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Sophomore Spartans Dawson iPads for Rains (left) and Alondra Fierro (right) work diligently in their AVID Spartan Time By Niko Sapp math Staff Writer instruction period. If anyone has ever been in the Advancement Via Individual Determination program or has ever seen the AVID program in the commons during class, they might see students go into other classes to get textbooks for their daily tutorials. Many know that this can be a hassle and that teachers might get a little angry when their classes are repeatedly interrupted. AVID tutorial sessions are a time for students to work with other students and designated tutors to Continued iPads, Page 16

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By Lauren Miller got test scores back they were pleased that many The top score of the freshman class was Merall Staff Writer students’ scores improved but they did not see the Sherif, who received 30 out of 32 both times. drastic changes that were expected. Many of the Spartan Time continued this semester because Spartan Time is a common topic around the students who started off with high scores remained the administration believed that it has shown a halls of Greeley West it seems like. Freshmen and the same or improved by a couple of points. significant enough change in the final results. sophomores are required to stay an extra thirty Towards the end of October of 2012, teachers The math taught in Spartan Time is multiplication minutes after fifth period to work on basic skills and started to fine tune basic math skills. The majority of facts that should have been mastered by middle many students have been complaining about this studies were focused on fractions. school, if not elementary school. change and believe it to be unfair. Based on that data, the top scoring students were Spartan Time will most likely continue until Steve Marcantonio/West Word Even though many students were opposed to these rewarded. In the sophomore class, Austin Lavelle the administration feels students are at the level Dominick Ibarra lugs white boards activities they cooperated and in the end showed improved from 20-of-32 on the pretest to a perfect they should be in basic math and writing, and will and textbooks from the classroom to growth in what was once a struggle. When teachers score of 32 out of 32. definitely continue as T-CAP approaches. the commons.

Westward: Hall of Fame, Page 2 Viewpoints: Save the drama, Page 8 The Hub: Leaving for lunch, Page 4 Inside Sports: ‘Best day ever’, Page 13 Page 2 2.4.13 Westward West announces new members to Hall of Fame By Hannah Wagy Semi-Formal attire is required as well as You could definitely say that Conklin Staff Writer reservations. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm, and the has a “green thumb for Greeley West.” “I’m very It’s that time of the year again; Greeley West ceremony starts at 7:30 pm. A silent auction will He taught at Greeley West for 31 years and enjoyed honored being is having their annual Hall of Fame dinner and also be taking place from 6-8 pm, where various every minute of it. Introduction Ceremony Saturday, March 9th 2013. items will be available for bidding. All the proceeds “It’s a wonderful thing that other people compared to the This will be the fifth class to enter into the Hall of made will go to support the Greeley West Hall of recognized what I have accomplished during my past people that Fame since the tradition began in 2009. Fame. time at West; I’m very thankful for the peers that The individuals that will be introduced into the An individual that is very excited to be introduced selected me in the Hall of Fame,” Conklin said. have been Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2013 are athlete into the Hall of Fame is Mr. Paul Conklin, who Former teacher and counselor Elliot, who retired nominated in the Shane Carwin, distinguished alumni Judy Atkinson, taught Horiculture at Greeley West through his last year as well, still substitute teaches and works Holly Bressler, Jack Bumgarner, Paul Conklin and retirement last year. the scoreboard at Greeley West home basketball hall of fame.” Elliot Waneta Elliot. The third category, reserved for Conklin is credited with giving the program its games. She is excited to be honored as well. - Mrs. economic boosters, had no nominations this year. legs and taking it to enormous heights through his “Number one, I was shocked. I’m very honored The celebration will be held at The Greeley plant sales and trips to Hawaii. being compared to the past people that have been Waneta Elliot Country Club at 6:30 pm, and the cost is $40 Last year, the horticulture program was moved nominated in the hall of fame. I’m very honored dollars per dinner. to Northridge. and grateful, but very surprised,” Elliot said. Spartan Star EthnicFest date set for February 22 Throughout the 2012-13 school year, West Word will be recognizing outstanding students By Jolynn Barger at Greeley West. Staff Writer There are many different cultures in America Diana Rowe today, and in an attempt to show how those cultures Freshman do things differently, a couple of clubs at Greeley West High School have come together to organize a day-long event called EthnicFest. This event is taking place at Greeley West on Friday, February 22. Among the clubs putting this together are LULAC, El Teatro, and the Principal’s Advisory Council. Ethnic Fest is a chance to see and learn how other cultures do things such as Christmas and other cultural holidays. Ms. Light Kovacs is helping PAC put together Diana Rowe, is a very active student in and the widely popular fashion show to exhibit the out of school. Rowe is involved in swimming different ways certain cultures dress. The Martial at the moment and plans to participate in girls Arts Club will be putting on a performance to soccer in the spring. She ran varsity cross represent Chinese and Japanese culture. There will country last season, a huge honor for a freshman be a student speaking about what it’s like to live athlete. with gay parents. In addition, other groups being Her academic skills also shine, as she holds celebrated are Somali, Burmese, Korean, and all of a 4.0 GPA. Rowe is in theatre as well, one of the exchange students. the many ways she chose to dip her toes in the Other sessions are being taught by Spartan students. There will be a culture panel, made up of water. She is also involved in student council, Steve Marcantonio/West Word about 12 students involved in the event, who will art club and MYP/IB. Felix Hernandez and Natalie Luna practice a dance for the upcoming One of her hobbies is riding her horse, Peco, answer questions from the audience. The students will be providing information about their cultural EthnicFest celebration in the commons on Thursday, January 30th. EthnicFest on her free time. She loves to read, but because returns to Greeley West High School for a fourth year on February 22. reading can be a blur she turns to math, her background and experiences such as moving here favorite subject. “I like math because it’s black to the United States and where they came from. All students in attendance. way they do or why they have a certain religion. ” and white, there’s only one answer,” Rowe said. of the students on the panel will be able to answer This is the fourth year that this will occur at West. Ethnicfest is always a positive outcome at Greeley questions from both staff and students. Mrs. Edie Reynolds, the teacher in charge of West. Many students stick around because they are -Kelsey Taylor As in previous years, most of the stations around EthnicFest, said, “The best outcome is the fact that curious about the other cultures surrounding them the school will offer free homework passes for our students are able to learn why people dress the and enjoy learning about culture. 2.4.13 Page 3 Mr. GWHS showcases many talents By Lucy Salazar his girlfriend Rebecca Dunn. To determine the very best Staff Writer After his performance he delivered a red rose and contestant, the guys were Last Saturday was an evening full of handsome hugged her. asked some serious questions studs and outrageous talent erupting throughout Aaron Zimola also performed an electrifying that made it clear that world the auditorium. version of “Smooth Criminal” by Michael Jackson peace was at the top of their Mr. GWHS was organized by the Junior Class on his violin, which left the audience speechless. lists of changing to the world. and was sponsored by Mrs. Cyndy Miller-Hughes. The night continued with the formal wear and led The results rolled in and The night began with a rendition of “Gangnam up to the decision of the final five contestants. Dunkin came in as runner up A tie between two of the contestants caused the and Zimola was crowned as style” performed by the ten contestants: Alex Dunkin Dunkin, Sergio Felix, Chase Harms, Jonathon final five to be six. Mr. GWHS for 2013. Jeffers, Aaron Lyman, Joshua Martinez, Mason Sedlacek, Leo Salcido, Ryan Vance, and Aaron Zimola. The first of four events was the spirit event, where the stage exploded with blue and gold as the guys demonstrated their true Spartan pride. The spirit event was followed by the talent Lucy Salazar/West Word portion of the night. Highlights included Dunkin, Aaron Zimola is crowned Mr. GWHS who rocked out some nursery rhymes with his guitar, Felix, who popped and locked in his dance and handed the certificate that will performance to some electronic tunes and Harms, rival his diploma in a few months. who sang a song and dedicated his performance to

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Nearly 111.3 million American They worked to perfect any last minute flaws of households with televisions watched the Baltimore their dance for the competitions that began on Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers face off. Saturday. All those fans may be watching the same game, The Poms were accompanied by approximately but Super Bowl family traditions are different. 330 teams. Saturday and Sunday were also early First, there is the family that doesn’t watch mornings for the girls. Both days they had to wake football regularly, but tunes in for the funny Makayla Stieb/West Word up and prepare their costumes and makeup. The rest of the day consisted of performing for a vast commercials. Yes, they do watch the game but no, Students wait in line to get food from the cafeteria on the north end of the they don’t care for the outcome. Adreina Estrada’s panel of judges in the Jazz and Hip-hop categories. school. New heatlh requirements were put in place thath ave improved Senior Katie Petersen was excited to perform family is an example of this. “Our family usually the lunches that were once seen as disgusting. doesn’t watch football all season, but when it for the last time at the national comes to the Super Bowl, we competition. watch it as a family at home,” “I was excited to get my Estrada said. Stay or go for lunch? graduation Mickey Mouse ears. They say 2013 on them,” The Super Bowl is also known it’s the cool thing to do. Kids don’t want to eat By Makayla Stieb Petersen commented. for its half time performance, here because they don’t’ want to be ‘lame’ or Staff Writer Petersen has spent the last which included Beyoncé this ‘uncool,’” IB secretary Yvette Finger said. The general consensus of most students when few years traveling with the year. Junior Josh Martinez was “If kids would just take time to go through asked what they thought of the school lunches at Poms to the competitions and not excited this year. “Beyoncé the line and grab a bite to eat, they actually Greeley West High School is “gross,” or “ew.” watched previous seniors pick does not appeal to the majority serve some delicious food. The cooks always What most of these students don’t understand is out their graduation ears. of football fans, so I’m not provide for the faculty and staff and we are Petersen that the school lunches have taken on new health Results of the competition excited to watch this year,” so appreciative for that because their food is Martinez requirements. were not available at press time. The one tradition that most wonderful,” Finger added. The school lunches have a selection of foods Super Bowl watchers are known for are the parties. There are other teachers, although, who would that vary from Mexican dishes all the way to A time for family and friends to get together and rather bring a sack lunch from home to school Italian cuisines. There has been a program celebrate. Teacher Mark Jarnot will be doing this. such as Mr. Mark Jarnott. “It’s an inconvenience. implemented nationally by Michelle Obama WEST WORD “I’ll be chilling with the wifey at home, scarfing I don’t always carry around cash with me so it’s a Editor-in-Chief: Steve Marcantonio forcing cafeteria’s nation-wide to serve fruits down the best cheesy dip source EVER, real green burden to have to run out to my car to grab cash. Design Editors: Joel Marion, Lucy Salazar and vegetables on every single plate that walks Copy Editors: Makayla Stieb, Dani Winn chili from New Mexico, Velveeta, Jarnot said. Also, when I bring my lunch it’s healthier and through the lunch line. Web Editor: Katie Weber it’s cheaper.” “In honesty, I believe that kids leave because Kersten Aguilar Johnny Johnston Jolynn Barger Taylor Juarez Jordyn Book Colton Lefor Shedrick Boyd Lauren Miller Students use MYP program to enroll at West, then drop Romy Caccavelli Aaron Lyman Rebecca Caldwell Niko Sapp By Merall Sherif Some freshman are rushing to drop the IB about the real IB, it’s too hard because the work is Acacia Cruz Merall Sherif Staff Writer curriculum from their busy schedules, a lot of them unexpected.” Derek DeNovellis Daisha Shumpert The International Baccalaureate Program has without very relevant support. Many of these students have been wanting to Brandon Duval Kennedy Spittler Alexus Grajeda Kelsey Taylor welcomed a tsunami of freshman into their Connor Thompson, a freshman, said “I’m not drop IB after the first semester, but were frustrated Tara Hebel Myranda Trujillo prestigious Middle Years Program this year. up for all the work and I want a 4.0, but that’s by the prospect of finishing the year’s coursework Jonathan Iboa Hannah Wagy nd Unfortunately, not all of the excitement was too hard in IB.” After asking him why he chose and not moving on to 2 year MYP. West Word is a publication of the Greeley West newspaper centered around the opportunity of participating IB preliminarily he replied, “I didn’t want to go to Continued production class. It is published bi-weekly. Visit West Word in the elite academic opportunity for West’s class Central and I’m a committed athlete at West.” online at www.greeleyschools.org/westword for bonus content and a color PDF edition viewable on your tablet. of 2016. Freshman A.J. Lopez said, “They don’t tell you MYP, Page 16 2.4.13 Page 5 Teacher Feature: Brian Holmes First-time tax filers WW: How many years BH: At Putt Putt. have you been teaching By Brandon DuVal file for taxes for the first time, WW: What type of music do you listen to/ Staff Writer Mario Cano, a senior at Greeley at West? It’s that stressful time of a year again, when West, is among them. BH: 13 Years favorite band? parents, companies and students are busy filing Cano has two jobs, one at B.H: I like a lot of music, country, and rock. taxes. Dairy Queen, and the other at WW: Are you married? My favorite band is the Zac Brown Band. What are taxes? Taxes are a sum of money that Office Max. When asked the BH: Yes, 20 years in August people who have jobs or own companies pay to the question, “Do you want to pay WW: Have you ever been out of the US? government which is then distributed to our armed taxes?” His answer was a very WW: Do you have children? BH: Yes, Mexico and I loved it. forces, police, schools, and fire departments. The defiant ”NO! It’s just more BH: Two. Brandon, a junior and Tyler tax “season” is from the first of February to April money out of my paycheck!” who’s in 6th grade. WW: What was your most embarrassing 15. Sam Huss, a junior at West, Cano During that two and half month span you also pays taxes though he is moment? receive a W-2 which itemizes all the money your 17. He must pay taxes because WW - What’s your biggest fear? BH: In high school when I was spotting employer took from your paycheck the previous when filing out his W-4 he BH: Spiders. I was bitten by a Brown someone on the bench press and someone year. It tells you what they paid to the federal and claimed himself, which means Recluse and I thought it was Dave Falter pulled my pants down. state governments, as well as FICA and Medicare. that he is independent and chewing on my leg. The 1040EZ is the simplest way to file for your cannot be claimed on his WW: Which Harry Potter professor are tax return; it is made simple enough so any person parents’ taxes. WW: Who is your role model? you? can fill it out themselves. The more complicated Many people do not like to BH: My father BH: None, I’m a teacher from Welcome Back your taxes get, the more forms you must turn into pay taxes, but it is what our the government. nation must do to pay its bills. Carter. There are some students at West who have to Huss WW: What was your first job? - Merral Sherif

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www.greasemonkeyintl.com Page 6 2.4.13 Forever alone: all dressed up with nowhere to go By Steve Marcantonio buying the wrong gift for their sweetheart. This day can also be used to spend time with shopping alone on Valentine’s Day, reply with a Staff Writer So, Spartans that have no one to spend that day other single friends, perhaps to spend hours telling simple “Because swag.” This will immediately The 14th of February is a joyous time. There are with, we’ve compiled a list of other things that you each other that they shouldn’t be single and that answer their question and differ away any follow- flowers and candies and all kinds of ridiculous can do to get your mind off of all of the mushy- any guy/girl would be lucky to have them. People ups. stuffed animals. Love is definitely in the air on this gushiness. Keep in mind that these are just ideas with no friends can spend hours telling themselves Finally, Spartans, you can use this day to get fat. day, and warm feelings can be found expressed on and that they might not be right for everybody. this. Results may vary. Be honest, you have no one to look good for, so every smiling face. Unless you happen to be single. For the adventurous loner, a movie might be a Another good idea is to take advantage of the why not eat a quadruple bacon burger with extra For those people who don’t have a special good idea on this day. Sure, there will be couples empty stores to buy yourself a new look. Just be cheese, three orders of large fries and a supersized someone on Valentine’s Day, celebrating the crowding the place with their ‘feelings’, but you sure to avoid the jewelry stores, as any last-minute chocolate shake? holiday can be kind of a real drag. There are no can take joy in the knowledge that you are the only shoppers are probably already mad because they After you’ve drowned your loneliness in about chocolates to be consumed, no flowers to be person in the theater not awkwardly sharing an got yelled at for not buying their girl something 6,000 calories, follow up with a delicious cake to fawned over, and no stuffed animals to snuggle armrest. You can get the extra-large popcorn (this shiny. Once you have on your new outfit, look in celebrate how much you’ve accomplished while with. On the plus side, however, no single person might be the bank-breaker) and be happy that you the mirror proudly and tell yourself that you’ve got everyone else was out being ‘in love’ and ‘happy’, ever has to worry about breaking the bank or don’t have to share a single piece. it all goin’ on. When someone asks you why you’re or whatever. Singing Valentines cancelled Spartans make Valentine’s Day By Staff Reports was supposed to be a joint effort with the West Catering Club. 2013 the best for sweethearts Subala said. Singing Valentines have been a very popular West catering will no longer be making the By Romy Caccavelli Staff Writer Some students don’t know what they are going gift in year’s past at Greeley West High School chocolates that accompany the songs as well. to do because they don’t have a girlfriend or and throughout the community. Typically over 50 The decision left students in a state of shock. Valentine’s Day has almost arrived and that boyfriend. Therefore there orders for people outside of school are made, plus “They seriously cancelled, those? I bought four means that people are starting to make plans to is no need to have plans this dozens of students buy them at West. of them already. Am I getting my money back?” spend time with their girlfriend or boyfriend. early for Valentine’s Day. This year, however, the holiday cheer will not Danielle Rodriguez asked on Friday afternoon Whether it’s going out for a nice dinner or “I’m not sure yet,” said junior fill the hallways with song. On Friday afternoon, after she saw the newspaper story on the screen. giving gifts, students at Greeley West are certainly Savannah Parra after a long after several missed deadlines by singers, Pegasus It was not immediately known if other Greeley making plans. time of thinking. “I think I will sponsor and vocal music teacher Mr. Chad Clark West groups would be impacted by the decision Junior Dustin Encineas plans on taking his just hang out with my friends cancelled the selling. or if students who already bought them would be date out to a nice steak dinner. “I’ll go to Texas and family”. Clark said that the groups - which were supposed refunded. Roadhouse to go out for dinner with my girlfriend,” You do not have to have a to three all-guy groups and four all-girl groups Pegasus will give the Singing Valentine’s a shot Encineas said. date to have fun on Valentine’s were not going to be prepared to produce, sell, and again next year. Some students are just planning on buying Day. “I’m going to spend Parra perform the songs for the public. - Makayla Stieb and Myranda Trujillo something for their significant other. Robert money on people I don’t like,” Posters had been advertising the fundraiser that contributed to this story Sabala fits into this category. “I’m going to buy roses and a big stuffed animal for my girlfriend,” said Alex Martinez. “Just like I did last year.” Cupid’s Corner 2.4.13 Page 7 A look into the love life of Spartan couples Peter Hernandez and LaRae Sanchez Ernie Plascencia and Mariela Chavira ByTaylor Juarez By Lucy Salazar Staff Writer Staff Writer

LaRae Sanchez and Peter Hernandez have been Ernie and Mariela have been dating for exactly dating for a year and seven months now. One one year and 28 days and say everyday is just summer day, when Peter got back from Mexico, great together. The couple went to middle school he texted LaRae out of the blue; they started to together and have always been great friends. One talk a lot and became very good friends. He finally day Ernie built up the courage to ask her out asked her out after hanging out almost every day through text. Mariela said she would not say yes over the summer, and have been inseparable since. over a message. So the two waited until Mariela LaRae claims to wear the pants in the relationship came back from California and Ernie took her out but Peter may not agree completely. One of for a movie. the most embarrassing moments they have had That night, he asked her out and Mariela became together is when they first started dating they went “the happiest girl”. The two like to do activities to the store and on their way out LaRae decided not only as a couple, but as best friends. One to turn it into a race. As she got into the car she example is going to Target late at night to wander realized Peter wasn’t in sight. Looking around around and walking their dogs. she noticed that there was a car seat in the back. Mariela said, “Ernie’s best feature would be LaRae had gotten into the wrong car and Peter his eyes. They’re so big and cute.” As for his was standing by his car laughing at her. Since they best quality, it would have to be that, “he’s really have been dating, LaRae has done this twice. patient and caring.” The couple enjoys going out to eat on the Ernie loves that Mariela is, “down to earth.” The weekends and helping each other out with couple have not made any specific plans for the homework during the week. LaRae and Peter plan big V-Day, but Mariela says, “it will be great no on catching a movie and spending some quality matter what we end up doing.” The couple says time with each other this Valentine’s Day. their best memory would have to be the time they conducted an explosive experiment with soda. Isaiah Maes and Ariel Martinez Mark Bruemmer and Sarah Bruemmer ByTaylor Juarez By Lucy Salazar Staff Writer Staff Writer It has been 11 months since Isaiah Maes and As the years go on, the love bewteen Mark and Ariel Martinez have started dating. They first Sarah Bruemmer stays strong. Married for a while, met years ago back at Heath Middle School and the two are just a pair of down-to-earth happy became best friends. Isaiah broke the ice by couple. The two met eight years ago while teaching asking Ariel to MORP. Even though the girl is at Brentwood. supposed to ask, he took charge. From then on it They have been inseperable since. The two had has been magical. two weddings throughout the years and the first They are very close to each other and practically was in Aspen. They enjoy hiking biking and skiing never go anywhere without the other. They even together along with caring for their daughter. go on vacations with one another’s family. Last Mrs. Bruemmer admires her husband’s charm summer they went on a trip to Vegas and they are and sense of humor, while Mr. Bruemmer adores even planning on going on another vacation this her quick witted humor. upcoming summer. During Spring Break they Mr Bruemmer says the best memory him and his are going to head to New Mexico to visit Isaiah’s wife had was getting married. family. As for Valentine’s Day, Mr. Bruemmer is planning They did not have an embarrassing story to tell on splurging on a $40,000 ring for his lovely but they said that they play Black Ops with each wife. The couple doesn’t usually do anything too other every night before they go to sleep. extreme for Valentine’s Day. They display their They are known by their friends as a “cute short love for each other with the little things, like jokes couple.” and memories. Page 8 2.4.13 Viewpoints Manners in Twitter turns to drama SWEET TWEETS Jenea Rae Padilla @JeneaPadilla We all have at least a Twitter, Facebook, or shows how some people need attention, and @GWWestWord Thanks for the Snickers bar. :) short supply even a MySpace (depending on how up to date apparently this is their way of getting it. you are). These are meant to be used to keep in There is no need to unload all your problems Chris Campbell @MyShirtIsSexy Before lunch last week, I witnessed a student touch with friends, get to know new people, or and possible hate for someone in a tweet so others @GWWestWord Can you do an article on the lack of flipping off a teacher, another student yelling maybe just creep on celebrities. can see it and get involved in respect students have for their teachers? at a teacher, and yet another student physically Lately, however, there has something they shouldn’t be in. confronting a teacher. Chuckie Mendibles @trchuckie been an uproar of teenagers- There are better ways to do it @GWWestWord Yeah it always seems like the rudest It made me realize that the amount of disrespectful, not only from Greeley West Daisha like maybe confronting them in students flip outon the nicest teachers. ungrateful, and rude students in Greeley West has but also our cross town schools- Shumpert person, one on one, so it doesn’t over the past year, become a huge problem. On a that have been causing a bit of Editorial blow up into this huge dispute Chandler Yoder @yodesauce_311 daily basis, drama on these sites. Greeley that the whole city is involved @GWWestWord Do you guys do personal ads? teachers, West students have been putting in. When you argue on Twitter faculty their drama all over the internet or any other social media site, Tonya Schiestel @@TonyaSchiestel @GWWestWord Ummm yes! Honors students actu- members, for basically the whole world it not only makes you look Chris ally care about their education! and fellow to see. Twitter has recently been bombarded bad, but also gives our school a bad reputation. classmates Campbell with people indirectly talking about another What you put on the internet is permanent, Guest Editorial HarParrr @HarperSheets are berated person trying to cause a problem with them. and with that being said, go do us all a @GWWestWord Y’all should know what grade I am with rude This is a very annoying way to confront favor and get off the computer and solve next time please #sophie comments, someone about your problems. This also your problems like a normal person. vulgar Sara Sugi @Sara_Sugi gestures, and many other forms of harassment and @GWWestWord We all could use anotehr three-day weekend #amirite disrespect. Why is this? What has changed in this Cellphones wrongly criminalized school so drastically that students feel like they are All too often, teachers will confiscate students’ Teachers aren’t as understanding about this new Sev Stoffel @SevStoffel10 able to behave without consequence? phones during class for being on it too much, lifestyle. In my opinion, teachers are too strict @GWWestWord I think the Poms dances were really A huge chunk of this behavior seems to be caused but what if your teacher were to look through about students having phones out in class. If a great! I don’t doubt it that they will do excellent in by a lack of personal accountability. The people in it after they took it? What would the first thing student sends one or two texts in class, I don’t natioanls this weekend! this school have forgotten their manners. Doesn’t opened on the screen be? think it’s a big deal, or if we use anyone remember sitting on the stair because of Many students text during our phones to check homework Riley Mincic @mincic92 their bad behavior, or has that become a cliche class, but they also are on reminders. On the other hand, @GWWestWord S/O to boys wrestling team! #2 in state. #madprops #winitall that we only see in movies? Perhaps parents are social media websites such as Lauren I do believe it is appropriate to blame for not teaching their children respect. Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. Miller for teachers to take phones if Olivia DeNovellis @oliviaa_rosee Whatever the case is, I do not think that it is too Going to these websites has Editorial students are constantly texting @GWWestWord the hub is where I get at least 20 much to ask that we, students, faculty, and teachers, become a habit for kids, and or it becomes a distraction. dirty looks when I have to fight my way through to get treat each other with a little respect. is an automatic response to Some teachers have accepted to class. #NotAFunTime I hope that in the near future, everyone at Greeley boredom. As kids growing up this new technology based West takes a look at how they’re acting towards in this technology- oriented lifestyle, and are even on their Tweet @GWWestWord to share your opinions via social media. their peers, and decide to mind their manners, generation, our lives revolve around our phones more than most students, but I would You may find your tweet right here every two weeks. respect each other, and act with genuine kindness. cell phones, tablets, and social media. like for ALL of our teachers to get on board.

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Foreign Shout-outs encourage kids Affairs Starting at the beginning of the be recognized. These are based It’s important for every student to be recognized 2012 school year, Greeley West on if teachers see students helping and applauded for their great act of kindness. It began to recognize students for out others or doing well inside the will also help let the students know what is going the unasked and helpful actions Jordyn classroom. on around them and inside other classrooms. Valentine’s Day towards other students. This has Book These announcements can “Shout outs to us students at West are important. been an influential and positive Editorial encourage other students to When you do something that you are very proud of, reward for many students. If some do more acts of kindness. The you should get recognized. It keeps other students not so special in see their friends doing positive more students who are being in the loop about the great accomplishments our actions this can influence them to recognized the better our school fellow classmate’s have had,” said sophomore do better as well. and community can become. It Maci Herman. Netherlands Teachers can put an announcement in at the would be a great way to see more students lending This has been and will continue to be a positive February just started and that means it’s almost beginning of the school day for that individual to a hand outside of West. influence on students at West. time for Valentine’s Day. In stores you can buy all kinds of candy or cards for your Valentine. Love is in the air. In the Netherlands, Valentine‘s Day is not a Pride at West in decline over time special day at all. Only some people celebrate it and Over the are changing. For example, when my older sister These days, we’re lucky if we can get 40 kids take their girlfriend or boyfriend out on a date. A years that my was at West (Class of 2009) the student section was in our student section. The school even has to few years ago, family and I popping! I mean, the parents knew they couldn’t bribe kids to come to home games! For example, it got bigger. Schools Hannah have been at even sit on the far left side of the bleachers because at basketball games they have this thing called Greeley West there were so many students. “Pop a Shot” where you can buy and shoot a little do more Romy Wagy activities, for Caccavelli Editorial High School As the years go on, West students are becoming basketball, and if you make it in a little hoop then we have uninterested in sports and more interested in things you win a cash prize. instance, they Editorial realized that outside of school. Greeley West used to be the best Kids should want to go to the games to support let students things have of the best! The students always came and cheered their school and show their “PRIDE.” buy their own changed and on their fellow classmates. Valentines. In stores you can buy more and more Valentine’s stuff Potty problems for students: bathrooms unacceptable like chocolates, cards or jewelry. Even stores are Greeley West High school has The girl’s bathroom is a mess, shouldn’t have to be late to class and lose learning decorated with balloons and other heart shaped only one set of bathrooms open with girls doing make-up on the time because they have to use the restroom. decorations. for the entire population of around counters or waiting in line for a These bathrooms should be open and the security Even though Valentine’s Day is becoming 1500 students. How is it expected stall. monitors can go in and check just like they do with bigger in the Netherlands, no one forgets about for students to be able to use the Tara West has another set of the other bathrooms if there are people hanging the meaning of Valentine’s Day. It really means bathrooms and make it to class on Hebel bathrooms but they aren’t used. out. Maybe if the staff had to use these bathrooms something when someone buys a rose for you. It is time when it’s impossible to even Editorial Well drug deals can happen during passing period they would understand. a good way to express yourself towards your crush. get to the sink? anywhere if that’s what the The boys’ bathroom only has one problem is then these bathrooms Continued stall with a door and four urinals. should be opened. 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Page 10 2.4.13 All-City band combines school groups Honor class By Becca Caldwell director from the University of Colorado. The These elite Staff Writer performance took place at the Union Colony Civic musicians rumors are false On January 23, thirty-seven Greeley West Center along with the All-City Middle School auditioned The rumors spreading around Greeley West students practiced and performed in the All-City Honor Band. back in the past week about honors classes being High School Honor Band. This band consists of In addition to the All-City Honor Band, for December dropped have been corrected. The rumors 110 Greeley high school students from Greeley the first time in 12 years, Greeley West will have with varied from all honors classes across Greeley West, Greeley Central, Northridge, Union Colony, students in the All-State Band. Horn player Nick selected West High School being dropped to making Frontier Academy, and University High School. Drury, and clarinet player Brandon Mattes will be pieces sure only MYP classes were seen as honors Students gathered, rehearsed, and performed the two Spartan representatives this year for this as well distinction. prestigious group. as scales under the clinician of Dr. Matt Roeder, a band Drury Mattes Principal Shelli Robins, said on Tuesday and sight afternoon that she wasn’t sure where all reading. these rumors were coming from, but the only Band director Chet Arthur was very pleased with classes being dropped are honors math classes. the fact that his students were accepted to play in The reason that one subject is being changed the All State Band. “I’m ecstatic for them getting is because it is easier to show a progression in to make it,” Arthur said. math, so honors courses are not needed. When Nick Drury found out that he was one of the first to make it in 12 years he said he was --Dani Winn simply, “stoked.” SpArts 2.4.13 Page 11 What’s on Is Spartan Time a waste of time? Dear Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch, our reading scores in 9th and 10th grade. Our math First, let me tell you a bit about myself. I am scores show that both 9th and 10th graders need more YOUR iPod? a sophomore here at Greeley West High School help. More than 80% of our 9th and 10th graders with a GPA at 3.75. I have an almost perfect are below grade level in math and this number is attendance and have increasing. This leaves never been to the office 20% at grade level or in trouble. I am an above. Even students in Marky Mark active member of a few upper level math classes clubs and participate in & The were not performing two seasons of sports. Funky Bunch at or above grade level Marky Mark/West Word Advice Column I have been told that indicating that GPA Sophomores in the Funky Bunch’s I am a “well-rounded might not be the deciding Spartan Time class working hard on student.” Why do I need factor on whether or not a to participate in Spartan Time? I have thought student needs Spartan Time. You obviously have math facts. Title: Don’t Judge Me about skipping and ruining my near perfect noticed that Spartan Time is now heavily focused into consideration any possible solution to your attendance just so I do not have to waste my time. on math. This was a decision by West High School problem for our future classes. Artist: Chris Brown Please inform me and others why we are forced to Leaders to support all students to increase their Remember, we are all in this together. With attend Spartan Time. math skills. your skills, you might be able to help a struggling Yesica Perea Album: Don’t Judge Genuinely, We want to commend you on your involvement student during Spartan Time. Chances are this time Me Spartan Sophomore here at Greeley West. Our Spartan leaders are will not change for you. What can you do to make always searching for new ways to improve a difference? Dear Spartan Sophomore, you education. After discussing this topic with As always, all for one, one for all, all for WEST! This is definitely not a new question for us. your Administration, we feel that they are very Current school test scores show an increase in open to educated suggestions and would take Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch Mama always said avoid movies this bad The movie Mama is a scary horror film directed up in a coma and Annabel has to take care of the by Andres Muschietti. kids by herself. While in a coma Lucas has a dream The movie is about two young about his brother to save his kids and points to a kids who are found in the woods have spent their time searching place in the woods. Mama becomes very angry Title: Absolute Zero five years after their parents die. Taylor for and never giving up finding and attacks the kids and Annabel. She then takes The dad of the kids goes crazy Juarez the children and getting custody the kids to the cabin where she first met them. The Artist: Stone Sour at the beginning, killing his Movie Review of them. girls and Mama are getting ready to walk off a cliff coworkers and his wife. The girls constantly refer to but Lucas and Annabel try to stop them and get Michael Zomora Album: Gone He then picks up his kids. But someone as Mama and her history attacked. I refuse to ruin the end of the movie for Sovereign while driving away, he runs off is given throughout the movie. you. But know it involves a cliff and jumping. the road and into a tree. He and She plays with the girls and hides This movie is supposed to be a horror film and it his kids find a cabin in the woods. While in the from everyone else. Victoria, one of the girls, does start out scary but as the movie progresses it cabin, a creature of some sort grabs the dad and always takes off her glasses when looking at Mama becomes less and less scary. It also starts out very kills him. because she doesn’t like to be seen. interesting and intense but I lost interest the less Lucas, the girl’s uncle and his girlfriend Annabel Mama pushes Lucas down the stairs and he ends scary it got.

Setting: Ancient Rome, near the end of the suicide; Brutus’s discovery of the two corpses; Spartan Notes Roman Republic. the final struggle between Brutus’s men and the Climax: Cassius’s death (V.iii), upon ordering troops of Antony and Octavius; Brutus’s death Spartan Notes is your go-to guide for a book his servant, Pindarus, to stab him, marks the on his sword upon recognizing that his side is currently being read in a Greeley West class. point which it becomes clear that Caesar was doomed. Need to prepare for that SCR? Read this. It purposefully murdered, and that Cassius, Brutus, Theme: Fate versus free will; public self Title: Who’s Ready To might help you understand the book a little bit and the other conspirators have lost in their vs. private self; misinterpretation of events, Jump more. attempt to keep Rome a republic rather than an commitment of ideals versus adaptability and Artist: Chuckie empire. Ironically, the conspirators’ defeat is not compromise. Album: The Title: The Tragedy of Julius Caesar yet as certain as Cassius believes. Daniel Torres Dirtydutch Blackout Author: William Shakespeare Falling Action: Titinius’s realizes that Cassius -Myranda Trujillo Anthem Type of Work: Play has died wrongly assuming defeat; Titinius’s Page 12 2.4.13 Sports National recruiting expert to address athletes By Katie Weber looking to play at the collegiate level. purpose will be to debunk the myths and present the but it definitely is what they need to hear,” Renkens Staff Writer Renkens has toured the United States for 16 years facts about athletic recruiting for student-athletes, said in a press release. Jack Renkens of Recruiting Realities will be speaking for several athletic conferences, sports their families, coaches, and school counselors. “I’m primarily trying to get families to be giving a presentation on college athletic recruiting clinics and camps, and college financial planning If you or someone you know is serious about realistic about the opportunities that are available at Greeley West High School on Monday, February groups. getting a college degree and passionate about the and to get them to understand it’s about getting 25 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium. Renkens’ main goal is to give families and athletes sport they play, this is an event you cannot afford your education, not about hitting the ball, kicking The free, 45-minute presentation will serve as a realistic idea of what college athletics entails and to miss. the ball, throwing the ball. It’s about finding the a reality check for families of student-athletes how to find the right match academically. The “It may not be what some parents want to hear, right match academically.” Swimmers Spartans look to next level By Daisha Shumpert splash Staff Writer Being an athlete in high school, the biggest dream is to take your talents and move on to the college Central level. Only the finest of athletes get the privilege of By Kennedy Spittler continuing onto college athletics. At Greeley West, Staff Writer some student athletes are making these dreams into After a long Martin Luther King Day weekend, realities. the Spartans came through on a tough girls Greeley West is filled with swim meet. The meet was against Central and some of the finest athletes Northridge. in Greeley and athletes who Even with a rough start, the girls won after range from cheerleaders to receiving a disqualification in the 200 medley, baseball players are going on loosing 16 imperative points. to the collegiate level. Spartan “It was an extremely close meet and everyone athletes are also going from needed to swim for points,” stated freshman Diana Greeley and traveling to many Rowe. different states. Already this year, Greeley Central had beaten Senior and former Greeley West twice at meets. Because a win was needed, West cheerleader, Kelsey Christensen the girls pushed hard and scored high. Christensen is taking her Greeley West girls won the 100-meter butterfly, Johnny Johnston/West Word tumbles and back flips to the University Of 500-meter freestyle, 400-meter freestyle relay, Backstrokers Olivia LaRocco competes at the Greeley Recreation Center Kentucky in August. “I really wanted to cheer there 200-meter freestyle relay, 200-meter IM heat, and against Greeley Central and Northridge. because they’ve won the championship 20 times 100-meter backstroke. They also broke personal they were not able to compare in numbers due and I am proud of our Spartan girl swimmers!” and I really wanted to cheer at a basketball game,” times, such as Ali Brown who broke 3 minutes to lack of swimmers. Because they are a smaller exclaimed Rowe. Christensen said. in her 200-meter IM. Also Hannah White held a school, the swimmers are not as large in numbers The ending numbers for the Spartans was 499 She also added that she liked the whole stunning time of 5:36 in her 500-meter freestyle. as their competitors. points, beating Central who had 467 points. atmosphere of Kentucky and how the sports come Also attending this event was Northridge, but “Overall it was a great way to end the season together as one. On the other side of the map, senior baseball player Austin Miller will be traveling to California Three wrestlers win individual titles at Top of The Rockies and attending Loyola Marymount University. “I’m thankful to get the opportunity to play baseball By Alexus Grajeda of 120½, right behind Thompson Valley’s 132, In the 106-pound class Garza was defeated by in college and especially since it’s in California, Staff Writer Pomona 160½, Broomfield 194½, and Grand Island Broomfield’s Darek Huff with a final score of 8-3. which is somewhere I’ve always wanted to go.” The Top of The Rockies wrestling tournament from Nebraska who won with a score of 201½. Martinez beat Zach Finesilver of Cherry Creek, Other athletes are still working hard to get was held at Centaurus High School on January 25th Greeley West did however, have three of its at 126-pounds by decision with a final score of recognized and recruited by colleges, such as and 26th. Greeley West competed as well as several wrestlers make it to the championship match 6-0. It was his fourth Top of the Rockies title. senior basketball player Nick Garza. He had to other high schools, some not even from Colorado. of their weight class of those include Anthony In the heavy weight class, Rocky Mountian’s say that, “I’m just continuing to work hard and am West came in fifth as a team with a final score Garza, Emilio Martinez, and Austin Waterman. Tony Martinez was pinned by Waterman. hoping to play for UNC next year.” 2.4.13 Page 13 Boys escapes by Olympians have ‘Best Day Ever’ 2 in OT thriller By Derek DeNovellis Staff Writer Two teams place

The Greeley West boys basketball team won a thriller last Tuesday against Mountain Range, 52- 3rd and 4th in 50, in overtime. West jumped out to an eight-point lead at the end ByNorthern Joel Marion Colorado of the first quarter, but only Staff Writer led by two at halftime. The The Greeley West Special Olympics basketball Spartans and Mustangs were teams took their talents to Valley High School on tied at 44 going into over time. January 25 and took third and fourth places. Daniel Ortiz led the charge The morning began with a human tunnel through in overtime, scoring four the hall where the athletes ran to the waiting bus. unanswered points early. The excitement that all the players had was felt From there on, Austin throughout the entire bus ride. Miller and Erik Franklin Ortiz When they arrived, the opening ceremonies finished the game off by could not get done fast enough for everyone. The making two free throws each. Spartans Gold team started off the action against Greeley West improved to 9-7 overall, 4-5 in host team, the Valley Vikings. The Gold team the Front Range Conference. Results from Friday’s consisted of Chris Lott, Lexi Dominguez-Puga, game were unavailable at press time. Nic Sedam, Isiah Acosta, Kyleigh Patchell, and The Spartans next game will be against Canaan Bernal. Fairview at home on Tuesday. Joel Marion/West Word The Gold team was down early and found Senior Dimitri Cervantes (above) drives into the crowded paint against the themselves having a double digit deficit at halftime. Senior Chris “Chris-cross” Lott wasn’t ready to Fort Morgan Mustangs in the Special Olympics tournament on Janurary 25th. Girls woes continue go down without a fight. He had great possessions Austin Darby-Rodriguez (below) prepares to shoot against the Sterling Tigers. and assists to his teammates and had twelve points with loss to Mustangs in the second half. Once again, Senior Chris Lott took over and had By Kersten Aguilar Bernal showed his outstanding speed and hustle a lot of points early on. Staff Writer the entire game and helped spread the ball around. Canaan Bernal also made a break away lay-up. Dominguez-Puga, Sedam, and Acosta also had Sedam had two shots back to back after trying Each week, the Greeley West girls basketball buckets of their own to mounts a comeback that hard to get them and celebrated with hands raised team has been hopeful that they were turning the came up just short. The final score ended up being high running down the court. corner on their season. But each week, they are 24-20. With an ear to ear smile he said, “I was 13 out of finding a way to be let down. Game two for the Spartans gave the Blue 10 happy about those big shots!” On Tuesday January 29, the Spartans faced team their first shot to play. This team consisted The final score ended up being 23-12 in favor of Mountain Range. Greeley West used many shots of Josh Reynolds, Bernie Contreras, Angelica West. from the free-throw line to keep the game close, “Geli” Lucero, Dimitri Cervantes, Austin Darby- The final matchup was between the Blue team executing on 16-of-22 shots from the line. Rodriguez, and Daniel Patane. and the Sterling Tigers.The game was back and Senior Daisha Shumpert scored 16 points and The Spartans went back and forth against Fort forth and was very close at the half. was West’s leading scorer. Morgan during the first half and led by two. Bernie Contreras had several big baskets to put Shumpert also had the most rebounds against Senior Dimitri Cervantes had some great hustle, the team up. This along with lockdown defense Mountain Range and tried to help carry her team rebounds, and ball handling and converted on helped propel the Spartans. The game was close through out the game. several buckets. until the 7 minute mark when Reynolds, Cervantes, Two players fouled out for the Spartans, Lecero had a big bucket of her own. Josh and Lucero all made lots of baskets to give a including sophomore Harper Sheets and senior Reynolds had a big amount of points paired with comfortable lead.The Blue team ended up winning Maria Campbell. blocked shots left and right. with a score of 30-22. This game not only had two of their best The game stayed tight but Fort Morgan converted One of the ten volunteer student athletes Alissa defenders foul out, but the bench also received a their last shot and won by two, 26-24. Mascarenas was excited about the event, “When technical foul. Game 2 for the Gold team was up against that the teams score, you see smiles and it’s awesome Greeley West is now 3-16. Results from Friday same solid Fort Morgan team that gave the Blue how happy they all are,” Mascarenas said. “They night’s game were unavailable at press time. West team a run for their money. are all just so sweet.” will be home again this week. Page 14 2.4.13 What? WHAT is your WHAT is your Directions: Match each Spartan WHAT is the WHAT pictured with their row of answers to favorite sport to WHAT is your WHAT is your most best part of celebrity do you find out who said WHAT. watch? biggest fear? dream college? embarrassing Greeley West? want to meet? moment?

University of When someone Dustin Pedroia California Los stepped on my Baseball The hub ;) Snakes because he is Angeles shoelace and I inspiring (UCLA) tripped in the hub Logan Wolach A Class of 2013

Basketball be- Losing my swim- Demi Lovato be- How many friends North Carolina cause it’s fast and Snakes suit top in the cause she is such I’ve made (UNC) ongoing ocean an inspiration Riley Mincic B Class of 2014

Going to a theme North Carolina My voice cracked Mark Wahlberg Baseball because I park and falling The baseball team Tarheels while playing because he’s a love it off of a roller- (UNC) baseball good looking guy coaster Sam Williams C Class of 2015

Lance Armstrong Women’s beach Our faculty and I crapped myself because he doesn’t Snakes Mexico University volleyball our friends in 1st grade have the full package Caeley Lordemann D

Class of 2016

Logan D: Riley C: Caeley B: Sam A: Answers: 2.4.13 Page 15

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From From Avid teacher Jane Burke was very excited when From Foreign Affairs, Page 9 MYP, Page 4 she heard the good news. “I am very elated by iPads, Page 1 the community and how they can support the In the Netherlands, Valentine’s Day is more IB coordinator, Mrs. Amy Tuttle is proud of the help with the classes they might have homework AVID program,” Burke said. something for younger people, high school program and student success within it. Only a in, might be struggling in, or they might need help AVID students are the ones who are really excited students, or people with a secret crush. Older few students are wanting to drop and joining the studying for an upcoming test in. about the iPads, like Junior Christopher Colin, “I people, like our parents, don’t really care about it. program to get into West, she says, is the wrong During this time students may need to get books was relieved when I heard about the iPads. The They think it’s stupid to just show your love for way to go about open-enrolling. or worksheets from the classes they need help in, tutorial process can be a pain sometimes, so these each other, once every year. “MYP is an important step to prepare students causing problems for others in iPads are going to really benefit the AVID team.” It is not like you give everyone you care about for DP and unless students are drowning at first the school. a present. Only a few people do, they buy a card, semester we have them honor the commitment of AVID coordinator Dave chocolates or just a rose for their best friend. It one year with IB because they have that spot and IB Falter and the AVID site team looks like here, in the US, people buy presents isn’t a just a gateway into West,” Tuttle explained. thought it would be a good idea sooner. Maybe some people forget about the real “Our informational nights are present with to find a way to fix this ongoing meaning of Valentine’s day. parents and ‘success story’ IB graduates so the problem. Their solution was to Everyone loves Valentine’s Day after all. If it’s students know what they are getting themselves buy 15 iPads that can replace big or not, who doesn’t enjoy seeing people love into,” Tuttle added. the textbooks that were causing the problems and hassle. Twinkies making a comeback? Former Social Studies teacher Colin Within the next few months Twinkies and many other Hostess sub-brands are expected to be come John Haefeli was able to help back into stores. The bankruptcy of Hostess took place last year and left many people in a panic. The out by asking around town to see if anyone would classic American treat that was created in the 1930’s wouldn’t be around anymore. be generous enough to donate to the AVID program Hostess is working on who will be the owner of the Twinkie. The company said major food to help with their goal. companies and supermarkets are interested in buying the cream filled snack and that they are waiting There was one extremely generous donation from for the highest bid. There is great deal of interest in buying some Hostess products, sales could be Bob Ghent of Ghent Motors. completed by as early as March. Ghent was able to donate $10,000 to the Greeley --Tara Hebel West AVID program to pay for the new iPads. Answers from page 15 Greeley’s Only Locally Owned Driving School

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