t help not Korean, I probably would the movie without reading the English speakers. assured that I’ll be tracking the but admire Bong’s exemplary have never discovered such an subtitles, I was doubtful that the So when my phone started director’s next big project and incorporation of suspense, clever amazing film. I had only watched Academy would ever recognize a blowing up last Sunday on Oscar celebrating when he wins his next integration of motifs and innova- “Parasite” because of my mom, film that a majority of Americans night, I could hardly believe the Oscar. the accolade OPINION February 14, 2020 13

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Editor-in-Chief Michelle Buckley Managing Editor Hannah Yi Web Editor-in-Chief Alex Park News Editor Tyler Pak Assistant News Editor Elijah Jhee Opinion Editor Isaac Choi Assistant Opinion Editor Hanna Oltman Feature Editor Lira Jeong ERIN LEE | theaccolade Assistant Feature Editor STAFF EDITORIAL Hannah Jeong Entertainment Editors Andrew Hong Chloe Lee Sports Editors Annie Bang FJUHSD should send students, Andrew Ngo Copy Editor Lauren Kim Assistant Copy Editor parents health hygiene information Rebecca Choi The Accolade editorial board far, no one has died from having the cialized masks. under self-quarantine to stay home Special Sections Editors Michelle Buckley vote count: 10 students voted that Coronavirus in the United States. That is why many on the editori- to decrease the likelihood of infect- Hannah Yi the Fullerton Joint Union High Yet The Accolade has noticed al board would like to see FJUSHD ing their peers. Business Manager School District [FJUHSD] should that more students have been com- officials take a proactive step in The Coronavirus issue has yet Umbert Caseres send an email to all parents and ing to school wearing face masks providing accurate health hygiene to go away, so it’s still not to late Photo Editor students explaining which health similar to the droves of images information to parents and students for district officials to take action. Megan Shin preventive measures work or being posted on social media from similar to what the Irvine Unified Like many doctors would tell their Graphics Editor don’t work regarding the recent those living in Wuhan, China. School District [IUSD] recently patients: “Better late than never.” Erin Lee Coronavirus outbreak overseas. Though many are helping to did. Bear in mind that both districts Assistant Graphics Editor Two voted that the FJUHSD prevent others from catching their contain a large percent of Asian stu- The Accolade editorial board is Karen Lee should offer free face masks to flu, some might fall into the- mis dents. made up of the top editors and sec- Staff Reporters students on campus. conception that simply wearing For example, the Irvine super- tion editors on staff with the guid- Kristima Aryal Since the first report of the surgical masks will help prevent intendent wrote in his email: “Stu- ance of adviser Tommy Li. If you Hannah Kim Katherine Kim Coronavirus outbreak in the Hu- contracting the Coronavirus. dents who have recently returned have a question about the board’s Daniel Kong bei region of China on Jan. 9, only Dr. William Schaffner, an infec- from other parts of China are asked decision or an issue for the board Charis Lee Hope Li one case was confirmed in Orange tious disease specialist at Vander- to self-quarantine and provide to discuss and write about, please Aaliyah Magana County. Though at least 1,370 peo- bilt University in Tennessee, said it schools with documentation.” He send an email to theaccoladesh- Andrew Park Alice Shin ple in China were reported dead so is challenging to put on these spe- also recommended those who are [email protected]. Sydnee Tallant Gianne Veluz Photographers Paul Yasutake Here’s my SH bucket list for rest of semester Brianna Zafra Web Videographers Al- goes to prom, a traditional event Emily Choi though exclusive to juniors and seniors. Phoebe Sakhrani I’ve I’ve only ever been to one school Social Media Manager waited dance — which was Homecoming Megan Shin eagerly to last semester — because large Adviser become crowds are not my forte. Tommy Li a senior However, prom is essential. since my I’ve grown up seeing the prom Unless specifically stated, advertisements in freshman craze in movies, and my friends The Accolade are inserted by commercial ventures michelleBuckley year, I have shared their fun experiences solely for informational purposes and not by Editor-in-Chief Sunny Hills High School. The Accolade did not at the dance. It’s an event that will not print advertisements that violate school expect it to come so quickly. makes a high school experience regulations or U.S. laws. The Accolade is produced every three weeks Juggling grades and extracur- memorable, so I want to attend it by the Advanced Journalism class ricular activities over the past four with my friends. of Sunny Hills High School and distributed during Period 4 years have made my high school I’m currently in Dance 3, and (714) 626-4225 experience fly by, and now that our class is planning to perform in Copyright 2020 and published by the International Daily News I only have the second semester our April show “Beyond.” Since KAREN LEE | theaccolade left before my journey comes to this is my last performance, I want a close, I want to make it one to to choreograph a dance. I’ve only have the proper attire. However, I time. I love Disneyland, so attend- remember. done so once, which was for Danc- want to dress out for a full week . ing a special night with them will Despite having been a part of ing with the Staff in December, Although this isn’t a priority, it make me love it even more. multiple clubs on campus such as so doing it one last time before I would be fun to challenge myself Although I’ve had a great high Indian or Friday Night Live Club, graduate will make me elated. to show off my school spirit. school experience so far, I want to I still have some items on my end- When the ASB holds a spirit Speaking of friends, I want to try these new things before I grad- of-the-year bucket list that I want week, I usually participate for go to Grad Nite with them. I’ve uate. Whether I follow through Recognized in 2019 as a finalist for a national Crown award from the Columbia Scholastic Press to complete before I graduate. one of the five dress-up days. I’ve heard countless stories from my with all the items on this bucket Association For me, it isn’t a complete high never participated in a full week older friends’ experiences at Grad list or not, I know my last semester school journey unless a student because I either forget or don’t Nite and how they had a great will be one to remember. 14 February 14, 2020 OPINION the accolade

TO TAKE OR NOT TO TAKE THE PSAT 10

KAREN LEE | theaccolade PROS CONS It’s worth the practice ONLINE POLL I won’t spend $20 on it The Search Service, a “free, voluntary How valuable In the money to take a practice test that “SAT service that connects students with is the PSAT vast list would not count for anything, but season” information from colleges and of things I would also have to miss some of -- the universities, scholarship providers, exam? I want to my academic classes on that March time and other educational programs,” do while Late Start day to take it. when according to the College Board. in high The PSAT 10 also isn’t equiva- high Since then, I have received Very valuable: school, lent to the SAT in the total number school information for dozens of uni- 23% taking of questions. The preliminary exam rebeccaChoi students versities, summer programs and danielKong the PSAT only offers 139 questions, while Asst. Copy Editor must scholarship opportunities I would Staff Reporter 10 is the SAT offers 15 more questions start have never encountered so soon in Not valuable: definitely at 154. studying for the College Board’s my high school career. not one of them. If the College Board were to exam -- technically does not Moreover, students can connect 28% Spending $20 on this exam provide a practice test that resem- begin until junior year for most. their PSAT score to the official seems like a tremendous waste of bles the SAT experience difficul- However, sophomore year does SAT practice on Khan Academy money, especially when I can take ty-wise and environment-wise, I bring about another form of the so they receive personalized prac- I don’t know: more helpful practice tests for free would be the first in line to pay my standardized test: the PSAT 10. tice questions that include their at home. $20. I decided to take the PSAT most commonly missed problems. 49% That’s exactly what my private And with no preliminary test 10 in March, even though I took This gives students a chance to math tutor told me when I asked version of the ACT — the other the SAT by mid-sophomore year, learn from their mistakes. Source: shhsaccolade.com him for a second opinion on my standardized test students can take and I definitely did not regret my Of course, paying $20 to take a (based on 100 responses as decision to not take the PSAT next for college admissions — it just decision. test that starts at 7 in the morning of 6 p.m. Thursday) month. gives me the sense that the PSAT Not only did the practice seems like a waste of time and For $20, he told me I could 10 is a money grab for the College exam prepare me for the SAT energy, but I promise you -- as buy an SAT study book filled with Board. and National Merit Scholarship someone who has already taken Go online and take four full-length practice tests with So while some of my peers will Qualifying Test [NMSQT] in 11th this test -- the long-term bene- the survey: shh- access to two more full-length be stuck in the gym for up to three grade, but it also connected me fits far outweigh the temporary saccolade.com tests online. hours, I’m going to spend $20 on to the College Board’s Student discomfort. Not only would I be paying my Soy Wax Candle collection. Letters to the editor For the record

I found the article on page 7 called The article, “School renovations span tendo Switch. The Accolade regrets the following er- “Food fads worth the bite” very interest- decade,” on page 4 really got my atten- — Daniel Lee, freshman rors from the Nov. 15 issue: ing. I think the first food trend mentioned tion, especially the part where it talks In a page 12 Feature article titled, “ALL is rather bland and did not deserve as much about the swimming pool modernization I thoroughly enjoyed reading the page HANDS ON DECK,” a paraphrased state- popularity as it did. a few years ago. 2 article, “Here’s my list of last decade’s ment attributed to counseling technician However, I am a big fan of the Korean As a swimmer, I really enjoyed our mements,” as it reflected the past decade’s Evelyn Casillas, who heads the College BBQ and boba trend. I think it improves new swimming pool. When we had memes from Vines to the modern TikTok. and Career Counseling Center, should Asian representation in areas. games outside in other schools, I com- However, I would have appreciated an im- have stated that teenagers having a part- — Elain Chu, sophomore pared their pools to ours, and I can say age or two to help the reader visualize and time job at this age is a good starting point, this with confidence: ours is the best identify with the memes better. but that particular job would not necessari- I enjoyed reviewing the fashion trends among all. Some students choose not to sign up for ly plan their future after high school. Casil- on page 9 in the article, “Fashion Sense.” — Lucas Zhuang, sophomore any social media to stay focused on their las also does not actually sit down and help Now in 2020, we have lived through a studies. These students might have a hard students compose their job applications. whole decade of trends, and we can rem- I love the descriptions that are pre- time picturing memes in their mind, and In a page 13 Feature article titled, “A inisce on the fashion of the 2010s along sented in the article, “Nintendo Switch, they might also fail to understand the func- local chef’s success story,” the latkes that with decades like the 1950s, 1990s and AirPods; can’t wait for new gadgets this tion and purpose of memes. Fullerton cookbook author and Orange 2000s. decade,” on page 5. — Grace Koo, freshman County Register contributing writer Judy Being enamored with fashion myself, Through the reporter’s descriptions, Bart Kancigor mentions are not sweet; these trends have set a milestone for our I was able to remember all of the tech- The Accolade welcomes signed letters Kancigor’s book, Melting Pot Memories, generation, and I am excited for what this nological advancements that were made to the editor with full name and grade level was published in 1999. An expanded ver- future decade holds. during the past decade. I especially liked emailed to [email protected]. sion of that cookbook, Cooking Jewish, — Jonah Alagao, sophomore the staff reporter’s description of the Nin- The staff reserves the right to edit. was published in 2007. SPORTS February 14, 2020 15 SPECIAL REPORT Sports editor appreciates SH athletics As I prepare for my third season in the Sunny Hills tennis program and second as a varsity starter, I find myself reflecting andrewNgo on the past two years. High Sports Editor school athletics — whether I am playing or covering a game as The Accolade’s sports co-editor KAREN LEE | theaccolade — has profoundly affected my academic experience at Sunny Hills. It all started in my freshman year when doubles partner junior Isaac Choi and I What’s the cheapest took home the Freeway League Junior Varsity Doubles title after an undefeated Freeway League season and 22-match win sport for SH students? streak. My year dominating the JV circuit instilled a sense of confidence in me and more importantly, a sense of discipline. HANNAH KIM like any other sport, and I feel like most of Maintaining and performing at a high the students don’t pay attention to the cost level of play meant that I had to force Staff Reporter FIRST IN A SERIES of them,” she said. myself to get enough sleep, eat healthy Coming March 6 - What are Though many runners don’t think of and keep my body in shape for the next As students who plan to return to Sunny the most expensive sports at their sport’s price, most understand why it match. After a careless first semester of Hills decide which classes to take for the Sunny Hills? is one of the least expensive sports. Unlike my freshman year in which I breezed 2020-2021 school year, some will consider other sports like baseball and tennis, cross through my classes, I had to manage my signing up for a sport for the first time. Coming April 3 - Sunny country only requires a uniform and shoes time wisely and juggle school and tennis But when it comes down to concerns Hills athletes with custom to race, making it cheaper. season in the spring. over having to buy a racket for tennis or gear Track and field can also compete The following year, the rigor of my a bat for baseball, athletics director Jon for the title of most affordable sport on classes increased, and once again, the Caffrey wants to ensure all students facing campus, but track events can vary in beginning of the tennis season sharpened financial hardships that anything needed to price depending on what events a student my discipline. Despite adding a full, two- play a sport, Sunny Hills will provide. matter their background. participates in whereas cross country costs hour practice after school to my schedule, “We don’t ever want anyone to feel that “I feel like it’s great for the school to stay consistent. I started working more efficiently and they cannot be a part of sports at Sunny aid other students who are less fortunate, Overall, students believe it is beneficial eliminating distractions, thus finishing Hills because it’s too expensive, so if and it’s great that they support them and let for some sports to be more affordable for my school work sooner and getting a anyone says they can’t play because they them do what they love,” freshman Chloe families who take funds into consideration, consistent eight hours of sleep every night can’t afford it, I’d say that’s not an issue,” Lee said. so more students can participate. by sleeping before 11 p.m. Caffrey said. “If you want to play baseball, But what if students want to buy the “Sometimes sports can be really Playing sports hasn’t been the only way let’s play baseball.” same tennis racket as Serena Williams or expensive, so it’s nice to find one that’s high school athletics have become a part Caffrey said he will even reach out to pay $200 for Nike Vaporfly shoes? Which cheaper,” junior Peyton Rushing said. “It’d of my identity. Since becoming a co-sports other friends and ask them to donate funds sport on campus would cost them the least be a good sport for others to join who can’t editor for The Accolade, SH athletics to cover gear and uniform expenses so amount of money? afford some of the more expensive sports.” and I have become uniquely intertwined. students can play. Of all the SH sports available on campus Over the past five months, I have traveled “Athletics is wide open, and we want from football to tennis to swim, cross across Southern and Central California you to be a part of it,” he said. “With some country is reportedly the most affordable covering games, interacting with players, programs, you’re going to have to fundraise out of the given options. coaches and fans and spending an ungodly to help us support the whole vision of this, However, most runners don’t even amount of time scouring maxpreps.com. but not having the finances can never be take into account the cost of their sport — Since the beginning of the school year, the reason not to do it.” they’re more interested in the race. I’ve developed a real passion for sports Caffrey’s philosophy is based on an “I just love racing and competing journalism — something that I would American Civil Liberties Union settlement because this is the type of sport where you have never considered a few years ago, with California public schools which states can really push yourself to the limit and because I had once envisioned myself that staff cannot legally charge students to have others to compete against who do the as a savvy businessman or lawyer. participate in educational activities, and same,” sophomore Zachary Gomez said. As for a future career path, I remain many believe this benefits all students, no Lee agrees with Gomez, saying the price undecided on whether it will include is often not sports journalism, but it is clear to me that considered the SH administrators and coaches have by most of made it possible for me to explore new the runners opportunities. when I don’t know where high school choosing a athletics will take me next, especially sport. since I’m just a junior and have one “People more year left on the newspaper staff, join track and but whatever happens, I’m ready to see cross country how it’ll change me as a student. In because the meantime, you can find me on the they have a sidelines with my clipboard in one hand passion, just Compiled by Andrew Ngo and my Twitter page open in the other. 16 February 14, 2020 SPORTS the accolade 78th minute goal pushes boys soccer into CIF quarterfinals GIANNE VELUZ Staff Reporter In a tense match between Sunny Hills and Laguna Hills, the Lancer boys soccer team emerged victorious 2-1 in its CIF-Southern Section Division 2 first round matchup Feb. 12 at the Sunny Hills field. “That was a tough one, we did it the hard way. We were at a one-to-nothing lead from a great goal early on by [forward junior Gabriel] Diaz,” head coach Mike Schade said. “We had to let them tie it up and put some pressure on us but a pretty goal over all, we just lost some rhythm at times.” Defender junior Zachary Mi- ramontes’s header off of -mid fielder sophomore Kevin Meza’s PAUL YASUTAKE | theaccolade corner kick in the 78th minute of WEAVING: Midfielder senior Brandon Toledo (center) dribbles through a pair of Laguna Hills play put the Lancers (13-5-4, 7-3 defenders during Sunny Hills’ 2-1 first round victory over the Hawks Feb. 12 at the Sunny Hills field. Freeway League) ahead for good after the Hawks’ (9-12-2, 4-4 Sea last game for the seniors on the as they chase a CIF title, which dence, so we’re just going to train View League) forward senior team, so it felt good to be able to would be their first since 2016. hard and bring our A-Game.” Marcus Daniel tied up the game play on.” “We’re confident going into The Lancers now turn their at- at one just eight minutes prior. Diaz’s right-footed shot in the the next round,” midfielder junior tention to the quarterfinals, where “Getting to score felt good be- 27th minute put Sunny Hills up Dominic Mancia said. “I think they will hit the road to play Sad- Compiled by Lira Jeong cause we went up ahead and into 1-0. there’s a fine line between -arro dleback (9-7-5, 5-3-2 Orange the second round,” Miramontes The win advances the Lanc- gance and confidence, but I think Coast League) at Saddleback said. “This could have been the ers to the CIF-SS quarterfinals we’re riding the line of confi- High School field today. Compiled by Andrew Ngo