The Paracletian November 2018 Issue 2 Paracelete Student Publication Ode to the Gav: A Hummina Homily By: Matt Nelsen Mr. Gavel was a special person. He lived his life to the fullest and did his utmost to provide a good, protective, and welcoming environment for the students at Paraclete. He will be remembered for all the crazy stunts he pulled, and his wacky staff photographs. I had the privilege of hav- ing him as a teacher, and as a friend. Mr. Gavel’s death has left a huge hole in the Paraclete family, but it is one that we should all commit to filling. Be a good person. Be like Gavel. A Memorial Poem By Matt Nelsen “Children of God!, Humana!” The voices of past shout. The woes of day heavy the halls, A Champions been slain. The day grows darker, colder, longer, The baskets lose their occupier, The banner it’s namesake. The balls grow flatter, The court more quiet.

Read the full poem in the religion section. Seniors Celebrate School Tradition at Sunrise By Mikayla Galaviz each other’s company brought for the past four years. The night before Octo- joy to me. Wherever I go, I bring On August 17, 2015, ber 19, 2018, all 173 members of my camera with me, hoping to the class of 2019 had 1375 days the senior class set their alarms capture a moment that can turn together. In these days, we to be at school by 6:45am to into a memory. In all of those laughed, we cried, we screamed participate in the annual senior 400+ photos, there wasn’t a sin- our class chant, we created un- sunrise. The class of 2019 was gle one where no one was smil- necessary drama, we partici- at school before light touched ing. Seeing my class like this, pated in mass and pep rallies, the benches of senior lawn, and made me think of all the mem- we pulled all-nighters for our they enjoyed each other’s com- ories that we’ve shared together, classes, we grew into exception- pany while eating Clete Cafe’s it proves that each and every al young men and women and famous breakfast burritos. single one of us is going to rise made memories that will last At around 7:02am, the in life.” forever. On October 19, 2018, Senior Azalea Domin- the class of 2019 had 216 days A group of friends strikes a pose. golden hour arrived, and soon Photo by Elijah Salazar our spirits were lifted to take guez viewed the sunrise as a left to do all of these things for as many pictures as possible time of reflection, stating “I the last time, together. in this small amount of time. was able to see that we are no It was at this moment where longer the little freshman we things sparked to life. People were when we first arrived. We were screaming and running all have plans to move on from across the lawn to their differ- Paraclete, but I was able to see ent friends they’ve built over the that the that the Paraclete fam- years, for this moment would ily will always be one. Senior only last once. sunrise was a place where we When asked to describe were able to enjoy a beautiful her experience, senior class view and share the last and few president Inna Tagarino said, moments where we are able to “Watching the sun rise that emotionally connect with out morning with my class not only classmates before we take off symbolized a sense of unity and into our lives as young adults.” new beginnings for the whole There was a feeling of in- class, but more importantly in clusiveness when the sunlight hit my eyes, to the old friendships I everyone, making us feel warm was beginning to rekindle. This both on the outside and the in- is what my senior year home- side. The brightness wasn’t only coming was about, and being coming from the sun, but from one again with the family I the smile on everyone’s faces. It could always come home to.” truly was a time to live in the On the other side of the moment, to cherish these days camera was senior Elijah Sala- of youth while time is running zar, capturing special moments out, to forget about the stresses by the millisecond: “Seeing of college applications and AP many of my classmates bond classes, and to truly be happy with the people we grew beside with each other and enjoying Senior Class shows their spirit by supporting eachother in a group phto. Photo by Mrs. H Clete News November 2018 Issue 2 Paracelete Student Publication Tesla-Tacular By Destiny Camarillo Field Day 2018 had an outstanding Car Show un- matched by previous years. Two Teslas sat side-by-side in attendance, one of them stealing the show with a dance. Junior, Matthew Hong, brought the white Tesla pictured above. When asked who owned it, he respond- ed that it was his parent’s car. This futuristic vehicle im- pressed students and faculty alike with its synchronized light and music show, not to mention the flapping doors. The logistics of this performance are rather spe- cific. In order for the show to begin, the car must be com- pletely empty of passengers with all doors closed. It is also required that six feet of space reaching from all sides of the vehicle be permitted before pressing the lock but- ton on the key and viewing. This Tesla was easily the most technologically The crowd-favorite Tesla performs its routine during Field Day. and financially advanced vehicle to ever drive on Para- Photo by Destiny Camarillo. clete’s campus.

Field Day Food Review By Carly Sablan & Charlene Victoria Charlene: The cookies were slightly harder On Wednesday, October 17, Para- than expected, but the buttery flavor was clete students attended the annual field day very prominent. I rate this a 3.5/5 stars be- where clubs sold various delicious goodies cause I personally prefer my cookies to be and treats. Food “critics” Charlene Victo- soft and chewy. However, there was a very ria and Carly Sablan explored the different good amount of chocolate chips. club booths to get a taste from around the world. Carly: I agree with Charlene and said that the cookies were slightly hard. However, Spanish Club the brownies were delicious. The chocolate Spanish Club sold delicious chicken and flavor was strongly present and it wasn’t beef tamales (2 for $3) along with horchata too hard or too soft. Food reviewers Carly Sablan & Charlene Victoria reporting on for $1. the offerings from the Asian Pacific Islanders’ Club Irish Club Carly: The tamales were homemade and booths, sported a long line extending onto The Irish Club sold the iconic Cletehouse delicious. I would have bought all of their senior lawn. The club offered thai tea with Cafe french fries for $1 and decorated their tamales if I had more money! It was a solid boba for $4 (which sold out in nearly an booth nicely with green paraphernalia and 5/5 stars. hour), chicken adobo, white rice, and lum- an Irish flag. pia/egg rolls (the combo plate was $5). Carly: The french fries were a little soggy. Charlene: The meat was slightly dry, but the flavor was still good; I rate this 4/5 Carly: The thai tea wasn’t too sweet, which Charlene: I prefer softer french fries so stars. I also got the horchata which had I prefer; the boba was good, and the food the texture was nice. The seasoning was the right amount of sweetness. The texture was a little cold but still good. amazing but wasn’t evenly distributed. was very smooth and the cinnamon was They were definitely worth a dollar and I very subtle. Definitely 4/5 stars. Charlene: The egg rolls are a good size and give it 3/5 stars. have a good crunch, although a little dry French Club but the sauce makes it even better. The rice Asian Pacific Islanders French Club sold baked goods such as was undercooked but the adobo’s chicken The oh-so-popular Asian Pacific Island- cookies, brownies, and croissants. was nicely cooked and had crispy skin; the er booth, despite being at the edge of the soy sauce flavor wasn’t too strong.

Spooky Season’s Finest By Giulianna Garcia pop culture icons such as Pickle fun when those around you en- Here at Paraclete, dress- Rick, Marshmello, Mario and joy it too. Hopefully you all en- ing up for Halloween is taken Luigi, and Post Malone and get joyed the Halloween spirit and very seriously by many students hit with the feeling of nostalgia. amazing spooky season around and faculty members, and, this When passing through the quad campus and in the community year, many amazing costumes to find a shady spot to study, you too! were on display throughout would’ve seen a massive group campus. of people costumed in onesies: There were many dif- arguably the most comfortable ferent costume trends around of the halloween costumes. And Paraclete. Walking around get- once you had finally gotten to ting from class to class and see- your classroom, you’d find the ing all the inflatable dinosaur most clever costumes on your costumes was a lot like walking teachers, such as a Holy Guaca- through Jurassic Park. While mole Mrs. Johnston and a ste- A t-rex stalks the halls at Paraclete on waiting in line for lunch, you ampunk Science Department. Halloween. Photo by G. Garcia would see the many different Halloween is always so much Mrs. Johnston is the living embodiment of Holy Guacamoly. Photo by G. Garcia Page 2 Clete News November 2018 Issue 2 Paracelete Student Publication Great Times at the Homecoming Rally By Emily Fricke On October 19, 2018, the so I was never able to hear him Paraclete student body and staff rap before. His performance for gathered to celebrate the home- sure blew me away and exceed- coming rally! ed my expectations”. This year’s homecoming rally All in all, the 2018 homecom- included performances from the ing rally was an amazing end to cheerleaders and dance team, an amazing spirit week! Con- getting to know the homecom- gratulations to Henry, the win- ing princesses, the introduction ner of the 30 seconds of fame of the varsity football players, contest! and the 30 seconds of fame con- test, which is a school favorite! The 30 seconds of fame con- test is when students (and/or staff) show off their talents for 30 seconds in front of the whole school. Whoever gets the most applause, wins! When asked which 30 seconds of fame per- formance was her favorite, homecoming princess Taylor Richardson said “It was Hen- ry. Our class is always talking about how great he is at rapping The Paraclete Dance Team performs at an action-packed rally. but I don’t have classes with him

DJ Heartbeat played great A Homecoming Night In Paris songs, one of the most notable was By Brandon Gumayagay “Baby Shark” song and “Dancing On the night of October were still arriving and falling At Homecoming, students Queen”, during which many se- 20th, 2018, Paraclete High School in line, while others anxious- could bust moves on the dance niors crowded around the Home- students celebrated their annu- ly awaited their friends and/ floor, but also take breathers coming Queen Mikayla Gala- al homecoming dance. or dates. After around thir- by the bleachers or the tables. viz to celebrate her crowning. This year, the dance’s ty minutes had gone by, the The spirits also had Overall, the Homecoming theme was “A Night In Paris,” dance really started to pick up. the opportunity to capture the dance was an enjoyable dance that signified by decorations such During the song mood of the night physically was a fitting finale to the hype that as the model of the Eiffel Tow- “Despacito,” by Luis Fonsi, a by going into the photo booth is Homecoming week. Even with- er and eloquent French cobble- group of brave souls migrated run by Mr. and Mrs. Hernan- out a date, Homecoming is a great stone walls set up by the hard to the middle of the dance floor, dez. The lobby was filled with chance to make fond memories working senior class. Around formed a circle, and proceed- snacks and water to refuel the with friends, from taking spiffy out- 8 PM, the start of the dance, it ed to do the infamous T-Pose. energetic dancers. fit pics to cranking that Soulja Boy. was a rather slow event. Kids It was truly a sight to behold.

Couples arrive at Homecoming Dance. Photo by Leo Garcia. Delicious treats await the dancers in the lobby. Photo by Mrs. Slothy.

Page 3 Clete News November 2018 Issue 2 Paracelete Student Publication Homecoming Court Q & A By Kaylin Scoles Paraclete High School’s yearly the short amount of time we had.” Homecoming week wouldn’t be complete Taylor: “I liked bonding with the rest of without the lively and positive court the girls on the Homecoming court and leading the festivities. This year’s court getting my lunch paid for during the consisted of Mikayla Galaviz, Taylor w e e k .” Richardson, Keani Kalele, Jade Cox, and Keani: “I liked being on court because it Makenzie Atkerson. The ladies enjoyed was the best way to spend my last home- the annual pie eating contest, making of coming at Paraclete.” the rally video, walking down with their Jade: “What I loved most about being on fathers in which they were presented Homecoming Court was the opportu- at the homecoming football game, and nity to walk with my Dad at the football growing friendships with one another. game, it meant so much to both of us.” Mikayla Galaviz was declared as queen in the end of this homecoming but at What was your favorite part of Home- the end of the day, all the ladies are seen coming week? as queens no matter who was awarded Mikayla: “The pie eating contest/food the title. I decided to have a Q&A with fight was soooo exciting I loved every the court for Paraclete students to get to second of it, even the clean up.” Mikayla Galaviz is crowned Homecoming Queen. Photo by Mrs. Hernandez know them and this is what was said... Taylor: “My favorite part of Homecom- Keani: “Key lime.” ing week was the dress up days!” Jade: “My favorite pie flavor is lemon meringue! Although, What was your reaction when you Keani: “My favorite part of homecoming It tastes better when you actually eat it instead of getting found out you were on the Homecom- was the pie fight.” it smashed in your face. A very good memory that i will ing court? Jade: “My favorite part of Homecoming cherish though!” Mikayla: “I was completely shocked. was dancing with my awesome team at If any celebrity could ask you to homecoming, who People were telling me i was gonna get the Homecoming Rally and the dance.” would you go with? on the court but I never believed any of What is your favorite song to dance to? Mikayla: “Tan France, Antoni Porowski, Jonathan Van them, so hearing my name called was Mikayla: “Dancing Queen and Mamma Ness, Karamo Brown, and Bobby Berk. Not one of them, like woah!” Mia. I lost my mind and having all my but all of them. It’s what I deserve.” Taylor: “I was really excited when I best friends surround me screaming the Taylor: “If any celebrity could ask me to Homecoming? I found out that I was on the Homecoming lyrics was such a high school cliche mov- would love to go with Shawn Mendes.” court.” ie moment. That was a small once in a Keani: “Ethan Cutkosky.” Keani: “I was happy and taken by sur- lifetime experience that I’ll never forget.” Jade: “I would go to Homecoming with Evan Peters, he’s so pr i s e .” Taylor: dreamy!” Jade: “I was honestly very shocked that Keani: “Favorite dance was ‘Baby Shark’, I got on Homecoming Court but I was duh!” super grateful that my peers thought of Jade: “My favorite song to dance too at me in such a positive way.” the dance was definitely ‘Despacito’!

What did you like most about being on What is your favorite pie flavor? Homecoming court? Mikayla: “The lemon cake pie during the Mikayla: “Hanging out with the court summer time at Marie Calendar’s is so throughout the week. They’re all so sweet good it’s literally cake and pie... together.” and supportive we really became close in Taylor: “I actually don’t like pie.”

Above: Homecoming court food-fight during the Pie Eating Contest.

Left: The Homecoming Court Photos By: Mrs. Hernandez

Page 4 Clete News November 2018 Issue 2 Paracelete Student Publication Car Show Review By Meredith Watson Paracletes annual car show few bought cars like a tesla and for students, faculty, and mem- a maserati. bers of the paraclete community Some owners even left gives everyone a chance to show the hood up to be looked in to off their cars on Senior lawn. see the engine. An owner even Many students look forward decided to decorate their car to bringing their cars or being able with American flags around it to walk around and look at oth- to add some of their own per- ers cars and learning about them. sonality to show off the car. All types of different vehicles are There’s no prize for the showcased from older cars to newer car show, but overall the car cars. Students mainly contributed, show was a success from new showing off their priuses, volkswa- people then those who have en- gen beetles, teslas, bmws, and more. ter every year. Parents were also allowed to Cars take center stage on Senior lawn. Photo by Meredith Watson. bring vehicles to show off which a

movie? the movie was and she respond- Movie Night Many students weren’t ed, “I really enjoyed the fighting By Samantha Aranzazu expecting this movie to be in- scene where the kids stole all Movie night took place teresting because it is an older the gold. The movie was really on Tuesday, October 16th, film. But the night was filled funny and entertaining.” Many where Paraclete students gath- with laughs, screams, and si- people enjoyed the film, even ered in the theater to watch The lence as students watched the though it was an older movie. Goonies. Before entering the movie with excitement. At the theater to get a seat there was end of the night students packed candy, popcorn, and drinks be- up their blankets and pillows ing sold, so that the movie could and headed out while talking be more enjoyable. Who doesn’t about the movie. Maya Yol was like to eat popcorn during a asked what her favorite part of Man of La Mancha By Natalia Castorena Too much sanity may be nandez added, “but the message madness! And maddest of all - to is a beautiful one.” see life as it is and not as it should Ella Decker, the actress who be!” The instilling message left played Aldonza, the lady Don on the audience’s minds as the Quixote admires, details her ex- Man of La Mancha play came to a perience playing this role. “I love close. Spirit Theatre’s latest show the whole character” the actress “Man of La Mancha”, performed who has acted in several Para- on November 2nd, 4th, 10th, clete plays explains that Aldonza and 11th, is a musical inspired by has this admirable “anger and Miguel de Cervantes’s 1615 nov- emotion.” Ella Decker delivered el Don Quixote which follows a a stunning performance cap- crazed man, who believes he is a turing the roughness that per- noble knight, and his loyal side- meates from her character and kick Sancho embarking on chiv- showing her inner gentle nature alrous adventures. The play is when she is with Don Quixote. Cast and crew gather after curtain call. Photo by Natalia Castorena told from the perspective of the Ella concludes by saying her fa- author Cervantes who tells the vorite moment in the play was after we got casted Michael and I tale of Don Quixote to his fellow in another showing when she went fishing and we didn’t catch prisoners after being arrested came to a realization: “We have a single fish but we got our scene by the Spanish Inquisition. This a spirit together like we’re one down. It was amazing.” Congratulations to the “play within a play” gives a mes- family.” The audience, which left sold sage of hope and perseverance Lead actor Joseph Bender de- out viewings for each show leav- in a world that seems contrary to scribes what he enjoyed about Man of La Mancha ing members to sit on cushions those values. Don Quixote rep- his character: “I love how no mat- on the floor, was entertained by resents this message by acting ter what he’s always willing to do cast and crew from the not only the laughs but also the on what he believes to be noble whatever it takes to take care of message Man of La Mancha con- deeds and seeing the goodness his lady.” The first time actor in veys. writers of The Para- in everything. Spirit Theatre gave an outstand- While the play has concluded Mr. Hernandez, who directed ing performance that conjured its showtimes, Man of La Man- the play, says he was very im- up laughs from the audience cletian. Your perfor- cha reminds people to always pressed with the performance of playing the character of Don continue on their own quests the casts. Man of La Mancha has Quixote. He describes his favor- mances were Stellar! dreaming the impossible dream. never been performed in Spirit ite memory from rehearsing the Theatre: “Hardly ever been done play: “Okay so rehearsing I just in the Antelope Valley” Mr. Her- remember the first two weeks

Page 5 Christ’s Column November 2018 Issue 2 Paracelete Student Publication October All-School Mass By Rachel Guzzetti An Open Letter to Father Paraclete High School and the rest of the volunteer G., Paraclete’s Guardian held its monthly all school mass positions really helped students on Tuesday October 23, 2018 to get involved during mass and in Angel express their faith and celebrate Christian ministry in general. By Rachel Guzetti the guardian angel initiative Liturgy Choir sang and played Dear Father G, thank you. neys. His confidence has made through traditional Catholic beautifully especially Leilani Thank you so much for every- me feel more confident, and he mass. Frailich who cantered for mass. thing you do for the school. treats us all like family. It’s real- Mass was led by Fr. G and The Paraclete family looks Paraclete High School is bless- ly encouraging! his homily was definitely one forward to the next all school ed to have you as a mentor, in- Giulianna Garcia: Father G to remember. He focused on mass and is reminded that if structor, and faculty member. is honestly such a great mentor the guardian angel program they ever need a date, just use You have given up so much for to have around campus. He has and how guardian angels play your guardian angels as “wing” the students and always have been going through a lot this an important role in our lives. men. our best interest at heart. year but still helps with retreats. The guardian angel initiative You put so much time aside Presides over morning masses, at Paraclete High School is a to lead the retreats and help the and helps coach the boys’ soc- program in which participat- students grow in their faith. cer team. He puts our needs as ing seniors get paired up with You inspire the Paraclete family students ahead of his own on a freshman and act as their men- every day with your dedication daily basis and we are extreme- tor for a year. The newest eu- and hard work for the school ly grateful for that. charistic minister opportunity and its members and we are for- So, Father G, for all the re- ever grateful for it. treats, advice, teaching, masses, You have always been there the best pasta, soccer, lively an- to guide the students with ad- ecdotes, and everything else you vice and prayer. As a mentor, do for our community, thank you help us with great patience you and we all hope you have a and understanding and we are good day. so lucky to have you to counsel and assist us. From, Mia Huerta: Father G always Rachel Guzzetti on behalf of guides us on our faith jour- the Paraclete Family

Guardian Angels Among Us By Maya Yol to feel more at home at school On Wednesday October Photo by: Rachel Guzzetti by knowing a familiar face in Annalee Matulac and Leonardo Garcia practicing for choir music at 23 during the all school mass, the hallway and having an old- mass. we were introduced to the fresh- er sibling figure in their lives men and seniors participating that they can rely on for various All Saints: An Emotional in the Guardian Angel program different things such as home- for this school year. The Guard- work help, personal advice, or Mass ian Angel program is available even just someone to hangout for freshmen and seniors to sign with. By Carley Hooten up to be paired together. Once For the seniors the On November 1, 2018 the in remembrance of their loved paired the couple will do vari- Guardian Angel program gives students, faculty, and adminis- ones after their names were read ous different activities such as them the opportunity to be tration of Paraclete High School aloud during mass by staff and having lunch together on senior somewhat of a guide for these celebrated All Saints Day. All students. lawn at least once a month and freshmen. They are able to in- Saints Day is a day of remember- Ariel Wilson, a junior ex- taking part in Guardian Angel fluence them to participate in ing all of those who have pressed that it is really important dinners. things and lead them in the become saints in the Catholic to her that she was able to cel- Starting high school is a right direction by sharing past Church. These saints include ebrate her grandparents on her scary and stressful time in many experiences with them. The those canonized recently, such mom side since she never got to teenagers lives. Through this Guardian Angel program is a as, Saint Teresa of Calcutta, and know them. This specific activity program these young students great way to bind the upper and those centuries ago, such as of remembering the loved ones are able to get to know an up- lower classmen in multiple dif- Saint Anne who was canonized of students and faculty who perclassmen. They will be able ferent ways that can often times in thefirst century. have passed away has been a last for many years to come. The Paraclete family at- tradition and holds much signifi- tended mass to celebrate and cance to the Paraclete family. remember these saints. This mass was especially Because the solemnity of offered for a long-time member All Saints Day is the day before of the Paraclete family, Andy All Souls Day (Day of the Dead), Gavel, who will be forever missed students also celebrated by re- by everyone at here Paraclete. membering their loved ones who have passed away. Many students brought flowers so that they could be put near the altar Page 6 Sportsball November 2018 Issue 2 Paracelete Student Publication Is Cheerleading a Sport Girls’ Soccer off and or an Activity? Running! Opinion by Leilani Frailich By Heaven Garcia high skills that compete in na- Girls soccer kicks off their out and support girls soccer. tional competitions. preseason game November 7 This upcoming season is going So the word sport is defined against Av High School at the to be a great season with all the as a physical activity or an Lancaster Soccer Complex and new faces that were added on athletic game. This definition is ready to have a great season. this years varsity roster. The doesn’t really give a clear an- They are ready to make history chemistry this year is outstand- swer on whether cheer is a sport for girls soccer this year. Every ing says the three captains of or not. To experience the actual home game for girls and boys the varsity squad. They want activity gives you more of a feel soccer is always played at the to make this year a year to re- to know and determine whether Lancaster Soccer Complex and member for Paraclete soccer. it is a sport. never at Paraclete High School. The inspirational quote that the Carolyn Hibbert, a Not one game has taken place at girls are going by this year is “A cheerleader for the past 3 years Paraclete. This coming season successful team beats with one whole heartedly believes that the girls soccer team wants to heart.” This quote is on the back cheerleading is a sport. “We are change that tradition and make of each girls practice shirts. athletes, we lift girls in the air it a tradition to play at home. They want to live and breath and hold them there” she says. They want to make it possible to this quote on and off the field. “The team as a whole has a job play right outside on the football Being one is a family and that to keep each other safe as well as field. They want easier access is what Paraclete girls soccer is perform to the best of our abili- for the Paraclete family to come all about. ty.” “Just like dance we work our bodies as being flexible, and cheer is a sport combined with Many have often stood both gymnastics and dance.” 3V3 Basketball on the sidelines at a game ask- Cheerleading is indeed By Ashtyn Pegula ing themselves: is cheerlead- a sport because as a team you ing considered a sport or just must trust each other to contin- It was a cold morning on Oc- allowing the teams of 3 to an activity. Many people think ue with routines. Describing it tober 17th, 2018. For Paraclete be established early. Once that cheer is just an after school as an activity would not explain students this day was filled with the day came to compete activity that supports the oth- enough to show how much it school spirit and fun festivities. these teams of 3 made their er teams, not to root for them. takes to be a cheerleader. After the Spirit Startup ended way into the gym to warm Other people believe that cheer- the students were free to try out up. Then the fun began, the leaders are athletes who have some of the club’s activities or game was to be clean and compete in some sports. One safe, with help of our referees of these sports was basketball, (one being Mr. Landa), they students signed up for 3v3 bas- were (safe) and everyone had Football Comes Home! ketball a week in advance, thus a good time battling it out. By Cameron Turner

Friday, October 19, 2018, Para- was also presented at the game. clete High School school cele- Our homecoming princesses Girls’ Basketball brated their homecoming game are Taylor Richardson, Mack- By Adriana Orozco at AVC. The game had a good enzie Atkerson, Jade Cox, and start, and we won 49-28. Jay- Keani Kalele. Our homecom- Varsity and Junior varsity girls elly Lorenzo, Megan Dorghalli, lin Sargent, Henry Ikahihifo, ing queen is Mikayla Galaviz. basketball games are starting Gabriella Linstrom, Clarisse An- and Xavier Ochoa-Rico made The student section was fun for very soon. These girls been prac- geles, Adriana Orozco, Tahlia amazing touchdowns for the some students but not for most. ticing for very long time some Backos, Mariam Haddad, Hope victory! Player Donovan Carter, There was a security guard since even summer break! The Semeatu, Grace Hannoun, Kait- a center, made the prediction who made everyone sit down. varistey team already had mul- lyn Cox, Madison Pulos, and In- that they would take the dub on There was a lot of people who tiple scrimmages with junior ey’yia Weems. Both teams been Friday’s game. Other than foot- moved to the upper levels of the varsity guys. The junior varsity’s practicing every single day after ball, there were so many alumni bleachers so that they could do scrimmage is going to be on No- school and sometimes in the at the game. They came to sup- what they wanted without being vember 7, 2018 against Quartz morning. The first game for var- port their old school by support- yelled at. Even though it turned Hill High School. The people at sity is against Sultana at home ing the current football team. It out to be a bust for the student the varsity team are Skylit Du- at November 13. The junior var- was a great opportunity to see section, a lot of students such as rantSaul, Brooke Link, Malak sity first game is a home game how many people still support Randy Dakhil, Xavier Sensano, Haddad, London Scott, Made- against Sultana at November 13 our school. Also, senior night and Ricky Reyes made the night lyn Cruz, Aspen Frey, Michelle too. The season goes all the way for the cheerleaders, football more fun with their upbeat mu- Latu, Destiny Gonzalez, Destinee to January. So come support players, and dance team hap- sic and positive energy. Overall, Mazariego, Yitzel Serna, Ryann Paraclete High School lady’s bas- pened to recognize the seniors the football game turned out to Wyatt, and Hope Semeatu. In the ketball team. Go Spirts! and their hard work during the be a success with a great victory JV team the members are Micx- season. The homecoming court to end the night.

Page 7 Entertainment November 2018 Issue 2 Paracelete Student Publication Riverdale is Back Night School By taylor Hoffman By Alexis Zepeda The comedic dream team did All of the other characters add- It’s October which means River- personalities of each charac- it once again. Tiffany Haddish ed their own personal touch to dale season is back! It’s spooky ters comes to life and grows on and Kevin Hart made yet anoth- the movie as well. They brought season so what better way to us. Since the characters are in er hilarious movie, which was in different backgrounds to help spend it by binge watching Riv- high school, we as high school first released in theaters on Sep- portray real life situations that erdale episodes. The first two students, could connect to the tember 28, 2018. Night School do not always turn out normal. seasons were a complete success plot in some way. Whether it is is about Teddy Walker (Hart) You can not forget the principal leaving viewers wanting more. just trying to find who you are trying to receive his high school of the school who actually goes As the seasons progressed, we or dealing with extra circulars, diploma in order to apply and way back with Teddy when they got to know the true characters there is a connection. work for a higher paying job. were in high school and devel- of Veronica Lodge, Jughead Season three aired October 10, His girlfriend who is a big-busi- oped a hate for one another and Jones, Archie Andrews, Betty 2018 and airs every Wednesday ness women who was very well ultimately became rivals. The Cooper, and Cheryl Blossom. at 8pm on CW. Throughout the off. In order to “impress her” he principal, Stewart, made sure to Our love or hatred has devel- season new characters will be must attend night school with try and ruin Teddy’s opportuni- oped for each character in the introduced such as Jughead’s his teacher Carrie (Haddish), ties and changes every time he show. Some have noticed that sister. Past relationships develop who did not take much liking to could because he envied Teddy lots of love has gone to the tal- stronger and others fall apart. him at first, and get his diploma. his whole life. Overall this mov- ented Cole Sprouse. He plays Not only will new characters be This movie has you laughing ie is a 5/5 must see with friends Jughead Jones, who is a South- introduced, but the drama will almost every minute of it. The or family. This is one movie you side Serpent trying to find his increase through every episode overall setting and theme of the do not want to miss. way through life. leaving the viewers with sweaty story meshed very well together. As the seasons progress, the palms and wanting more.

A Star is Born First Man Review By Allyson Alvardo By Ben Haering On October 5th, 2018 “A Star original roots. The revitalized Is Born” was officially remade film opens with Jackson Maine, Damien Chazelle, director of La intensity and jazz influences into for the fourth time, beginning in standing before thousands of La Land has created another tale the score. The final lunar landing 1937 with Frederic March and fans, getting ready to play an of epic yet intimate proportions sequence, filmed on IMAX cam- Janet Gaynor, leading to the incredible set. As he begins to of the life of Neil Armstrong. The eras is a spectacle in and of itself, 1954 remake with Judy Garland play the guitar, the electrifying film follows Armstrong (Ryanproviding a totally immersive and James Mason, following in feeling translates from the big Gosling) in his adult life from a and breathtaking experience. 1976 with Barbra Streisand and screen to the audience. Such test pilot to becoming the first One small step for a man, one Kris Kristofferson, and ending powerful moments can only man to set foot on the moon. heck of a giant leap in biograph- in 2018 with Lady Gaga and be described as legendary and Rounded out with another ter- ical filmmaking. Bradley Cooper. The 2018 ver- meaningful. This feeling of con- rific performance of Armstrong’s sion of the film was directed nection can also be ascribed to wife Janet (Claire Foy) and other by Cooper who also portrayed the character development pro- supporting characters, First Man Jackson Maine. Cooper wrote vided. In fact, the reality of the is able to keep its subject matter the film with Eric Roth and scenes make “A Star Is Born” engaging in its dramatic mo- Will Fetters and even went as incredibly unique due to the ments. In more intense scenes, far as singing each track as well fact that Cooper is ,successfully, the shaky yet versatile method as playing the guitar. trying to set the film apart from of cinematography and editing The film seems to be a story that others. “A Star Is Born” was by Chazelle and his team cre- never dies especially due to the projected to make around $35 ates a visceral experience a lá refreshing take that Cooper of- million by Warner Bros., but Dunkirk’s immersive war scenes. fers, taking the film and turning after the Friday-Sunday range Justin Hurwitz, an Oscar-win- it into a modern day tragic love officially made a $42.6 million ning composer on other Cha- story while still sticking to its during its opening week. zelle films, brings a new sense of

Venom By Tyler Synegard Venom is one of the first villains superhuman strength and pow- of the amount and scale of the Venom (when not fussed with in the marvel universe to get its er. profanity used within it. Eddie) look like a scary flubber own Like many critics I thought that The movie seemed confused in imposter that likes to chomp off movie which just fell short of all Venom was just okay, sure it what genre it should be in do to the heads of random people. the hype that was given to it by had its share of the fans and many advertisements. glory fight scenes and witty hu- characteristics of both a come- Journalist Eddie Brock is trying mor from both Venom and Ed- dy movie and an action movie to take down Carlton Drake, die. The parasite, Venom, has a which would have been a good the notorious and tendency to insult Eddie, who combination (like it was in brilliant founder of the Life doesn’t much care for Venom Deadpool) but in this movie it Foundation. While investigat- either. The movie itself prob- just flopped. ing one of Drake’s experiments, ably should have been rated R The movies CGI (computer gen- Eddie’s body merges with the because of just how glory some erated images) was not the best alien Venom -- leaving him with of its scenes were, and because either it made

Page 8 Over-Flow November 2018 Issue 2 Paracelete Student Publication A Poem for Gavel Celebrating Small Victories By Matt Nelsen By Matt Nelsen “Children of God!, Humana!” A senior holds his grief. The Spirits Cross Country team Ranch on October 9th. The la- The voices of past shout. Was this school not loved? has persevered through another dies took 3rd Place. Junior An- The woes of day heavy the Were the children hated? challenging, yet heart-pound- gela Adelantar once again raced halls, Did this man know love? ing season. Paraclete’s Girls to victory at the Mt. SAC Invi- A Champions been slain. Should this man know love? Varsity team ran away with a tational on October 19th, dom- The day grows darker, colder, Was he ever loved? 9th place win at the Clovis In- inating the course with a 3rd longer, 12:50 the teacher begins instruc- vitational on October 6th and place finish and a time of 19:34. The baskets lose their occupi- tion Boys Varsity took 21st Place. Thomas Rivera also crushed the er, The students crack jokes, Star runner Angela Adelantar Mt. SAC course finishing 12th The banner it’s namesake. And yet, still, a flower blooms swept the competition coming with a time of 17:03. Tommy The balls grow flatter, A asphodel, hauntingly beauti- in 12th Place and clocking in a Cancio rounded off the invite The court more quiet. ful. time of 19:57 on the three mile on the boys side, completing a 12:45 has dampened the It’s petals full of memories are long State meet course. Senior time of 18:26 for 45th Place. The mood. gray, Thomas Rivera stole the show Girls Varsity Team and our very A heart has stopped beating. the stem red, the roots gold. at Clovis bringing home a 12th own Thomas Rivera have now A room lies empty. It stands still as the world moves place win with a time of 17:12. advanced to CIF Prelims begin- A school silent. forward. Top boys runner Tommy Can- ning on November 10th. Good Families grieve, and Sprints A beacon of light, a signal to all. cio trailed behind Thomas tak- luck to those advancing and wail. ing 105th place with a split of congrats on another memorable 18:36. The teams season contin- season ‘Clete XC! ued as they raced at Paramount

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