the accolade VOLUME LXI, ISSUE VI // SUNNY HILLS HIGH SCHOOL 1801 LANCER WAY, FULLERTON, CA 92833 // MAY 21, 2021

JACQUELINE CHANG | theaccolade LOGGING OFF & ZOOMING AWAY As the 2020-2021 distance/hybrid learning school year ends, The Accolade’s Senior Issue highlights 18 valedictorians, tying the most esbalished here two years ago. See pages 6-8. May 21, 2021 2 ADVERTISEMENT the accolade the accolade NEWS May 21, 2021 3 A Lancer Awards night in School officials with the help of students from the Associat- ed Student Body gave Lancer ON THE RED CAR- Award nominees the red car- PET: Award-winners pet treatment on Wednesday in lined up as they await- keeping with its “Night in Holly- ed school officials to wood” theme. call out their names to The after school event took go to the center of the place in the quad for the first quad to accept their medals or certificates. time in keeping with COVID-19 health and safety guidelines.

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BLAZING STAR: Junior Malini Pandey (left) holds her Rotary Club certificate in front of the stage in the quad for her older sister to SAY CHEESE: Junior Curtis Kim holds out take a picture. The award his certificate for a photo opp. School officials honors students with the set up stations throughout the quad for par- highest GPA for this school ents to take pictures of their award-winners. year. Yearbook delayed ASB posts last video assembly until June or July of school year on SH website MINJEONG KIM ANTHONY KEEM past school year’s events such as victories Staff Reporter from the spring sports games, homecom- Staff Reporter ing court and National Signing Day for For a second consecutive year, compli- After the Associated Student Body senior athletes, ASB assembly commis- cations from the coronavirus pandemic [ASB] officials and students reviewed all sioner senior Estefanni Espinoza said. have caused a delay in the Helios yearbook options — including an in-person end- Espinoza also said segments of the vid- publication, which will not be distributed of-the-year assembly in the quad — they eo assembly also heavily feature a perfor- to those who paid for one until after the decided the best way to meet the state’s mance by Dance Production and teachers semester ends. Center for Disease Control and Preven- dancing together in unison, creating the Yearbook adviser Lindsay Safe said dis- tion [CDC] guidelines would be a video, theme of “High School Musical.” tributions will take place in late June or which was released Thursday. “I think the video was a really good early July in or near the quad, although no “It was the best way to make sure that way to end the year coming into finals specific date is available as of May 20. everyone could see the [end-of-the-year] week and graduation,” senior Jason Thom- “Everything will be worth it when you assembly,” ASB co-adviser David Fens- son said. “Seeing that all of our sports and see the book [still has] 312 pages that doc- termaker said. teachers are continuing the legacy of Sun- ument the lives of our community during Previously, the ASB had considered ny Hills really puts you back into being on this year,” Safe said. “If anything, this is the Image printed with permission from Anika Madan hosting the end-of-year assembly in the campus for the first day of freshman year year you’ll want to remember when you LATE ARRIVAL: Students who quad using the jumbotron because of the to now.” look back on high school, and we did the bought a yearbook will not be able to change in CDC guidelines for social dis- OTHER EVENTS CANCELED best we could.” get it until the summer. Meanwhile, tancing from 3-6 feet; however, prioritiz- Mr. Sunny Hills and prom will not The staff submitted final spreads May Helios released its front cover and ing the safety of students and accessibility make an appearance in the end-of-the- 20 to the printing company, Herff Jones, to theme on Instagram April 30. of the assembly took precedence. year assembly video. start printing the book. The yearbooks will “I’m very pleased with how our entire The ASB scrapped the competition be- be printed by the end of June, Helios co- yearbook and didn’t understand how we’d school has adjusted to the multiple chang- cause of the lack of applicants, secretary editor-in-chief senior Anika Madan said. get content,” she said. “We only ordered es and challenges throughout the year,” and prom committee member, junior Jas- Previously in 2020, Helios experienced 650 given how many we’d sold when our Paris said. “We would all prefer to have mine Lee said. a delay in the yearbook distribution as numbers were due, [and] at this point, we a live, in-the-gym assembly, but [a video] The ASB prom committee dropped well because Herff Jones closed for about have under 100 left.” is one of the adjustments that we’ve made prom as COVID-19 precautions and re- six weeks to meet the state’s COVID-19 Yearbooks can still be bought on the this year.” strictions mandated by the FJUHSD inter- guidelines. Sunny Hills webstore. The video spans nearly 15 minutes and fered with a potential dance. Sales for the annual are also down com- is available to watch on the Sunny Hills “It unfortunately did not work out pared with previous years, Safe said. For the full story, go to https:// website and the ASB’s official Instagram though we were back in school, and it was “I think students and teachers are in- shhsaccolade.com/category/ page. too late in the school year to plan any sort correctly assuming we couldn’t make a news/ Highlights of the video include the of prom video or court,” Lee said. 4 May 21, 2021 NEWS the accolade Project to install solar carports will finish by summer

DANIEL KONG Once completed, the 1,600 LG Asst. Business Manager solar panels are expected to pro- duce 80% of the electricity that While vehicles have been al- the campus uses, Borrego offi- lowed to park outside the Per- cials said. forming Arts Center and take ad- Each panel can produce 675 vantage of the shade provided by kilowatts of power, while the car- some of the newly installed solar port structures measure 40 feet panel carports, the project will wide and 10 feet tall, Borrego of- not be completed until the sum- ficials said. ALL PHOTOS BY BRIANNA ZAFRA| theaccolade mer, school officials said. Sunny Hills is the second ALL SYSTEMS GO?: A worker from Borrego Solar Systems Inc. takes a look Thursday morn- Sections of the lot remain school in the Fullerton Joint ing at one of the power panels of the solar panel carports that have been installed at the Perform- fenced off, and an electric vehicle Union High School District to in- ing Arts Center parking lot. The project is scheduled to be completed by the end of June. charging station has yet to be in- stall solar panels carports, the first stalled. being Troy High School. By midday on Thursday, some When the charging station workers from Borrego Solar Sys- is installed, Whitten said that it tems Inc. inspected connections would only be available for use inside the carports. by Sunny Hills staff who own Principal Allen Whitten said electric vehicles. the $2.5 million solar panel car- Junior Andrew Kim, who re- port installation, which began turned to in-person instruction in four months ago, is the last of the mid-April, has been among the construction/remodeling projects teen drivers taking advantage of on campus. the shade from the carports. When completed without any “I notice that after getting into delays at the end of June, Whitten my car at the end of the day, it said he plans to have the lot resur- isn’t boiling hot inside, where it faced with new parking markers would be if parked in the sun,” underneath each carport. said Kim, who parks in that lot “I imagine a beautifully lined because it’s closest to his first pe- and brand new drop off zone, riod Advanced Placement English [efficient] traffic flow and [new] Language class in Room 14. “Ul- SWEET SHADE: Some cars are beginning to take advantage of the recently installed solar parking spots, but this may not all timately, I think that they were a panel ports. When completed, the lot will include an electric vehicle charging station for staff use, happen this summer,” he said. great investment by the district.” while the panels will produce 80% of the school’s electricity. Seniors to get free breakfast burritos, Papers fly, seniors pick up grad tickets on May 25 event

share goodbyes DOMINIQUE CHANG & No other students would be ing the event. ALICE SHIN on campus at the time because Others coordinating Senior Staff Reporter & Asst. News Editor non-seniors are required to stay Farewell include the ASB, the home during final exam days. Parent Teacher Student Associa- To ensure that COVID-19 In the past, students who want- tion [PTSA] and the Senior Class, health and safety protocols are ed to attend the Senior Breakfast Paris said. followed, school officials have would have to pay a fee between Paris said the video will be combined some traditional, end- $10-15. available on the school website of-the-year senior activities into Organized by the ASB, the se- on the same day as Senior Fare- a free one scheduled for May 25. nior tradition was usually held at well for those not coming to cam- Called “Senior Farewell,” the quad two days before gradu- pus. the 8-11 a.m. event will allow ation. It will showcase this past 12th-graders to come to campus Also in the past on a Mon- school year during the coronavi- to pick up their five graduation day night of graduation week, rus pandemic and aims to allow tickets from the school quad and 12th-graders would go to the gym seniors to recognize their high then watch a senior reflection vid- for an activity called, “Reflec- school life as part of their future eo while eating their free break- tions,” in which they filled out a journey. fast burrito and pastry item from district senior survey, watched a “We hope that they appreciate Porto’s, the Associated Student video and gave speeches. what they accomplished and ap- Body [ASB] co-adviser Mike No information was available preciate those around them,” he Paris said. at press time as to what day grad- said. “I think the Class of 2021 From 8-9 a.m., students with uation ticket distribution was on should be very proud of their per- last names “A-G” will pick up in the past. severance through this past year MINJEONG KIM| theaccolade their tickets; then in the next hour “We are glad that we are able and the fact that they made the IT’S OVER: A group participates in an unofficial Paper will be students with last names to host these events in a safe man- best of a difficult situation.” Toss today in the quad after school. “H-M” followed by those with ner,” said assistant principal Hil- last names “N-Z” from 10-11 a.m. da Arredondo, who is coordinat- Senior activities >> Page 5 the accolade NEWS May 21, 2021 5

FROM ZOOMS TO (CLASS)ROOMS Navigating through the COVID-19 pandemic school year DEC. 15: With COVID-19 posi- Should I choose tive cases spiking Cohort A, in North Orange B or C? County, the board decides to go back to distance learning, OCT. 6: Trustees vote to approve lasting until Feb. 16. APRIL 9: Homecom- re-opening of all campuses with ing queen coronation. hybrid learning Nov. 2.

Art by Chariti Li Compiled by Nevya Patel FINISH LINE: The school year will end AUG. 11: First day of the 2020-2021 with a live graduation school year starts 100% online after Gov. ceremony on May 27, Gavin Newsom mandated no in-person while non-seniors will go instruction for districts in the purple tier. back to Zooming on final exam days May 25-27. Summer school sessions PTSA cancels Grad Nite to be in-person instruction YEIHN LEE event scheduled on the eve of we could have done during Staff Reporter graduation. COVID-19, and adding to that, KATE YANG a normal summer school. Upon reviewing alternative my friends and I wanted to have Asst. Feature Editor “I feel like it is definitely a Grad Nite at Anaheim’s locations from other schools and a celebration before graduation big step,” said Velasco, who Camelot Golfland has been can- PTSA groups, the Sunny Hills as kind of a last send-off,” said For the first time since the has signed up to take the sum- celed because the event could not PTSA agreed to a contract with senior Christopher Jay Sy, who closure of campuses in March mer American Government and attract at least 125 seniors to pay Camelot Golfland, and to be able paid $100 on May 5. 2020 because of the coronavirus Economics courses. “I feel like for a ticket to attend. to hold the event, 125 or more Senior Yasmine Eneria decid- pandemic, students who have en- it was the right decision because “It is incredibly unfortunate tickets needed to be sold. ed not to spend the money on a rolled in summer sessions at any COVID-19 cases are going down that Grad Nite was canceled,” By the week of May 10, the ticket because it was not going of the schools in the Fullerton and many people are getting vac- said Nivie Jhawar, Grad Nite PTSA distributed posters around to be at Disneyland even though Joint Union High School District cinated.” committee chairwoman for the campus and sent out emails to this 10 p.m.-4 a.m. venue would [FJUHSD] will have to come in As of May 20, summer school Parent Teacher Student Associa- parents of seniors informing have offered unlimited use of the person instead of staying home classes for American Govern- tion [PTSA]. “It is absolutely not them that the PTSA only needed mini golf course, bumper boat for distance learning. ment, Economics, English 3 and what we wanted to have happen, 44 more tickets sold to save Grad rides, laser tag, arcade games, go The only exception will be Precalculus are available for stu- but we can only do so much.” Nite. karts, a DJ, dance area, cartoon- students who signed up to take dent enrollment, Arredondo said. Originally canceled by the By May 11, the PTSA noti- ists and a digital photo booth. health, which will remain com- Junior Jamie Suh, who is in Disney Resort last November, fied seniors and their parents via “It just didn’t seem worth it,” pletely online, school officials Cohort C, underwent a wave of Grad Nite usually takes place at email that the event had to be Eneria said. “I was also kind of said. Otherwise, summer classes shock when hearing of the dis- Disneyland in Anaheim. canceled. disappointed that we wouldn’t will be held Mondays through trict’s plan for an entirely in-per- However, the PTSA decid- “I wanted to go because it was get to have the usual Grad Nite Thursdays with the first three- son summer school. ed to find another venue for the one of the last ‘senior’ things [at Disneyland].” week session starting June 1 and “I thought I was super unpre- the second three-week session pared, especially with the social starting June 21. skills that I lack after not going FROM PAGE 4 “I do plan on attending the because it just feels rushed since “We are able to safely return to school for a year,” Suh said. Senior Farewell because I’ve al- the school had to plan this last students to campus while follow- “But honestly, I kind of expect- SENIOR EVENTS ways enjoyed school events that minute.” ing Centers for Disease Control ed it since everyone’s getting involve being with friends, es- Whitten said he hopes to see and Prevention guidelines,” said vaccinated, and I am sure the Students, such as senior Ma- pecially during the current cir- many seniors show up, and he fa- assistant principal Hilda Arre- school would follow safety pre- dalyn Aiello, look forward to the cumstances where it’s difficult to vors this decision to merge sever- dondo, who coordinates summer cautions.” event. enjoy senior year with my class- al activities because of the coro- school. Being unable to exercise her “I do plan on going to the Se- mates,” Mitchell said. navirus pandemic. Unlike the hybrid learning or social skills in quarantine, she nior Farewell because it’ll be a Although senior Paul Dhill- “We anticipate it being a great regular school year bell sched- believes summer school will nice way to end senior year with on said he plans to attend Senior opportunity for our seniors to ule, students in the summer will provide her with the perfect op- the video,” said Aiello, who is in Farewell, he has some reserva- reconnect with their friends and have to attend class from 7:45 portunity to turn things around. Cohort A. “The combination tions about the activity. collect their graduation tickets,” a.m.-1 p.m. and will be dropped “I personally do hope summer of Senior Breakfast, Reflections “I don’t really think it’s a good he said. from their class if they exceed school will make everyone more and tickets is a good idea to me idea because it just feels rushed eight hours of absence. prepared for the next school because it’s less exposure to since the school had to plan this Junior Angelica Velasco, year,” Suh said. “I hope we will COVID-19 if we have them all at last minute,” Dhillon said. “I’ll who has already been attending get back on the right schedule ... once instead of multiple events.” probably go because it’s the one For the full story, go to in-person classes beginning Feb. before my social skills get worse, Senior Amaya Mitchell, who senior activity we are having, but https://shhsaccolade. 16, likes the idea of returning to so I hope it helps.” is in Cohort C, agrees with Aiello. I don’t really think it’s a good idea com/category/news/ May 21, 2021 6 FEATURE the accolade HIGH ACHIEVERS Class of 2021 ties the Class of 2019 for having the most valedictorians at Sunny Hills — 18; The Accolade gives them one more "quiz" to find out where they are headed and other academic-related questions.

Compiled by Accolade copy editor Michelle Sheen and staff reporters Esther Oh and Rida Zar

Rebecca Back Annie Bang Chamonix Bas

University of California, Irvine, undecided University of Southern California, journalism U.S. Naval Academy, chemistry Describe your feelings when you got accepted into What is something that made this year special? and Russian your school? “Seeing my friends and favorite teachers became What advice would you give to underclassmen? “When I first saw that I got into UCI, I felt a sense a lot more special after being unable to meet them in “Don't underestimate yourself. Make big goals and of relief. person for over a year.” follow through with steps to reach them.” It felt like all the hard work I did over the past four Who is a teacher you are most thankful for? What time did you usually go to sleep? years had finally paid off and that I was reaping the “I'm definitely most grateful for Mrs. [Cristian] “Usually around 11. Sleep is really important to me fruits of my labor.” Bueno and Mr. [Brian] Wall. Both teachers have been because I'm less efficient and have trouble retaining extremely empathetic my entire high school career, information when I'm too tired.” and they are honestly just the kindest people I have ever met.”

Rebecca Choi Abby Haan June Kim

University of Southern California, chemistry University of Arizona, chemical engineering University of California, Irvine, psychology What part of high school will you miss the most? What advice would you give to underclassmen? What class challenged your valedictorian status? “I’ll definitely missAccolade late nights and collab- “Stay on top of your work so that you're not stressed “It was definitely AP [Advanced Placement] Phys- orating with the staff for hours after school for the en- out. Enjoy high school while you can have it because ics. I took it on a whim just to see if I would like it or tire week. I really enjoyed the teamwork that our staff we’ve missed out on a year.” not, but it was really hard.” had and eating dinner with everyone while scrambling What is your proudest accomplishment? What made Sunny Hills special to you? to finish the issue.” “Obviously becoming a valedictorian is a really big “The fact that it has so much to offer. ... When I What are you most looking forward to doing over accomplishment; playing three sports and being suc- entered high school, I never thought that I would be the summer? cessful in them was also important to me.” doing extracurriculars, and then it became this really “I can drive now, so I want to go on road trips or to impactful experience for me.” the beach.” May 21, 2021 the accolade FEATURE 7

Meagan Kimbrell Jack Leydicker Andrew Ngo

University of California, Los Angeles, ecology Yale University, global affairs University of Southern California, and behavior and evolution and Russian, East European and Eurasian studies business administration ARTIST NAME | theaccolade When and how did you choose your major? What was the most important factor when deciding How do you think Sunny Hills has prepared you for “I had always known I wanted to major in some- what college you would attend? college? thing life science-related since I wanted to become a “Intellectual freedom. I have very broad interests in “A lot of the teachers here have a lot of really inter- dermatologist.” fields as diverse as global affairs, environmental sci- esting real world experiences, like Mr. [Scott] Rosen- How do you feel about graduating during the coro- ence and Russian area studies, and in order to explore kranz. He studied abroad in England, and he's incorpo- navirus pandemic? all of my interests, I must attend a university that of- rated that into his teaching. All the teachers are always “It's definitely a bummer to think about since this fers its students intellectual autonomy.” there to give advice, and I feel like I've been prepared year was supposed to be filled with so many events What are some of your techniques to get A's? for more situations.” and memories, but overall I'm just glad to be done.” “Keep the future in mind constantly, remind your- What was the best class you took in high school? self what you're working toward and use future suc- “I really liked the environment in Mr. Greg Abbott's cess as your motivation.” AP Psychology class, and it was really fun to do home- work for it because it had really engaging content. For Theory of Knowledge with Mr. Rosenkranz, I liked to focus on the discussion rather than the busy work, and it really helped my critical thinking skills.”

Joyce Park Emily Pham Sylvester Seo

Harvard University, psychology University of California Berkeley, computer science University of California, Berkeley, chemistry How did you feel when you realized you were going What motivates you to work hard? How did you manage your time? to be joining Harvard's Class of 2025? “Doing well in school has always been important to “I form a list of tasks I need to complete, starting “I honestly didn't believe it at first. Before Ivy me, so starting out, my goal was to earn good grades with the most important to the least. I then work my Day, I kept getting waitlisted or rejected from schools in order to be admitted to a good university. But over way from top to bottom; finishing the top priority with higher acceptance rates than Harvard, so I was time, I decided I wanted to prove to myself that I could work early frees up time.” shocked and obviously overjoyed as soon as I saw the do something that I know would be really hard to do.” How do you feel about graduating from high ‘congratulations’ and the little confetti.” What are things you need to give up to be a vale- school? What is a tip you would give your freshman self? dictorian? “I've made a lot of good memories with great “Don't slack on homework because homework is “When my workload began to pile up, I found my- friends, and I'm sure that I will miss [them] after grad- your practice of what you're learning. If you do your self giving up sleep. Between classes, extracurriculars, uating from high school.” homework, even if you don't study for your tests, internships, personal life and my health, it seemed you'll still have that foundation of knowledge so you [like] there was never enough time in the day to finish can still pass a test.” everything.” May 21, 2021 8 FEATURE the accolade

Mariam Shenouda Sujay Sheth Kien Tran Univeristy of California, Irvine, psychology University of California, Berkeley University of California, Los Angeles What is some advice you would give to underclass- bioengineering and business chemical engineering men? How do you feel about this recognition? Was there a turning point in your four years of high “I would advise underclassmen to make the most “I feel grateful that I was able to stick with my school? out of their experience by getting involved in activities goals, and I am proud of myself and other people who “Honors chemistry — when I realized that school or just being social in general. You are in high school managed to get valedictorian despite the pandemic.” could actually be fun.” only once, [so] make the most of it.” What are you planning to do over the summer? How do you feel about graduating from high How would you describe your high school experi- “I was planning to do an internship, but I think it school? ence in five words? would be better for me to just relax and prepare for the “Unprepared but excited. If college is anything like “I would describe my experience as busy, stressful, challenging road of college before me.” high school, life is gonna be good.” preparing, shaping and eye-opening.”

WHO GETS TO SPEAK grow to double digit figures, school officials this month, and seniors Annie Bang and AT GRADUATION? meet with them and offer them a chance to Andrew Ngo made the final cut. try out to be the representative valedictori- The two will take turns to deliver this In past years when only one or two stu- an speaker(s). year's speech on the stage at Fullerton dents had the highest GPA and fulfilled the The tryout involves submitting a draft, Union High School stadium May 27. school's requirements to be tapped vale- then presenting it in the Lyceum in front “My speech focuses more on future dictorian, they would get to give a speech of 12 adults: a mixture of teachers and ad- pathways [than] about high school nostal- in front of their graduating class. ministrators. gia,” Bang said. “[My message] was that But when the number of top students Five valedictorians auditioned earlier every path is valuable even it it’s obscure.” Compiled by Kristima Aryal and Divya Bharadwaj

Manshaa Verma Kenneth Yeon Ethan Yoon

Cal Poly Pomona, engineering Northwestern University, statistics University of California, Irvine What was your favorite year of high school? What is a favorite memory you have from your time mechanical engineering “Junior year because I'm a people person, and I met at Sunny Hills? How did you balance your time? so many amazing people [that year].” “My favorite memory would be all the IFFs [Inter- “I focused on paying attention in class and doing What is your proudest accomplishment? national Food Fairs].” the homework, so I really didn't do much studying “The amount of love I’ve developed for dance over What class challenged your valedictorian status? and that freed up a lot of time. I also didn't really play the past four years and recently, how much I’ve been “AP Chemistry was probably one of the most chal- games during the weekdays because I needed to focus reading and learning outside of school classes.” lenging classes for me.” on getting my work done.” Was there a turning point in your four years of high school? “For the first couple of years of high school, I was trying to figure out who I wanted to be. Sometime in junior year, I started becoming more confident in my- self because I figured out what I wanted to do with my life and how I was going to get there.” May 21, 2021 9 the accolade LOGGING OFF & ZOOMING AWAY 10

College dorm tips for seniors “On a scale of 1 to 5...” The Accolade online polled students* about the following: How excited are you to start college? BACKPACK: An essential item for any stu- 24 dent; a new stylish backpack can be both 21 convenient and cliche. 12

1 2 Bring some BLANKETS AND PILLOWS: NIGHTLAMP: Overhead lighting in dorms comfy pillows and cozy blankets from can be harsh and ineffective; opt out for a home to make the room more nice desk lamp instead. comfortable. 1 2 3 4 5 How excited are you to graduate? 30

MEDICATION: Some simple flu medica- tion, bandaids or painkillers can be life- 13 savers when living in dorms. 11

6 0 HAMPER: It’s better than leaving your dirty laundry on the floor and can carry a week’s worth of clothes. SILVERWARE: Purchase a set of reusable silverware for the times you want to eat a mid- night snack without having to walk down to the 1 2 3 4 5 dining hall.

*From 60 responses FORMAL CLOTHES: Even if you plan to wear Compiled by Krishna Thaker sweats most days, invest in a pair of formal and Lauren Jung clothing to wear to interviews and other special events. SAMANTHA GALANG | theaccolade Usually, The Accolade’s Senior Issue includes a matriculation map, listing the colleges seniors have committed to based on data collected from the district senior survey. Head counselor Beth Thomson told The Acco- Source: collegeboard.org lade that these results won’t be available until this Compiled by Krishna Thaker summer. May 21, 2021 the accolade OPINION 11 STAFF EDITORIAL the accolade

Editor-in-Chief Tyler Pak Managing Editor Elijah Jhee Web Editor-in-Chief Andrew Ngo Web Managing Editors Annie Bang Rebecca Choi Special Sections Editor Hannah Kim News Editor Aaliyah Magana Assistant News Editor Alice Shin Opinion Editor Hope Li NGAN DANG | theaccolade Feature Editor Charis Lee Assistant Feature Editor PAC meeting with students timely Kate Yang Entertainment Editor Hanna Oltman The Accolade’s editorial He then asked department and Having answers to questions rely on coping with stress by board unanimously agreed that program leaders to give names of and knowing the school admin- themselves, designing events to Sports Editor Kristima Aryal principal Allen Whitten made two or three students interested in istration truly cares about the make the process a group effort the right choice in wanting to joining this brainstorming session students can reduce feelings of would promote a sense of com- Assistant Sports Editor Grace Johnson meet with students to discuss on May 28 in the Performing Arts worry about coming back and munity and acceptance while re- Copy Editor plans and questions regarding Center and encouraged non-se- encourage students to come to moving stigmas surrounding the Michelle Sheen the upcoming school year. niors to talk to teachers about par- school in-person instead of opt- topic of mental health. l Assistant Copy Editor The 2020-2021 school year is ticipating. ing to attend the iSierra Online reviving school spirit Lauren Jung finally drawing to a close, mark- This meeting serves as a help- Academy. through the promotion of sports Business Manager ing the end of the first full year of ful and useful way to amplify the For students planning to join With the incoming freshman Umbert Caseres distance/hybrid learning. voice of the student body as a the meeting, we would suggest and sophomore students having Assistant Business Managers As students await the arrival of whole so many people can share bringing up these topics: never experienced a full-scale Daniel Kong summer, school officials have -al opinions in an environment that l implementing mental health school sporting event, this can Nevya Patel ready started making preparations encourages discussion and con- awareness days intermittently be a chance to help students feel Photo Editor for the 2021-2022 school year, sideration. throughout the school year welcome after over a year of iso- Brianna Zafra during which students enrolled Nobody can understand stu- The Accolade proposes the lation and reintroduce the spirit of Graphics Editor are required to return for in-per- dents and their struggles better school design an event, similar what it means to be a Lancer. Erin Lee son instruction. than other students. to Red Ribbon Week, in which Coming back from a nov- Online Graphics Editor During a May 11 meeting with Whitten also makes it clear he students during break or lunch el experience requires a novel Karen Lee various department and program understands the challenges that engage in outside group activi- solution, and considering these Staff Reporters Divya Bharadwaj leaders, Whitten explained his many students face if they chose ties, yoga sessions and different changes can be a key part in help- Dominique Chang plan to meet with students to dis- to remain at home this year. workshops to combat the added ing Lancers readjust. Hanna Jung Anthony Keem cuss their thoughts on how this According to the C.S. Mott stress and anxiety students may The Accolade editorial board Minjeong Kim school year went and what ques- Children’s Hospital National Poll experience. for the Senior Issue is made up Alice Lee Henry Lee tions they have moving forward on Children’s Health at Michigan The workshops could range of the top editors and section ed- Yeihn Lee when things return to normal, Medicine, 46% of parents have from learning how to use healthy itors on the 2021-2022 staff with Esther Oh Andrew Park barring any spikes in positive reported their teen child showed coping mechanisms — such as the guidance of adviser Tommy Sydnee Tallant COVID-19 cases. signs of a new or worsening men- journaling — to adopting an Li. If you have a question about Krishna Thaker Rachel Yun He also told them he wanted tal health condition, including optimistic mindset to correctly the board’s decision or an issue Rida Zar to hear from students what their anxiety, depression and bipolar supporting those struggling or to for the board to discuss and write Illustrators view of the Sunny Hills culture disorder since the beginning of becoming in tune with emotions. about, please send an email to Jacqueline Chang Ngan Dang should be like. the pandemic in March 2020. Rather than having students [email protected]. Andrew (JungHyun) Lee Photographers Aliyah Ahmad Kristel Laceste Audrey Seo Letters to the editor For the record Web Videographer Sylvester Seo I personally found the article, section, “Senior soccer player ation set for seniors and fami- The Accolade regrets “COVID-19 is not the ‘Chinese slowly catches up to father’s 33- lies,” by Jiwoo Han and Esther Social Media Managers the following error from Isaac Choi Virus,’” interesting because I goal record,” I was super inter- Oh clearly informs students the April 30 PDF issue: Gianne Veluz agree with it. ested to read about this player's about how the graduation cer- In a page 9 staff editori- Adviser As an Asian myself, I believe experiences, especially going to emony will work this year and al in the Opinion section, it Tommy Li it is horrible that this pandem- his father’s alma mater. I go to the COVID-19 protocols that should have mentioned that ic has caused a spike in racism my parents’ alma mater, Sun- will be imposed as a result. the trustees in the Fullerton against Asians. ny Hills, and I hope to achieve I was glad to see that the Unless specifically stated, advertisements in Joint Union High School The Accolade are inserted by commercial ven- I believe that if just because some of the great things they graduation ceremony for seniors District have hired a person tures solely for informational purposes and not this virus came from China and did. would not be canceled this year. by Sunny Hills High School. The Accolade of color in the past to be the will not print advertisements that violate school Asians have been getting dis- It was incredible to hear I feel that for the seniors, it’s superintendent — Micheal regulations or U.S. laws. criminated against for it, why Donovan Fichtelberg’s story been a difficult but memorable Escalante, who’s Hispanic has this not happened for all the and his struggles and persever- journey throughout high school The Accoladeis produced by the and served from 1997- Advanced Journalism class of viruses that came from other ance toward greatness. It was and for them not to be able to 2004. Sunny Hills High School people? especially interesting to see his celebrate at the end would be (714) 626-4225 In a page 18 sports arti- Copyright 2021 I completely support the determination to beat his father very saddening. Additionally, I cle titled, “IN RHYTHM,” Asian rights movement and will in his senior year. was happy to see that the admin- freshman Hannah Jung’s Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, continue to show my support. — Brennan McVicar, istration would allow those not this issue was created as mother should have been a PDF file posted on the school — Hailey Shin, freshman sophomore able to attend to be able to watch website, sunnyhills.net, and identified as Susan Jang. The Accolade’s online news website, the ceremony through a link. shhsaccolade.com. Upon reading the Sports The News article, “Gradu- — Aadi Bery, sophomore May 21, 2021 12 OPINION the accolade EIC: Thanks for the ride, Accolade TYLER PAK outlined how I wanted to con- kept our student body engaged Editor-in-Chief tinue The Accolade’s tradition of and informed while also begin- excellence, and we’ve been able ning to cover more important On Aug. 24, 2020, I wrote my to do that. We placed first for issues in an attempt to spark dis- first article as editor-in-chief. the Orange County Journalism cussion within our community. In it, I outlined the strug- Education Association’s Best of Most importantly, in all of gles we would face and goals Show for both online and print. these things, we’ve been able to we would strive toward this We received first place for the set a strong foundation for future year. Now, for my last article, Southern California Journalism years. We’ve laid the blueprint, I thought it would be fitting to Education Association’s Cali- and now future classes can con- revisit this. fornia All-Stars for our website tinue this tradition of excellence For those of you who haven’t and came in second for our print and even build upon it. gotten to read it, here’s a short issue. We even found success on This wouldn’t have been pos- excerpt from my column: “Just the national level in the National sible without the hard work and because we’re not physically in Scholastic Press Association, guidance of our adviser, Mr. Li, school does not mean history has JACQUELINE CHANG | theaccolade placing third in the Best of Show and the diligence of our editors slammed on the brakes. Rather, contest, eighth in the Special and the rest of the staff. Thank we as journalists must switch to write extraordinary stories … Though we’ve been through Edition category and third for you all. over to the fast lane to keep up So join us for the ride. This year ups and downs, and the road may our election coverage. Hopefully, And finally, toThe Accolade, with history. This pandemic will be far from predictable — not have always been clear, I can there are more awards to come. thank you. Thank you for the late might surprise us and steer us that’s what makes it even more say with confidence that this has, In addition to these awards, nights. Thank you for all that out of our comfort zone, but that exciting for me, and I hope for indeed, been an exciting year. we’ve succeeded in our goal of you’ve taught me. Thanks for the just provides another opportunity our readers, too.” At the start of my article, I keeping up with history. We’ve ride — what a ride it’s been. Just call me Andrew the ‘sports guy’ ANDREW NGO I took that opportunity — and write and do more while cover- Another thank you should go Web Editor-in-Chief ran with it. ing games. out to my parents who drove me By the end of the season, I I still remember the first time to Santa Barbara and Bakersfield I’ve had a great time on The had built a brand for myself — he left a comment while retweet- as well as letting me stay after Accolade: Andrew Ngo, the sports guy. ing a link to one of my stories — school to work on the school I’ve gotten to write a lot of My reporting brought me to I was overjoyed. newspaper. great stories and meet a lot of the players, all of whom per- I can’t forget about the people The Accolade means so much great people. formed on the field and stayed who worked with me behind the to me that I feel as if I have Unfortunately, there was one after the game for my interviews. scenes either. become one with the newspaper story that I never got around to Hearing their raw emotion The Accolade’s trusty photog- — I can’t imagine not writing for writing — a beaver fun facts just moments after miraculous rapher Paul Yasutake provided the school newspaper, even if the column. finishes was a treat in and of great photographs to go along story I’m working on has nothing Unfortunately, the editors shot itself, but being able to put their with my stories. to do with sports. it down, but in spite of that, I words into writing was an honor. Not enough thanks can be giv- Beyond the awards we won, have so much to be grateful for. Football head coach Peter en to Accolade adviser Tommy I can only hope that the stories I When I entered The Accolade, Karavedas played a big role, too. Li, who stayed up late after each wrote had as much of an impact though, I found myself in the Not only did he bear with me game editing my stories and pre- on others as they had on me and incredibly advantageous position checking into his room every paring them for publishing. that my work will just be the as sports editor, which granted week for interviews, but he also It’s only a fraction of what beginning of a long history of me first pick when it came to became one of the biggest driv- he does, and he truly makes The sports coverage and The Acco- covering sports stories. ing forces in encouraging me to Accolade what it is today. lade excellence. ALIYAH AHMAD | theaccolade Try ditching the comfort food and embracing some new flavors

ELIJAH JHEE to order.” devoted to school basketball tournaments Managing Editor Throughout my freshman year, I stuck and practices. Eight hours of school easily with the same reliable friend group of turned into 15 as I sacrificed my evenings Goat cheese wontons with a fresh apple chicken tenders and fries. I didn’t get to edit layouts and write stories for The and ginger reduction. Marinated lamb involved in extracurriculars and avoided Accolade. skewers with whole wheat pita. Garlic the exotic and unfamiliar clubs that I read Were there moments of doubt and butter steak with parmesan arugula salad. off the school menu. uncertainty? Yes. Were these extracur- “I’ll stick with the chicken tenders and But toward the end of my freshmen riculars full of hardships and obstacles? fries, please.” year, I started getting sick of eating the Definitely. But do I regret the friendships Let’s face it. When most people say same food every day. Chicken tenders that I’ve created or the memories that I’ve they plan on “trying something new” at a suddenly started tasting bland, and while had? Not at all. Hindsight is 20/20, and in restaurant, nine times out of 10 they end walking home after school, I remember a year full of blacked-out video screens up sticking with the same childhood dish seeing athletes practicing on the field. I and online lectures, I realize how much of that they’ve enjoyed since the fifth grade. saw clubs setting up drums after school. school I’ve taken for granted. Beef stroganoff. Grilled cheese. Fish- Suddenly, these extracurriculars looked So to my graduating seniors: Instead of sticks. Just the smell alone evokes memo- appetizing, and while ordering my class opting for the mac and cheese that you’ve ries of youth and school cafeteria lunches; schedule for the remaining years of my tried a million times, why not try those these aren’t gourmet dishes by any means, high school career, I took a leap of faith. spicy frog legs or those balsamic-glazed but they’re reliable childhood classics that Freshmen now looked up to me as pork chops? You might discover a new we depend on in flustered moments of a leader for Link Crew. Weekends that favorite dish; one that can lead to lifelong panic when a waitress asks if we’re “ready JACQUELINE CHANG | theaccolade I lazily spent lying in bed were now friendships and treasured memories. May 21, 2021 the accolade OPINION 13 The journalist in me

ANNIE BANG go. journalist helped educate me on Web Managing Editor Growing up under immigrant identifying my ingrained predis- parents who held the views and positions; through the unbiased In my 18 years of living, morals of my mother country, I methods of journalistic writing, a core belief that I’ve picked often found it difficult relating I was taught to tear down the up is that all perspectives are to my parents’ perspectives. The prejudices I held in an effort uniquely isolated; no two human South Korean ideals of the late to expand my perspective as a experiences are equal, and I’ve 1900s were severely outdated, writer. come to value these differing and I gravitated away from the This not only benefited me by outlooks that have been integral conservative standards in an coherently sorting out my own in expanding my own perspec- effort to adopt a mindset I found thoughts, but also allowed me tives and reducing ingrained less suffocating. to conduct a cognitive cleanse ignorances. Therefore, I naturally in which I let go many of my JACQUELINE CHANG | theaccolade Because of these differences, stemmed away from many of preconceived notions derived I’ve learned to develop a sense my family’s views and sought from a shallow understanding of ty and ethics. Despite my desire to relay my own individualized of intellectual autonomy — striv- to form my own thoughts from the world around me. to talk without end, I’ve learned experiences to help develop a ing to always think for myself sources I could consume, mostly In high school, I found a that keeping quiet to hear other school atmosphere of vulnerable has become crucial in building in the form of writings and zealousness for Socratic sem- perspectives makes for a genuine honesty and acceptance. Perhaps my character. With this mind- articles. inars and student-led discus- moment of learning. it’s the journalist in me talking, set, I hope to introduce my own Another integral compo- sions, especially when juggling I hope to not only reduce but I believe this mindset can be unique perspective wherever I nent of my identity as a student open-ended topics about morali- my own ignorances, but also applied to all walks of life. Thanks Accolade, for bringing me out of my bubble

REBECCA CHOI erything I learned in previous strong behind me. Time and time Web Managing Editor English classes. Not to mention, again, they demonstrated the it required constant interaction flourishing outcomes that are a If someone asked me four with strangers and stepping out result of driven students standing years ago what I think my of my comfort zone. strong for a cause. biggest accomplishment in high But not long into this journey, Constant collaboration with school would be, journalism I discovered an incredibly moti- my journalism family drove me would have been the last thing to vated community held together to explore beyond my comfort cross my mind — no, it wouldn’t by an unbreakable bond called zone and take on stories and have crossed my mind at all. the newspaper. Whether it was activities I never would have on Yet here I am as a senior, staying after school on Thurs- my own. Whether it was clashing graduating in a week, writing this days to finish the print issue or with administration for a story senior column for the newspaper tackling controversial topics, The or interviewing random students I dedicated three years of my Accolade provided a community and adults, they taught me that blood, sweat and tears. like no other; it was empowering my “comfort zone” is merely Coming in blind, journalism to say the least. a self-drawn boundary, not my was very different from what I Butting heads with author- absolute limit. expected. As an introvert, it was ity and fighting to publish the And outside of my self-en- a jump into ice water. Every pieces I viewed as right would closed circle were my friends face I saw was foreign, and the have been impossible without and mentor waiting for me with JACQUELINE CHANG | theaccolade curriculum clashed with ev- knowing my fellow staffers stood open arms.

Penning my high school saga

CHARIS LEE knowledge about communities ics and defending our mental Feature Editor and allowed me to build relation- well-being. With the collected ships with people from diverse ambition and grit, especially Sitting in the indented, familiar backgrounds and experiences. during the coronavirus pandem- chair before her desk and prepping Every senior has a unique ic, we seniors clawed our way out both heart and mind to write her experience surviving his or her of the rubble and gravel that are final goodbye, senior Charis Lee high school journey, but one our high school responsibilities. clacks away at her laptop key- thing we all share in common is After juggling three programs board, reminiscing her high school the blood, sweat, tears — more (International Baccalaureate, journey ... tears — and the all-encompassing Conservatory of Fine Arts and As the proud feature editor of mental and physical challenges The Accolade) and the demand- JACQUELINE CHANG | theaccolade The Accolade for the 2020-2021 we’ve persevered through despite ing rigor of academic excellence, school year, this is what I imagine all obstacles. I feel that the most rewarding your own. these last four years, I have no re- an opening sentence featuring It's surreal to think that I’m a outcome is the relationships that High school is less about the grets. Persevering through all the my high school memoir would senior, despite almost a year has grew from surviving together and quantity of extracurriculars or sacrifices for the sake of priori- look like. passed for that to settle in, and sharing the difficult moments achievements that’ll fill your tization and learning to get back A large portion of my role is now it’s already time to accept with one another. college resume, but much more up after stumbling over shared meeting, discovering and starring that I’ll graduate and move on to It’s crucial to value the impor- about the quality of your growth and personal obstacles, we’re all kinds of students, faculty the next chapter of life — college. tance of community and to lean as a student, scholar and friend ready for what the future holds. and meaningful events; this High school is a battlefield to on one another when times get to others. We did it, seniors. We made it opportune position extended my balance fighting for our academ- tough or unbearable to handle on So when looking back on to the other side. May 21, 2021 14 OPINION the accolade In The Accolade, I trust HOPE LI es talking to Li followers and Woodward, and relationally, I critics alike, I also learned that, doubted I’d end my search for Opinion Editor like all teachers, he isn’t immune trustworthy friends in a student My freshman year, I knew from students talking about him newspaper program, especially I was Mr. Li’s daughter, but positively and negatively behind with my dad as the adviser. I didn’t know I was Mr. Li’s his back. Little did I know I’d find most daughter. Because of this, I became of “my people” in the one group As I talked to upperclassman extremely guarded about sharing of students my dad probably ed- fans of my dad and interacted my personal life and even voic- its, encourages, criticizes, roasts with classmates who shared ing my opinion at school, doubt- and toasts the most. the same English teacher I did, ing that I’d ever find a group of Because we all carry the same I learned that my dad’s a god, classmates I could trust: friends. goal in this metanarrative of stu- which apparently makes me an Initially, I took my dad’s Jour- dent journalism at Sunny Hills, JACQUELINE CHANG | theaccolade angel. nalism 1 class my sophomore I’ve found people who I can other loyal friends outside of The most for the friendships I’ve OK, got it. year because he’s always wanted share a glance with and know Accolade. developed here, especially ones Oh, and that my classmates me to. I had been his English they’re thinking what I am. I still hold certain boundaries with my fellow staffers. thought my dad had a legit sei- student the year before, and he’d I’ve found people I can suffer, up because I’m a daughter of an They know the emotions, zure when he embodied thanatos taught me at home, but I had no celebrate, sigh, laugh and cry SH teacher, but I’ve learned how work, relationships and conver- (Greek root for death; don’t ask). idea what an elective class with with. to trust people. sations that go into producing a Sure, I can live with that; he’s him would look like. This foundation of friends has So after four years of high newspaper; they know how my my dad. Journalistically, I didn’t pried open my shell, encouraging school and three years in journal- role runs and how theirs do — But after these experienc- expect to become the next Bob me to seek (and eventually find) ism at Sunny Hills, I’m thankful they get it. I finally learned to choose the right priorities AALIYAH MAGANA preventing me from moving up to a higher ed me with the news editor position. News Editor position during my first two years on staff. The more I listened to his ocassional The Accolade adviser Tommy Li was pep talks, the more I learned how to be- My mom taught me about priorities my biggest inspiration throughout all my come a better writer. I prioritized my work when I was 7 years old. Imagine a sec- years on staff and at Sunny Hills. He val- for the newspaper more than anything ond-grader putting together mental lists ued efficiency in the process, leading up to else, and it showed through my next few of responsibilities ranging from doing the publication of a single article and the articles. homework to playing Barbies with my greater depth of a reporter’s writing. I’ll be leaving with an exponentially two younger sisters. My first few articles are prime exam- smaller friend group, coronavirus endur- More than a decade and hundreds of in- ples of when my writing was not a priori- ance and a deferred acceptance to Cali- terchangeable priorities later, I joined The ty. I used to think it came naturally to me, fornia Baptist University — a university Accolade as a sophomore without any real but just like anything else, good writing in Riverside that I’ve been committed experience in journalism. I didn’t know at requires time and experience. to since November — for Fall 2022 for the time that I would move my work on “You must continue to work on your medical reasons. staff to the very top of my list until I start- writing and make some tough decisions I have my family’s full support in the ed to see how I was changing as a person about your social life,” Li wrote in a choices I make for my future from now — for the better. comment on my Oct. 14 issue reflection in on. During my time on staff, I had a lot 2019 during my second year on staff. My hopes for the future are a suc- of problems during my first year, mostly I wrote in my junior year reflection that cessful career and a full life, which I’ll caused by an imbalance in my social and I struggled because I, again, prioritized achieve by continuing to write during my work life. My list of priorities were all my social life. Li was especially under- gap year to improve my writing. I might wrong most of the time, leading to my standing as soon after he began working even consider transferring universities to CHARITI LI | theaccolade writing remaining underdeveloped and with me to improve my skills and reward- accommodate my medical situation. High school: a time of self-discovery HANNAH KIM yell. “These things won’t help you get into and my byline would be on the page. It college.” was worth it. Special Sections Editor I thought back to the years I’d spent Now on this campus tour, the guide in Girl Scouts: the service, cookie sales, was telling me not to bother applying if “Who is planning on majoring in bio or volunteering, camps. It was worth it. my scores weren’t good enough. I cried engineering?” I thought back to my years in choir: that night, feeling discouraged and unwel- A scattering of raised hands. performances in recording studios and come. “Don’t bother applying if you don’t professional theaters, traveling to Iceland, But I know now that it doesn’t take have a perfect SAT math test score. rehearsals until midnight on school nights scores to get into college. Whether you And engineering majors, if you haven’t and singing in front of thousands. It was like it or not, there will always be some- developed an app, don’t bother applying, worth it. one better than you, and you’ll be able to either.” I thought back to Science Olympiad: go through the motions of life regardless I no longer heard what the guide was building instruments from PVC pipes, of your grades. saying as we toured the rest of the cam- poring over practice tests and writing tiny High school is a time of self-discovery pus. notes on the one page allowed in competi- and exploration. You can’t get this time “Don’t bother applying here ...” The tions. It was worth it. back, so you have to make the most of it. words reverberated in my head. I love being a reporter, sniffing out If you want to join certain extracurricu- I thought back to the times my dad and a story, interviewing, writing and pub- lars, go for it. I argued about my various extracurricular lishing. Late nights at school, coffee and Feel free to experiment and explore activities. “Quiet Thursday” when we’d all work in your interests because it’ll all be worth it “Focus on your studies!” He would silence. Then, the issue would come out, in the end. JACQUELINE CHANG | theaccolade the accolade ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT May 21, 2021 15

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10-piece Chicken McNuggets Sandwich shop worth wait cajun and sweet LAUREN JUNG The faded yellow orange, wiches with different ingredients chili sauces 3) salmon-colored sauce in a circu- and bread as well as a variety of (inspired by Asst. Copy Editor lar plastic container that diners side orders and drinks. recipes from can either dip their sandwich into Even though it’s a nine-min- South Korea) Board and Brew, the new or use any other method to eat. ute drive away from Sunny Hills, restaurant that celebrated its Though the restaurant won’t re- many should consider getting on grand opening in La Habra last lease its recipe, this sauce adds “board” with this restaurant. month, should be checked out another unique element to each medium fries and by many teenagers because of of the sandwiches. For the full story, go to Source: McDonald’s website a Coke Samantha Galang | theaccolade its tasty sandwiches and secret Overall, Board and Brew of- shhsaccolade.com/cat- Compiled by Sydnee Tallant sauce not served anywhere else. fers a wide assortment of sand- egory/ae/ New games launch just in time for summer break

HANNA JUNG [but] I do enjoy thrilling fighter Effect, Mass Effect 2 and Mass ality in combat weapons and the weapon games since players use Staff Reporter games like this seems to be,” ju- Effect 3. fine-tuning of the calibration in dodgeballs instead of the usual nior Natalia Santillan said. “The Following a science-fiction in- in-game vehicles. guns to eliminate players. It is set With only one week left of the graphics also look nice, so I can spired storyline, the game’s most In contrast to Mass Effect Leg- to release on May 21 for $19.99. school year, those who don’t plan tell that it’s a well-developed noticeable update can be found endary Edition, games compatible Mario Golf’s 17th installment, to go to summer school will have game, and I would try it out if I in the graphical enhancements in with the Nintendo Switch such as Mario Golf: Super Rush, launch- some new video games to play got the opportunity.” which Mass Effect 1 underwent Knockout City Standard Edition es on June 25 for $59.99, featur- and keep themselves busy with Most of the upcoming or re- the largest change. For example, and Mario Golf: Super Rush will ing a fun twist to virtual golf. should they continue to stay at leased games are covered by vari- the game now runs in 4K resolu- release early this summer. Users can compete with on- home. ous YouTube game experts. tion and features more detailed “Since I prefer multiplayer line opponents as one of 16 dif- Mass Effect Legendary -Edi Retailing at $59.99, the sin- backgrounds and characters. games, I would definitely be open ferent characters that have their tion, a remastered version of the gle-player action role-playing Other additions include a uni- to trying out both Knockout City own unique stats or flashy moves, Mass Effect trilogy, launched game [RPG] sells to PC, Xbox fied character creator that allows and the new Mario Golf game,” called Special Shots. May 14 as one of the 30 games One and PlayStation 4 users and players to keep the same features junior Aimee Kwon said. “I’m honestly willing to give that was released this late spring. features an updated collection of across all three games, as well as Knockout City, a third-person this new Mario game a try,” ju- “I have not heard of this game, all three trilogy games -- Mass increase the accuracy of function- game, presents a new approach to nior Neona Suthanurak said.

ERIN LEE | theaccolade May 21, 2021 16 SPORTS the accolade Girls basketball gets its own ‘Fab Five’ RACHEL YUN Staff Reporter

Heading into this girls basketball sea- son, head coach Jae Byun knew he had something special on his 2020-2021 squad. Not for just one of his players. Nor two, nor three, nor four. But for all five — all of whom Byun added to his lineup being freshmen. It reminded him so much of the 1991 Michigan University Freshmen Fab Five that he decided to share a famous pose shot with his ninth-graders. On the team's picture day on April RACHEL YUN | theaccolade THEN & NOW: Girls basketball head 10, Byun had Rebecca Fruto (point coach Jae Byun shows the 1991 Mich- guard),Taylor Parra (small forward), Na- igan Fab Five, freshmen who reached talie Do (small forward), Erin Choi (point an NCAA title game. To show how spe- guard) and Gwen Briones (point guard) cial his freshmen are, Byun had them recreate that pose in which the photogra- Image printed with permission from Jae Byun recreate the same pose (left). pher was shooting the image from above looking down at the player, all of whom are looking up. lowed me to make the team.” junior Elizabeth Rosenkranz (center) and “This is more like an inside joke as Having skipped playing at the frosh/ junior Jessica Kim (guard). those guys were the legit Fab Five," the soph and junior varsity levels, the fresh- “It was kind of awkward at first because FRESHMAN coach said. "But they're definitely a prom- men said they faced obstacles with their [we freshmen] didn’t know [the upper- ising group of freshmen playing together.” height. So to counter that, they focused on classmen] well, but now we’re all com- HOTSHOTS So promising that Byun inserted three other advantages. fortable and share close bonds with each of them — Choi, Do and Parra — into the “I’m currently focusing my time on oth- other,” Fruto said. In their first season on the girls starting lineup the first game of the season er skills like shooting, and as long as I put Kim would best relate to the freshman basketball team, each ninth-grad- March 30 against Canyon High School in in effort, I’ll have a chance,” said Briones, five since she also started her tenure on the er has amassed the following Anaheim. who is the shortest among her freshman team when she was a ninth-grader. That point totals before Thursday’s fi- As the team wrapped up its regular sea- peers standing at 5 feet, 2 inches tall, ac- also has helped with the team's chemistry. nal regular season game: son Thursday in an away game against La cording to Max Preps. “Everyone meshes together very well, Habra (winning 46-36), the freshmen five Choi became one of the leading scorers and I think the freshmen will face growing reflect on the experiences they gained on during this season with 136 points before pains, but I think they’re talented enough l Gwen Briones, 36 and off the court. Thursday's game and one of the two to sur- to [face it],” she said. l Erin Choi, 136 “It was surprising to see that I had made pass 100 points on her team. She credited a Third in Freeway League (4-4), the girls l Natalie Do, 72 it because varsity is a big step from middle lot of that to her coach's regimen. hope to build their stamina and strength to- l Rebecca Fruto, 53 school as everyone is bigger and stronger,” “Coach Byun made us shoot 100 threes gether in the next three years. said Parra, who according to Max Preps and do warmup shots almost every prac- “For the next four years, I really want to l Taylor Parra, 82 has scored 82 points heading into that La tice,” Choi said. see how far we can go as a team," Do said. Habra matchup. “I’m a decent shooter and Besides the three freshman starters, "[But] at the same time, I want to find out Source: Max Preps a pretty smart player, and I think that al- Byun usually adds to the lineup returners what I am capable of.” Compiled by Grace Johnson Boys volleyball wins its first CIF playoff against Sante Fe

ANTHONY KEEM against Santa Fe, 25-15. Besides the offensive spikes from out- Staff Reporter side hitter junior Zachary Tan, the Lancers’ middle blockers, seniors Julian Kim and Playing in its first California Interscho- Jaten Jhawar, were key to holding off the lastic Federation-Southern Section [CIF- Chiefs by a 10-point margin. SS] home playoff match, the Sunny Hills The Lancers’ poor plays in the second boys volleyball team defeated Santa Fe set allowed the Chiefs to even the match at High School in four sets Tuesday, May 18. one set apiece, 22-25. The Chiefs’ middle The win allows the Lancers (13-3) to blockers figured out how to stop the Lanc- play in the second round of CIF playoffs ers, limiting the effectiveness for middle tonight, May 20, at 6 in an away match blocker junior Ezra Vlad’s spikes. against Rancho Alamitos (8-2) in Garden The third set proved pivotal as the win- Grove. ner would be able to build momentum “I feel really good about [the win],” heading into the fourth set. The Lancers first-year boys volleyball head coach- Al took the set 25-21 with one more set to go bert Soliguen said. “It’s historical for our to the team’s first CIF victory. program.” The fourth set continued at the same The boys team went undefeated in the pace as the third with the Chiefs’ middle Freeway League, going 10-0, qualifying blockers denying direct passage of Kim for the first time in its program history to and Jhawar’s offensive hits. REBEKAH KIM | theaccolade play a CIF playoff match. Eventually, the Lancers broke the FORMING THE WALL: Middle blocker senior Julian Kim (left) and opposite So it wasn’t surprising that the Lancers Chief's defense and finished them off, hitter senior Joseph Pak jump to block a spike from a Santa Fe player during took care of business in the opening set 25-20. Thursday's first round California Interscholastic Federation playoff at home. May 21, 2021 the accolade SPORTS 17 After the COVID-19 pandemic shut down spring sports and BANKING ON IT: banquets last year, players receive their recognition this year HENRY LEE Staff Reporter

Spring sports were the only teams un- able to continue their 2019-2020 season and host a banquet because of last year's coronavirus outbreak. “It was more disappointing to lose the end of the season than to lose the ban- quet,” baseball head coach Arlie Kearney AUDREY SEO | theaccolade said. “However, losing the banquet meant SMASH HIT: With Jersey Mike's subs and drinks, the that we lost the moment of closure for our boys tennis team (above) holds its gathering in the quad seniors, where they enjoyed being recog- May 8. Later, players get certificates (below). nized for their four years in the program, and we are able to honor them.” But for all spring sports programs this year, the state's COVID-19 health and safety protocols did allow for teams and coaches to find closure — though still not the same way as in past years. Traditionally, teams like boys tennis AUDREY SEO | theaccolade and golf would hold their end-of-season HANDOFF: Boys golfer junior Jason Lim (left) receives events at restaurants like BJ's in Brea. a Freeway League team champion trophy from boys golf However, this semester, all spring head coach Scott Enrico during the team's May 20 banquet. sports teams ended up holding their cele- brations on campus in the quad — many The reason for the early celebration was baseball and other memories made,” base- 70s buildings. were informed by school officials that they because the coach anticipated that the team ball right fielder and pitcher senior Mateo First year softball head coach Elise weren't allowed to host off-campus ban- could still be playing in CIF playoffs after Salas said. “I feel a deeper meaning to this Laws said she looks forward to her first quets, though by May 10 district officials the school year ended. banquet coming up since it’s my last one banquet with her players though the date had a change of tune. The modified banquets also provided of my high school career, and it's hitting has not been set yet as of May 20. “It was a great time for a couple hours closure to the athletes, who were unable to me hard.” “I am excited to celebrate the girls and just to come together as a team and take have a ceremony and a final moment with Like Kearney, boys and girls golf head all their accomplishments this year,” Laws pictures and hand out certificates for the their seniors last year. coach Scott Enrico finds the loss of the sea- said. “It’s a time for players and parents to year,” boys tennis head coach Chris Gha- “I'm thankful that we were able to have son last year to be more disheartening than celebrate their daughters and what they’ve reebo said. “I would love for us to return a banquet with my senior teammates and the loss of a banquet. been able to do all year.” to restaurant banquets, but who knows, we have one more fun memory with them,” “We had some very good senior golfers Shortstop sophomore Jenna Salcido may continue to have them on campus.” doubles player junior Eric Lee said. last year that never got a chance to com- missed out out on experiencing her first Ghareebo held his after school event Unlike other teams, baseball will hold pete for a Freeway League title or a CIF banquet last year. on May 8 with catered food from Jersey its banquet Saturday on the diamond where championship,” Enrico said. “It feels great to wrap up the year,” Sal- Mike's sandwiches even though his players they usually play its home games. The coach ended up combining girls cido said. “Seeing my teammates and some were headed to California Interscholastic “I’m going to miss gathering with ev- and boys golf into one celebration on of them for the last time is a great end to Federation playoffs later in the month. eryone one last time and just talking about Thursday on campus between the 50s and the season.” Japan Olympics draws differing views THE 411 ON 2021 ANDREW PARK COVID-19, it should be safe for Committee doesn’t see it the SUMMER OLYMPICS Staff Reporter even overseas spectators to enjoy same way with the COVID-19 an in-stadium experience,” said countermeasures, including re- Junior Elisa Kho has been Kho, a Chinese American who striction of activities and daily looking forward to watching the disagrees with the announcement. testing of overseas athletes and When to watch New sports summer Olympics live in Japan. But that’s not the way many team members throughout their Before it got canceled last living in Japan see it as 60% of stay in Japan, according to a May July 24-Aug. 8 summer because of the coronavi- citizens believe that the games 12 press release from the IOC. Skateboarding rus pandemic, Kho said she and should be canceled, according to Christian Klaue, the IOC’s di- her mom had each paid between a survey by Japanese newspaper rector of corporate communica- How to watch $200 and $500 for tickets to Yomiuri Shimbun from May 7-9. tions and public affairs, ensured watch gymnastics and swimming An online petition in change. in a May 12 tweet that over 700 NBC, Peacock, Sport climbing – her favorite Olympics event – org received approximately athletes and 6,000 related staff Hulu Live TV from July 22-Aug. 5, 2020. 360,000 signatures as of May 16 have participated in four safely “I was looking forward to the in a campaign that reads: “Cancel conducted tests. train rides to cities like Kyoto and the Tokyo Olympics to protect Kho also sees that vaccination Baseball Osaka because I think the stadi- our lives,” signifying a growing plays a big role to prevent a super COVID-19 ums were not just limited to To- number of protesters who con- spreader COVID-19 event. changes kyo,” Kho said. tinue to pressure the International “I think what matters most is While the COVID-19 crisis Olympic Committee [IOC] to put that everybody is vaccinated,” lNo out of country Karate has eased up in most of the Unit- an end to the Games. she said. spectators ed States, the junior was hoping Junior Natalija Glavy, who Although Kho still holds on to conditions would be the same was born in Yokohama and came last-minute hopes that the specta- lAthletes tested Surfing overseas in Japan. to the United States in 2009, sides tor regulation would change, she However, Japanese leaders an- with the protesters. now plans to resort to watching every day nounced March 20 that overseas “I am scared for the safety of the Olympics live on television. spectators will not be allowed in my loved ones who live in Yoko- “We had hoped to be able to the stadiums. hama, so I believe the Olympics see the amazing players compete Source: International Olympic Commitee “As long as all staff, athletes should be canceled,” Glavy said. in the stadiums, but at least it Compiled by Kristima Aryal and spectators are checked for The International Olympic wasn’t canceled again,” she said. 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