SteinmetzVolume 75, Number 6, March 2010 Star
ByHonor Jonathan Arguello roll students acknowledged The nearly 200 students who made the honor roll for the first semester were invited to a special assembly on February 24 during first period. Principal Dr. Eunice Madon gave special notice to the “Super Honor Roll” students, the 24 who earned straight A’s. [The names of all the students who made the honor roll are listed on Page 21 of our “Web Extra” PDF edition of this Star at www.steinmetzac.com.] ANAHI CABRALES BY PHOTO Seniors on the ‘Super Honor Roll’ (all A’s on their first semester report card): From left, front: Angela Although some students Maya, Fransely Robles, Nayeli Bolanos, Mayra Matias, Jeannelyn Biabas, Nicole Bradley. Back row: didn’t consider the honor roll Decardion Bovan, Marco Mastache, Marvin Balderas, Alejandra Franco, Tania Jacoba, Monika Falgier; event in Room 122 to be as ex- Not pictured: Tania Jacobo, Dvariuz Kurpaskav citing as the perfect attendance assembly held two days later [see story on a few minutes before the assembly ended. Sophomore Giovanny Castillo has been Page 9], the students were honored and Honor roll students work extremely hard, earning straight A’s since he began high given a few tokens for their achievement. Freshman Luiza Myslinska earned straight school. He said he studies a lot and of- School administrators served Burger A’s doing excellent class work and home- ten goes to tutoring for math. Like Luiza, King and McDonald’s snacks and gave out work all year. She said she had trouble in Giovanny has a dark side. After school special green bracelets signifying the stu- algebra, but she stilled pulled it off. Luiza he plays video games, like “Call of Duty, dents’ honor roll status. Madon congratu- said her favorite classes are English and art. Modern Warfare 2.” lated the students. “Freshmen are smart,” she said. People may call these two straight A stu- Some staff members tried to put on some Once she’s done with school work Luiza dents nerds, but they’re just gamer freaks music for the students, but they had techni- gets her groove on by playing video games, inside. At least they do all their work before cal difficulties. They ended up turning on like “Left 4 Dead 2.” playing the games. a radio for the students to hear music for PHOTO BY ANAHI CABRALES BY PHOTO Juniors, sophomores and freshmen on the ‘Super Honor Roll’ (all A’s on their first semester report card): From left, front: Luiza
Myslinska, Iriz Ilumin, Jesus Lozano, Back row: Giovanny Castillo, ARGUELLO JONATHAN BY PHOTO Lukasz Krawiec, Judith Czahor; Not pictured: Laronda Gadlen, Principal Dr. Eunice Madon serves snacks to the honor roll students Fanny Reyes, Gerardo Rodriguez, Sylvia Trejo on February 23 in the small auditorium. Steinmetz Principal’s Message Academic We want you to succeed Centre By Dr. Eunice Madon, Principal and the WorkKeys, plays an important At this time of the year, school gets part in what choices students have after 3030 N. Mobile very busy and very intense. Senior they graduate. Good scores on the ACT Chicago, IL 60634 students are in the midst of making sure may lead to acceptance at outstanding that they have everything in order so universities and colleges. Excellent scores Tel: (773) 534-3030 that they can graduate. They are looking lead to scholarship monies to pay for post Fax: (773) 534-3151 forward to enjoying the fruits of their secondary education. On the other hand, www.steinmetzac.com labor for the past four years and joining good scores on the WorkKeys may mean in the social activities that go along with the difference between getting a job or Principal: Dr. Eunice Madon graduation. Activities like the senior being rejected for a position. luncheon, the senior awards assembly All of our students have received their Assistant principals: and the senior prom are special, once in a progress reports for the first five weeks Jaime Jaramillo, Susan Lofton, lifetime activities that all students should of the second semester. I challenge you Donald Mendro be able to enjoy. However, these activities to ask yourself, “How am I doing? Can I come only to the students who fulfill all do better? Do I need help?” However dire Budget director: Paul Chase the numerous requirements needed to the situation may look to you, don’t give graduate. Underclassmen and even some up! Help is available for all students. See Star adviser: Sharon Schmidt seniors do not always understand this and your counselor to sign up for tutoring or sometimes find out too late what they are go after school to the Homework Room, Journalism class reporters: missing. which is located in the Library, room 200. Sharon Almazan, Cameron Baylen, Juniors are in the midst of studying There you will find teachers who can help Latichia Brown, Willie Brown, Har- for the Prairie State Achievement Exam, you and computers to use to write papers mony Burke, Anahi Cabrales, Erica better known as the PSAE, the longest and or search for information. Cross-Bennett, Jessica Cruz, Nyxsaly most important test that they will have Remember we all want you to succeed. Del Valle, Olyvia Flores, Alejandra to take in their high school career. The We want you to graduate and be a success. Franco, Idali Godinez, Marielita Ji- PSAE, a two-day combination of the ACT You represent the best of Steinmetz. menez, Viola Lawson, Angela Maya, Denisse Murillo, Rebeca Nicolas, Casondra Pass, Tytiana Seay, Timothy Szkorla, Lucja Wolak New Star staff positions
Newspaper club reporters: Jonathan Arguello, Earl Billingsley, Datrin Butler, Krystal Canady, Kiara Davidson, Eunice Dimas, Monica Duenas, LaRonda Gadlen, Jisel Garcia, Alejandra Gallegos, Angel Hernandez, Michael Hodges, Malica Lacy, Olga Martinez, Megan Mendez, Leilani Mota, Alexsis Pruitt, Fransely Robles, Stephanie Robles, Alyssa Sanchez, Lillian Sangha, Rafael Totolxin, Jeremy Valentin, Jazmine Williams, Krystal Wilson, Adam Vale
The newspaper club meets after PASS CASONDRA BY PHOTO school on Thursdays in Room 201. Anahi Cabrales, copy editor Viola Lawson, production manager Anahi Cabrales, Idali Godinez and Vio- the printing, folding, collating and distri- The Steinmetz Star is a monthly pa- la Lawson have taken leadership positions bution of the Star. Idali works as the Star per produced by the journalism class at the Star. forum editor, gathering reader responses. and newspaper club. Contact our staff Anahi oversees the fact-checking and Other Star editors: Sharon Almazan, through CPS First Class email or at proof-reading of the paper. Viola manages features, Latichia Brown, opinion, Ale- SteinmetzStarNews @ yahoo.com the production of the paper, coordinating jandra Franco, news, Tytiana Seay, sports.
2 Steinmetz Star March 2010 Star Photo Opinion In March, we’re asking about music: What is on the top of your playlist? REPORT AND PHOTO BY ADAM VALE ADAM BY AND PHOTO REPORT REPORT BY TIM SKORLA BY REPORT DAVIDSON KIARA BY PHOTO REPORT, PHOTO BY ERICA CROSS-BENNET ERICA BY PHOTO REPORT, “I listen to anything that gets me in the “Insane, Clownpossy, Darklotus, and Tech- “I love Lil Wayne, especially No Ceilings. mood to skate. I’ll listen to any of my nine. It’s just what I’m in to.” I like his lyrics. They’re about life, about friends’ music. I like anything with a good Kristen Riley, sophomore being famous. His music is all over the beat, like ‘Tears Don’t Fall’ by Bullet for place. You hear it everywhere, except in the my Valentine.” halls at Steinmetz. I don’t like the music Julio Vasquez, freshman played here. It’s boring. It doesn’t make you want to get to class. They should play Lil Wayne in the halls.” Jacqueline Salcedo, junior REPORT AND PHOTO BY LATICHIA BROWN LATICHIA BY AND PHOTO REPORT BROWN LWILLIE BY AND PHOTO REPORT REPORT AND PHOTO BY LATICHIA BROWN LATICHIA BY AND PHOTO REPORT “My favorite kind of music is Christian “I listen to classic rock and a mixture of “I play semi-pro football for the Cook Rap such as Lecrae, Trip Lee and Tedashii. new stuff and heavy metal. I like ‘What a County Grizzlies. Before every game I I also like Christian rock such as Demon Fool Believes’ by The Doobie Brothers. listen to hip hop and rap music, especially Hunters, RED, Flyleaf and Thousand Foot It’s real catchy with a great keyboard solo Tupac Shakur’s Greatest Hits. I try to bring Krunch. These bands help influence my at the beginning of the song.” some fun to the lunchroom staff.” Christian rock band Embarkment.” Christopher Berg, teacher Corey Randle, staff Andre Queen, senior More staff/student opinions What are you listening to? We’ll publish your thoughts about music Star Web Edition (or anything). Contact one of our reporters listed on Page 2. Each issue of the Star includes a reader forum, beginning on Page 4. We www.steinmetzac.com want to hear from you. Email us at [email protected]. ‘Steinmetz Newspaper’ link
March 2010 Steinmetz Star 3 Star Forum Readers respond to the Star Teen jobs Avatar, New article Moon reviews Re. “Work with school is tough” by Anahi Re. New Moon reviews by Alejandra Fran- Cabrales, Jan. – Feb. 2010 co and Timothy Skorla, December 2009 I agree that it is hard to work and go to Hi. My name is Don Steinmetz and I school at the same time. I started working live in Mukilteo WA, about 20 miles north part time and now I’m working full time. of Seattle. I have been reading your school It’s really difficult because I don’t have paper recently and have enjoyed it. time for myself or anything. But at the My daughter in-law Shandi enjoyed the same time I’ve learned to be responsible. “New Moon” reviews in the December pa- The Steinmetz Star is interesting. It per. shows all the events that happen in school. When my son Bryan, who is in the Air The newspaper also shows the people Force, Shandi and their 3-month-old daugh- who are enrolled in the school activities ter Penelope visited from South Carolina at and gives the announcements to students. Christmas they went to Forks, WA where But most important of all it encourages they filmed “Twilight” and “New Moon.” students to read it and informs them a little Forks is about a two-hour ferry boat ride of what is going on. and drive from here. Shandi had a great Re. Avatar reviews by Timothy Szkorla Brenda Quinonez, senior time, but I do not think Bryan was too ex- and Datrin Butler, Jan. – Feb. 2010 cited about it. I saw Avatar and I thought it was I have never been to Chicago, but I love good, too. I would recommend it to the name of your school! Star Readers anyone to go see it. I bought my son Skylar a Steinmetz foot- The Star keeps us students informed We want your opinion ball hoodie with his number14 on it (that on what’s going around the school. Talk to us about the Star in Room 201. he had in high school). He wears it all the This newspaper is active. You can read Our reporters and adviser are available time. it on the web. Each month we get news during 5th period journalism class and Go Streaks! and we learn about students, teachers, after school on Thursdays at the newspaper Don Steinmetz & the Steinmetz family club. You may also communicate with us and staff. Herbert Giron, senior by email through CPS First Class or to [email protected]. Star staff editorial We need music that speaks from the heart By Latichia Brown 1984. Yeah, I have an old soul. Our photo opinion question I love this song because your for this month asks about mu- heart never lies. LaToya Jack- sic. son’s says: I know you guys are thinking Don’t try to hide it Tichia is listening to Michael with words that just aren’t true Jackson. Well, you’re right. It’s showing in your eyes But at this moment I’m let- I see it, so do you. ting Michael rest in peace and How true. Love it 10 thumbs I’m listening to La Toya Jack- up. You know your heart don’t son’s “Heart Don’t Lie” from lie.
4 Steinmetz Star March 2010 Star News Debra Kern receives service award By LaRonda Gadlen worry about her judging you. It feels as if Teacher Debra Kern received the Com- she invites you in. munity Service Award from the Northeast- Once she starts talking you want her ern Illinois University (NIU) Black History keep on because she has so much to say. Month Committee. She was honored at an Kern will have you thinking, “Wow, you awards celebration and dinner on February are so right.” 26 She does not just lecture, but gives facts “It was a elegant celebration,” teacher and tells stories. She’ll give you a little bit Daisy Apollo said. “They had singing and about her personal life, but not too much. dancing and they gave a history of Black She really wants better for the youth. History Week at Northeastern Illinois Uni- Kern teaches special education, music versity, which started in the 1960’s. They and job skills at Steinmetz. She taught for also gave recognition to the people who just a few years in other schools in Chicago contribute their service to their community after she finished college, then left teach- and city of Chicago. Ms. Kern celebrates ing to work in the business world as a com- Black History 365 days a year.” puter specialist. Kern’s guests at the event also included “It paid more money,” Kern said. “I had teacher Deborah Thompson and special PHOTO BY LARONDA GADLEN LARONDA BY PHOTO a house and a little red sports car.” education aide Petra Davila. “Ms. Kern celebrates Black History 365 But Kern went back to teaching after “I enjoyed it immensely,” Thompson days a year,” teacher Daisy Apollo said. seeing “ignorant people” and realizing she said. “The banquet was very nice. Kern received the NIU Black History Month “had to do something about it.” “Ms. Kern motivates me to help the chil- Community Service Award. She teaches job “I realized I can’t complain about some- dren, too, and do better for the community. preparedness and music in the community, thing unless I do something about it,” Kern in addition to her work at Steinmetz. She is She is willing to go beyond the call of duty said. “If you don’t like what’s happening in when needed.” creating a Westside community orchestra. Kern is a member of Chicago’s Westside your community, do something.” Kern is a warm-hearted person. When NAACP, serving as co-advisor for the West- Continued on Page 6 you speak with her you can unwind and not side NAACP youth council. Realizing a dream in radio broadcast By Alejandra Franco ing ever is. Now I’m a part of When I was in 7th grade, I “First Voice,” a news show that decided I wanted to become a airs every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. radio broadcaster when I “grew on 90.5 FM. up.” I’m a senior now and I am See the Radio Arte website currently working towards my at www.wrte.org or more infor- dream. mation about the station and the In November, I began my media training programs. There one-year internship with Radio are summer and year-round Arte, a public radio station in programs. the heart of Pilsen. It is much According to the website, different than what I expect- Radio Arte 90.5 WRTE-FM ed. As part of my internship I is “a Latino-owned, bilingual, found out I would read the local youth-driven public radio sta- news on the radio shows. Not tion that works to advance the only that, I was also expected to voices of our multi-layered so- complete a project to be aired. Star news editor Alejandra Franco has a 1-year internship at Radio ciety. Radio Arte does this by That’s how my project “Ro- Arte, 90.5 FM. Her first full-length broadcast aired in February. promoting socially conscious mance: Now and Then” be- journalism, providing media- gan. As part of my project, I learned about interviewing. I also learned how to edit in- literacy training; and creating program- working with other people to meet dead- terviews and make them into the final proj- ming that showcases music, issues, and lines. I had to learn to approach random ect. events that are not featured prominently by strangers and ask the right questions when It wasn’t easy, but nothing worth hav- mainstream media.”
March 2010 Steinmetz Star 5 Star Feature: Student Moms Exhaustion, stress, smiles for teen moms By Casondra Pass Being a teenage mother can be very tough, especially when you’re in school. A lot of girls are out here try- ing to get pregnant at 14 or 15 years old, not knowing what they’re in for. They want to have babies for different rea- sons. Some do it because they think it will keep their boy- friend. Others do it because they just need somebody to love who loves them back. Then again, a lot of teen preg- nancies are not planned. When you are pregnant that’s the good part. Well, most of it is anyway. Because no one is mean to a pregnant lady. But it’s so hard when you’re preg- nant and in school because you Steinmetz Sar reporter Casondra Pass with her Senior Candace Rembert with her daughter have an extra 30 pounds that son Torrence Pass Janiyah Brown you have to carry around every- where. And in Steinmetz it’s rough because Try going to school from 8:00 to 2:30, Candace Rembert is a senior with a it feels like there’s like a million stairs. then going to work from 4:00 to10:00. Af- 1-year-old daughter, Janiyah Brown, whose But after you have the baby that’s when ter all of that going home to a baby that birthday was March 9. In addition to going the really crazy begins. Because nine times may or may not be crying because he miss- to school, Candace works 30 hours a week out of 10 you don’t get any sleep. You wake es his mommy. at Chuckee Cheeses. Candace’s mother up in the middle of the night to a crying You never know if the child will be up helps take care of Janiyah during the week; baby (that is, if you ever fell asleep in the all night, but for the most part if he is you on the weekends Janiyah’s father takes care first place). can kiss homework goodbye because at of her. You get just enough work done to pass that time all he wants to do is be with his Candace said one of the hardest parts of your classes (if that). There is so much mommy. being a student mom is getting the baby to stress. That’s without a job! But at the same time children are a bless- all her doctor’s appointments. She said her When you are juggling work, studies and ing. And if nobody else can make you life is challenging. She offered advice for motherhood there is barely anytime to rest. smile, look in the eye of your smiling baby other students: A lot of people think that just working and and I bet it will lighten up your day. “Don’t have children too early,” Can- going to school is hard. dace said. “At least wait until you’re out of high school and financially stable.” Ms. Kern receives community service award Continued from Page 5 computer skills — to people in Austin, tors,” Kern said. “They should not think Lawndale and Garfield. She works with less of themselves because of where they Kern believes every child can learn and people of all ages, especially teens. come from. We want them to see the value that each child learns in his own way. “Most are unemployed or underem- of the land they’re on and to know they can “I hope to reach as many children as pos- ployed,” Kern said. “They need a way out.” succeed themselves. They do not have to sible,” Kern said. “I have another group of She said her “heart goes out” to the peo- just sit around waiting for a government children once I leave here.” ple in the community who can’t find jobs. check.” Kern teaches job preparedness — in- “These people need to know they are vi- cluding job etiquette, resume writing and able in society, that they can be contribu- Latichia Brown contributed to this report.
6 Steinmetz Star March 2010 Star Feature: Student Moms A closer look into the lives of teen moms By Olyvia Flores overall awesome baby!” I interviewed select teen moth- Her advice for teens at risk of ers of Steinmetz so other girls at pregnancy is to “use protection, risk of pregnancy could realize girls. Don’t be naïve and be re- the struggles we endure while sponsible.” trying to balance several differ- ent things in life at once. I hope Norma Garcia to inform students and staff of Norma Garcia is also an the difficulties, not condone or 18-year-old senior. She is the promote being a teen mother. mother to a baby boy named Jus- On the other hand, this does tin who is 11 months old. In the not in any way mean we are mornings, Norma has to get her ashamed. We all love our babies son ready and then get herself and want to let you into the life of ready. She is still with her son’s a teen mother at Steinmetz. father. He is a part of Justin’s life I am a 17-year-old senior and and is the main person who helps the mother of a 2-year-old boy with the baby. named Ebian. I am a single moth- After school Norma works at er, but thanks to my father, rais- Herbal Life from 5:00-9:00. She ing my son is way less difficult. owns her own Herbal Life. The My son’s father is in and out of main struggle she has is carrying my son’s life and does not play the baby to work with her while an active role in Ebian’s life. working hard in her business. I am in the government pro- Steinmetz Star reporter Olyvia Flores with her son Ebian Collazo While Norma is in school either gram Actions for Children, Justin’s father or great grandpar- which helps me pay for day care while I Program Actions for Children. After school ents watch over him. am in school. I love being a mother. It is Tashyra works. “Being a mother is amazing, but very beautiful and amazing. “I am always tired,” Tashyra said. difficult, especially when my son is sick,” On the other hand it is an extremely Her advice for teens at risk of pregnancy Norma said. Her personal goal for this year stressful and challenging job. I struggle the is to “be careful and be ready for conse- is to graduate on time. most with balancing baby time, school and quences if you aren’t.” Her life-time goal for her son and herself free time. When you have a child, you can Tashyra would like to graduate this year is to have progress in her business so she say good-bye to sleep, but you will never and go to college. Her life-time goal is to can be comfortable and stable. have lonely moments. be able to support herself and her child “It’s not easy, girls,” Norma said when If you’re ready to say good-bye to your fully on her own. asked about her advice for other teens. “It is freedom, sleep and a lot of other things, go very complicated. You will not always have right ahead and be careless and do not use Yesenia Turcious help. Having a child when you’re young is condoms or birth control. Don’t be naïve. Yesenia Turcious is an 18-year-old se- a bigger responsibility than you think, so Be careful and just wait until you are ready, nior. She is the mother to a 3-month-old just wait. Your boyfriend or baby’s father prepared and fully stable to have a baby. girl named Lianna. In the mornings before will rarely help, so don’t count on him. Fe- The student-moms in this story have school, Yesenia wakes up, feeds her daugh- males are usually way more mature.” found ways to handle their demanding ter then gets herself ready. While she’s in lives, but all give similar advice: Be careful school Yesenia’s father and mother help Monica Perez because this is very difficult. watch Lianna. Monica Perez is a 17-year-old, single Yesenia said she is always tired, but mother to a 6-month-old baby boy named Tashyra Jones “you gotta do what you gotta to do.” She Julian. Monica’s parents help and support Tashyra Jones is a 17-year-old senior. struggles the most with time. “There just her with her son. She has a 1-year-old daughter named never seems to be enough time in one day In the mornings, she wakes up at 6:00, Jazaria. Tashyra’s mother helps with to do everything,” Yesenia said. gets her son’s diaper bag ready so her sister Jazaria. Her daughter’s father is not active Her personal goal for this year is to grad- can take him to her brother’s house, then in her daughter’s life. Tashyra says every uate on time. gets herself ready for school. Like other day she gets the baby ready and then she “Being a teen mother is tiring, fun and teen moms, Monica has struggles. interesting,” Yesenia said. “Lianna is an gets herself ready for school. She is also in Continued on Page 6
March 2010 Steinmetz Star 7 Star Feature: Student Moms Teen mom advice: ‘Just wait,’ ‘Use birth control’ Continued from Page 7 fession. “The main thing “Be careful, girls,” is trying to figure out Cynthia said. “Enjoy what’s wrong when my your freedom, because son is crying,” Monica being a teen mother is said. “It gets frustrat- extremely hard.” ing. Being a teenage mother is very difficult Elida Roman and frustrating, but you Elida Roman is an are never lonely.” 18-year-old junior Monica’s goal for who is the mother to a this year is to pass her 2-year-old girl named classes. Her goal for Liliana, herself and her child “I love my baby,” is to “live a calm and Elida said. peaceful life.” Her ad- She is a single moth- vice for other teens at er who receives help risk of pregnancy is from her mother, since “be careful, go on birth her daughter’s father control or even better, does not play an active just wait!” role in his child’s life. Elida struggles with Shaunta Hunt finding time and space Shaunta Hunt is an to do the things that 18-year-old senior. Her she needs to do, such son, Kamren Miller, is as homework. Her goal 4 months old. Both her for this year is to pass sister and mother help junior year and be a se- watch the baby. The ba- nior. STAR PHOTO STAR by’s father is involved. Elida’s life-time Reporter Olyvia Flores with Tashyra Jones, Norma Garcia, Cynthia Zavala, “He’s a good father,” goal for herself and her Yesenia Turcios, Monica Perez and Shaunta Hunt. Shaunta said. “He daughter Liliana is to be an steps in when needed.” “ultra sound technician and In addition to taking care of Kamren and thia is in Actions for Children, a program give Liliana a good life.” going to school, Shaunta works part-time at that helps pay the day care fees of teen “If you’re not ready to have a baby, don’t the Chicago Park District. parents who either work or are in school. have sex,” Elida said. Cynthia’s morning routine is similar “The biggest problem in my life at this Females of Steinmetz: time is school and working with a particular to the other teen mothers — she gets her teacher,” Shaunta said. daughters’ clothes ready then her mother If you are ready to take the next step and She said that she plans to graduate high takes Valerie to day care. She struggles be responsible for your future, here is some school, go to college and live life to the with not getting enough sleep. information for you. Both clinics are free fullest for her baby and herself. She also “There is never enough time to do ev- or low cost (sliding scale). They offer preg- wants to make sure the baby has all he erything that is needed,” Cynthia said. Her nancy tests, counselling and birth control. needs so he won’t want for anything. daughter’s father is not active in her daugh- Erie Teen Health Center “Life is too short,” Shaunta said. “Cher- ter’s life, but Cynthia’s mother helps her (312) 666-3494 ish your freedom. I love you, Kamren.” tremendously. 1945 W. Wilson Cynthia is striving to graduate on time www.eriefamilyhealth.org/locations/ Cynthia Zavala this year. Her life-time goal is to “be suc- erie-teen-health-center cessful, have Valerie look up to me and be Cynthia Zavala is an 18-year-old senior Angel Harvey Infant Welfare Society proud, and have a career.” She said that who is the mother to a baby girl named Val- Health Clinic her goal is to go to Wright College for two erie. Valerie is almost 2. Cynthia is a single (773) 782-2800 years then transfer to DePaul University. mother, but thanks to the help of her mother 3600 W. Fullerton She said she wants to become a police of- things are slightly lighter on her shoulders. www.infantwelfaresociety.org/ ficer, lawyer or something in the legal pro- Her daughter goes to day care and Cyn womenshealth.html
8 Steinmetz Star March 2010 Star News Dance club serves children, vets PHOTOS BY RENALTO ROLDAN RENALTO BY PHOTOS Hector Gonzalez, Socrates Mabry, Dvij Patal and Raymond Masciopinto teach the children dance skills at Rush University hospital on January 18. By Jessica Cruz words of the poets and the Steinmetz The dance club performed at the name was glowing all day,” dance “Urban Arts Showcase” at the Rush club supervisor Renato Roldan said. Medical Center on January 18, Martin The dancers had fun and they were Luther King, Jr. day. able to satisfy plenty of people. The dancers inspired young “It was a cool experience because preschoolers, war veterans, medical we were able to interact with the kids, students and Rush University show them how to dance and inspire administrators. This event was in them,” junior Raymond Masciopinto honor of MLK day and to support the said. “It was also fun because we got war veterans. to do what we love and we were able The club members (and Steinmetz to put smiles on their faces.” alumni poets) danced in front of Some had to step out of their news cameras and did an awesome comfort zone. performance, receiving a standing “I was nervous at first because I ovation from everyone who was never performed around a crowd, present.. but it felt good because I have never “The crowd seemed to be impressed experienced that before,” junior Dvij by the skills of the dancers and the Ray, Mike Hodges, Hector, Dominic Masciopinto, Patel said. Thadious Scott, Dvij, Israel Illagore and Socrates. Prizes, special events for perfect attendance By Leiloni Mota some of our own dancers in an impromtu Students with perfect attendance from competition won by junior Dvij Patel. January 11 through February 10 were re- Students were also given the opportu- warded in many ways. They were invited nity to attend the invitation-only, dance to an assembly on February 26, where competition on March 5 organized by their names were the put into a drawing attendance director Renalto Roldan. for movie tickets and a television. Senior The competition, which included dance Michael Laufer won the TV and 25 stu- groups from several city and suburban dents received movie passes. schools, lasted until 10:00 p.m. Students at the assembly were treated to a performance by a New York City Did you attend a special event at dance troupe. They sang, they danced school? Tell us about it. We want to and those students who went had a good print your observations. See Page 4. time. After the troupe performed we saw CANADY KRYSTAL BY PHOTO Renalto Roldan, Michael Laufer
March 2010 Steinmetz Star 9 Star Talent ‘Can you teach me how to jerk?’ By Sharon Almazan Many students already know the dance craze referred to as “Jerkin” or “Jerk” that started in Los Angeles in 2008. Senior Hector Gonzalez also known by his peers as “Kid Reject,” performed at the talent show and is an amazing dancer who has been inspired by the “Jerk.” “I think its one of the best dances to come out so far,” Hector said. The “Jerk” consists of major moves such as the “reject” (the backwards running man), the “dip” and “pin drop.” There are two well known rap groups Joey Ortiz, MC at talent show that do this dance, New Boys, with their tail in his back pocket. Students who have song “You’re a Jerk,” and Audio Push with classes with him have seen it on a daily “Teach Me How to Jerk.” basis. Hector wears it because Audio Push A rivalry between these two groups has artists wear a ferret-like tail in their videos. started when it comes to jerking. Some It’s different and makes them stand out. dance crews prefer the New Boys while “Shout out to my man, DJ Chubbz. I others stick to Audio Push. rock skinnies!” Hector said. Skinny jeans are the main style to jerkin, Hector shows his dance skills at many as well as colorful clothing. parties with his DJ Joseph Ortiz (Joey), PHOTO BY EARL BILLINGSLEY EARL BY PHOTO “I like Audio Push,” Hector said. “That’s who also MCed the talent show. Hector Gonzalez performs at the talent show. why I carry my tail around. Ha-ha.” “I like to put on jerk music when I DJ,” Yes, you read it correct. He carries a Joey said. “It gets the party started and everyone goes crazy.” Dancing, singing, poetry at talent show PHOTO BY EARL BILLINGSLEY EARL BY PHOTO
Antiara Thompson performs her poem PHOTO BY EARL BILLINGSLEY EARL BY PHOTO “Unwanted Gift.”‘ Brittany Calhoun and Brittany Robertson sing “Satisfied.” PHOTO BY EARL BILLINGSLEY EARL BY PHOTO Michael Hodges
10 Steinmetz Star March 2010 Star Talent Talent show gives fun night to all By Latichia Brown The talent show on February 25 was a It was very stressful at first because I complete success. Teachers Christopher wasn’t sure if I was going to perform, but Berg, Robin Russo and Renato Roldan everyone pressured me to do it. I was going did their very best at putting everything to do the solo but I decided to let my sister together. join me. It was tough at first, trying to get There were 24 acts and every last one her to sing the right notes and stay on beat, was excellent. The students worked very but when the night came to perform she did hard on their performances and Berg gave great. his all to make sure that everything was If I were a junior I would be in the talent perfect. show next year, but sadly I will graduate so There are a lot of talented students in I have to sing for someone else. Steinmetz and they came out to show what The audience was great. When the they can do. curtains opened I saw all my friends. They I was a part of the talent show. My were very supportive. Cameras flashings, I younger sister, freshman Latavia Brown, felt like a celebrity.
and I sang “The Lady of My Life” by the BILLINGSLEY EARL BY PHOTO late Michael Jackson. Latichia Brown PHOTO BY EARL BILLINGSLEY EARL BY PHOTO Shyeesha Fountain and Nakita McCaa PHOTO BY MALICA LACY MALICA BY PHOTO Teachers Brad Dowling and Robin Russo PHOTO BY EARL BILLINGSLEY EARL BY PHOTO PHOTO BY MALICA LACY MALICA BY PHOTO
Amari Sneed sings ‘His Eye is on the BILLINGSLEY EARL BY PHOTO Charles McCoy and Laura Jimenez enjoy the show. Sparrow’ Jordan Evans
March 2010 Steinmetz Star 11 Star Talent Multi-talented singer, rapper By Cameron Baylon “Rapping is hard work, but the payoff is Ramon O’Donnell sang “Pretty Wings” great,” Ramon said. “It is a long journey at the talent show. He is also a producer with many challenges but is an enlightening and rapper of his original work. He uses the experience with many benefits.” name Talent as his artistic name. His new mix tape entitled “This is Not a He has released four mix tapes within his Mix Tape” was released on March 9. career. He realized his musical talent when Ramon shared some of his opinions he was eight years old. He always watched about Steinmetz. music videos when he was young and felt “It is a decent learning environment, that he could one day be in those videos. however the rules and persecution of He was particularly fond of Jay-Z, who students is at times unfair,” Ramon said. Ramon thinks has the most achievement Ramon, AKA Talent, said anything can within his career. be achieved as long as you set your mind to it. PHOTO BY EARL BILLINGSLEY EARL BY PHOTO BILLINGSLEY EARL BY PHOTO PHOTO BY EARL BILLINGSLEY EARL BY PHOTO David Noriega performs his original poetry. Aramis Pates Luza Myslinska sings “Respect.” PHOTO BY EARL BILLINGSLEY EARL BY PHOTO PHOTO BY EARL BILLINGSLEY EARL BY PHOTO Dvij Patel Amari Sneed
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ByAwesome Datrin Butler final act thrillsBernette: crowdFun and scary, but I The talent show gave a fun enjoyed it. night to every student who came, Star: What were you feeling But out of the many students per- before you performed? formers there was one who really Bernette: Nervous and kind of overwhelmed the crowd: Fresh- scared. man Bernette Lewis (Boo Boo). Star: What did you think of the She performed “Make Love” by talent show? Keri Hilson. Bernette: It was fun. I enjoyed Bernette impressed the audi- it. ence as soon as she started sing- Star: Do you plan to take your ing. Her act ended the talent music further? show in amazement. Bernette: Yes, I want to do The following interview took more performances. place at school after the talent Star: How long have you been show. singing? Star: What was it like to Bernette: Since I was four perform? years old. PHOTO BY EARL BILLINGSLEY EARL BY PHOTO
Bernette Lewis performs ‘Make Love’ by Keri Hilson. PHOTO BY EARL BILLINGSLEY EARL BY PHOTO
March 2010 Steinmetz Star 13 Star News Shakespeare field trip at Navy Pier By Denisse Murillo “I liked it because it Three busses filled was funny and enter- with seniors and teach- taining. I had a good ers Robin Russo and time.” Kim Zacharia, headed After the play was to Navy Pier on Febru- done, students were ary 5. able to go around The students from Navy Pier. Students the world literature and were allowed look Shakespeare classes around, eat and relax. were looking forward “What I liked the to spending quality most about the field time with their friends trip was that it was and seeing William fun and we all needed Shakespeare’s play time off of our class- “The Comedy of Er- es,” Stephanie Macias rors.” said. It was a very fun Everyone went performance that many home that day with a enjoyed. JOSE LUCERO BY PHOTO wonderful memory. “I enjoyed the play,” Seniors attend Shakespeare’s ‘The Comedy of Errors’ at Navy Pier. Rafael Orihuela said. Gallery benefit raises money for art therapy PHOTO BY FRANSELY ROBLES FRANSELY BY PHOTO
Angel Ramirez, Christian Chavez, Gwenn Weldman, Evin Gamez, Fransely Robles, Jocelyn Lopez, Erika Corral, Gwenn Weldman, Regina Baggett. By Fransely Robles of the art sold at the benefit was created The program has been at Steinmetz for a The Art Therapy Connection’s 2nd by Steinmetz students. You can say that couple of years and has made a difference Annual Art and Soul Benefit was held on Steinmetz stole the attention! in students’ lives. Teachers and counselors March 5 was in downtown Chicago at Everyone enjoyed the evening and is refer students to the program. Mars Gallery. hopeful that all the proceeds collected Many students describe the program as The Steinmetz band, accompanied by will continue to nourish the art therapy a safe place to just be themselves. They teachers Karen Craig, Christopher Berg program. work in student groups and meet on a and Elizabeth Zaluba, performed for Art Therapy Connection is a program weekly basis. It is a 34-week program guests. Over 100 people were invited to that helps students express their thoughts run by Gwenn Waldman, an experienced the benefit including some of Steinmetz’s and feelings through art. Creating artwork art therapist. The environment is positive students who are currently in the program. helps students to release emotions. This and comfortable for students to explore The students spoke at the benefit about is an organization that uses art to connect feelings, make art and just talk. how the program has helped them. Some with students who need the help.
14 Steinmetz Star March 2010 Star News Junior English classes perform MacBeth PHOTO BY TEACHER LYDIA RYAN TEACHER LYDIA BY PHOTO PHOTO BY DATRIN BUTLER DATRIN BY PHOTO
By Eunice Dimas “Macbeth” is a story about how the idea of “I was very proud of all the students who The juniors acted out the famous old having a glorious future can make a person acted in the play,” British literature teacher story of “Macbeth” on February 5 on the do about anything to accomplish that goal, Edward Cyra said. stage in the small auditorium, Room 122. and how the wicked conscience can work Other junior English teachers involved The play script was straight from the someone into complete madness. in the project included Charles Cave, Patti British Literature books our school lends to Each class rehearsed different acts and Stuber, Vince Caputi and Gail Gibbons. us. Acted out word-for-word, the play was most of the students seemed to enjoy the The students made their own props, such exact, including all the characters and in- rolls given to them. as swords, crowns, masks and goblets out tense scenes. “At first, not many people wanted to of materials like paper cups and plates and “We basically put it all together with- act out a play,” Stephany said. “Some aluminum foil. in a week or so,” junior Stephany Ro- kids fussed. They didn’t want to walk This can’t be, and shouldn’t be, the last bles said. “Many people weren’t really around saying ‘meow’ or ‘ribbit.’ There play given to the juniors to perform. interested in doing the play, but after all were guys who needed to be cats and it was fun and turned out perfectly.” girls who needed to be frogs so we just Juniors: “I think the students were a bit over- switched them up,” Stephany said. Tell us about your role whelmed, but I’m pretty sure they would Throughout the day of the performance, in the MacBeth say it was the most fun all year,” teacher all the British Literature students and performaces. See Page 4 and Shakespeare fan Lydia Ryan said. teachers met in the auditorium to perform For those who haven’t read this classic, and watch the students on stage. for details to contact us. PHOTO BY EUNICE DIMAS BY PHOTO EUNICE DIMAS BY PHOTO
March 2010 Steinmetz Star 15 Star News Decathlon: ‘Great experience’ By Lillian Sanga will be even half as fun as this year The Academic Decathlon team was!” finished its competition in the city “Decathlon this year was great,” championships, having advanced Rosanna Cueto said “Everyone on one level. the team succeeded at something It is a tough competition be- and got an award. It was nice to cause it tests students in 10 differ- have the opportunity to go to the ent subjects. This year’s theme was next round. There are so many the French Revolution. Throughout amazing memories from Decath- the year, the students prepared for lon that I’ll never forget.” competition by going to classes af- “Decathlon was a lot of hard ter school, which lasted for an hour. work,” Blanca Bello said. “You “During these competitions, ev- have to study very hard to pass the ery student received a medal due Teacher Mojgan Majdzadeh, Estefannia Escobar, Blanca Bello, Lillian Sangha, Lisette first round. We were able to- con to their outstanding job!” team ad- Garcia, Shawnelle Jackson, Francisco Urista, Rosanna Cueto, Christin Pflanz, teach- verse with many other students ers David Stachowiak, Davoud Chitsaztehrani. Not pictured Jonathan Baez. viser Davuoud Chisaztehrani said. from different schools.” “Decathlon was interesting,” Li- “This was my first year in De- sette Garcia said. “During the com- “Decathlon 2010 was a great experience!” cathlon and it was the best expe- petition, I got the opportunity to talk to people Christine Pflanz said. “Everyone on the team rience of my life,” Fransisco Urista said. “De- who had similar interests as mine. This was did a really good job and I’m proud at all of us cathlon shows that a team can work well and do a great experience that I’d like to have again, on how far we came. We had a lot of good times better. I hope we can go to the state next year. hopefully next year!” and made a lot of memories. I hope next year Join Decathlon!”
FAFSA workshops ByStreaks Kristal Wilson fashion This month’s fashonisto is Alonzo McToy. Although he understands the uniform policy, he tries to look nice by bring- ing his style to the green shirt on his way to school and on his way home. “I think that our school uni- forms aren’t suitable,” Alonzo said. “I think if they are going to have us wear a uniform shirt we should be able to style it PHOTO BY KIARA DAVIDSON KIARA BY PHOTO Counselors Kim Diaz and Paige Stenzel, senior Alejandra Avelar up.” and father, Porfirio Avelar at the FAFSA workshop on February 25 Alonzo is wearing a black cap. Over his school shirt he is The counselors kicked off out to receive free aid from the wearing a red designer hoodie, the FAFSA season with a federal and state governments with a red, black and white workshop on February 8. The for college and some trade jacket over the hoodie. He has a counselors and 15 volunteers schools. There is over $10,000 pair of light blue jean pants and from Ladder Up, Illinois Stu- in grant money available per all white blazer shoes. dent Assistance Commission student per year. “My definition for fashion is WILSON KRYSTAL BY PHOTO Alonzo McToy, fashionisto (ISAC), Introspect Youth Ser- We had another three mini looking nice,” Alonzo said. vices, Rober Morris -TRIO and FAFSA workshops over the Each month we look the the Center for Economic Prog- next two weeks in which 66 se- people who change clothes be- What is your opinion ress helped over 120 Steinmetz niors and their parents attended. fore going home. If you know about fashion and the families complete the FAFSA. Our goal this year is 80 per- someone stylish, contact Krys- school uniform policy? Contact us We will publish The FAFSA (Free Applica- cent senior completion. Last tal Wilson at krystalkaprice@ your ideas. See the the Star tion for Federal Student Aid) year we achieved 74 percent. yahoo.com for an interview af- Forum on Page 4 for details. is the form students must fill Submitted by Paige Stenzel ter school.
16 Steinmetz Star March 2010 Star Reviews ‘The best book I’ve ever read’ By Lucja Wolak Robert and Sophie’s job is to find the Everything starts when the museum most powerful secret in the world before curator Jacques Sauniere is murdered in it’s lost forever. They travel to London. one of the Paris museums. What happens next? What was the That night the Harvard symbolist Robert secret? Read it and you will enjoy this book Langdon gets a phone call about the death just as much as I did. from the French police who want him It is very interesting and mysterious. to come to the place of the crime. When It also contains a tremendous amount of he gets there he meets Sophie Neveu, a historical facts, and that’s why I loved it. cryptologist and the granddaughter of the I can say that this is the best book I have victim. Obviously, her grandfather wanted ever read. to tell her something important. With the help of Langdon she finds out that her grandfather was the Grand Master of the Priory of Sion, a secret society whose Chicago members included Sir Isaac Newton, Victor Hugo, and DaVinci, and that he guarded a Public Library secret. teen book club Life without fear... By Rebeca Nicolas Imagine being born without fear. Wouldn’t that be cool? You could face any kind of dangers and feel no fear at all. In the book “Fearless” by Francine Pascal, Gia Moore is born without the fear gene. This means that she is not afraid to face anything, not even death itself. But being in a world where love and being a normal girl are not pictured in her life, Gia must face some difficult questions: Was her mother’s death was an accident? What does loves means? Why the people that she cares for always have to die? “Fearless” will keep you reading. It will The West Belmont Branch of the public library take you to many different adventures with hosts a teen book discussion once a month. Gia Moore. This month’s book is ‘So Yesterday.’ Copies are available at the library. West Belmont Branch 3104 N. Narragansett Avenue Have you read good book lately? (312) 746-5142 Alonzo McToy, fashionisto We’ll publish your thoughts about books (or anything else). We want to hear from you. Hours: Mon. & Wed. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. · Email us at [email protected]. Tues. & Thurs. 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. · Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Looking for more information on good books? Meetings are held on the last Monday of Go to:http://www.chipublib.org each month at 4:30 p.m The “For Teens” website features book reviews, databases, popular topics, brain candy, March 30: ‘So Yesterday’ answers to today’s questions, interviews with authors and more. Check out book April 27: ‘Boy in Striped Pajamas’ by reviews written by other teens, or post your own. John Boyne
March 2010 Steinmetz Star 17 Star Reviews Half man, half god, all hero! By Leilani Mota One of the most anticipated movies of 2010, “Percy Jack- son and The Olympians: The Lightning Thief,” does not dis- appoint (if you didn’t read the book, of course). The movie begins with Percy Jackson almost being killed by his teacher, a fury, and then discovering that he is, in fact, a demigod — half human and half god. Percy learns that he is the son of Poseidon, god of the sea. He also learns that he is accused of stealing Zeus’ lightning bolt, the most powerful weapon ever created. Percy goes on a journey with two friends, Annabeth (daugh- ter of Athena) and Grover (a satyr and Percy’s protector), to look for pearls that will help bolt he found hidden in his shield. He also In my opinion, and I haven’t read the them escape Hades when they find Percy’s meets his father, Poseidon, who tells him Percy Jackson books by Rick Riordan, the mom. that he’ll always be with him. movie seems to lack something. The movie The movie is action packed with mon- The movie is good, but it needed better in itself is very entertaining, but like all sters that Percy and his friends must defeat. dialogue and needed to be just a bit better film adaptations of books there will always These include a Fury, a Minotaur, Medusa all around to have reached the coveted top be things that are changed or not filmed herself, a Hydra, and Lotus-eaters. The spot in the box office. The gods in the mov- at all. One who has read the books has to computer-generated imagery and special ie are just giants, and don’t look godlike at overlook that fact. effects in the movie are great, especially all, except for Hades, who transforms from In the end, though, this movie is worth the monsters. human form to fiery monster. There are the ten dollars you’ll spend on watching it In the end Percy proves to Zeus that he scenes in the movie that don’t belong and in the theatre. is not the lightning thief and returns the gaps in the plot. Star News Design promotes career and technical Ja’Tavian Davis, a junior in Graphic Communications, submitted a winning button design to the Department of College and Career Preparation. Ja’Tavian’s button design will be dis- tributed to principals and administrators throughout the Chicago Public Schools to promote Career and Technical Education programs.
Submitted by teacher Judy Eichstaedt MEGAN MENDEZ BY PHOTO Ja’Tavian Davis created a winning design.
18 Steinmetz Star March 2010 Star Sports Streaks win last home game by Willie Brown A tradition of the basketball season is to make the last home game of the year Senior Night. It’s a big game for seniors, their last Steinmetz basketball home game. This year the Streaks seniors ended the regular season with a win, beating Sullivan 68-50 on February 18. It was a particularly good game for Leshaun Tate. He is a leader out there, even though he doesn’t talk much. He’s always been silent. This reporter had 17 points, 17 rebounds. It was great to have my mom and auntie at the game. 09 GRAD DOMINIQUE JENKINS BY PHOTO Sullivan can’t handle the Streaks in the last home game of the season. Steinmetz won 68-50. Leshaun Tate Strong finish for swimmers [The following are Coach Dave ished the season with 21 and to their goes downstate Henry’s prepared remarks for the credit they are all here tonight. winter sports banquet, March 11.] What a tremendous group of First of all, a huge thank-you to young men were on the team this Susy Sullivan, our assistant coach. year. They helped each other and Thanks to the managers Angie, Di- cheered each other on, no matter ana and Nancy who helped keep what their swimming abilities were. things organized (and we also loved For the first time in about 13 years, your humor). Thanks to Steinmetz we went to the Varsity City Cham- alumnus Veronica Arroyo, lifeguard, pionships and placed 20th in the city. and to Emily Russell for making Nearly all of the swimmers posted sure I had my buses and paperwork personal best times. Our meet record in order. was 6 and 6. Most of all, however, I want to Much of the success of the team thank Robin Russo. Swimming just this year was due to the work of doesn’t happen without her, and the three exceptional young men. myriad of things that she does that Through example and dedication makes teams happen. Words do not they held together this team. With express the gratitude and esteem I that, I present them a special award have for her. of “Outstanding Leadership:” Er- Now, about the team and our sea- reyon Elders, Gabriel Beltran, and son. We started the season with over Alexis Jaime. 25 swimmers. It was rare that we had The most improved were Michael less than 18 practicing on any given Newson, freshman, and Josh Ver- day, and they worked hard. We fin- dusco, junior. PHOTO BY TEACHER BRAD DOWLING BY PHOTO Senior Leshaun Tate with his parents after he advanced Winter sports MVPs in the fifth round of the 3-point shoot out. Boys basketball Girls basketball At Star press time, Coach Brad Dowling and Leshaun Varsity: Willie Brown, senior Amber Dukes, sophomore are on their way to the Illinois state tournament in (Lettered all 4 years on team) Peoria for the finals of the 3-point shoot out. JV: Armon Minniefield, soph. Cheerleading “He has beaten incredible odds,” Dowling said. Freshmen: Derek Rice Damonica Buchanan, junior
March 2010 Steinmetz Star 19 Star Sports Track team gains indoor experience By Tytiana Seay The Streaks have competed in three indoor track meets, with two more coming up on March 21 and March 27. The first outdoor meet, the Mather Invitational, will take place on April 3. All the girls did their best at their first meet of the season at Bloom High School on Febru- ary 21 even though it was a dif- ficult track and the curves were kind of tricky. After the meet the girls were sore in some places because they did a lot of running. Even though they were still tired, some of them were energized.
On the way there was a lot of PHOTO STAR talking and laughing. There are a lot of different Some members of the girls track team relax during the March 4 meet in Evanston. The team competes in five indoor meets during the months of February and March. The outdoor track season includes six events in track and field. Some meets in April. CPS varsity qualifying and championship meets are in May, as are the state meets. people think that it is all about running but it really isn’t be- cause you can do things like the bus had to pick us up at the interstate oa- race or event. hurdles, long jump, high jump, triple jump, sis. We ended up being kind of late for the “Under the dome in Rockton we pitted shot pot, discus, and relays. Some schools meet, but we all showed a lot of hard work. ourselves against some of the toughest girls also pole vault. There were a lot of schools there and we all teams in the state,” Coach Pereyra report- “I’m really excited about the upcom- had to camp out in the hallways. Even then ed. “In the relays all times improved and ing meets,” freshman coach Mary Gleeson the girls were playing, but we also had to we are way ahead of last year. The 4 x 800 said. “Some girls are going to be trying new listen to make sure that we didn’t miss our of Gabbby, Cassandra, Bianca, and Lucy events and we look forward to shaved almost a minute off cheering them on!” our time 2 weeks ago. On March 4, the girls had “In the 4 x 200 Celia, a lot of fun at the Evanston Charnae, Tytiana, and Takara meet. A lot of laughs went showed that outdoor season is around and smiles, too. The going to be a lot of fun. coaches weren’t worried “Jojo still has it — eas- about the times at this meet ily throwing 28’ and thinking because there was another about 33’. Individuals who one on March 6. put in personal bests include “Evanston was a tough Raquel, Michelle, Tiarra, meet with a lot of near miss- and Kadesha. es,” Coach Abel Pereya re- “Some really good running ported on his webpage. “But by our underclassmen shows it left us hungry for the chal- we have a bright future. Props lenges ahead.” to Sammy, Heiddy, Emi, The team was delayed on Momo, Claudia, and Pau- March 6 on our way to the lina.”
Honenegah Invitational in PERERYA ABEL COURTESY PHOTO If we keep showing our Rockton, Illinois when the Takara Johnson, Celia Dodd and Tytiana Seay go over race strategy hard work and sportsmanship bus got a flat tire and another with Coach Pereyra before the 4 x 200m relay on March 6. we can go all the way.
20 Steinmetz Star March 2010 Star Web Extra First semester honor roll Ahmed, Faizan Deleon, Marco Lagunas, Lissette Prannychuk, Tetyana Alicea, Jose Delgado, Erica Lane, London Pratt, Norjoria Alvarado, Carlos Delvalle, Nyxsaly Lee, Jennifer Price, Aliyah Alvarado, Jazmin Dodd, Celia Licona, Lucy Purcel, Alexandra Alvarez, Emanuel Drzazga, Bartlomiej Lindsay, Jessica Queen, Elizabeth Arias, Angelica Duenas, Monica Lopez, Cassandra Quinones, Yajaira Atempa, Viviana Duran, Edwin Lopez, Daniel Rankins, Leeosco Baca, Miriam Dziekonski, Ernest Lopez, Irma Reyes, Fanny Baggett, Ragina Espinosa, Jonathan Lopez, Josue Reyes, Mercedes Balbuena, Samanta Falgier, Monika Lozano, Jesus Rivera, Cristian Balderas, Marvin Ferguson, Brittany Luna, Javier Rivera, Juvitza Barriga, Enrique Fiore, Breanna Luna, Jose Robles, Fransely Bautista, Adrian Firszt, Brittany Lunjas, Dedee Rodriguez, Gerardo Baylon, Abigail Flores, David Macalisang, Jem Rodriguez, Juan Beltran, Catherine Flowers, Ashley joelle Madrigal, Araceli Rodriguez, Roberto Bermudez, Ariana Franco, Alejandra Maggit, Matthew Ruiz, Arisbeth Bernabe, Saray Franco, Yessica Marcelo, Jeane Salamanca, Juan Biasbas, Jeannelyn Fumo, Gino Martinez, Benito Salazar, Alan Blackwell, Brennen Gadlen, Laronda Mason, Michelle Saldivar, Armando Blanco, Brenda Garcia, Bianca Mastache, Marco Sambor, Adrian Blanco, Williams Garcia, Brittany Matias, Mayra Sanchez, Gabriela Bolanos, Nayeli Garcia, Eleana Maya, Angela Sanchez, Isabel Bovan, Decardion Garcia, Guadalupe Mccaa, Nakita Sanchez, Malene Bradley, Nicole Garcia, Julisa McCoy, Charles Sandoval, Nancy Brown, Latichia Garcia, Lisette Medina, Jesenia Sangha, Lillian Cabrales, Mildred Gomez, Lizbeth Millansuarez, Jaimelyn Seay, Tytiana Camacho, Alex Gonzalez, Daria Mooney, Nicole Sedano, Luis Carreto, Heriberto Gonzalez, Jessica Morales, Noemi Selby, Samantha Castanon, Dayan Gonzalez, Jose Moreno, Michelle Simental, Noe Castillo, Giovanny Gonzalez, Lizette Mota, Leilani Smith, Elisha Castro, Vanessa Guevara, Irvin Muneeruddin, Furqan Strojna, Natalia Catalan, Michelle Hernandez, Anayeli Muratalla, Elena Szczech, Anna Chlebek, Tomasz Hernandez, Gabriela Myslinska, Luiza Szkorla, Timothy Ciepiela, Paulina Hernandez, Ruben Obrzut, Klaudia Tazelaar, Kayla Colin, Daniel Holt, Ashley Odrzywolska, Sylwia Torres, Edith Colin, Luisa Hoskin, Deonte Olea, Yadira Trejo, Sylvia Colin, Nohemi Hurtado, Elisa Orduno, Jorge Uruchima, Jennifer Cook, Darryl Ilumin, Iriz Padilla, Alicia Uruchima, Jocelyn Cortez, Andrea Jackson, Shawnelle Paredes, Grace Vargas, Astrid Cruz, Jessica Jacobo, Tania Pasterczyk, Agnieszka Vargas, Daniela Czahor, Jennifer Januchowski, Damian Patel, Dvij Velez, Elizabeth Czahor, Judith Jurczyk, Lukasz Paul, Patricia Villanueva, Jorge Czyganow, Eliza Klein, Jared Perez, Carmen Ward, Angelica Dabbs, Kieatra Krawiec, Lukasz Phillips, Crystal Wolak, Lucja Davis, Raquel Krupa, Mateusz Pincsak, Andrew Yates, Michael Dejesus, Lauren Kurpaska, Dariusz Portillo, Wendy Zaghdoud, Salma Zamora, Saul
March 2010 Steinmetz Star 21 Star Web Extra College speaker warns students of web realities By Marielita Jimenez site. So people can actually see your A Westwood College speaker pervious pictures. So watch out in presented information about his what you delete or put on. school and warned students in Karen The speaker gave a brief Gold’s senior English classes on explanation about Westwood March 9 of various Internet realities. College and shared some ideas Did you that know that Facebook about making better decisions in our is a big issue when looking for a job? future. Believe it or not, it’s the truth. When Westwood is known to be a career- you apply for a job managers tend focused college where students to look for you on Facebook. So if focus straight on the career that they you have anything inappropriate, want to prepare themselves for in be careful. Those job interviewers the future. There are two Westwood could be looking at your Facebook Colleges campuses. One is located page, according to Westwood’s downtown and the other on the speaker. Cumberland Blue Line El Station. Also, when deleting a picture The speaker gave a good from MySpace or Facebook the explanation about scholarships, pictures don’t really get deleted. loans, and grants for college and In fact, the pictures go all over the how to get them. Senior Coriano Vega with the Westwood College speaker Photo Opinion Web Extras In March, we’re asking about music: What is on the top of your playlist? “I like pop and Lil Wayne, songs off “No “I like alternative and punk. I like the music “My favorite type of music is rap. I love Lil Ceiling.” and agree with the punk rock mentality. Wayne. The music speaks to me.” Mark Compton, freshman I bought my first Black Fac record when Breanna Crosby, freshman I was 13 and have been listening to punk “People that I like: Lucinda Williams, Jeff rock ever since.” “I love rock music like Paramore, Flyleaf, Beck and Jeff Buckley. Steve Halpern Gina Szulkowski, teacher R@B, Lady Gaga, and Shakira. Rock can made music to match colors, very soothing. be hard but soft as well.” I like music I can listen to, music I can sing “I like the Bachata. It is a good inspiration Xavier Torres, senior along to.” for me to dance to.” Mary Claire O’Neill, teacher Itzel Ramos, freshman “I like Reggaeton because it reminds me of my Spanish culture.” “Rihanna’s ‘Rude Boy’ is a good song.” “I like rap. My favorite artists are Drake Rafael Rivera, senior Tara Busby, junior“ and Lil Wayne. I like it because of the style and tempo of their music.” “My favorite type of music is rock. My I like the Cold Flames, ‘Miss Me, Kiss Julian Rice, freshman favorite group is Bon Jovi. It has a really Me.’ It has good lyrics, and a great beat.” good beat and its fun to listen to.” Quenell Smith, junior Jennifer Lee, freshman
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