El Rodeo Staff Writer Munications with an Emphasis on Radio, TV, and Film from the California State at Only 42-Years-Old, Mr

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www.elrodeonews.com El ElRodeo Rancho High School Volume 65, Issue 1 Music-loving Mr. Lyons looks to strike a chord at The Ranch

By Nayeli Hernandez has a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Com- El Rodeo Staff Writer munications with an emphasis on Radio, TV, and Film from the California State At only 42-years-old, Mr. Jonathan University, San Bernadino. His school- Lyons has done everything from dabbling ing quickly leads him to a career in the in the music business to teaching United music industry before he received his States History. His next stop in life is at teaching credential from California State our very own, El Rancho High School. University, Northridge and his Adminis- Mr. Lyons comes to us from Ga- tration Master’s Degree at the California brielino High School in San Gabriel, State Polytechnic University, Pomona. where he was an Assistant Principal for “At one point I worked for Ma- the last six years. The move to El Ran- donna’s record label (Maverick Studios),” cho wasn’t at all planned or expected. said Lyons, “I was in promotions so I can “Most people, if they’re looking actually lay claim to the fact that I have to move forward, they don’t spend that been in the same room as Madonna.” much time in one area,” said Mr. Ly- Growing up in San Bernadino and ons, “To be totally honest, this was a late working in the heart of the music indus- process. I had already started school, try, Lyons has quite a diverse taste. His and I didn’t think I would come here.” iPod is complete with anything from Up until the Welcome Back As- Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and The Cure to sembly, Mr. Lyons hadn’t even stepped Chance the Rapper, Kanye West, Ken- out past the administration office. How- drick Lamar, and the legendary Tupac. ever, even that didn’t stop The Ranch In his free time, Lyons can be in his from making the best of impressions. car chauffeuring his three sons to sports Photo by Daniel Reveles “I started doing a deep dive on the practices and cooking classes. Aside the head cheerleader. I want to tell everyone joy the experience… High school is the school... And you get this real kind of, en- from being on the road the majority of ‘This place is fantastic and here’s why’.” last opportunity where you can be both ergy,” said Lyons, “It kept coming back to the time, Lyons enjoys watching a lot of Lyons is most intrigued to ex- an adult and a kid at the same time.” me that there is this real sense of enthu- TV shows, with his favorites being Game perience the annual Night Pep Rally Lyons wants all Dons to know siasm and the morning of the assembly of Thrones, Mr. Robot, and any sports. and is excited for all activities where that he is meant to be a resource to the was when I noticed a massive humanity As for his plans at The Ranch, the school is together, much like our school and it isn’t always a bad thing in the stands that was pretty incredible.” Lyons is “going to go slow” seeing as first Homecoming Dance off campus. to be called to his office. He supports Lyons will be 43 years old this too many changes at once can be con- As a student in high school, Lyons all of the students at The Ranch and is October and within these years, he fusing. Lyons’ goal for the school is to “really enjoyed” his experience and was in- willing to listen to any and all ideas. has worked teaching AP/CP Unit- show people in the city and the com- volved in activities such as ASB, Yearbook, “The door is open,” said Lyons, ed States History and as an activi- munity that your initial thoughts of El Newspaper, and Homecoming float build- “Come on in and let’s talk about [a problem ties director at his former high schools. Rancho aren’t at all what the school is. ing. Because of this, he advises students you have] and let’s figure out a solution.” However, education hasn’t been “We have fantastic kids, we have fan- to appreciate their years in high school. Keep an eye out for Mr. Lyons the only area of a career in his life. Lyons tastic teachers,” said Lyons, “My job is to be “Have fun,” said Lyons, “En- and say hi at the next football game! Dons bleed Dodger blue at Chavez Ravine By Ethan Sepulveda El Rodeo Staff Writer given a free T-shirt. Dons had a chance Dodgers Stadium bleeds blue, so to snack on quarter-pound hot dogs at it’s no surprise that 150 El Rancho stj- Extreme Loaded Hot Dogs, smoked dents had some peanuts and cracker jacks BBQ wings at Think Blue BBQ and at Dodger Stadium, this past Saturday. 1/3rd pound burgers at Elysian Park For the past 3 years, the ‘Kids 4 Grill, or any of the other restaurants Dodgers Baseball’ program has been that Dodger Stadium is filled with providing ‘an all-day game day expe- The game was especially emo- rience’ to programs in communities tional for Dodger fans as it was Vin throughout the Greater Los Angeles area Scully’s second to last game as the that might not have the opportunity to Dodgers’ play-by-play announcer, af- go, and Pico Rivera’s Generation First ter being with the team for 67 years. Degree program was chosen. The pro- A tribute video to Scully’s work was gram gave free tickets to students (who played and students received a bronze signed up for the game through Col- commemorative Vin Scully coin, that lege Blueprint, EAOP and the College was only given to the first 50,000 and Career Center) to the Los Angeles fans that attended that night’s game. Dodgers V. Colorado Rockies game. Dons witnessed a landslide victo- ‘Kids 4 Dodgers’ provided the ry, with the final score 14-1, in the Dodg- students with 3 charter buses to get ers’ favor. The night concluded with the them to the game and with the ticket Dons riding the charter buses back to provided, students were able to redeem the Ranch, thinking back on the memo- $10 worth of food at the venue and were rable night they had at the ‘ol ball game. Photo by Noah Perez

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June. 3rd, 2016 El Rancho High School @elrodeonews 2 OPINION The “Happiest Place on Earth” just got happier By Kayla Perez new ride will result in the sad loss El Rodeo Staff Writer of the internal hotel environment. However, the nostalgic terror For the next decade, the of the ride’s infamous drop will Walt Disney Company is going remain and keep guest thrilled. to be making amazing expan- California Adventure will sions to both of their theme parks also be receiving new land where that reside in Anaheim, Califor- the current Disney parking lot re- nia. Each park is receiving large sides. It has not been announced pieces of land that will have an what exactly this land will be used awesome theme for customers to for; however, an exciting rumor interact with. Certain rides will has surfaced that it is going to be a also be taken out and renovated Toy Story Land, similar to the one to a modern or classic theme. at the Disney park in Shanghai. The Tower of Terror is one Disneyland is currently of the rides in California Adven- undergoing construction for the ture that will be replaced. The brand new Star Wars Land. The theme of the ride will be changed release date has been confirmed to the hit blockbuster, Guardians for sometime in 2018-2019. Star of the Galaxy, and will feature Wars Land will have two new guests transporting to another di- rides; one that is similar to Star lennium Falcon. This new reno- Release dates have not but we can expect promotions mension by flying in Peter Quill’s Tours and another where guests vation will be a dazzler for guests been confirmed for any other for construction at the park soon. ship, the Milano. Although the will be able to ride Han Solo’s Mil- to travel to a galaxy far, far, away, lands besides Star Wars Land, Trump’s visit to Mexico a waste of time Word on the Street will pay for the wall!” Nieto later What do you think about the Tower of Terror being demolished? responded, “I repeat what I said in person, Mr. Trump: Mexico would never pay for a wall.” According to The New York Times, the wall was never discussed, and Trump himself agreed. Now, we are either deal- ing with a lying Trump or a Ni- eto who took action too late and failed to discuss anything of im- portance at the conference. This entire meet-up seems like it was a “They shouldn’t take I didn’t mind that the ride waste of time, and Nieto doesn’t it down because that’s where is being taken down because I understand the difficulty of me and my family bond while go a lot, but I really don’t like changing a stubborn man’s mind. waiting to go on. It’s our favor- the ride” - Sarah Navarro, 11 Many agree that Nieto’s ite ride.” - Miguel Adame, 11 meeting with Donald Trump By Miguel Chico troversy, considering Trump’s was the worst diplomatic di- El Rodeo Staff Writer ego and his opinion on Mexicans. saster in modern history, which Trump’s signature promise is not an understatement. The On the 31st of August, is building a wall on the border Mexican president is “prepared President Enrique Peña Ni- and having Mexico pay for it, yet to take action” if Trump is elect- eto of Mexico invited presiden- President Nieto didn’t challenge ed, meaning a possible war! tial candidate Donald Trump the idea during the conference. I pity Mr. Nieto, not because to discuss where Mexico It seems the conference with he failed at changing Trump’s stands with Donald Trump. Nieto didn’t make a difference in mindset or both of their tweets, but Nieto began the discussion Trump’s ridiculous policies, ei- because so much effort went into by pressing on Trump’s comments ther. Trump’s speech later that day meeting a selfish, orange, hate- “I think they’re try- It’s really sad because and policies on Mexico, and even in Phoenix, Arizona promised the filled man, and it’s just a matter ing to capitalize on the Mar- it’s like a key part of Disney- said he was willing to work to- same as before on how to make of time before Donald Trump ru- vel movies even if they lose land. When you think of Dis- gether with him. This was the “Make America Great Again.” ins all of America’s foreign rela- the timeless feeling that Dis- neyland, you think of the Tower opposite of what many believed Both men took to twitter, tionships with every other nation. ney has.” - Jocelyn Ortega, 12 of Terror.” - Jasmine Chan, 12 would happen, which stirred con- with Trump tweeting, “Mexico FOLLOW US ONLINE! @elrodeonews El Rancho High School www.elrodeonews.com El Rodeo is published monthly except during vacations by the El Rancho High School journalism class. The El Rodeo of- fices are located at 6501 S. Passons Blvd., Pico Rivera, CA 90660 in room X-1. The paper is printed by The Gardena Valley News. El Rodeo, the student newspaper of El Rancho High School is Advisor...... Paul Zeko Photo Editor...... Noah Perez an open, public forum for student expression and an opportunity to Editor-in-Chief ...... Nayeli Hernandez Photo Editor...... Daniel Reveles discuss its audience’s issues of concern. 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Sept. 30th, 2016 El Rancho High School @elrodeonews FEATURES 3 El Rancho welcomes new staff members

Mr. Chiang: “I used to be Mr. Goyenaga: “I love Ms. Kim: “12 years ago, I Mrs. Tsakim: “I like Mr. Magdaleno: “I am a graphic designer for packag- reading Harry Potter books!” promised myself that every year I skydiving, ever since I tried an El Rancho alumni... and ing logos for Amazon and Ebay, would travel somewhere I’ve nev- it for my 18th birthday.” I like to dance folklorico” and I also used to breakdance.” er visited in the world. I’ve been able to keep that promise so far.” AP Computer Science offered for the first time at El Rancho it work? Also subjects like cy- By Noah Perez ber security. This class studies El Rodeo Staff Writer how the evolution of technology has affected our society and AP Computer Science Prin- culture. Mr. Crone says “com- ciples better known as AP CSP puters are changing our lives. is a new class here at El Rancho AP CSP has been in the High and nationwide. AP CSP works since 2008 and is backed gives students the foundations by the National Science Foun- of computer science and has dation. The College Board is students explore how comput- working with 50 leading high ing and technology can change school and graduate com- the world around us. Accord- puter science educators who ing to the College Board says have tested the course in their that the class has a unique fo- classes, to give students an en- cus on creative problem solv- gaging learning experience. ing and real-world applications. AP CSP student, Jose Al- “Computers are integrated cala, in Mr. Crone’s first period into our society. Computer sci- class, said he wanted to join ence is an extra set of tools that the class because he wants to people can apply in their regular grasp the fundamentals of com- lives” says AP CSP teacher, Mr. puters. He also mentioned that Crone. AP CSP prepares students they code in a language called for college and future careers Blockly, though he wishes they such as a software applications can learn more languages like developer, computer systems an- JavaScript, C++, Python and alyst, Web developer, and much more. “ I enjoy AP CSP, but more. After college, students I’m kind of nervous for the AP can even go straight into work- test. Hopefully, Mr. Crone’s ing for big technology companies guidance will be a big help.” such as Google and Microsoft. If you want to check out The class involves writing the class go to B101 and talk code to make apps, specifically to Mr. Crone about the new AP for Android systems, and cover- course, or even speak to your ing computer science topics like counselor about transferring if the internet, what is it? How does you are interested in the class.

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Sept. 30th, 2016 El Rancho High School @elrodeonews 4 SPORTS Girls’ tennis set to ace season The team has high expecta- By Nayeli Hernandez tions for themselves after an 8-2 re- El Rodeo Staff Writer cord this past preseason. One of their strongest assets is the amount of se- This year’s Girls’ Varsity tennis team niors and sense of unity that comes with plans on working hard to achieve their a strong bond between one another. first championship in Del Rio League. For most of the team, stakes are The girls began preseason on high this season. This is the last op- August 29, against Los Altos High portunity for the seniors on the team to School. After a compelling game, make a lasting impact for the school. the girls won with a score of 16-2. “As a senior, I’m going all out,” says The team finished just as strongly Varsity co-captain, Jocelyn Rivera, “This is as they started this preseason with a 16-2 my last year and I’m giving it my all. This win against Paramount High School. season for me is basically go big or go home.” After losing their first League The majority of the senior re- game to La Serna High School on turners have been playing for the August 22, the girls are reflecting team since freshman year and only on challenges they face as a team. want the best for their last year. “As a team, we just have to work “We want to be champions this year,” on finishing points,” says Girls’ Var- says senior, Isabel Gonzalez, “Last year we sity tennis coach, Eduardo Galindo, came in second place for Del Rio League “When we’re ahead, we can’t let peo- and I know we can be first this time around. ple come back and we can’t give up.” We’re going to take it all this season.” Photo by Noah Perez

Cross country team strides to improve, so I’m not done there.” toward a first place finish The overall goal of captains and coaches this season is to By Bernice Vega stay focused and to grow as a team. El Rodeo Staff Writer Coach Guevara says one of the expectations for this year is “to have a The Cross Country team has start- united team” and to “put pieces together.” ed their 2016 season with high hopes. The Cross Country team not The team has attended the Rose- only strives to be the best in the mead and Woodbridge invitation- sport but also in sportsmanship. als with nothing but good outcomes. Although Cross Country is known These results have been consequenc- to be an individual sport, sportsman- es of the hard work and dedication they have ship is still a key goal for the El Ran- put into running throughout the summer. cho High School Cross Country team. One of Cross Country’s captains, Es- Both boy team captains, Jona- meralda Morales, has already broken the than Maciel and Eric Estrada, claim school record of 17.47 with a time of 17.27. the challenge of injuries has taken a When asked about how she felt toll on the team lately. However, CIF is about her score she responded with, still a guaranteed outcome this season, “I still want to do more, I still want and there is nothing but good to come. Boys’ water polo aims to stay afloat

By Sebastian Arzate, El Rodeo Staff Writer

The water polo team kicked off its season on Wednesday, Septem- ber 7 with their first game against Temple City High School. Even though the team put in all of their efforts, it was a tough game which resulted in a loss for the boys. However, they view this as an opportunity to learn from their mis- takes, and improve as the team heads into their season, as well as a way to determine where they stand in comparison to other teams trying to reach CIF. Junior Jose Mancilla believes, “the team is full of potential just like the teams before us it just depends on the hard work that we put in.” He remains optimistic that the team will have a great season. Mancilla thinks, “The program is doing very well with young athletes who are full of potential, and could get this program to the top,” Mancilla says. Head Coach Mr. Whittier continues to lead the boy’s team, with this being his second year taking over the program. Senior, Ben Sanchez, trusts his coach, “Our coach has us work on fundamentals since basics are important to him.” Team captains Ben San- chez, Andrew Gonzalez and Jose Mancilla look forward to a great season and believe they have the ability to defeat with other Del Rio League teams throughout their season.

Photo by Daniel Reveles

Sept. 30th, 2016 El Rancho High School @elrodeonews FOCUS ON FOOTBALL 5 By Ethan Sepulveda Dons look to reclaim championship tradition El Rodeo Staff Writer

With the 50th anniversary of El Rancho going to the national champi- onships, El Rancho’s football team has their eyes on the prize. Beating the Bell Garden Lancers on September 16th, 67- 12 and with a 2-2 record, the Dons are determined to land a spot in playoffs. “The overall morale of the team is high this year,” says senior, Varsity captain James Garcia. “We have a lot of returning players, and we are going into every game pumped,” Garcia added. With the Dons heading into the Del Rio League, not only is the varsity team giving their all, says senior, captain Humberto Sanchez, but the JV and Freshman teams are also. “They are still learning, but they are doing good. ”Although the 50th anniversary of nationals is this year, the team is “taking it one game at a time,” says captain Gabriel Huerta. ”We have to stay grounded”, Huerta continued. The Dons are going to have to use that strategy when it comes to their next game against the Cal High Condors, who the three captains all agreed are going to be their main obstacle in the Del Rio League. When asked on how El Rancho’s students and teachers can show their blue pride at football games, the captains said that seeing Dons in the stands “boosts morale and keeps the team going”, especially at Homecoming, which is October 7th at 7pm. Photo by Noah Perez Vela’s love of the game Jacob“MISTAVUHSACE”Romero is Simply Irresistible drives him on the field friends saying “he’s got the sauce.” In By Sebastian Arzate other words, he’s got “the look” and tops El Rodeo Staff Writer himself off with only the best! He re- members growing up with Kroger brand As the football season kicks off, Ju- in his household, so as he began thinking nior Jason Vela gets ready to take on this of a song, the lyrics “I’ve got the sauce, year’s challenges. Vela has been playing call me Kroger Ketchup bottle” stood football for seven years beginning at the out and made the most sense. It is one of age of eight for the Wolverines and Dons. his few released songs and was produced Starting at an early age paid off entirely by him! Sporty, creative, outgo- as Vela was part of the varsity team as ing and talented; He’s the full package! a Freshman. He was moved up toward Even at sixteen years old, Jacob has a the end of the season by his coaches full idea of where he’d like to go and what who saw great potential in him. As a Ju- he’d like to do in life. He wants, not to be fa- nior, he continues to have his starting mous, but to have his music go far. Even as position over seniors as a running back. a songwriter or producer, he just wants his Vela scored his first touchdown his story and music to be heard. He encourages sophomore year during league when El everyone to live life to the fullest, and “nev- Rancho was facing California High giv- er be afraid of what others think of you.” ing them the advantage. This year, he Although he appears to be quite has set high expectations for himself as the busy bee with football practice hoard- he plans on “scoring five touchdowns ing his schedule, Mistavuhsace never and rushing for 500 yards before the end Jacob Romero picking corn out of his teeth leftover from the ellote he had earlier that day. loses sight of his aspirations and stays of the season,” as well as supporting El By Jocelyn Estrada can’t take the heat, word to Lil Yachty. focused. Remember to keep an eye Rancho in becoming league champions El Rodeo Staff Writer Jacob is seen by his peers as a fear- out for his new music releasing soon! and heading to CIF. Vela’s love of foot- less and exciting character, someone ball comes from his close bond to his From skating on the city hall steps who people can easily get along with. teammates who are like family to him the to making beats so sick he has to take He makes many connections through his SEASON competitiveness of the game, outrunning medicine, Jacob “Mistavuhsace” is sim- “comedic character” which he trained the other players while he runs the ball. ply irresistible! Although labeled by his while growing up watching shows such SCHEDULE Vela’s motivations are his “team- peers as a “class clown”, he can always as Spongebob, Jimmy Neutron and Rock- Diamond Bar mates and friends, but especially my family be found volunteering at pep rallies and et Power. “Skateboarding and jokes in 8/19/2016 AWAY since my dad’s the one that got me started.” managing to keep his studies on track. a show, what tops that?” says Romero. Norwalk He’s one of Vela’s biggest supporter, and Attracted to many different carnivo- Many may not know that our irre- 8/26/2016 HOME he’s a huge fan of the sport. “My dad always rous textures, Jacob is a connoisseur of fine sistible jock is a multi-instrumentalist. In Capistrano Valley coaches me to become and all around bet- wings from Wing Stop: specifically bone- other words, he plays multiple instruments, 9/02/2016 AWAY Newport Harbor ter player,” Vela says. He hopes he will be less mild or traditional lemon pepper, and such as the drums and guitars. So if you 9/08/2016 HOME able to accomplish all of his goals and have King Taco’s carne asada nachos. Unfortu- get lucky, ladies, you might just get a ro- Bell Gardens an amazing season with his football family nately, many of the girls on campus have an mantic, one-man serenade from Mistavuh- 9/16/2016 AWAY appetite for mainly hot cheetos with cheese. sace himself, right outside your window! Cypress Speaking of girls, our Romeo Romero Romero idolizes talented musical 9/24/2016 AWAY is single and ready to mingle! His ideal Ju- figures such as Andre 3000, Lil Yachty, California liet is a woman who can take a joke as well Denzel Curry, The Roots and Odd Fu- 10/07/2016 HOME as make a joke; And as cliché as it sounds, ture. His go-to song is “Minnesota” by Lil Santa Fe looks are not the key to this stud’s heart. Yachty, so if you’re looking for him, just 10/14/2016 AWAY La Serna “I know you might hear this a play the song and he’ll come running like a 10/21/2016 HOME lot, but I mean it when I say that looks bull. He uses these artists as inspiration for Whittier don’t matter!” says Romero, “ My girl his own music, one being most popularly 10/28/2016 HOME can’t be timid, she’s gotta be outgo- known by many Dons, “Kroger Ketchup”. Pioneer ing and risky like me.” MISSvuhsace The story behind his song was in- 11/04/2016 AWAY Photo by Noah Perez needs to stay up out them streets if she fluenced by constant remarks of his

Sept. 30th, 2016 El Rancho High School @elrodeonews 6 CAMPUS Mark Your Calendars: Homecoming Week 2016 By Aleksey Soto Night Pep Rally, where each class cheers El Rodeo Staff Writer their loudest for class points and performs a choreographed skit. “It’s going to be lit,” The beginning of Octo- says Julio Ornelas, junior class president, ber brings enthusiasm about every- “everyone’s more competitive this year.” thing pumpkin spice, Halloween, The seniors are hoping to take the win for and, of course, Homecoming Week. the second year in a row, but the juniors Homecoming Week kicks off on aren’t giving up so easily. “[We] have a Monday, October 3rd, and each class will lot of surprises for you” Ornelas added. show their spirit by decorating their des- On Friday, the Homecoming princes ignated gates on campus. The classes will and princesses will be announced dur- also get to play games such as Elephant ing lunch at the Homecoming assem- March and Food Coma and compete for bly. The Homecoming football game class points during lunch in the quad. starts at 7 P.M. against California High The Blue Pride Runway will be on School. During half-time, ASB will re- Tuesday and the class presidents, along with veal our Homecoming king and queen. their advisors, will strut their stuff in their Finally, the homecoming dance, best blue costumes and show their pride. themed “A Black and White Affair” will The Homecoming Carnival will take place on Saturday, the 8th of October, be on Wednesday, where clubs will at the Pico Rivera Golf Course. “It’s the be selling different foods in the quad. first time we’re going to have the dance Each club brings something unique, not at school,” Pep Commissioner, Mia Al- whether it’s a sweet treat or fast food. varez, says, ”I feel like it’s going to be a Thursday night is the long-awaited lot of fun.” 50 extra tickets are being sold. California Youth Court Summit 2016 By Rafael Gonzalez tion, and religion. In the second exercise, Contributing Writer we got into a circle and the presenter would read off certain characteristics such as skin On the days of June 23 to June 25 color, and if we had been discriminated be- the El Rancho Law Society club took 10 cause of them, we had to get in the middle. students to The Summit held at University Violence within Families of Santa Cruz. The Summit, held every The workshops began with an activ- summer is an event that consists of a valu- ity in which statements were read, based in able learning experience for high school relationships, and members of our youth students interested in law and this year court and other students had to walk to was no exception. On the first day of The disagree section or an agree section. After Summit, we were received by prominent every statement was read and the students members of the law community in Califor- went to their section, students from each nia, including Judge Wesley and we were section were asked to explain their point introduced to the program as well as to of view. After, Judge Symons presented other high school teen courts in California. information based on restraining orders. The next day, we took three workshops Substance Abuse that gave us more depth of the process Drug use is usually experimented in of teen court as well as aspects involving teenage years and not adult years. Repeat the breaking of laws, such as drug abuse Cyberbullying bullied, those who have witnessed bulling of incarceration does not work in stop- and psychological disorders. Among these At the beginning of the workshop the and have done nothing to stop it and those ping a drug addict from repeatedly using workshops, there was a cyberbullying speakers asked everyone to go to the stage. who have witnessed bullying and have act- drugs. To stop drug addicts from doing class, a drug abuse class, an administration Once there we were told to gather in a circle. ed against it. We then proceeded to watch drug, there must be treatment for them. of justice class, and many others. On the We then went around the circle introducing videos and a presentation on how every- All behavior is contingent on the nervous last day of The Summit, we participated in ourselves and listing our favorite form of thing on social media stays on social media. on the brain. There is grey and white mat- the Farewell Assembly in which we took a electronic communication. After we did an Divided We Stand ter in the brain. The grey takes care of the group picture to capture the moment before activity in which we were told questions This workshop was very diverse thinking portion and the white enhances heading back home. Overall, The Summit based on our life that were related to our from the others. As we came in not knowing neuron communication and make con- was an amazing experience that we in the race, gender, and age. If the statement ap- what to expect, we viewed videos based on nections. Therefore, I recommend that we El Rancho Law Society will never forget. plied to us, we’d step forward and then step discrimination. In the first activity we all take drug use into consideration during our The following were student sum- back. We then were split into four groups, lined up and we had to take steps back or cases as this can cause certain behavior. maries from the workshops they attended. those who’ve bullied, those who’ve been forth based on race, gender, sexual orienta- Class Word On The Street Points What school event are you most Seniors 204 looking forward to? Juniors 167

Sophomores

138 “The event I’m mostly looking for- “The event I’m looking forward to “Homecoming week because I think ward to is Night Pep Rally because we get in Night Pep Rally because Juniors are it’s the most exciting week of the whole to dress, dance and listen to music.” going to take it! -Hugo Vera, 11 year and everyone gets really hyped for Freshmen131 -Natally Ojeda, 9 Photos by Samantha Chavez it.” -Francesca Castagna, 12

Sept. 30th, 2016 El Rancho High School @elrodeonews CAMPUS 7 El Rancho clubs offer something for everyone By Katherine Herrera Choraleers: travel and com- Anyone is welcome to join in room B-104 information, see Mrs. Metaxas in A-101. El Rodeo Staff Writer pete all around Southern California, every Tuesday and Thursday @ lunch. Marching Band: competes in and sing a variety of music genres. Not The Gadabouts Club: fundraises field shows and parades during the first Want to know which club you only do they sing, but they study mu- to travel around the world, each year to semester and focuses on concert per- fit in at the Ranch? Here at El Rancho, sic theory. See advisor Jacqueline Cis- go to various places to learn more about formances in the second. The march- many students participate in after-school neros (room: C-2)for further informa- their culture, history and language.This ing band has a variety of instruments as and lunchtime clubs. He or she who de- tion meetings. Meet: every day (class) year, they will be traveling to France, Italy, well as a drumline that includes front sire to be more active in their commu- Choralettes: an intermediate wom- Spain, Monaco and Switzerland. Want to ensemble and battery. For further infor- nity, meet new people, or prepare them- en’s choir group who participate in festi- participate in the 2017 trip? See Mrs. Zeko, mation, see Mr. Cordero in room C-4. selves for their future should join one vals for their local community. They sing room B-105 OR Mr. Zeko, room X-1. Math Club: members are stu- of the following clubs here on campus: a variety of songs as well. See advisor Jac- Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) dents with an interest in math who Academic Decathlon: team of queline Cisneros for further information. :strengthen the ties between the LGBTQ+ come together to solve difficult math Juniors and Seniors that extend their College Bound Athletes (CBA) and straight communities as well as creat- problems. Math Club members partici- knowledge of art, science, history, math, helps promotes student athletes in con- ing an environment free of homophobic, pate in competitions as well. See Mr. music, economics, speech, language tinuing their athletic career in college. sexual, physical, mental and verbal harass- Francis for further information in I-8. and literature. The scholars later com- The club explains ways to be active ment. Members are free to have a one-on- Pepsters: a group of active individu- pete against various schools. See advi- (mentally and physically), and also helps one or group talk and discuss whichever als full of school spirit and blue pride. Pep- sor Mr. Retana if you are interested. improve test-taking skills. For further in- problems they are facing. See club president sters attend sports events and school pep Animal Advocates: helps educate formation, see Mr. Llanes in H-2 on the Rosa Melendez for further information. rallies. They also encourage the crowd to our school and community about animal 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Key Club: service organiza- support the school’s athletes. See advi- related issues, such as abandoned animals, Color Guard: the visual performing tion that helps the community and par- sor Elia Trujillo for further information. as well volunteer with animal shelters and group of the marching band. They perform ticipates in events such as beach clean- Thespians: a society that letter in dra- fundraise. For further information sees Ms. with the band and have indoor performanc- ups and Relay for Life For Further ma who represent the highest level of dis- Lamar. Meet: Tuesdays @ lunch in A-204. es second semester. You can see more of information, speak to Mr.Sorenson in cipline and strength. Members are selected Annual Staff: made up of 20 stu- them at Friday Night football games. For room Q-2 or club president Amy Ro- after a week of initiation, and have proven dents who study journalism and com- further information, speak to Mr. Cor- driguez. Meetings are every Monday. their worth through the school year. These puter skills to produce the yearbook. See dero. Meet every day (class) in 6th period. Latino Club: group of Dons who hard working individuals show the true Mr. Crone for further information. Meet: Culinary Arts Club: feeds the represents various Latino cultures. They meaning of a thespian (an actor or actress). every day in 5th period in class B-101 homeless throughout the year and on meet to learn about Latin foods and cul- To join the drama club, or to become a thes- California Scholarship Federation every Thanksgiving. The club also ture, the celebration of Latino holidays, pian, speak to Mr. Wlasick, in room K-101. (CSF): promotes scholarships to teens who demonstrates healthy eating hab- and much more. For more information Teen Court: an alternative ear- have met the honor roll requirement and its and nutritional training for ath- speak to club president Michelle Galvan. ly intervention court where El Ran- will graduate with a gold cord. Club meet- letes. Speak to Chef Luna in room Q-4. LEO’s Club (Leadership Experi- cho students participate, as various ings consist of information about college Dons 4 Christ: believe in build- ence Opportunity): focuses on providing roles, in the trial of a juvenile offender. and scholarships. See club president Diego ing a positive perspective of the world students with the experience to help bet- More information about Teen Court, Guerrero for further information. Every and their local community. They are all ter their community through volunteer- see advisor Mr. Elias in room H-4. other Thursday during lunch, in room G-2 believers and followers of Jesus Christ. ing and community service. For further

From El Rancho Teen Court to the White House ence. Teen Court is the main drive behind By Rafael Gonzalez my desire of making a significant differ- Contributing Writer ence in my community. El Rancho Teen Court puts value on teens’ judgement and On July 19th, two El Rancho High intuition; allowing them to experience School and Teen Court Alumni had the op- the valuable involvement first hand, it portunity to attend the Beating the Odds allows for teens to see the crucial differ- Summit at the White House. They were 2 ence they are making within their com- of only 130 White House guests from all munity. The El Rancho Teen Court devel- over the country and Puerto Rico. They oped me into a leader, a leader within my were there representing not only Genera- own community and built my dreams and 1.Who eats an entire chocolate cake in front of the tion First Degree, El Rancho High School, goals to eventually attain a law degree.” whole school in Matilda? and Teen Court but Pico Rivera. They In addition to Ms. Arias also gave LIBRARY 2. In James and the Giant Peach what outdoor chore were fortunate enough to hear Michelle her testimony; “Teen Court helped me re- is James doing while Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker Obama, Tyler Oakley and Jidennalisten alize that I want to pursue a career as dis- drink lemonade? to their college experience and hear their trict attorney and be involved in politics. 3. Which Roald Dahl story does Danny’s father tell advice. Karen Lopez and Biane Arias I really enjoyed the networking opportu- CORNER him at the beginning of Danny, the Champion of the served as Teen Court President and Vice nities’ that teen court provided for such World? President in the previous school year. Arias as the Women’s Conference at Stanley The author Roald 4. In Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, what berry and Lopez are two aspiring Lawyers and Mosk Courthouse. At this conference I consider Judge Wesley, Mr. Elias, and Mr. was inspired by the testimonies of all fe- Dahl was born 100 does Violet Beauregarde turn into before she is taken to the juicing room? Alexis Hernandez their role models. Last male attorney, judges and commissioners. years ago. Bring the 5. Who does George make his medicine for in year they were constantly working hard to In addition, the past two summers I had correct matching George’s Marvellous Medicine? help Teen Court keep the title of, “Mod- the opportunity to attend the Teen Court el Teen Court in California”. Summit and I was able to attend very in- answers to the Library a. Choppinwood Ms. Lopez’s career path was heav- teresting workshops which helped with and receive a sweet b. The BFG ily influenced by Teen Court. In a student my development in the courtroom. Teen prize. c. Bruce Bogtrotter testimonial Ms. Lopez said the following Court also, helped me develop networking d. His grandma “I am currently a freshman at The George skills. In many teen court events and con- e. A blueberry Washington University, planning to major ferences, I met amazing individuals who in international affairs and political sci- I am constantly emailing about advice.”

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Meme Gone Too Far? The Return to Hogarts is Here! Potter, is beginning his first couple of years at Hogwarts, school of Witch- craft and Wizardry. Throughout his du- ration at Hogwarts he struggle to live up to his father’s legacy, in which, Harry and Albus’ relationships strains. The story continues through Albus’ time at Hogwarts and his rebellious behavior against his father. Albus soon becomes best friends with Scorpius Malfoy, the son By Michael Martinez of his father’s arch nemesis, Draco Malfoy El Rodeo Staff Writer and soon everything turns into a whirlpool Harambe, once a victim of a tragic of the past and present, involving some incident that occurred within the Cincinna- of the series most beloved characters. ti Zoo, has now become an internet meme. Overall, the book was very dy- For those unaware, Harambe was shot and namic and had multiple climatic points killed when a child entered the gorilla ex- By Kayla Perez The two authors, J.K. Rowling, the woman throughout the novel and was satisfy- hibit endangering himself and the gorilla El Rodeo Staff Writer who created the series, and Jack Thorne, ingly chaotic. The plot twist at the end at the Cincinnati Zoo on May 28, 2016. a British playwright, were successful in was shocking, yet, the choice of event The news spread worldwide, with This past July, the Harry Potter Book feeding the hungry conscious and curi- seemed unnecessary and over-the-top. various reactions. Some believed that the Series got a new extension with the chilling osity of “Potterheads” around the globe. Even though I was very intrigued and fas- action to kill the ape was the right thing story of The Cursed Child. The extension is The book takes place 19 years cinated with the script, part of me felt like to do, while others thought that it was un- the book version of the script for the British after the Battle of Hogwarts, where I was reading Wattpad fanfiction or that necessary, with media outlets reporting play that was released this past summer; Harry’s youngest son, Albus Severus the book was published as a first draft. on days of protest and candlelight vigils. Eventually, the outrage headed more towards being a joke, with memes arising on Twitter. This branched out to poli- Word on the Street tics, sports, music, and even school year- What is your favorite show to watch on Netflix? books, with many Harambe supporters creating forums and tweeting #Harambe, #JusticeforHarambe, or #RIPHarambe. Harambe has been declared the “meme of the summer,” most of the memes were sent towards the Cincinnati Zoo’s Twitter account, which was eventually taken down. When Cincinnati Zoo Director, Thane Maynard, was asked about the incident, he said, “We are not amused by the memes, petitions, and signs about Haram- be.” Maynard added that their “Zoo family is healing,” and the constant reminders of Harambe are making it difficult for them. “Grey’s Anatomy because one “My favorite show is Harambe memes, although not day I want to be a doctor so it helps get Stranger Things because I love “Stranger Things because it as strong as before, are still a thriving prepared with the terms they mention!” how it connects to different as- brings out and exposes my inner geek” joke, with supporters sticking by his side - Alyssa Vela, 12 pects of the government and what -Pedro Gonzales , 12 and creating more. Clearly, we are not it hides.” - Juliana Valdivia, 10 ready to stop talking about Harambe.

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