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Ths Lights out for 2019 VOLUME CMLVI June 12, 2019 The Torrance High School Newspaper News Torch Lighting the Way to Torrance High School Since 1922 THS LIGHTS OUT FOR 2019 one for the free photo booth along with the candy section (arguably the most popular accouterment); and one for NIGHT OF A 1,000 the professional photographers memorializing the event. Prom takes years to plan. Senior Class President Andrew Santamaria said, “Plan- ning prom was a lot of work. Aside from choos- Photo Courtesy of: LIGHTS ing colors, the theme, and the song, it really took Photo Courtesy of: Grace Chun BY ALICE LEE the whole council to put everything together.” Alice Lee Essentially, it incorporates the fundraising The Torrance High School Graduating Class the classes com plete over four years of high school. of 2019 shared their last dance with their peers at the The more funds they generate, the less expensive the Wallis Annenburg Building in Los Angeles during tickets. When asked what he waslooking forward to the the evening of June 8. The theme was “A Night of a most, Andrew mentioned he was “excited to see the dec- Thousand Lights.” The building provided an open at- orations and all the students having a great time.” Noth- mosphere with high ceilings and an open roof, which ing can compare to the memories his class is cultivated. predicated an “outdoors vibe.” The venue centered a At 10 o’clock, Mr. Jones and Ms. Gon- massive fountain and a water wall feature. The second zales announced the 2019 Prom King and Queen, foor graced attendees with a sumptuous garden under Eric Suarez and Patricia Balderas! (APPLAUSE!) the nocturnal sky, or “a thousand lights.” The prom court danced the night away to “Party In The cuisine included bread, pasta, salad, and the USA” by Miley Cyrus (AGAIN!) with all the at- soda presented on tables adorned with white lanterns tendees cramming sweets in their mouths. The stu- and fowers. Dancing was not the only source of enter- dents’ faces shone like so many lights in the sky. tainment. There were two rooms: RALPH BREAKS ASB 2019-2020 ASB PRESIDENT- VICE PRESIDENT- TREASURER- KATIE MENDOZA LOIS KIM ALYSSA KIM THROUGH THS HISTORIAN- HISTORIAN- PUBLICITY- BY ALICE LEE AUSTIN BUNUAN ALEXANDRA CHELSEA YEO SIMON Torrance High School’s Zamperini Field soon lit up with SECRETARY- COMM. OF frst Movie Night occurred at 7:30 PM laughter and smiles. Despite the chilly MOLLY HUMAN ATHLETICS- on Thursday, May 9, in the Zamperini night, around 200 people attend- YAMAMOTO RELATIONS- GIL BOTHWELL Stadium. This event was planned by ed for entertainment and relaxation. KERI TANAKA the Associated Student Body and there Mr. Jones explained the COMM. OF COMM. OF COMM. OF was no admission fee. event’s success: “I didn’t have any ACADEMICS- ACTIVITIES- ARTS & SPIRIT- The movie Wreck It Ralph expectations,” Mr. Jones said, “con- KURUMI RYAN SYLVESTER CAMI TOM Breaks the Internet was featured and sidering it was our frst Movie Night.” MIYAZAKI the attendance was better than expect- His biggest concern was the timing YEARBOOK REP.- TARTAR TARTAR ed, even though the date was changed because ASB scheduled the event NICOLE KNIGHTS- LADIES- three times. The weather and various around students’ hectic schedules. SAKIGAWA MIHIR MENON GRACE CHUN sporting events delayed the viewing. With a few alterations, NEWSPAPER REP.- KIWINS- Students guarded them- Mr Jones added that, in his opinion, ALICE LEE ALI TUBISHAT selves with blankets because of the in- “we had a great turnout!” Students climate weather. For Movie Night, ASB from other schools also joined their SENIOR JUNIOR CLASS- SOPH. CLASS rented a screen and a projector which THS friends to enjoy Movie Night. CLASS PRES.- PRES.- PRES.- was set up in mid-feld on the Home side. ASB President Chris Egu- VINCENT WILLIAM YEO WILLIE RO Attenders sat in the astro- chi regarded the school wide event as CABRERA turf in small huddles to stay warm. “great,” and hopes other Movie Nights SENIOR CLASS JUNIOR CLASS SOPH. CLASS Tacos, popcorn, and candy were will be in THS’s future. He stated, ACTIVITIES- ACTIVITIES.- ACTIVITIES.- sold for class proft; each class made “I think the event went really well.” KEALA JENNA DEVIN PEREZ approximately $100. Snacks and However, THS students don’t need a FITISEMANU IRASUSTA Photo Courtesy of: Alice Lee conversations were shared as dark movie to have a good time together. TURN THE PAGE! NEWS! PAGE 2 ART PAGE 5 Measles broke out in the U.S. Have you seen the art quote Go read about it on Page 2! made by cardboard letters? Take a look on Page 5! STUDENT LIFE PAGE 3 Did you know about our short- ENTERTAINMENT ened summer? Go fnd out on Page 3! THS Athletes SCHOOL ACTIVITIES PAGE 4 received scholarships! Read about the experience of Read about it on our foreign exchange students Page 8! on Page 4. 2 SCHOOL ACTIVITIES June 12, 2019 THS STUDENTS LETS STEM OUT IN EXCHANGE COMPETITION STUDENTS BY MOMO NAKANISHI BY MARGAUX ESCUDIER Thanks to the stu- Schools differ from STEMANIA is an Many chariots rea- dent exchange program, Tor- a country to country, but Ame- all-girls event sponsored by ched the fnish line while others rance High School hosted 23 rican schools are unique be- the Torrance Education Foun- fell apart along the way. Regar- students from nine different cause of their extracurricular dation empowering girls to dless, the students were able to countries, including Brazil, activities and classes. Every pursue a career in Science, improve their skills in STEM Italy, and Norway to attend student wants to experience Technology, Engineering, and and learn the erstwhile lessons our school. Several will recei- things like prom and graduation. Mathematics. The competiti- of time management, teamwork, ve their high school diploma The Senior exchange on took place in the small gym and perseverance. Ms. Rashid with the class of 2019 at Zam- students will receive the same di- on April 22 with ten teams. said she ”wishe[d] she could Maja Rist (12), Bernardo Breto (11), Armin Taeobi (11), perini Stadium for graduation. ploma as the other students and Participants demonstrated have given the students more Margaux Escudier (11), Antonio Branca (12), their skills through a rigorous time to build their chariots.” Rarely can exchan- may continue their studies in the Nicola Chiarani (12), Ulrick Sparbo (12), Maria Isabelle ge students choose a particular US if they wish. And every ex- challenge against students However, Sophomore Buset (12), and Isabel Krebuehl (10) from Madrona Middle School. Brenley Koepp asserted, “I liked school, but these fne students change student can attend prom. The event was Ro- how you had to work together to chose THS specifcally. Senior No one knows what man themed. Event coordinator accomplish the goal in the cer- SPRING PLAY Maria Isabelle Busset from Nor- to except when you leave your Ms. Nazia Rashid mentioned tain time limit.” Brenley claims way chose California because of home country for a year. Ju- this year’s event was a little dif- that the time limit was a perfect the weather and the beach. She nior Armin Taeobi from Ger- ferent. Ms. Rashid said, “We had addition to the diffculty of the said, “ I wanted summer all year many said the hardest thing he three mini challenges but this challenge. It also strengthened long and to go to the beach whe- has been through this year was year we had one big challenge.” the collaboration between team never I wanted.” Who can bla- “changing host families” be- This challenge was to build a members because each member me her, coming from Norway? cause of confict or problems. Roman chariot that can carry one needed to contribute in order Some choose Los Each student receives guidan- member of the team, using card- to fnish in time. The challen- Angeles for the beach, sun, and ce from a local coordinator. board, duct tape, and PVC pipes. ging aspect of this event fueled city, but others chose THS for Host families and Working in groups the students’ interest in STEM. itself . It takes months of proce- students are usually friend- of three, the participants built Overall, the event dures and medical appointments ly and open minded. Maria the chariots within a time limit achieved its goal to empo- to be in the program; it took me opines, “The thing I like the by employing their knowledge wer young women in STEM 10 months to fnish the inscrip- most is you get to meet many and skills. They then raced and to create an environment tion process and to get my visa. new people.” them across a basketball court in THS where girls can share But it was worth it! I encourage anyo- with two members pulling the their love for STEM. “I belie- Foreign students come here to ne to live this experience, to “charioteer” in the chariot. ve the event went really well!” Aedan Hamilton (12), Henry Weisse (11), Imani Jolivet- improve their English and learn go abroad for a year. It has Many participants, Ms. Rashid conclu- te (12), Jack Arroues (12), Madison Albers (11), Keala more about the country and its been one of the best years of including Senior Divya Nair, des,“I think the students lear- Fitisemanu (11), Selah Zamora (10), culture. Maria added, “Every- your life. You learn so much. enjoyed being able to focus ned a lot and had fun which Daenah Sy (9), and Savannah Waters (9) thing is new and you learn to You will never regret it. on a single challenge: “I lear- makes it a successful event!” be independent...a break from As the school year ned that even when I’m frus- Most students plan to demon- Photo courtesy of: everything at home is some- comes to an end, it is time to ap- trated, I’ve got to keep per- strate their abilities in STEM thing I really like!” Being an preciate every moment with our severing and not give up.” during the Boat Regatta next fall.
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