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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Friday, September 30, 2016 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 FOOTBALL HOMECOMING STRANGER THINGS FOCUS PREVIEW REVIEW PAGE 5 PAGE 6 PAGE 8 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.