Student Newspaper of John Burroughs High School - 1920 W. Clark Ave., Burbank, CA 91506 SSmokemoke SSignalignal Valentines Day 2018 - Volume LXX, Issue IV D W T S W G O A T B D O’B The faculty performed in going from the very beginning, S S S styles that mainly fell into the starting with his back tuck stunt For those of us that enjoy the category of hip-hop, as well as put in the performance that got glamor and elegance of Dancing some gymnastics where the staff everybody excited and going! with the Stars, as well as the sim- members were fl ipping and stunt- Mrs. Chung danced with plicity and comfort of our very ing all across the stage. After all Daniel, and from the beginning own school, look no further for the competitors had performed were matching as they both wore fun and excitement than the John their dance pieces, there was a sparkly gold jackets. When Mrs. Burroughs High School’s Danc- 15-minute intermission. During Chung fi rst stepped out onto the ing with the Staff ! This dazzling intermission, the audience was dance fl oor, there was certainly event took place on Friday, Jan- allowed to vote for whom they no holding her back! Throughout uary 26, 2018 in the John Bur- wanted to win by visiting a link her performance, she danced like roughs High School auditorium. on their phone and simply click- a professional, and wowed the The staff that performed as ing the staff member whom they crowd which earned her the sec- dancers included Mr. Carman, wanted to win. ond place reward in the show. Ms. Gillett, Mr. Hogen, Mrs. Carl- After intermission, one of the Mrs. Mayes danced with stu- ton, Mrs. Chung, Mr. Olivar, Ms. dance team’s parents announced dent-dancers Daniella, Talin, and Masters, Coach Wes, and Mrs. the winner of the Winter Formal Haley, whom all wore black shirts Mayes in that order of perfor- basket raffl e, followed by the and matching camoufl age pants. mance. For the past month, these calling up of Allison Torrico onto They started out their dance with competitors put a great amount of the stage for everybody to sing props that looked like scanners, work into learning and perfecting Happy Birthday to her. but surprised the crowd in the end the pieces they performed for the The second act of the show as money came shooting out of rest of Burroughs to see. was the Exhibition that was this them. From the beginning, they As judges for the show we had time, full of soloists. The soloists put on a great spectacle and cer- Ms. Glenn, Mr. Brinton, and Mrs. a part of this portion of the show tainly ended their dance strong Palaski. Finally, as hosts, we had included Haley Powell, Gabe Vi- as well which showed everyone the group of Knoop’s come up tug, Gretchen Calder, Adrien de in the crowd how much she de- and introduce the show as Coach Leon, and Emily O’Rourke in served the winning spot. Knoop and Mrs. Knoop took that order of performing. During the show, there were the stage at the beginning of the After the soloists, Coach dance team performed a short joined by a couple of the mem- two Winter Formal asks that oc- show. Pierce and Coach Gabby of the and fast hip-hop piece, and were bers from both the dance team curred. The fi rst one was just after and the All Male group. Mr. Carman’s piece when Angela After the Exhibition, all of the Rubia shouted “hit it!” and the P S U staff member performers were song “Dancing Queen” started B S R meaningful messages to the au- awarded a form of participation playing, which then she asked her S S S dience, but they also had a few certifi cate before the awards were boyfriend, Joaquin to Winter For- On January 20th at 5pm and jokes up their sleeves. given out. mal. 7:30pm a group of very talented The main choirs putting on this Once all the performers were The second ask came after students put together a little show show were Sound Sensations and on stage they announced the win- Mrs. Chung’s dance when one of at the colony theater. This talent- Powerhouse. Both groups have ners of fi rst, second and third her dance partners, Angie, asked ed group was our very own John their very own acapella groups. place. Beginning with Mr. Olivar her boyfriend, Daniel, who was Burroughs High School. The Sound Sensation’s group is called coming in third place, followed also Daniel to Winter Formal. show was called Pop Show Un- Muses and Powerhouse’s group by Mrs. Chung coming in second This year’s Dancing with the plugged. is called Vocal Ensemble. Both of place, and fi nally the winner of Staff was defi nitely a dazzling Pop Show Unplugged was a these amazing groups performed the show, Mrs. Mayes coming in one, and may have been the best very simple show. Nothing too at the show. fi rst place. one yet! Great job to everybody overboard just a stage, mics, and Personally my favorite act of Mr. Olivar danced with stu- in the show that helped to make instruments. Choir also puts to- the night was “You’re Welcome” dent-dancers Deja and Gretchen, it an incredible one! Make sure gether another show called Pop from Moana sang by Coen Sosa, as they all wore tie dye shirts with to come and experience our great Show, that one is later on this Craig Shippey, and Julian Jen- their names on the back. As a staff members perform next time year and has a lot more glam to it. sen. They opened up they’re song group, they really got the crowd at next year’s show! Not only was this show very with a little joke having to do Miranda Hyman she sang her own simple, it was not too long either. with saying you’re welcome to all original song called “Hey Jay.” It There were around 20 acts and the students for all of their perfor- was about a bad experience with W F the show was only an hour long. mances. All three young men did a bad guy. Miranda did not just B G B When not dancing, students had Perfect for people who can not sit a great job singing it. sing her song, she also played the S S S the opportunity to receive a Carica- still for the longer choir shows. A very moving act was “Angel guitar part for her song. Miran- ture drawing of them and another On Saturday, February 3, 2018 person of their choice. Also avail- This show was about more Down” sung by Grace Sessing- da’s performance was beautifully our school’s ASB hosted the annu- able was a photo booth, and a table than just singing for an audience, haus and Lauryn Hardy. These executed. al Winter Formal that had a bit of Choir is a family, two sisters for palm reading. it was about sending diff erent two lovely ladies decided to sing magic in it as the whole night was “Winter formal was such a blast, joined together for a wonderful kinds of messages to the audi- this song to bring awareness to revolved around a theme of Dis- loved the decorations! I’m so glad act. Angelea and Mikayla Hayes ence. The students picked topics all the bad things going on in the ney’s Beauty and the Beast. I went and danced with all my like world peace, bad relation- world. They did an absolutely in- sung “Safe and Sound.” They had The outdoor area was decorated friends” said sophomore Alex Chen. ships, family, and strength to sing credible job. Miranda Hyman play the guitar with dazzling lights, and carts oc- Inside the gym played both cur- about. Not only did they send out Another great act was done by for them. It is always great to see cupied with licorice candy, as the rent songs and songs from years a pair of siblings sharing the stage dancing went on inside the big gym. back that everybody was jumping to shine together. The dance started at 6:30PM around and singing along to. A diff erent duo that could and ended at 10PM. The front doors Overall, this year’s Winter For- pass as siblings are Zoe Sparks closed at 8PM, and students were mal was a magical night to remem- and Logan McHugh. They sang not allowed to leave the dance un- ber, all thanks to our school’s hard- til 9:30PM when they opened the “Lemonade” together. These two working ASB! doors back up. young talented students decided to sing a song together because they both have red hair. All of the acts were wonderful. UU DD Choir is a group full of talented FFebruaryebruary 1144 V Valentine’salentine’s DDayay kind hearted students. FFebruaryebruary 1166 V VMAMA MMiniini CConcertoncert ((6PM)6PM) Pop Show Unplugged was a FFebruaryebruary 1177 B BUSDUSD EdWalkEdWalk onon BikeBike PathPath delight to watch and I defi nitely FFebruaryebruary 1199 P Presidents’residents’ DDayay ((NoNo SSchool)chool) would recommend to go see Pop FFebruaryebruary 220-210-21 S Springpring PPlaylay AAuditionsuditions Show later on this school year. FFebruaryebruary 2244 I IMAMA SSwingwing NightNight VALENTINE’S DAY N PAGE 2 B A A E B S M plays at Arts for All were those picture frames, boxes, and jewel- M K of artist Randall Williams. The ry boxes,” among other things. He S S S bright red hues of his acrylic on added that all the wooden works N E canvas work could be seen from were creations “[made] in class” On Thursday, January 18th, all across the quad, and naturally to “showcase” what they do. JBHS hosted its Burbank famous attracted a lot of attention. These Another student, Jose Gonza- Arts for All day, in which students canvases, that took Williams three lez, shared that the setup was also and artists alike compiled their days to create, displayed popular an interactive one. He described best works to showcase to other characters like Batman and Harley that one of the tools on display, JBHS students. This event gave Quinn, among others. “the scroll saw” could be used by one many opportunities that could Additionally, Mr. Williams curious students to “carve things help kick start one’s appreciation happily explained that he’s been out in wood,” and “take it home.” for the arts, their creation, and creating art all around Burbank The scroll saw setup boasted small all that they have to off er. One’s for years, working fi rst with chalk, squares of wood with pre-drawn creativity was brought out almost and now, with all mediums. shapes on them to be used as a instantly when entering the quad He was also discussing why the guide for fi rst time testers. area, as dozens of diff erent daz- art world is not a scary place, and Finally, James Hutchinson of- zling stations were open and ready how it’s “more fun than you think” fered some words for those inter- for visitors to stop by and explore. to become an artist to interested ested in cabinet tech. Hutchinson To begin, possibly the most students, as well as speaking pas- commented that “the lathe is the popular art display in the quad was sionately about the history of art best tool in the shop because you the JBHS Dance Team’s dance cir- and how it has evolved over time. can make bowls.” These words of cle. Students were invited to take All in all, Mr. Randall Williams’s Robert Hutt of the Burbank Tour- their chance and display their best display was not one to be missed nament of Roses committee was moves for all to see alongside their at Arts for All day! in attendance on January 19th. Mr. peers. Tucked away in a nice spot on Hutt was this year’s construction Freshman dancer Haley Powell the far side of the quad lied a neat chairman for Burbank’s fl oat in explained what it was like to be a assortment of boxes and wooden the Tournament of Roses parade part of this massive hip hop circle, creations, made by no other than that took place on January 1st. and the dance team in general. Ha- the class of Cabinet Tech 2. A Hutt explained that his job as ley noted that this display was an myriad of tools and creations were construction chairman involved example of what it’s like being on scattered across tables and chairs, him “coordinating the construc- dance team, and that “it was really all in an eff ort to display the in- tion of the fl oat,” as well as plan- fun because [she] loves to dance.” credible work the class has done. ning and “building structures and Since the circle was a freestyle Another aspect of this corner that characters” for the fl oat, based on demonstration, it allowed for drew attention from the crowd the drawn design of the year. more freedom than choreographed was a pair of wooden stilts created He also mentioned that, along dancing, which lead Haley to say by the students, reaching a height with coordinating the building of that “freestyle is about having fun of around 6 ½ feet tall, that vol- the characters to make them look and just dancing, and [she] was unteers were able to walk around like the design, Hutt is also re- glad that the rest of the school on, with a balance-assistance from sponsible for “creating the anima- jumped in and had fun.” The students in the class. tion eff ects,” that make the fl oats dance team’s hip hop circle was Cabinet Tech 2 student Jose so lively and fun. defi nitely a popular, and fun, ex- Iniguez explained that the class Of course, Mr. Hutt said that hibit to attend! was displaying their “step stools, everything on the Tournament of Another interesting display, Roses fl oat is all natural, so that located on several tables covered No strangers to the Arts for All provides a unique challenge for in cookie dough, baking sheets scene were Parks and Recs teach- the committee and how they ac- fi lled with baked cookies, and ers Michael Hirsh and Roger Dud- tually construct the fl oat. Robert pink frosting were a load of sug- ley, showing off their pottery work Hutt’s display table was a very ary treats that student-chefs from and wheel in an area in the middle informative and interesting one to the Culinary Arts classes prepared of the quad. Michael Hirsh shares visit! for the students passing by. to be coming onto his 5th year of A display friendly to those who The creation of this simple rec- teaching pottery at the Creative both do and don’t know how to ipe began from the forming of the Arts Center, and 4 years for Roger play an instrument was an area cookie dough into shapes such as Dudley. dedicated to the art of instrumen- stars, hearts, and butterfl ies that They explained that this year’s tal music. This setup allowed stu- easily caught many people’s eye. Arts for All event was the fourth dents to try playing any instrument The cookies baked before the one they’ve attended thus far, and out on display. Quite a symphony event were brought out to be dec- the main goal of their display is to was formed from the contrasting orated by student-chefs as well, “demonstrate ceramics.” Out of all instruments of electric guitars and to then be shared with the large the diffi culties that come with cre- violins, as both experienced and crowd surrounding the tables. ating pottery, they shared “clean- non-experienced students played They were claimed to be a hit up is the worst” as the material together at the edge of the quad. by students like freshman Halle used in pottery cannot go down a Another fun musical presen- Mitchell who shares to have been sink of any sort, so washing one’s tation, huddled in a circle were “speechless” after “shoving it all hands in a sink is not an option. a small group of students whom in my mouth in one bite.” AP Art Studio students Mia are a part of our very own JBHS One of the more eye-catching dis- Fallon, Eleanor Grant, and Bella Choir program. The VMA’s vocal Mastrolia had a nice cool spot in ensemble attracted other students wisdom were just one of the many the shade to create masterpieces to come by and listen to art in the things one could fi nd at the Cabi- on Arts for All day. The trio were form of a song that they created net Tech setup, alongside beautiful working on individual pieces in with merely their voices. Togeth- woodwork, on Arts for All day. preparation for the massive port- er, they created one tune with the The JBHS Robotics Club of- folio they have to submit at the diff erent levels of pitch, all togeth- fered a fun and interactive display end of the year. er in an Capella fashion. Though at this year’s presentation. Those They explained that in AP Art their group was small, they were who qualifi ed for the SkillsUSA Studio, they work with “a variety hard to miss as their voices trav- competition were displaying their of mediums,” like digital art or eled quite a distance across the creations of a robot on wheels that just working on paper, and their quad. is merely controlled by a laptop display was very similar to what From now on throughout life, for students to give a shot to try they do in class. many diff erent varieties of art will and make the robot pick up ob- The girls mentioned that the be introduced, and one will be jects to place in another area. Ob- goal of their display was to allow given the opportunity to test the stacles handmade by the students others to “appreciate art,” and get waters and experiment with these were put out for the robot to roam a sense of what it’s like to be en- varieties, in order to fi nd the ones around on when being controlled rolled in this class. that help to express one’s self and by a volunteer. Many people came Additionally, one of their peers share who one is. Arts for All Day to surprise with themselves when from the class, Sam Cruz, was was the perfect introduction to the they learned what they could do drawing portraits for interested world of art and what it entails, with knowledge about robots they students. The AP Art Studio stu- for teachers and students alike. By learned in such a short period of dents were certainly attracting at- and large, 2018’s Arts for All day time. tention with their stellar art pieces. was a major success at JBHS! VALENTINE’S DAY W C PAGE 3 S K S Q For the magical night, revolving as an American teen would be to go with you to around the Disney theme of Beauty and Winter Formal,” referencing a Khalid song, being the Beast, Matthew and Katelynn Mon- Ivan’s favorite artist. The surprise also included Khalid concert tickets for the both of them! terey spent the evening together as it was The night of Winter Formal, the couple drove a follow up on how much they have been together in her boyfriend’s car. Vanessa was talking. He decided to wear an outfi t that wearing a white off -the-shoulder dress with long he both was comfortable with and that sleeves and matching white high heels. Her dress he admired for how it made him look, as was from Fashion Nova and the heels were from Forever 21. To accessorize, she had on a beauti- many would say he looked very hand- ful, pink, heart-shaped necklace from Tiff any & some. Co. She said they had a wonderful time together Matthew drove both his date and both at the dance and even after! himself to Winter Formal, and after the After leaving Burroughs, Vanessa went out to dance, he attended one of the many after eat dinner on a double date. She hung out with her boyfriend, her best friend, and her friend’s boy- parties that were thrown by other dance friend as well. attendees. Matthew likes to comparing Some of you may know Vanessa from track school work to parties, “You can always in her freshman year at Burroughs. Other than retake a class but you can never relive a that, she does not play any sports and is not a party.” part of any clubs or other activities at school, or outside of school. She does really well in school Though Matthew does not currently and claims her senior year to be quite easy so far. have a job, he shares he is planning to Vanessa’s favorite class is her TA period because be a paramedic and is currently looking she has permission to watch Netfl ix, that is if she forward to attending his 10 year reunion is not doing anything else of course. She has a 3.0 in 2028 which to him, “seems like a long GPA that she hopes to maintain for the rest of the semester. time from now.” In her free time, Vanessa is usually hanging B B P B L P His biggest inspirations are his parents out with her friends, or going on dates with her S S S because he “wouldn’t be here without S S S boyfriend. She also goes to the gym to work out and stay in shape since she doesn’t play sports. them.” As you all know, Winter Formal at John Bur- Winter Formal is special to many dif- Vanessa always makes time on her own time to As a kid, Matthew participated in such roughs High School was on Saturday, February ferent people for so many diff erent rea- play with her dogs as well. She does not have a sports that included baseball and soccer, 3rd, and one of our Winter Formal nominees was sons; for some being it is their fi rst dance, job at the moment. As for her future, she hopes Vanessa Hernandez. Vanessa is a senior at JBHS however discontinued playing them once to have fun in college, just like she did in high and for others it is a fun chance to dress who she says is looking forward to the rest of her he reached high school. school, making memories every step of the way! up nice and ask their signifi cant other out senior year and enjoying all of the senior activi- Vanessa says, “I can’t wait to meet new people Matthew describes his grades and ac- ties left. Besides Prom, this Winter Formal was for a night, however, for senior Matthew and make new friends when college starts.” ademic quality throughout his years at Vanessa’s fi nal high school dance that she was Ramos, Winter Formal 2018 was excep- Vanessa’s plans are to attend Pierce Com- Burroughs as “alright,” and claims his fa- very excited to be attending with her boyfriend, tional due to his Winter Formal King munity College in the fall of 2018 and to later Ivan Davila, who is also a senior. vorite teacher to be Mrs.Carlton because become a high school counselor when she grows nomination that led to a victorious win. “It was surprising. I was shocked and excited of her kindness she gives to students like up. She has an interest for becoming a cop as Matthew said that he “did not expect that I got nominated, mostly because I didn’t see well, if her dream of working as a high school him. it coming.” she answered when asked about being it, to be honest, but for my senior year counselor doesn’t end up working out. Vanes- Matthew is known for being himself a nominee this year. it was defi nitely one for the books.” He sa says she is determined to fi nish off the year always and never being a “show-off .” The typical JBHS Winter Formal is a Sadie also mentioned that he “did not expect to strong at Burroughs, then start off fresh in a few Hawkins dance, meaning girls ask guys. Vanessa He says he spends most of his free-time months at Pierce Community College. Her favor- make it with the Winter Formal court this was a bit nervous to ask her boyfriend this year. hanging out with friends relatable to ite quote that helps her get through any tough day year, and the fact it’s senior year is pretty She surprised her boyfriend at his baseball prac- many other teenagers in high school. is, “Don’t let yesterday take too much of today.” cool.” tice with a poster that said, “My American Dream J K J Q 4.2 GPA, Jake plays volleyball for the JBHS friends, and likely, by others too, for being a nerd. Boys’ Volleyball team. Before being a part of She remains passionate about screen writing and be- this sport, he participated in both basketball ing on stage, which leads to the conclusion led to by and football. her friends of her being a “drama geek.” Through the California Educational Theater As- In his academic life, Jake currently takes sociation, Claire has won fi rst place in a fi lm festival fi ve AP classes throughout his regular school she participated in with sophomore Daria Clark. Her day. These consist of AP Physics, AP US His- fi lm focuses on problems that come with anxiety, as tory (or APUSH), AP English, and AP Statis- well as what it feels like to have a panic attack. tics. His favorite class he has taken throughout Claire is known as a nerd among her friends for the course of high school has to be the Honors a reason. Not only is she very successful with her Chemistry course he took with Mr. Sullivan. hobbies, she is also quite successful in her academ- His favorite class out of those he takes this ics. She currently has a 4.5 GPA, and aside from her other classes, is currently enrolled in American Sign year is AP Statistics with Mrs. Hollingshed. Language (ASL) 3. Along with his chaotic schedule fi lled with When not fl ustered by school work or school-re- classes like his, Jake is also a proud part of our lated activities, Flynn dedicates most of her time to JBHS Powerhouse! Due to all of this on his “The ChangeWorks Foundation” that she currently plate, Jake has rarely any time to do anything holds the place of. She co-founded this foundation outside of school; when free time passes by when she was in seventh grade and is currently the him, he enjoys hanging out with his friends chair in the 5Ocl3 nonprofi t. and his girlfriend, Simone Beres. “The ChangeWorks Foundation” has raised over $30,000 that is going towards improving treatments He shares to have been very excited to for pediatric cancer patients. The foundation has giv- attend the Winter Formal dance with his en out multiple grants to families in need that strug- lovely girlfriend, Simone Beres. Ever since gle with keeping a fi nancial balance in their lives. Homecoming of 2017, they have been at- For this new year of 2018 that has just begun, tending the other special events put on by our Claire has set some goals for herself to achieve over school, as they share to be dating for a while the course of a year, along with the ones she has pre- now. viously set for herself to continue to work toward B M M “Simone was a wonderful date! She is one B L N mastering. She is learning to accept and gain confi - S S S hell of a dancer which made Winter Formal S S S dence in herself. Her future plan remains undecided, however, she is certain that she wants to be in either very fun.” Jake Howick is currently a junior here at The time between February and March is that of the Entertainment industry, or the Film industry. Simone asked Jake to the dance with a sign Burroughs who was nominated for Winter For- when our school’s signifi cant Winter Formal dance Ari Kretz, a sophomore at JBHS, shares her that related to the game of anagrams they play mal King on the magical night of this year’s takes place, as classmates once again put their votes thoughts on Claire. “The light, love, and strength together often. together for who they want to take the names of [that] Claire radiates is one of the most beautiful Winter Formal dance. He spent this event Jake’s biggest inspirations fall under the Winter Formal King and Queen. This year, the Ju- kind. Her compassion for others never ceases to wearing a special, slim fi t charcoal suit from category of the most important people in his nior Queen of the JBHS 2018 Winter Formal is ju- amaze me, and I’m so grateful to call her my friend.” Express, along with a purple and white bou- life, that includes Simone, as well as his family nior Claire Flynn! Another one of her friends, Ella Jennings, a tonnière given to him by his date, who is also and his friends. When Claire found out that she was a nominee junior at JBHS, shared that Claire is “one of those his girlfriend, Simone Beres. for Winter Formal she was in disbelief. people that by simply being around them, makes you Simone was the driver who brought Jake After the unforgettable night, he excitedly She never thought that she would have been a feel like you can do anything. She is always encour- and herself to Winter Formal. Afterwards, they shares “I was really surprised to get nominat- nominee as she was shocked when hearing the news aging others to try new things and be themselves.” went with their friend’s house for dinner fol- ed. I’ve never gotten chosen for something like for the fi rst time. Up until this day, she still doesn’t Not only does Claire remain on her successful lowed by a movie. believe the fact that she got nominated, and thinks path of life, but she also is very grateful for the op- this! Before the votes were cast, Simone shares it’s crazy that she did, but is grateful for being nom- portunities that are currently off ered to her at Bur- Jake wishes his friends Michael and David her thoughts on Jake as a nominee, as well as inated. roughs and for all of her friends who put up with her good luck as he is “expecting it to play out just her hopes for him winning. Outside of JBHS, Claire is involved in many ex- in times when she needs. like the fi rst time,” he notes. “Jake is a lovely nominee for winter formal tracurricular activities. She used to be on a softball Congratulations to Claire Flynn for being nom- Around school, Jake is probably most team where she was a pitcher for seven years. Not inated as the Junior Queen for this year’s JBHS king! He is such a hardworking guy who de- known for his personality, but is not “some- only was she in softball, she was also in Karate for Winter Formal! We hope your night was defi nitely serves to win Winter Formal king. Good luck thing he should probably be saying himself.” seven years at that time. one to remember, and the best of luck for any future Jake!” When he is not working hard to maintain his Around school grounds, Claire is known by her nominations to come! VALENTINE’S DAY W C PAGE 4 S K S Q pecting to get nominated, but when he her close friends. did, he was happy. However he claims to When Neha got nominated she ex- not entirely care about winning, since he claimed, “I was really happy when i got only cares if his girlfriend is nominated; nominated and I was pretty surprised if there was a chance to win, he would because I know so many other amazing want it to either be with her or not at all. girls who I thought would have gotten Although winning isn’t on his mind, he is nominated over me.” very grateful to even be nominated and With this humbling attitude, Neha would like to thank anyone that took the was quite honored and appreciative that time to nominate him. her peers deem her princess-worthy for Carson is very well-known around this year’s winter formal court. school, being one of the few underclass- Around school she is known for her men on the JBHS Varsity Football team. academic success, as she maintains a His hard work on the fi eld has brought 4.4 GPA. Her peers mention how Neha him to where he is today, and he looks for- is mostly known for being a girl that is ward to doing it all again next season. “smart, chill, and really good at math.” When football isn’t in season, he is She normally spends her free time busy playing basketball. He often doesn’t singing, dancing, and watching her fa- have much free time because of the activ- vorite series on Netfl ix, Gossip Girl. De- ities he participates in, but when he does, spite Neha’s busy schedule due to choir he likes to spend it with his girlfriend. Even though he doesn’t really enjoy going and school, she manages to fi nd time to to school, he still enjoys sports and hang- hang out with her friends. ing with his friends at school. She mentioned how her favorite math One of his favorite coaches is the bas- teacher, Mr. Peebles, who she has for B C R B J V AP Calculus AB, is a big inspiration for S S S ketball coach, Coach Wes. He truly looks S S S up to him, similar to all the players. Coach her and someone who makes her want to Carson Cardenaz is currently a sopho- Wes is a great role model and coach to One of the biggest nights at JBHS this pursue in majoring, followed by obtain- more here at Burroughs who is one of the Carson and his team. school year took place on February 3rd, ing a career in mathematics in the future. Winter Formal nominees of this year’s As he is only a sophomore, he hasn’t being the, once again magical, Winter In order to reach these goals, she plans dance that took place on February 2nd really thought about what he wants to do Formal Dance of 2018! on attending Stanford University after with a magical “Be Our Guest!” theme. in the future, but with all his hard work, he Neha Ramakrishnan was nominated graduating from Burroughs in 2020, For this special night, he put together an will defi nitely be successful in whatever as Sophomore Queen as a part of this where we will see how far she goes from all black outfi t with a red bow tie. he goes into. year’s Winter Formal court. She attend- that point and onward! He attended this year’s Winter Formal “Carson is one of the sweetest guys I ed the event in a black dress with fl oral Congratulations to Neha for her nom- with his girlfriend, Jennifer Soto Ramos. know! Just by the way he treats his girl details at the bottom. ination big win at this year’s Winter For- As he does not yet have his license, his alone shows his true, loving character. He Accompanying her at the dance were mal! parents will be driving the both of them to is always there for me and I can lean on the dance. After the dance, they will either him for anything. I just know he will go SPECIAL THANKS TO ADVANCED PHOTO FOR TAK- be heading to an after party or they will far in life,” said one of his fellow acquain- just have a nice candlelit dinner together. tances, Sara Donaldson. ING THE WINTER FORMAL COURT PICTURES! Carson shares to not have been ex- - LOVE, JOURNALISM F K F Q quad with his eyes closed, which then she pre- rived in her Mom’s G Wagon. She wants sented the ask to him. Afterwards, he accepted to go to have dinner at a restaurant prefer- her off er, and the two took pictures together. ably somewhere where she actually likes Sanchez noted that the “whole day [of the nomination] was kind of crazy.” He continued to the food. When she found out that she got say that his name was called on the list of nom- nominated she says she was beyond hap- inees, but he “didn’t hear it, so [his] friend told py. “It’s such an amazing opportunity for [Trey] that [he was] called,” and Sanchez was me and I’m so grateful! I did not expect it still in disbelief. Trey stated that he “didn’t ex- at all.” pect it, because [he] didn’t ask anyone to vote for [him.].” He was “defi nitely surprised, just like I Her all-time favorite quote is “Be was being nominated in the fi rst place.” yourself; everyone else is already taken” He claims he is excited to see all of his stated by Oscar Wilde. friends, but also is excited to spend the night with She is known for being too nice to his date, Bridget. others, as her friends constantly say and Sanchez is typically known around campus for “being a nice person.” He is a member of also know for her nice hair as her friends JBHS’ Sound Waves choir, as well as a JV soccer would say a lot too. She is in choir and player, and soon, in the spring, Trey shares that also in dance. Dancing is one of her fa- he will be playing on the JBHS Boys’ Golf team. vorite activities In school she has a good He “didn’t expect school to be how it is,” track record but she says it can be diffi - however, Trey continued to say that he thinks he’s “got it under control now.” His favorite class cult to get her work done sometimes. Her is Honors Biology with Mrs. Tobin, because “she GPA is a 3.8. Her favorite class is dance makes interesting topics fun to learn about.” with Ms. Pierce, but she also vastly en- In his free time, Trey Sanchez can be found joys Mrs. Freeman. “wast[ing his] life on Netfl ix and Youtube,” In her free time she loves to hang out but he also commented that “hanging out with friends is also a great option” for him. with her family and friends. She also re- B S M Trey’s goals for 2018 and the rest of the B L C ally enjoys to go shopping, dancing and S S S school year are to “make it through school,” as S S S taking pictures on her camera! She has well as to “make an impact on people” just by The Winter Formal dance is a night of ele- always had a love for photography. She being himself. For this year’s Winter Formal, many gance and good times with friends. A defi nite doesn’t work anywhere professionally His goals for the future are a little less defi - are getting in the mood for a lovely eve- highlight of the event is the choosing of class yet because she does not meet the age re- nite, but he does have an idea of what he’ll be ning at our school for a dance with the princes and princesses, all from a voted pool of doing after high school. He plans on “going to quirement, but she does help out at her nominees. theme of Beauty and the Beast, which a good college,” but he’s not sure which college mom’s salon occasionally. One nominee, freshman Trey Sanchez, shares will have some students walk away with he’ll be attending yet, as it is still far in the future. his experience on what it is like being nominat- Her goals for 2018 are to just be a bet- He claims that he “might want to make a living a winning place in the Winter Formal ed for this tremendous honor. According to him, ter person. She wants to explore more, through business,” but he did not expand on those Court, just like Ashley Best did with her Trey is planning on wearing “nothing special” to and also to just focus on what’s really plans. winning position as Winter Formal prin- Winter Formal, which is taking place on February Finally, Sanchez extended high praise to- important in her life and to stay on the 3rd this year. cess! wards his mother, and credited her as his biggest right path. She hasn’t fi nalized her col- Additionally, he will be accompanying fresh- As she at fi rst was not quite sure what inspiration. He stated that “she came from Cuba man Bridget Barrera to the Beauty and the Beast lege plans yet as she still has a lot of time when she was 14 and now she is very successful she was going to wear, she did end up go- styled event. She asked him to attend the dance before needing to make the big decision. and she is amazing,” which is why Trey holds her ing to with a guy named Tyler, but they with an elaborate ask, in which Trey was asked to However, she has always dreamed of as his main inspiration, above others. are not dating yet and are soon to be of- walk from the choir room to the quad. Though there is still a lot of mystery around going to Pepperdine University in Mal- First, according to Sanchez, Barrera start- fi cial. He already asked her a little while who will be chosen to sit on the Winter Court, ibu, California. Her inspiration in life ed the ask off by telling him “to go to the choir ago, but since its girls ask guys she plans the best of wishes and luck are extended to Trey is just seeing the natural beauty of our room,” and from there, she led him across the to ask him sometime next week She ar- Sanchez for the night of. world and really appreciating it. VALENTINE’S DAY V’ PAGE 5 B D B G B She says, “He can always put a shows, going out to eat and going S S S smile on my face and I love him.” to the beach. They hang-out and Breanne Turner, eighteen, and Daniel doesn’t quite know how see each other every day! Daniel Carney, eighteen, are cur- he knew she was the one, though Breanne is in love with Dan- rently one of the senior couples he does know it always and still is iel’s eyes. “He has really pretty this year at John Burroughs High a good time with her. “I never get eyes! They’re blue and have yel- School. Breanne is cheer varsity bored, it’s always a good time.” low in them!” She is also in love captain. Her plan for after high Daniel and Breanne both enjoy with his funny personality. Daniel school is to go to college and be- doing these activities together; is in love with her smile, and he come a pharmacist. She wants to playing with dogs, watching TV enjoys her corny jokes. take her studies to Oregon State University. It all started at Piper Hunt’s G K surprise party, Sophomore year, when they fi rst met. Daniel’s fi rst B M M same group of friends and both thoughts were, “She’s funny and S S S of their families are supportive nice to all. And I thought she was of their relationship. Kuy imme- Grace Sessinghaus and Kuyper really pretty.” Breanne thought diately felt very comfortable with Krawczeniuk, Kuy for short, have “He was really nice and had lots Grace’s family, and Grace felt been infatuated with each other of character; I don’t know anyone that, “His parents are very vibrant since their freshman year. Grace like him (in a good way).” and talkative, like me, so that’s al- and Kuy are both 17 year-old Se- These feelings were mutual ways fun.” niors who have been involved in and still are to this day, because Grace and Kuy plan to go out choir throughout high school. they are coming up on two years for a romantic dinner on Valen- Although it was not love at fi rst together; as of March 12, 2016. tine’s Day. For prom, they will sight by any means, they ended On March 12, Daniel asked Bre- most likely rent a prom house up being crazy about each other. anne out. They were on a hike with some friends, and, of course, First impressions don’t mean ev- together, “It was really sweet” attend the dance together. erything, and this was defi nitely Breanne states. Grace loves how much com- the case with these two as Grace Their fi rst date, was after passion Kuy possesses, and Kuy found Kuy to be a conceited school one day, and they went really appreciates her ability to know-it-all, while Kuy thought on a hike. Breanne explained, “It communicate her emotions. The Grace was a stuck-up popular was really fun. It was a cool date couple’s song is “Say You Won’t girl. How wrong they both were! because I really got to know him Let Go” by James Aurther, and After getting to know each and we talked the whole time.” they both share a deep-root- other a little better, they realized Breanne knew he was the one ed love for music. For being so their original judgments were to- because of how amazing he treat- young, the two built a mature re- tally false. Grace said, “I thought ed her and supported her dreams. he was very attractive and I want- lationship on mutual trust, hones- ed to know more about him, be- ty, and love. cause he seemed so guarded.” Looking towards the future, A M Grace and Kuy’s fi rst date was Grace and Kuy want to, “see B D O’B at “Romancing the Bean, and where the wind takes us.” They S S S are both very passionate people, while it went really well,” Kuy Allison Torrico, eighteen, and concerning their future careers thought that “Grace was bored the Maximus Frye, seventeen, are (Grace is looking toward a career entire time.” one of John Burrough’s cutest in the music industry while Kuy Kuy asked Grace to be his girl- couples. Max previously attended wants to “do cool stuff ’”) and ev- friend in Grace’s car while hang- John Burroughs High School and erything in their lives--relation- ing out one day after school. They Allison is currently a senior here ship or not--is heavily dependent consider their anniversary to be at John Burroughs High School. on what colleges they go to. December 5th, although techni- Allison and Max met in Ms. When asked how Kuy knew cally their relationship has been Mitchell’s class freshman year, that Grace was the one for him, ongoing since Freshman year. but did not actually talk until the he replied, “We click. In a world This couple enjoys trying homecoming dance, junior year of seven billion people, it is sta- new restaurants with each other because according to Allison, tistically improbable that there is and watching “The Great British they are both “very shy.” only one person for all of us, but Baking Show” together. They see Max said that he always we are great together and have each other pretty much every day thought Allison was cute, since he fun together. We make each hap- and try to go out on dates at least met her in freshman year and Al- py, and that’s all that matters.” once a week. lison, thought Max was “bomb.” Someone hand me a tissue be- Fitting in with each other’s Allison always wanted to be his cause that answer was straight out family and friends is no problem friend but could not fi nd the cour- Allison knew she fi rst liked positive energy, his eyes, his hair, of a romantic comedy. for Grace and Kuy. They have the age to talk to him. Max when they fi rst started tex- how he’s so shy but when he’s After “talking,” for some time, ting, because whenever she saw around me he’s himself.” K J Max offi cially asked Allison to his name pop up on her phone Allison and Max’s song is B J P liked the same memes. When be his girlfriend on her birthday, screen, she got excited. Also, af- “Say You Won’t Let Go” by S S S they go out together they like to January 27, 2016 at the back of ter the homecoming game, when James Arthur. Jose Gonzalez and Keely go eat, watch movies, or just hang the Burroughs auditorium during they got a booth at Bob’s Big Boy When Allison fi rst met Max’s Craig are one of the couples at out at each other’s houses. Dancing with the Staff . They and held hands and talked. mom, she was very nervous and John Burroughs High School. They see each other every day have been together for one year Allison and Max only real- really wanted his mom to like her. Jose is seventeen and a Senior, at school but go on dates at least but they have technically been to- ly get to see each other once a When Max met Allison’s parents while Keely is sixteen and a Ju- once a week. Keely’s favorite gether for longer because it took week on the weekends because he was also very nervous but says nior. thing about Jose is his smile. Max a very long time to make it he moved away and only comes that he was “[himself] and po- Their nicknames for each oth- Their senses of humor is what offi cial. to Burbank occasionally. lite.” er are chicken parmesan and Jose they feel they have in common. Their fi rst date was at Univer- When asked what his favorite They have not made any plans the third. They both like each other’s par- sal City Walk where they saw their thing was about Allison, he said, for Valentine’s Day yet, but they They met through mutual ents and have met them once or favorite movie, Trolls. According “I don’t have one favorite thing know whatever they do, they will friends. Keely’s fi rst impression twice. to Allison, she did not talk much about her, but I love her laugh and enjoy it because they are into of Jose was that he was shy and They also both like each oth- because she did not want to ruin her smile… I also love her touch, such similar things. wears nice clothes. Jose’s fi rst im- er’s friends because they were all anything and according to Max, she’s super gentle and has the They are of course planning on pression of Keely was that she is friends before they started dating. she was a very good listener and softest hands ever, but she touch- going to Prom together but Max very funny. They both currently don’t have would smile and laugh at what he es me with love and kindness and does not want to tell his idea of Their anniversary is Septem- any plans for prom. would say. comfort.” He also loves how shy what he is going to do to ask her ber 29th and they have been dat- For Valentine’s Day, they Max knew he fi rst liked Al- she is in public and arond others, because she will most likely read ing about fi ve months. They don’t will probably just hang out and lison when “she turned around, but can always be herself around this article. really go on formal dates but they do what they normally do. They looked at me and smiled very him. Allison and Max both plan to hang out together or with their both feel that you should not ap- gently at me when I touched her When Allison was asked the go to college and both want to friends a lot. preciate someone just because it’s hair. It was just a very comfort- same question she explained, “I save money up so they can rent They fi rst new they liked each a “holiday” and feel you should able connection, I liked that feel- love everything about him, I can’t an apartment and move in togeth- other when they fi gured out they appreciate the person your dating ing, and wanted to keep talking to choose one thing. I love his laugh, er so they can continue their lives had the same sense of humor and every day. her.” his smile, the way he thinks, his and grow together. VALENTINE’S DAY V’ PAGE 6 J A B P A April 29, 2017. thony is that he is both, her best involves going to dinner and do- S S S Their fi rst date was at Baskin friend and boyfriend. ing something fun and special. ` Valentine’s Day is the day of Robbins, where they got shakes. Anthony’s favorite thing about They both plan on making the love and who is better to repre- Jessica knew she liked Anthony Jessie is she never fails to put a most of prom and dancing the sent love than Jessica Amaya and when he was all she talked about, smile on his face. They both love night away. Anthony said that Anthony Dugall Jessica is 17, on Anthony knew he liked Jessi- dogs and their favorite song is since it’s her day, he wants her to Varsity softball and is planning to ca because he felt comfortable “Honey Bun” by Kodak Black. enjoy herself. study Business Marketing in col- around her and felt he could be When Anthony fi rst met Jes- Jessica’s plan for after high lege. Anthony is 19 and he plans himself. sica’s family, he was nervous school is to go to a Cal State to on studying psychology in col- Anthony knew Jessie was the and wanted to make a great fi rst study Business and Marketing. lege. one because she sticks by him impression. Anthony’s mother Anthony already graduated from This couple met in Mr. Car- through the hardest of times. Jes- loves Jessica and takes her in as Burroughs in 2017 and right now man’s fi fth period Video Produc- sie knew Anthony was the one her own daughter. They both like he attends Los Angeles Valley tion class. Anthony thought Jessi because he makes her the happi- the people who are supportive of College and eventually he plans was gorgeous and a little weird. est person and always shows his their relationship. on eventually becoming a thera- Jessie told her cousin he was ex- unconditional love to her. Their plan for Valentine’s Day pist. tremely good looking and told her They both love watching mov- friend Aileen he was going to be ies and eating together. Since hers. Anthony works every day except R L On the night of prom, Anthony Saturday and Sunday. They hang B A K to Ruby when he saw her in art so funny, even if he doesn’t think asked Jessie to be his girlfriend. out all day on the weekends. Jes- S S S class, and her artistic skills made so. He also always knows what to The two have been together since sica’s favorite thing about An- Seniors, Leo Valdovinos and him like her even more. Ruby say, and how to say it. I’m a lucky Ruby Haagerman are a couple fi rst realized she was attracted girl.” here at John Burroughs High to Leo when he started talking to Both Leo and Ruby have a C O School. They began dating her. She said, “He didn’t talk like love for art and nature. They love eo blogs). B H H around six months ago, and when everybody else, and I liked him going on walks, hiking, and just Since they go to the same S S S asked if they had any nicknames almost immediately.” Leo knew spending time outdoors. They school, they see each other ev- One of John Burroughs High or pet names for each other, they she was “the one” when they also love older music. Both of ery day which they are grateful Schools newest and cutest cou- responded with a defi nite “no.” spent more and more time togeth- their favorite band is The Doors. because they love spending time ples is Seniors, Celia Garcia and Both Leo and Ruby are not er. Their song is “Girl” by The Beat- together and laughing. Olin Bernal. The two have been in any after school activities, but He claimed that he had nev- les. Neither of them know why Celia is very involved around dating for fi ve months, Septem- Ruby in her free time likes to er gotten along with someone as exactly, but they both love the school and in extracurriculars. ber 23rd marks the fi rst day Celia draw, and go to yoga classes and well as he did with Ruby. Ruby song. Celia is seventeen years-old and and Olin started dating. Leo has a love for fi lm and old knew Leo was the one for her When Ruby met Leo’s family, has been in choir for four years Their fi rst date was at the mov- music. They met here at school in when they went hiking on their she said she was crazy nervous, and is in the Powerhouse Choir. ies where they saw Saw II, which an art class, and immediately hit third date. She said it was so easy but the second she walked in the After high school the two plan to Olin says was “super scary.” it off . to just talk to each other and she door, she felt welcomed. When go to college, but Olin is hopeful Olin did not need to ask in a Leo’s fi rst impression of Ruby knew she wanted to keep learning Leo met Ruby’s family, it was that they will stay together. big way, he says, “we just kinda was, “She was quiet. I liked quiet. more about him. practically the same thing. He got Similar to Prom and Valen- became a thing.” She also seemed really friendly, They both said that their favor- to meet her sister and brother as tine’s Day, they both plan to spend Celia and Olin met last year in even without her saying any- ite thing to do together is hike at well as her parents, and thankful- the days together but no plans are school. Olin knew he liked Ce- thing.” Ruby’s fi rst impression Runyon Canyon. Ruby said an- ly Leo and Ruby’s families love concrete. However, Olin might be lia when he realized how much of Leo was, “He was so quiet I other thing that they enjoy doing them as a couple. planning a secret romantic date. he enjoyed being around her and thought he was mad or some- is going to see movies, fi nding Leo and Ruby don’t have Celia and Olin are a sweet and how much she made him laugh, thing. But as soon as we started new places to eat, and going on plans for Valentine’s Day yet, strong couple that have a lot in their chemistry was so natural. talking, I realized how nice and adventures. but Leo said he is starting to plan common and love spending time What drew Olin to Celia at cool he was.” They spend time with each something, but it is a surprise. together. Their friends also love fi rst was the fact that she was al- Leo asked Ruby to be his girl- other typically three to four times Ruby told Leo she really does not them together. Celia’s friend, ways funny, energetic, and cool. friend on September 15, 2017 a week. Sometimes they’ll go on want to go to Prom, and Leo said Lauryn Hardy says, “ I think that These are a few of the many qual- when they went to one of their dates, and other times they will he was grateful because neither of Olin and Celia are a cute couple ities Olin loves about Celia, but favorite coff ee shops, Aroma just “chill.” Leo said it usually them like school dances. and they have a strong bond that out of all of those he thinks she is Cafe. Leo asked her out by say- depends on their moods, and what After high school they really everyone can see. I love them the nicest person he knows; while ing, “I think we really get along, they feel like doing. do not know what’s going to hap- both.” Celia’s favorite thing about Olin and I was thinking about it, and Leo’s favorite thing about pen, but Ruby said “We’re taking When meeting each other’s are his eyes and his smile. I can’t think of a reason why Ruby is how nice she is to every- things day by day!” And Leo said, parents, both were nervous but When the couple is not jam- we shouldn’t be together.” She one she meets. And Ruby said her “We’ll stay together as long as it it was well. Olin shares, “It was ming out to “their song” Baby agreed, and they started dating. favorite thing about Leo is, “He’s feels right.” by Justin Bieber, they partake in awesome! I met her family like Leo knew he was fi rst attracted their favorite activity together 3 weeks after talking to her and making and watching vlogs (vid- they all love me and I love them.” S J B M M the best things they have in com- school life gets hectic, they still S S S mon is that, “We both love to get time to spend quality time Sophia Kaloustian and Jacob make music and sing.” together. Jacob said that at fi rst Purdy are both 17-year-old se- Sophia and Jacob love doing meeting each other’s families niors who have been a couple for cover songs, playing video games, was, “very awkward,” but that over two and a half years! They going out to eat, or hanging out at quickly faded and they both feel also have both been in Power- Jacob’s house. Every couple has totally comfortable now. house choir together for three a song, and although Sophia and Looking towards the future, years. Jacob share multiple songs, their Sophia and Jacob are both plan- While they knew of each other fi rst one as a couple was “Happy” ning on staying local. Sophia in middle school, the two became by Never Shout Never. hopes Jacob will ask her to Prom closer in 9th grade through some They fi t into each other’s lives in a memorable way. Possibly mutual friends. Sophia’s fi rst easily because they have the same sky-dive into the quad and pro- thought was that Jacob was funny friends and participate in a lot of ceed to lead a fl ash-mob straight and kind. Jacob thought that she the same activities so even when to Sophia’s lunch table? seemed like a really cool person. One day, Jacob and Sophia were at a friend’s house and they started actually having a one on one conversation for the fi rst time. It was an instant connec- tion. On their fi rst date, Sophia and Jacob penny-boarded down the bike path and got ice-cream at Baskin Robbins. Sophia said, “Jacob is kind and understanding and has the same sense of humor as me.” This couple loves spending time together and they hangout almost every day. Jacob says that one of VALENTINE’S DAY V’ PAGE 7 M. M. B M R When asked “How often do Mrs. Hollingshed plan on going S S S you hang out/go on dates/see to Seattle, Washington. Whoever said math and foot- each other?” Mrs. Hollingshed Everyone who knows them, ball do not go together clearly has simply replied, “Umm...we are including students agree that this not met Mr. and Mrs. Holling- married so we see each oth- couple was simply meant to be. shed, as we all know is the AP er EVERY day...like it or not.” “Like two local maximums of Statistics teacher, Mrs. Nicole Earl’s favorite thing about Ni- a bimodal distribution, they were Hollingshed and football coach, cole is that she is “Mrs.Charm”. meant to be,” stated JBHS Senior, Mr. Earl Hollingshed are the cut- Nicole’s favorite thing about Earl Dominick Lee est couple here at John Burroughs is that he is “Mr. Patience”. The “These two are like a cup of High School. best thing in common between coff ee in the morning, they make Some cute nicknames for this this couple is neither one enjoys a perfect Couple. I love them a adorable couple include: babe, socializing. latte!” exclaimed JBHS Senior, B A Their song is “Keeper of the B H H their favorite activity together, honey, and sugar lips. Connie Rivera Stars” by Tracy Byrd. S S S thrift shopping. This adventurous couple met “I think the new couple is ac- When it came time to meet One of John Burroughs High Since they go to the same while skydiving. When they fi rst tually like bread and butter. Mrs. the families they both thought, School’s cutest couples is seniors, school, they see each other every met, Mrs. Hollingshed thought Hollingshed in my opinion is the “Meh...they’re okay.” Aaron Cohen and Becca Callahan day, which they are grateful for “Meh, he’s alright.” and Mr. rock in this relationship, they are After meeting each others’ or “Beccs” as Aaron calls her. because they love spending time Hollingshed similarly thought goals. In the future I hope my friends, they again thought, The two have been dating for together and going out to lunch. “Meh, she’s alright.” marriage is as strong and ‘knuck- “Meh...they’re okay.” nine months, and May 12th marks Becca and Aaron are both very Earl Hollingshed asked Nicole led’ down as theirs is.” said JBHS For Valentine’s Day, Mr. and the fi rst day Becca and Aaron involved around school and in ex- Hollingshed out on a date. Their Junior, Samantha Leano. started dating. tracurricular activities. fi rst date was at the lovely Cafe Their fi rst date was at the Becca is in the renowned Pow- Francais in Paris, France. Observatory, where Aaron later erhouse Choir and president of “He asked if I wanted to fl y to asked Becca to be his girlfriend. Pre-Med Club. Becca is looking Paris on his private jet for dinner. Aaron and Becca met last year into a career in the fi eld of medi- I accepted.” shared Nicole. in Mr. Piper’s APUSH class. Aar- cine and doctoring. They both knew they fi rst on knew he liked Becca when he Aaron is in Golf and Vice liked one another due to the fact realized the conversations they President of Investment Club. Af- that they both do not like being had were so organic and could ter high school, the two plan to go the center of attention. last for hours. to college. The Hollingshed’s knew that You cannot do this with just Similar to Prom and Valen- the other was “the one” because anyone, so they both knew that tine’s Day, they both plan to they “balance each others’ crazy”. this would be good match. It also spend their time together but no Several activities they enjoy did not hurt that Aaron thought plans are concrete. doing together are needle point, she was always nice, respectful, Aaron and Becca are a sweet traveling, and watching sports. and very pretty. These are a few and strong couple that everyone of the many qualities Aaron loves loves, even their parents, who K S about Becca. Becca said were scary and stress- B P A Becca’s favorite thing about ful to meet but ended up going S S S Aaron are his dance moves. well. Kelley McKeehan and Spen- When the couple isn’t jamming I’m sure they will each have cer Herndon-Hummel have been out to their song, Sweet Creature bright futures individually and to- dating for just over two adventur- by Harry Styles, they partake in gether. ous, loving, and fun years. They began dating December 17, 2015. Senior at John Burroughs High J N School, Kelley McKeehan, is sev- B C B hang out about twice a week, out- enteen-years-old and is a captain F E side of school. of the JBHS Varsity Cheerlead- Jackie Barbosa and Nick Jackie’s favorite thing about ing team. Kelley met Spencer at Roman-Manna are both seven- Nick is how caring and sweet he school in Mrs. Glenn’s English teen-year-olds, who make a great is, while Nick’s favorite thing class in tenth grade. Kelley’s fi rst couple here at John Burroughs about Jackie is that she is always impression of Spencer was that he High School. They have been there to help him through any sit- was super nice and they became The things Kelley have in Spencer fi rst noticed Kelley together since October 27, 2015, uation. friends instantly. She thought he common with Spencer are that when he saw her Freshman year being over 2 years! This couple has many things was a super sweet guy and that he they both love eating and taking in the hallway near all the health Jackie plays soccer, enjoys in common. They are both dra- dressed so nice. long naps. Kelley and Spencer classrooms. His fi rst impression volunteering, and loves playing ma-free people, they enjoy ad- For their fi rst date, they went both love each other’s friends and of Kelley was that she had really with her dogs. Nick played foot- venturous outings, they are both to the movies and watched Hotel love to hang out together with nice legs and she was really pret- ball, track, and was involved in athletic, tall, funny, they both en- Transylvania 2. them. ty. Spencer asked her out at her Young Life. joy the same music, and they like Kelley knew that she fi rst liked Kelley said for Valentine’s house after they spent a fun day This couple met here at Bur- the same football team. Spencer because he had all the Day, they are going to have a re- together. roughs. Jackie’s fi rst impression Their song is Shot Through the right intentions, a heart of gold, ally cool picnic and for prom they Spencer fi rst knew he liked of Nick was that he was very tall Heart by Bon Jovi. and because he’s super smart and are planning to go to a nice dinner Kelley because they could laugh and extremely easy to talk to. When Jackie fi rst met Nick’s really funny. afterwards and the following day together and have fun anywhere Nick’s fi rst impression of Jackie family, she was super nervous at Her favorite thing about Spen- have a beach day. they went. He knew she was the was her height, her beauty, and fi rst, but is now very close with cer is his sense of humor. Kelley After graduating from Bur- one because he could not stop extremely pretty eyes. them. knew he was the one when she roughs in May, Kelley plans on thinking about her and loved all After lots of fl irting, Nick fi - Nick was scared to meet Jack- started noticing that he really attending college. the time they spent together. nally asked Jackie to be his girl- ie’s family. Both Jackie and Nick brings out the best in her. John Burroughs High School, Spencer likes going to the friend during lunch on October like each other’s friends and fi nd Kelley likes to go to the gym Senior, Spencer Herndon-Hum- gym, watching The Offi ce, bak- 27, 2017 after someone in their them funny. and watch “The Offi ce” with mel, is eighteen-years-old and is ing, and going to the beach with friend group yelled to Nick, “just For Valentine’s Day, Nick is Spencer and said that they hang focusing on body-building and Kelley. He hangs out with Kelley ask her out already!” Their fi rst planning on taking Jackie to din- out every other day. powerlifting. almost every day and the things date was to the movies. ner at a nice restaurant, and hope- Spencer has in common with Jackie fi rst noticed she liked fully see a movie as well. Kelley is that they both love bean Nick when she saw how genuine- Prom is a very special event burritos and making gains. ly nice he was and how he eff ort- for many people, and Jackie and Spencer’s favorite thing about lessly made her laugh--his cute Nick are planning on matching Kelley is her laugh, smile, and smile was just a plus. for this special night. personality. She has too many Nick realized his feelings for Before Prom, they will take great qualities to pick just one. Jackie when he would always many pictures, and they have yet Spencer thinks Kelley’s fi nd himself laughing with her to plan what they will do after. friends are great and does not and had a great time with her at After graduating from Bur- have any bad friends. Spencer Homecoming. roughs in May, they plan on con- is planning on renting a nice car When they are together, they tinuing to date, which will be and picking up Kelley for a really enjoy eating. Jackie and Nick try convenient for them, since they great night at prom. to spend time with each other as are both planning on staying in After high school, Spencer often as they can, but ultimately the area. plans on going to a University to study Kinesiology. VALENTINE’S DAY V’ PAGE 8 A M B S R few weeks went by of hanging cool and sweet as her. Whenever S S S out and going on dates. he is around them, he is always having a good time. Anna Kasper and Miles Lopez Miles fi nally made it offi cial When it comes to friends, are a couple at John Burroughs. after a long night of hanging out. Miles and Anna both enjoy each January 8, 2017 is a special date He did it in a very simple way, by other’s friends. Miles says that to them as that is their anniversa- just being straight up and asking her friends are awesome and fun- ry. her to be his girlfriend. That is ny, he really enjoys being around Anna is a seventeen-year-old, where their journey offi cially be- them. Anna says Miles’ friends Senior at John Burroughs High gan. are very respectful and she be- School. She is on Girls Varsity Anna and Miles get along so lieves that they enjoy her presenc- Soccer. Her plans for the future well because they have similar es. are to go to a Cal State, howev- mindsets. Their emotions and Valentine’s Day is here, and er she does not know which one feelings on life are similar as well. they have something special just yet. She does know what she They both also seems to always planned. The next big event from wants to major in, interior design. be laughing at the same things, there would be prom. Miles and Miles previously attended their senses of humors click just L A Anna both agree that they will be not attend the same school, they John Burroughs High School as much as their personalities do. B A M attending together. For their fu- do not see each other every day, and is an eighteen-year-old fi lm Anna’s fi rst time meeting S S S Miles’ dad’s side of the family ture, they are both very dedicated John Burroughs High School but since Anthony lives only student at Glendale Community was a blast, all she remembers to getting an education beyond Senior, Leeza Poladyan, and Bur- about two blocks away from Lee- College. He hopes to transfer to was how sweet they were and high school. bank High school, Senior, Antho- za they make plans to hang out USC after he completes his G.E.s how they enjoyed cracking jokes. Anna and Miles are very happy ny Hovsepian, have been dating often. at Glendale Community College. At fi rst, Miles was a little cau- together and cannot wait to make since June 4, 2017. Anthony fi rst met Leeza’s When he did attend Burroughs, tious about meeting Anna’s fam- a lot more memories together. Leeza is eighteen years old mom at his birthday, he wanted to he was on the swim and water ily, but turns out they are just as and Anthony is seventeen. Antho- be calm and nice to make a good polo team. He also enjoys snow- ny used to play basketball and a fi rst impression, but he didn’t boarding and BMX riding. few other sports. Currently he en- know he was going to meet her This love story all started in joys working out and boxing. mom until a short time before he Marine Bio class. They went Leeza and Anthony met in actually met her. from having a class together to middle school, where they had When asked the same ques- now having pet names for each a lot of mutual friends. While in tion, Leeza said “He met my mom other. Anna calls Miles “babe” middle school, Anthony’s friend for the fi rst time when she picked and Miles calls Anna “Boobae.” liked Leeza, but he secretly had a me up from his seventeenth birth- When Anna fi rst saw him in her crush on her the entire time. day party he left a really good im- class, she thought he was just When Leeza fi rst met Antho- pression, so my mom loves him”. another heartbreaker, she was ny, she thought he was one of the Leeza fi rst met Anthony’s par- wrong. She later ended up fi nd- funniest people and very nice. ents at his birthday party as well. ing out that he was actually really Anthony thought Leeza was cute She was a little shy, but she felt nice. Miles’ fi rst impression of and funny. The two clicked and comfortable. Anna was that she would not care became friends instantly at thir- They have a lot of mutual about him and not want to hang teen years old. friends and they also get along out. He too was wrong, he later On June 4, 2017, Anthony well with each other’s friends. on ended up fi nding out that Anna took Leeza to a park in the hills Anthony already knew Leeza’s is actually really funny and chill. where he brought out fl owers and friends from middle school and Miles was attracted to Anna asked her to be his girlfriend. On she met his friends after he asked the moment he walked into class their fi rst date, they went to Sake her out. Anthony always brings and saw her. He eventually got Sushi in Glendale and after, they her to his hangouts with his the courage to ask her on a date. went to T-Pumps. friends from Burbank High. Their fi rst date was Holiday in the When asked about what fi rst For Valentine’s Day, Leeza Park on Magnolia. From there, a attracted her to Anthony, Leeza and Anthony plan on going on answered, “We have always been a date to dinner, but they don’t very close but towards the mid- know where yet. For Prom, they J-N J dle of Junior year, we just started plan on attending both John Bur- B A C him till summer of 17 where they this person--like, he changed me talking a lot more and hanging roughs and Burbank High’s prom S S S went on a date. “I would always as a person, like my personality” out.” Anthony’s response to this and going to dinner afterward. Valentine’s Day is here and try to get his attention and talk The couple sees each other ev- question was “I always liked her After they graduate, both Lee- senior couple here at John Bur- to him when I am around him. ery day in school. They also hang since day one in middle school, za and Anthony plan on attending roughs High School, Jadyn-Nina That’s how I knew I liked him,” out outside of school at least once but I didn’t think she liked me the same community college. Cebedo and Jonathan Patricio- Jadyn confessed. a month. They like going to food back.” After they fi nish two years at -who have been dating for over On their fi rst date, the love- places and shopping, but the lo- Anthony’s favorite thing about community college, they plan to nine months and are still going birds went to watch Wonder cation does not matter as long as Leeza is her smile and personal- transfer to diff erent Universities. strong--cannot wait to celebrate Woman then had lunch at Octo- they are with each other. ity, Leeza’s favorite things about Leeza plans to fi nish her educa- this very special love-fi lled day pus. The couple had a really great For Valentines’ Day, the cou- Anthony are his green eyes and tion at University of California together! time together and decided to go ple doesn’t have a clue as to what his laugh. Irvine, where she will earn her Jadyn and Jonathan began on even more dates after that. As to do. She said they might just Since Leeza and Anthony do degree in the medical fi eld. dating on July 18, 2017, and are a couple, they love playing video have a relaxing day at her house extremely smitten and consider- games together, watching mov- and watch Netfl ix. As far as prom ate of each other. They fi rst met ies, and twinning at school. Both goes, Jadyn is thinking about E B at Luther Burbank Middle School interested in fashion and dance, wearing a red silk dress and Jona- C E...... M M where they both joined band in Jadyn and Jonathan share the than is not sure yet. I P seventh grade. At fi rst, Jadyn same humor. For nicknames, she Jadyn’s social circle has also thought Jonathan was kind of calls him Pat (short for Patricio) expanded because of Jonathan. “I N E...... M K emo and tubby, but as they started and he calls her Nina. would never have become friends F E...... C B talking she thought he was funny Jadyn likes Jonathan’s laugh, with people like Joseph and Crys- O E...... M M and nice. They began hanging humor, and how he’s a good lis- tian from All Male if it weren’t S E...... M K out a lot with other friends from tener. Jonathan also gives Jadyn for Pat, so I am very grateful of P...... H M band. the best advice when she needs that,” Jadyn stated. S L Jadyn thinks they would not it. They tell each other everything Currently, they have not yet have started dating if it weren’t because they know the other per- met each other’s parents because for dance. In their junior year, Ja- son could give the best advice. they are scared, but they do hope A...... M. FG dyn joined our very own Dance In addition, Jonathan likes how to get to know each other’s par- Team and Jonathan joined All Jadyn brings out the best in him. ents sometime in the future. As Male (he became the co-captain When asked what their song is, for after high school, Jonathan of All Male his senior year). Be- Jadyn said their songs are The would attend Pasadena City Col- T S S cause of this, they got very close. Weekend by SZA and the Shrek lege and Jadyn would most likely 1920 W. C A It wasn’t till their senior year Song. be out of Burbank. They would B CA 91506 when they started going out and “I think Pat is a very positive defi nitely try to hang out as much @. became a couple though. infl uence in my life. He actually as possible though. Jadyn said she had always felt has impacted my life in a variety Smoke Signal wishes the best The Smoke Signal is the offi cial newspaper of John Burroughs High School, created a certain way about Jonathan, by Journalism students. Opinions expressed are those of the bylined writers and do not of ways,” Jadyn said, “Without for this couple and every other represent the views of the Burroughs faculty or staff or the Burbank Unifi ed School but she did not realize she liked him, I probably wouldn’t become couple! Happy Valentine’s Day! District. VALENTINE’S DAY V’ PAGE 9 I L B A M end, they try to do diff erent fun my Spanish, which is really horri- S S S things. ble,” but he thought they we very Luis’ favorite thing about Is- friendly people. John Burroughs Senior, Isacret caret is her kindness because For Valentine’s Day, Luis is Negrete, and Junior, Luis Gomez, it lights up his day! Iscaret an- planning a surprise for Iscaret, have been dating for nine months. swered, “I love his thoughtful- she has a couple ideas in mind Iscaret is seventeen years old, in ness. He’s such a sweetheart and such as dinner or dessert, but he drumline and plays the trombone. he knows how to make a bad situ- won’t tell her yet. They are going Luis is fi fteen years old, also in ation better.” to prom as well, but do not know drumline and Jazz band. Iscaret and Luis’ families are what they are going to do yet. Iscaret and Luis fi rst met friends through band, so Iscaret After high school, Luis and during “Eighth Grade Night” for mentioned it wasn’t hard meeting Iscaret plan on staying together marching band. When Luis joined his immediate family, since she while she attends Pasadena Com- band his freshman year, they be- already knew them. She did have munity College and transferring came very good friends. When Is- some nerves when meeting his to a University afterwards while caret met Luis she thought he was extended family, but they are all Luis fi nishes up at Burroughs. really funny and very talented. very welcoming and funny. Iscaret said, “Even though we Luis’ fi rst impression of Iscaret When Luis met Iscarets’ ex- will be separated, we will still be was that she was funny, sarcastic, B A B tended family, he said, “It was together and I’m excited to see B M K and cute. he could be himself around her kind of embarrassing, because what’s next for us in the future.” N E Luis asked Iscaret out on assured him that she was the one. they gave me a chance to practice With Valentine’s Day here, Bronwyn could tell that Ben was March 14, 2017, after one of their many couples are celebrating at the one because of how easy he band concerts. Iscaret said, “I John Burroughs High School, yet was to talk to, his humor, and his didn’t see it coming, but it was a one duo of students that is hap- good smile. The amount of fun really nice way to end a concert!” pily together is junior, Bronwyn they had together made Bronwyn Their fi rst date was at Pick- Fitting, and senior, Ben Peters, sure that he was the one for him. wick Bowling alley, Luis said, have been together ten months. When spending time togeth- “when we fi rst started dating she Bronwyn is a 16 year-old stu- er outside of school, they like to thought she could beat me in ev- dent-athlete that is a part of the watch movies and eat together. erything, and it sucks that she JBHS Girls’ Soccer program, Their senses of humor are what actually knows how to bowl be- much like Ben who is a seventeen the two admire most about the cause she won! It was a very fun year-old student-athlete as well, other. Other similarities among night!” and is a part of the JBHS Football them include how they both Luis knew he fi rst liked Is- team. played soccer at one point, went caret because he enjoyed having In the future, Bronwyn is plan- to the same schools, and currently her around, she always made him ning on attending a UC school, enjoy the same activities, as well smile and laugh and was a great and Ben is beginning his path as having similar morals, fami- friend to him. down studying criminology. lies, and personalities. Since Iscaret and Luis are both The two offi cially met each The song they share together is pretty competitive, they often go other at the movies after having Feel it Still by Portugal. The Man. bowling or mini golfi ng to see mutual friends that originally Meeting the family and friends who’s better. They also enjoy go- brought them together. To Bron- involved in each other’s lives ing out to eat together. wyn, Ben was “kind of shy but turned out to be a success, as They try to see each other out- super sweet and funny” when fi rst they each admire how funny their side of school as much as they getting to know him, and to Ben, friends are, and their moms have can, but they spend lunch togeth- she was “funny and pretty.” been best friends ever since meet- er everyday. Almost every week- The day everything started, ing. April 5, 2017, was when Ben Even though Ben was nervous surprised Bronwyn with Frontier at fi rst while meeting Bronwyn’s M J Wok, as well as with the ques- parents since he did not want to B L O tion, “Will you be my girlfriend,” embarrass himself, it all turned S S S to which she answered with a big out to be fi ne in the end. Markie Dabbadie, also known “yes!” Following that day, they The couple is planning ahead as “Markie Marie” and Jacob spent their fi rst date at the movies for the holidays and prom, as well Real, also known as “Juicy Jake,” watching King Kong and got ice as after high school. Getting good have been together for about one cream afterwards. food and going on a cute date on year and eight months. The fact that they could laugh Valentine’s Day, as well as look- They are both seventeen and together is what told Ben that he ing good at prom are high up on are in athletics with Markie play- liked Bronwyn, and the fact that their priority list. ing basketball and Jacob being a captain of the Varsity Football team. M E They fi rst met and began B L C candy. talking while in Mr. Brinton’s S S S She has already picked her Geometry class. Markies fi rst im- Mary and Emery are both dress for prom but has not pression of Jacob was that he was eighteen-year-old students at planned out any of the other de- kind of loud, handsome, and su- Burroughs who have been to- tails. After high school, she plans per funny, whereas his was more gether for quite a while. to go to college. physical. Jacob fi rst noticed her well he had gotten along with her While meeting her family, Ja- Mary knew she liked Emerry Emery plays basketball and nice smile and beautiful eyes. family, especially her sisters. cob had an amazing experience as after they went on their fi rst date. plans on going to college to be- Jacob asked her out on May Jacob knew she was the one they opened him with open arms They like to watch Netfl ix to- come a doctor. Emery’s fi rst im- 27, 2016. He was hanging out for him when she would always and easily got along. gether and their favorite show is pression of Mary was that she with his friends when he got the laugh at his jokes and how car- They each happen to get along Stranger Things. was very attractive and funny. idea of asking her out, as his ing she was to everyone which with each other’s friends which is Since they go to school to- They met at school in one of friends told him to do so. They all also happens to be the his favorite good. For Valentine’s Day, they gether, they see each other all the their shared classes and clicked decided to go to her house at ten thing about her. plan to go on an adventure togeth- time so there is no strain on their ever since then. Their fi rst date o’clock at night. Some things they like to do er like hiking or going to Disney- relationship was at Starbucks which went re- On his way there, he stopped together is singing, going out to land. Her favorite thing about Em- ally well. at a neighborhood pharmacy and get sushi, and watching the food Before Prom, they hope to ery is his personality. One thing His favorite thing about her is got her fl owers and a stuff ed an- network. take pictures with all their friends they share is how they were both how caring she is to other people. imal. He fi nally arrived at her They have many things in and make sure they both match. born in March, which is some- He says that their favorite thing house and was waiting outside for common, like having a lot of sis- During the dance, they are going thing she shares to be cool. She to do together is to watch movies her to come out. When he asked ters and both being loud and fun- to dance like there is no tomor- shares it was somewhat diffi cult and go on little adventures. her out, she said a big “yes!” ny. row. meeting his family because they Her favorite song is Sorry Not Their fi rst date was at the mov- Their song is More than Any- Markie’s plans for after high were not used to her yet, but have Sorry by Bryson Tiller. ies where they saw Finding Dory, one by Gavin Degraw which they school are to hopefully get ac- began slowly to get used to her. He said meeting her parents which they both loved. both loved while watching One cepted into Azusa or into one of She likes all of his friends and was easy and wasn’t stressful at Markie knew that he was the Tree Hill. the Cal States she applied to and has a good relationship with each all. He likes her friends one because of his patience, To Markie, meeting his fam- eventually become a nurse. of them. She is planning to get He plans to get her a very large which is her favorite thing about ily was very natural and easy as Jacob’s plan for after high Emery either a lot of sour patch bear and a box of chocolates for him, how he had always gone out Jacobs family is all girls which school is to hopefully become a candies since that is his favorite Valentine’s Day. of his way to be kind and how made it easier for her. fi refi ghter. VALENTINE’S DAY V’ PAGE 10 M D B S L attract a true one. Their song is cial evening for Marlena that he P E “Pick up the phone” by the leg- knows she’ll love, and with prom endary Travis Scott. down the line when asked about With Valentine’s Day around It was a rough beginning when their plans for the dance they both the corner senior couple Marlena it came to Drew meeting Marley’s explained how they plan on going Skrabak and Drew Gorsuch have parents but things take time and together and after they plan to go been a couple at JBHS for around their working on it, on the other out to a nice dinner and drew is a month. With no pet names for hand Drew’s parents love Marley going to take her home before one another besides calling Mar- and feel that she’s a great infl u- curfew which is 10:00 lena “Marley” Drew would like ence for their son. With similar plans after high to make it clear that his only pets When asked about friends school, the couple wants to both name is pearl who is a cat who drew explained how they get attend a university and in regards has shaped his life for the better. along with one another’s friends to their relationship they both be- Marlena has quite a few hob- and even exclaiming “She can lieve in living in the moment and bies which include being on John hang with the boys, what more they can’t see that far ahead but Burroughs girls varsity swim, could I ask for?” they are hoping for the best and working as a lifeguard at the Ver- With Valentine’s Day on its hope their futures have each other M C dugo Aquatic Facility for about B L P on little dates to the park and hav- way Drew has planned a spe- in them. three years now, Being the French S S S ing picnics together. They even club president and being apart of One of the extremely cute have mutual friends! HOBY LA a youth leadership couples who attend our school They both enjoy talking to and program. are Seinors, Megan Manahan and hanging out with one another’s Drew’s hobbies include being Chris Escobar. friends. The couple has a lot in a part of John Burroughs boys Chris met Megan freshman common as well. They share the varsity volleyball and most im- year at John Burroughs High same internet in TV shows, foods, portantly playing pickle ball with School’s annual Freshman Pic- and restaurants. the boys. Drew fi rst met Marley nic. It was the end of freshman Meeting each other’s families at a mutual friends Alyssa Best year when they began talking and was awkward at fi rst according to sweet 16th birthday party his fi rst getting to know each other. A few the couple, but it always is at fi rst impression of Marley was that years later, they fi nally became with any couple! They are both she had a really good smile and offi cial on April 4, 2017. able to comfortably talk to each a nice laugh. Marley’s fi rst im- Although Megan and Chris other’s parents with small con- pression of Drew was that he was became offi cial in April, their fi rst versations now. really funny and could make her date was actually two months be- Megan’s favorite thing about laugh and she loved that. fore that. Chris had a teddy bear her boyfriend is the fact that he is Drew asked Marley out on a delivered to Megan which asked super sassy, but sweet. He makes date that started at Lake shrine if she wanted to go bowling on a her feel safe and comfortable and ended at the restaurant Glad- Saturday night with some friends. around him. She used to always stone’s in Malibu. Their anniver- It was supposed to be the night get butterfl ies and get really ner- sary is November 10, 2017, they of Valentine’s Day but Chris end- vous every time he would come spend their days going on dates to ed up bailing that night because up to her. trendy cafes and restaurants that it rained really hard that weekend Chris has a lot of things he meet their standards. and he lives outside of Burbank. loves about his girl as well. He The couple hangs out every This left Megan bowling with says she is smart, beautiful, and Friday or Sunday because Satur- some of their mutual friends on funny. He thinks it is cute how days are for the boys. They have the night that was supposed to be she can be very shy as well. His based their relationship on a love Megan’s and Chris’ fi rst date. favorite thing about her is her for the rapper Drake. Through To make up for their fi rst date sense of humor. this making the saying opposites that never happened, Chris took In the future, Megan and Chris Megan ice skating for their actu- hope to get the opportunity to at- al fi rst date, only to fi nd out that tend the same college since they A J together, stay together. A com- dle so much of them; although Chris sucks at ice skating! They both plan on majoring in scienc- B S R mon thing they do together is go he thinks they are funny, he also went to the rink at Pickwick with es. For Valentine’s Day, they plan S S S out and eat because they both re- thinks they are annoying. Alex a group of friends, then later end- on spending the day together, giv- The new couple, Seniors, Alex ally enjoy food. Personality wise, just recently met Josh’s mom ed up at the Burbank Mall, play- ing each other gifts, and going out Saucedo and Josh Llamas just re- Alex is a lot more shy than Josh; and grandmother, she was real- ing arcade games until Megan to dinner at a nice restaurant. cently made it offi cial on Decem- however he is still not considered ly scared. She had no reason to had to go home. As for Prom that is also com- ber 8th, 2017. the outgoing kind of guy. be scared because turns out they Megan and Chris love spend- ing up, they plan to go to a nice Who do we have to thank for What do these two love birds are both really nice. As for his ing time together. They try to restaurant after taking cute Prom getting this couple together? A like about eachother? Josh loves friends, they make her uncom- hang out with each other every pictures with all their friends. little birdy named Snapchat is the fact that Alex is so caring, it fortable. day after school, even if it is for These two are defi nitely one of responsible for getting these two really warms his heart. The thing Both of these lovebirds plan to about an hour. They love going the cutest couples at JBHS! lovebirds together. They start- ed talking around Homecoming that fi rst caught his eye was how stay together in the future. They time, so Josh made the brave de- independent she is, that is when do not have specifi c Valentines S B cisions to ask her. She of course he knew he wanted her to be his. Day plans already, but they do B R H Their fi rst date was a night at said yes. After a few dates Josh Alex is head over heels for him know that they will be spending it S S S the movies and went to see Zoo- said the 5 simple words to make in all aspects. Her favorite thing together. Josh says that regardless Most couples, when they fi rst topia, which is now their favorite it offi cial, “will you be my girl- about Josh are his chubby cheeks, of what they do he will be spoil- meet, they think they are auto- movie. They both felt really com- friend”. A sweet simple ask was she thinks they are so so cute! ing her with fl owers, chocolate, matically attracted to each other. fortable that night which is how the way he went to making Alex Not only does she like him for and a teddy bear. Prom is also in But for Brandon Giraldo and So- they knew they fi rst like d each his girlfriend. his looks, but she really appreci- their future as a couple. I hear a fi e Reinoso, that was a diff erent other. Their fi rst offi cial date together ates how nice he is and the fact cute promposal coming. story. In their spare time, they enjoy was at Shakey’s and the mall. On that he laughs at her jokes, even Alex and Josh are very happy They fi rst met in their Spanish watching movies, game nights, that fi rst date Alex bought Josh a when they are dumb. However together and can not wait for all class during Freshman year and naps, listening to music, and of necklace that he NEVER takes off the very fi rst thing that caught her their future memories as a couple. shared the same English class as course, eating. When they’re not now. Josh says his favorite thing eye when she saw him was the well. Sofi e thought Brandon was, in school they hang out only a to do with Alex is go to the mall. way he dresses. She really likes “really nerdy” and Brandon says few days a week. Alex however does not have a his style and how he puts pieces Sofi a was, “cute but annoying.” Their relationship is so sol- favorite activity, she just enjoys of clothing together to make his Sofi e, seventeen, comes from id because they have so much in being with Josh no matter what outfi ts his own. There is defi nitely a cheer background and a family common. They are both animal they are doing. Josh and Alex try a spark between these two! of fi ve siblings. She is also a gift- lovers, they love to eat, and that to hang out as much as possible, Just because they get along, ed singer and is an animal shelter are both involved in sports. but they are busy people; once or does not necessarily mean they volunteer. Brandon, also seven- Before meeting each other’s twice a week is how often they get along with each others friends teen, comes from a big family as families, they were both very ner- get to hang out. and families. When Josh fi rst met well with four siblings and is on vous but are now very comfort- Josh and Alex are fairly simi- her family it was a very awkward the baseball team. able around them. lar. They both have soccer play- experience for him and he could The two have been dating Their plans for Valentine’s ing experience, so occasionally not emphasize that enough. He since April 18, 2016, but Sofi e re- Day include going out to dinner the will kick the ball around to- just needs to talk them a little calls Brandon being, “super shy” and spending a nice time with one gether. Another thing they have more and soon enough he will be when he asked her out and “took another. After prom they plan on in common is that they both wear feeling like apart of the family. As forever to do it.” staying at a beach house. glasses; couples that can not see for her friends, he can only han- VALENTINE’S DAY V’ PAGE 11 M R B S M plained that not only do they call S S S and text each other every day, but With Valentine’s Day here, it’s also the “highlight of the day.” love is clearly in the air. It is hard How sweet! not to catch the love bug when When asked what they like couples like Marnelle Calingo about one another, both of them and Rafael Radillo exist. responded with the swiftness and Marnelle and Rafael met each certainty that only a happy couple other at John Burroughs High can possess. They both said, with- School, but their relationship out a doubt, that they like “every- has spanned way further than the thing” about each other. school grounds. Marnelle and Rafael were both Rafael asked Marnelle out, very honest when asked about and he explained that, upon fi rst what exactly they had in common impressions, she was “special.” with each other. The top answer Obviously the chemistry was that they had appeared to be that there, because Marnelle and Ra- they are “both shy.” Additional- that they were “good.” Rafael fael are happily spending their ly, the couple explained that they added onto this comment by sup- eighth month together! do “not yet” have any particular plying that they were “weird,” to Rafael describes Marnelle as song for each other or their rela- which some good-natured laughs always being able to “make him tionship, but they seemed hopeful were supplied. laugh and feel happy,” and he just that someday soon they will. The couple has some tentative knew she was “the one” for him. Marnelle and Rafael have both plans for Valentine’s Day, but The two like each other so much met each other’s families, and Rafael knows for sure what he because they always manage to they each had something interest- is going to do for Marnelle. He make one another happy. ing to say about the event. Rafael explained that he wants to “buy When asked how the happy claimed that meeting Marnelle’s her fl owers, [a] teddy bear, rings, couple knew that they were right family was “scary,” and that he [and] everything sweet.” He was K N for one another, Rafael responded was “nervous.” He also men- very sure about his plan, and the B C R kind of follows her own rules. He to the question by explaining that tioned that he “thinks they don’t smiles were surely genuine and S S S says she is the “coolest cat”. while “talking with her,” he just like [him]” to which Marnelle very sweet. Katie Alpeza and Nick D’Ago- Together they enjoy watching knew that they had to be together. off ered words of reassurance and The couple is not yet sure what staro are a well-known couple movies, painting together, dis- Marnelle and Rafael like to smiles. they are doing for Prom, but it here at John Burroughs High cussing politics issues and judg- hang out with one another, both Marnelle on the other hand, defi nitely looks like a “possibili- School. They have been together ing things together. They hang at school and outside of it. They thinks that “maybe” they like her. ty.” They again are not sure what since middle school and are now out everyday and go on dates ev- can be found hanging out at lunch Again this claim was met with the future holds for them, but both 17. ery weekend. His favorite thing together or after school, as well as many smiles and kind words. there was mention of college, and Nick plays waterpolo here at about her is that she is selfl ess and in either of the two classes they When asked what Marnelle just big plans in general. John Burroughs High School and her favorite thing about him is his share with one another. and Rafael thought of each oth- Marnelle Calingo and Rafael is a certifi ed Lifeguard, but in honesty and generosity. In addition to hanging out in er’s friends, there were some Radillo are one of the many hap- the future he plans to become an Every couple has a song that person, when Marnelle and Rafa- mixed emotions. Rafael ex- py couples at JBHS, and are defi - electrical engineer. they like to listen to together and el are found apart from one anoth- plained that Marnelle hangs out nitely a good one. All the best is Katie loves everything about their songs include Cutie Pie er, they have been known to call with his friends sometimes, and wished upon them for this special art and wishes to do cartoons in by One Way and Ready to Take and text each other. Rafael ex- she commented on them, saying Valentine’s Day. the future. Sometimes Katie likes a Chance by Barry Manalow. to call Nick, Nick “Lemonsweet” When they fi rst met each other’s and Nick likes to call her “KT.” parents, Katie’s family automat- K E F They have known each other ically loved him and Nick loves B C B for a very long time originally be- her family for that. F E ing in class together in the second They both kind of hang out in Senior Kara Spaulding who is grade, but didn’t actually meet the same group but don’t exact- 17, and her boyfriend Ever Jau- until the sixth grade at Luther ly have the same friends. Nick regui, who is 19, who graduated Burbank Middle school during thinks that her friends are super class of 2016, have been dating the dreaded Tuesday run. nice and fun to hang out with for over two years now! The offi - Katie always thought of Nick and Katie thinks his friends care cial date they got together is No- as a goofy and sweet guy. Even about him alot. vember 22, 2015. with these thoughts about each They have been together for Kara and Ever fi rst met at other, they didn’t offi cially start four years now. Their anniversa- Fresh and Easy during her fresh- dating until the eighth grade ry being January 25th. They have man year. Ever approached Kara, when nick asked Katie out at his many plans for the year to come. who was grocery shopping with birthday party. She had said no at On Valentine’s Day, they plan to her mom, and asked her for her fi rst, but as a joke. to eat at 71 Above in downtown phone number. When they fi rst They then went on their LA. met, Ever was very outgoing and fi rst date at City Walk and they For prom, they plan to go to- Kara was unsure about him, but watched Ride Along with a anoth- gether of course and join their they ended up getting along ex- er couple. They started to really friends at a prom house after- tremely well and he is a really like each other when they found wards. nice guy. Mrs. Jauregi, Ever’s mom’s cook- the same sense of style, and even out that they had so many things Their plans after high school The fi rst time they spent time ing. Kara states, “I can’t imagine pick out each others outfi ts. They in common such as; their passion include both going to communi- together was when Ever invit- my life without it.” are both foodies and like eating for animals, they are both too ty college. Nick wants to then go ed Kara to go to the school play, Kara and Ever enjoy going together as well. Additionally, sensitive and they are both Mexi- to Cal State LA to help him fulfi ll “George Washington Slept Here,” on random adventures in diff er- they share the same music taste, can. his dream of becoming an engi- with him since they would both ent cities, exploring and trying which is a plus. She is attracted to his weird- neer. be receiving extra credit for it. new things. They often times Kara fi rst met Ever’s parents ness and kindness. She loves that Katie and Nick love eachoth- After hitting it off at the play, fi nd themselves at Chick-fi l-A or after their fi rst date. When asking he gets her humor and has the er very much and are one of the they enjoyed lunch at King Taco. the beach. They also love taking about Ever’s parents, Kara said, same taste in movies. Nick likes cutest couples here at John Bur- They decided to go for food ther- naps. “they were so sweet and immedi- that she is her own person and roughs High school. because Kara was craving Mexi- Ever and Kara see each other ately treated me like one of their can food and they wanted to go everyday after school and go out own.” When Kara’s family met somewhere outside of Burbank. together throughout their week- Ever, she was incredibly nervous. Since the plans were so last min- ends and breaks. This couple’s Ever gets along quite well with ute, Kara felt very awkward and song is “Don’t” by Bryson Tiller. Kara’s friends but when it comes intimidated. Kara loves that Ever always to Ever’s friends, Kara gets quite Kara fi rst realized her feelings manages to put himself fi rst, but nervous, although they are quite towards Ever when they got into still treats her like a queen each funny and fun to be around. their fi rst disagreement and she and every day and deals with all Ever never fails to surprise went out with friends to get her of her stubbornness and mood Kara. This will be their second mind off of it but was stuck think- swings. He is also extremely pa- time going to prom together, and ing about him all night, wishing tient and never fails to put a smile they are both looking forward to he’d text her. She knew he was on her face. it. the one when he began introduc- Both of them love to sleep In the future, both of them plan ing her to all his favorite food and shop. They enjoy shopping to work someplace in the medical places and she fell in love with together since they both have fi eld and are hoping to travel a lot. VALENTINE’S DAY V’ PAGE 12 S R S J because he was meeting them for B R A said “his smile.” B K K is. For Jacob he absolutely adores the fi rst time especially meeting S S S Now get ready for some more S E Sasha’s eyes and her laugh would Valentine’s Day is here and it’s sarcastic answers. When I asked Love is in the air and couples have to be his favorite sound ever. her father but he clicked with both couple season. There are many them what they have in common spend the day showing their sig- Jacob and Sasha love to just be her parents instantly and care for couples at John Burroughs High Ryan said nothing and Stepha- nifi cant other just how much they with each other, they don’t even them both deeply. School but I got to interview nie‘s answer was they are both mean to them. One couple par- have to be doing anything ad- As seniors they both are ex- Stephanie Romero and Ryan Ma- humans and they both like to eat. ticularly have plans to spend the venturous, as long as they are to- cited for prom because they’ve casaddu. Although the questions Stephanie says their song is the night with a candle lit dinner in gether they have fun. When they been waiting for this moment I asked were not very funny, the ABC song when I asked Ryan the backyard and slow dance the are with each other they usually their entire life. They plan to have answers I got back were very fun- about their song he said “Who is night away especially if it’s to watch Netfl ix or watch a bunch of the time of their lives, celebrate ny. their? There’s another guy?” Frank Sinatra or Tony Bennett. 80s movies. with friends, and “get lit” as Sa- When asked about their back- Ryan also explained that when Seniors, Sasha Calderon and Jacob is a baseball player here sha exclaimed. When high school ground, Stephanie explained how he met her parents he said “I’m Jacob Barrera have been a cou- at JBHS so making Sasha prac- comes close to an end they both she used to be a gymnast and how having Carne Asada with her ple for going on ten months and tice with him is always a good plan to go to college, hopefully she is now working as a gym- mom”. Also said that Stephanie can’t get over how much the other time. They have time everyday to near each other, and just continue nastics coach for toddlers. When and her friends like to play pick- makes them swoon. hang out and make the most out to grow together. asking Ryan the same question, leball but he loves them. When I When Sasha had fi rst met Ja- of it. Their song would have to be If they do not get to go to he said that he likes tostada de asked what they were planning cob she thought he was the most Michael Jackson’s classic “Rock school near each other, it will be ceviche. He also said “I like long for Valentine’s Day Ryan said handsome person ever, she says With You”. hard for both of them but they walks on the beach while the sun he’s probably going to have to go how “he came off extremely shy As time passed, it was fi nally plan to make it work. Sasha and is setting, and dogs they’re cool”. to school and Stephanie said “go but sweet.” Whereas Jacob had time to meet each other’s parents. Jacob plan to spend the rest of Very good answer Ryan. to Chick-fi l-A and get a chick- thought Sasha to be very outgo- Sasha had heard how Jacob’s their Senior year having the time Stephanie and Ryan met in en nugget tray with Chick-fi l-A ing and goal oriented which just parents could be and was a little of their lives with their friends class sophomore year and Ryan sauce”. made her more appealing to him. nervous but it was an automatic and each other until the time said Mr. Hedin hooked him up. I For prom planning, Stepha- They remember the fi rst time they connection when they fi nally met. comes for all of them to move on was also told that Ryan asked her nie said she is hoping to go and met each other in the library at Sasha loves Jacob’s family so to college but that’s the least of out with his words by just asking Ryan said “I don’t know, ASB lunch it was “almost like a movie much especially his sister and their worries right now. her. plans prom not me” which is true. scene” they stated. brother. Jacob was more than ner- As long as they have each Stephanie and Ryan have been Now for the last question they When time had came around vous, he had stated how he was other, they know life will be a together since July 1, 2017, so both had similar answers. I asked for their very fi rst date they were practically “pooping himself” smooth ride. about six months. Now when I what their plans are for after high both more than nervous. Jacob was told their fi rst date I thought school and Ryan said college and had planned for them to go to it was actually really cute. They Stephanie said “to go to more Universal CityWalk to have din- told me that they watched Beauty school.” ner and just be with each other. and the Beast outside on the grass This night became extra special while eating tacos. because this is where they had When asked each of them how their fi rst kiss! As time passed, they knew they liked one another, Jacob had fi nally asked Sasha to Stephanie said “when I thought ‘I be his on April 26th, 2017 after like this kid’”. He liked her too. school with a poem he had writ- When asked how they knew ten for her. they were the one for each of Sasha’s absolute favorite thing them, the responses were great. about Jacob would have to be his Stephanie said “when he took me smile and his personality, espe- to eat Chick-fi l-A” and Ryan said cially how kind and dedicated he “I don’t think she’s the one she’s the two”. These answers just make it so obvious how they are R J B A R meant to be together. S S S Ryan told me that their favor- On March 27, at Luther Bur- ite thing to do together is nothing bank Middle School, Joseph and Stephanie said it’s to eat and Ledbetter and Rachel Favela had play Mario kart together. They offi cially gotten together as a cou- said that they also see each oth- ple. To this day, they have been er whenever they want and at together and are going on to their lunch sometimes. They also try sixth year as a couple. Rachel’s and go out on dates at least twice fi rst impression to Joe was that a month. When I asked the ques- he had a great sense of humor and tion what their favorite thing that he was very shy and quiet. about each other is, I was con- Joseph didn’t quite ask Rachel fused by Ryan’s answer because out. He had walked up to her after he said “I like him” so that’s that class and said “Rachel you’re my but on the other hand Stephanie girlfriend now” and she was left speechless. Their offi cial date was going to the theaters to watch Moana High School knows them for be- are they boyfriend and girlfriend, B K in 2016. She knew he was the ing the cutest couple that has last- but they’re also best friends. Kevin plans to take Beatriz out one because Joe wasn’t like other B B P ed almost six years! They are to- They both look forward to to the movies for Valentines Day people, he was unique. Their cou- P gether most of their day and they seeing each other. When they’re and Beatriz would like to go to a ples song is “All of Me” by John Beatriz Romero and Kevin actually love each others compa- not together, they are still think- nice dinner. Legend. They also have the same Hebri have been dating since Sep- ny. ing of each other. They bring One thing that the couple has friends and adore them all. Joe tember 16, 2017. They fi rst met in When asked about Valentines the best out of each other. in common is their love for burri- says that their friends are “great, their 10th grade English class and Day and what Joe has planned Rachel and Joe love to hangout tos and Buff alo Wild Wings. especially Amanda!” they started dating offi cially at a out, he said that it was a secret and laugh together. Joseph says, They both enjoy going to the Everyone at John Burroughs party that they both went to. and for her to fi nd out. Not only “I’m going to wife her after col- movies or watching movies on Kevin’s fi rst impression of Be- lege and have a family with her Netfl ix. They also go hiking to- atriz was that she was weird. Be- and grow old together.” Rachel gether. atriz fi rst thought that Kevin was says that her plans after high Kevin, who is eighteen, plays sweet, and cool. school is to “get my dream job football and is also a part of the Beatriz said that Kevin’s per- after college, marry Joseph, and Police Cadet Program. Beatriz, sonality and eyes fi rst drew her to have a family and grow old to- who is also eighteen, is a part of him and she just knew that he was gether.” dance production and is studying the one. Kevin said that he knew Hopefully their plans to grow pre-med. Beatriz was the one when because old together and have a family After High School, Beatriz she was nice and was never rude. together work out because they plans on going to community Kevin describes Beatriz’s par- are one cute couple! Most people college and then she will take the ents as nice and said he was ner- aren’t lucky enough to fi nd a love next steps to becoming a nurse. vous to meet them. Beatriz said so pure. Happy Valentines Day to Kevin plans on going to Pasadena that Kevin’s parents were very all the couples out there, especial- Community College and will try nice and she was not too nervous ly Rachel and Joseph! about meeting them. to become a police offi cer. VALENTINE’S DAY O PAGE 13 C C E N’ P B C R pancakes very delicious, but they B J A is relaxing. The menu has amaz- defi nitely try next time is the S S S are pretty cheap as well. When S S S ing choices from delicious break- breakfast items. They had sparked Coral Cafe is a casual din- eating them, they immediately There are plenty of old diners fast items to yummy lunch/dinner all the cravings known to man. er, open 24/7, serving Ameri- melted in my mouth. They taste in Burbank who have great meals food items. It ranges in price, but Eventually, I will go back espe- can-Mexican coff ee-shop grub very similar to Bea Bea’s, but not ready to be served. Eat N’ Park is overall is pretty reasonable and cially if I have time to sit and eat waffl es and huevos rancheros. It as good. I was still very satisfi ed a delicious restaurant that has a cheap for the amount of food giv- at a nice, well known diner. is located at 3321 Burbank Blvd, with them though. Another time I variety of menu choices to choose en. It’s visually pleasing and ap- Occasionally, Eat N’ Park has Burbank, CA 91505. went to Coral Cafe I wasn’t too from. petizing to the customer. busier hours than usual. From It is very close to school. If pleased. I decided to order an av- Eat N’ Park is located on West Everything is cooked to the 9AM-12PM are the busiest you order online you could defi - ocado salad which should have Victory Blvd. They are open ev- extent you ask for. After taking hours. Everyone seems to want to nitely go there for lunch and been delicious, but they forgot the eryday from 6AM-1: 45PM. Not the fi rst bite, usually the customer enjoy a nice breakfast or lunch at make it back to school with time avocado! only is it very easy to fi nd, but has a sense of satisfaction behind that time. This restaurant is very to spare. Since it’s a sit down When I fi nally got him to come parking is also very easy to look it. These dishes are meant to be well-known around Burbank. restaurant it would be better to go back he told me that they ran out for because of the street space. homemade meals rather than fast Other people from diff erent cit- after school. of avocado which was pretty frus- As you walk in the door, the food kind of meals. The food is ies rarely come to diners in Bur- When I walked in, I was im- trating. It was an overpriced salad workers happily greet you. They defi nitely worth the short wait, bank. They are defi nitely missing mediately greeted by someone. I mostly because of the avocado are very friendly and helpful to time, and cheap price. out. have been to Coral Cafe a handful and if they didn’t have avocado one’s needs. Being seated takes Walking into Eat N’ Park, the Never knowing what to eat can of times and out of all the times, he should have told me before no longer than fi fteen minutes, setting is very comfortable. The be very frustrating, especially if it’s never been really crowded to making it. They tried to compen- which is very satisfying. restaurant smells like breakfast you’re super hungry. Eat N’ Park the point that I had to wait to be sate with extra bacon but it was Everyone seated seems to be cooking in the morning. The is a quick, delicious, well-known seated. not the same. enjoying their surroundings and restaurant is pleasant with enough place to have a nice breakfast, When I was seated, the wait Though that time wasn’t their own company. This restau- space for the amount of food re- lunch, or dinner! staff came right away to give us good my overall impression is rant gives a home sense of feel- ceived. drinks, but it took the staff awhile that it is a very nice diner. It’s a ing. Eat N’ Park restaurant itself After leaving, one thing to to come back to order our food. very peaceful environment and There isn’t a lot of workers so is a good place to eat with your once we got our food, it was hard friends or family. H’ F R being the one I ordered in the fi rst The staff is nice and the fries are to get their attention again The decor is kind of plain be- B S M place, my stomach was met with good, and if one were to order a Looking around, everyone cause of the lack of decoration. S S S a sub-par sandwich. comfort food, like a grilled cheese looked like they were enjoying Very simplistic. There is three When it comes to Burbank However, this meal’s saving or a burger, one would not be dis- their food. The food is really diff erent rooms to eat at. The fi rst diners, Harry’s Family Restaurant grace was the fries. The glorious, appointed. Don’t get too fancy great there and they have a wide one being small booths, the sec- is surely one that springs to mind. perfectly crisp fries were the best with your orders, as diners only variety of options to choose from. ond one being bigger booths, and Located on San Fernando Boule- part of my dinner at Harry’s. The do so many things well. I would I would say that the prices are the back is for big groups. You vard, Harry’s is about as vintage fries had just the right amount of defi nitely recommend playing it reasonable as well. It’s just like could also eat outside if you like. diner as you can get. The restau- salt, and were crispy on the out- safe with your order, at least for normal sit down prices except The tables are pretty large, but rant is open twenty-four hours a side but soft on the inside, mak- the fi rst time at Harry’s, and at they like to add the gratuity to defi nitely could be renovated. day, every day of the week, and ing them the perfect potato treat. any diner, really. your bill which immediately adds Their breakfast is very deli- its’ menu boasts a wide variety of The fries were by far my favorite Harry’s Family Restaurant is about two dollars or more to your cious and I would love to have dishes to choose from. thing about my night at Harry’s, not a bad place. The nostalgic fac- bill, not including tax. another pancake meal. I also want When I went to Harry’s, my and I would most defi nitely rec- tor that engulfs one when walk- By the time the food came, it to try their salmon next time I go experience took about an hour out ommend them. ing through the doors is enough looked great. They do a good job because when I went with my of my time. I was greeted to an By and large, my meal was to occupy your interest, at least making it look visually appeal- friends there was a special for empty restaurant, there were liter- negative. The fries did redeem for a little while. Personally, I ing. Everything is usually cooked the salmon dish and it came with ally only two other people eating Harry’s quite a bit, but I could enjoy going to Harry’s, and I can right except I have ordered a a side of seasoned vegetables at the time of my arrival. I was never get over the fact that my or- see myself going back, but not for burger well done before and got that I tried. It was so bomb. The greeted with a, “sit wherever you der was wrong, and my meal was dinner. I think Harry’s is strictly it medium rare, but many restau- strongest parts of the evening was want,” and menus shortly thereaf- fi fty percent soggy bread, fi fty a breakfast diner only, for me, rants make this same mistake. being there with my friends and ter. percent salty dip. Had my order even if it is available twenty-four Although Coral Cafe has a big having a good time and the weak- When surveying the menu to been fulfi lled correctly, perhaps hours. menu, some things on the menu est was the whole avocado inci- decide what to eat at Harry’s, I there would be a diff erent review. Go to Harry’s Family Restau- are better than others. They are a dent. I would defi nitely go back, was completely overwhelmed. Harry’s Family Restaurant is a rant for the sake of family time diner so their breakfast is usual- but next time I will just stick to There were so many options to Burbank staple, but maybe not for and comfort, but never for the ly what I go for. Not only are the the breakfast. choose from, I had a hard time picking just one dish to review dinner. The decor of the building sake of trying something special and since our order was taken so transports you to another moment and unique. Harry’s does com- F’ C S quickly after being seated, I made in time, and the vinyl booths bring fort food very well, and breakfast you nothing but closer to your even better. If you’re in the mood B E L ter than some hamburger joints an impulsive decision for my family. I would say that, even for a classic diner in Burbank, I S S S close to Burroughs. Besides the meal choice by ordering the bar- though I didn’t have the best time would recommend Harry’s as a Frank’s is a classic diner locat- main course, the drinks and sides becue dip. at Harry’s, that shouldn’t stop one safe option. ed at 916 W Olive Ave, Burbank, were somewhat outstanding. The The decently-priced food came from visiting this Burbank staple. Final Rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 Ca 91506 near Burbank City Park shakes were savory and the fries out shortly after being ordered, & Recreation. Frank’s has been were tasty. Honestly, I would only to be met with disappoint- around for about 60 years and come back mostly for these as ment. I had ordered a barbecue L’ has been fi lmed countless of time they are worth the price. dip and was expecting a sandwich B L C fi rst one that came to our table in fi lms and shows such as Gone At lunch you could have the op- with some sort of barbecue ele- S S S talked really quietly so it was portunity to eat there with time ment to it, and was instead greet- Girl, Justifi ed, CSI and Mad Men. When I went to Lancer’s I was impossible to hear what she said, to come back depending on what ed by a French dip sandwich and It’s open every day from 7:00 AM pleasantly surprised by how good but eventually she spoke up a lit- you buy, but I’m afraid that might fries. In my sadness, I took note to 3:00 PM. it was. The service was really tle bit and we were able to com- be the only time you might actu- that the plating of the dish had The service there was generous fast. My drink came very quick- municate. ally have to eat there as one of the minimal eff ort put into it, and the and fast. Their prices are reason- ly! I had a Philly cheese steak The second waiter that came weakest aspects about the diner is sandwich itself appeared to be a able and they have choices of a which was really delicious. There to our table was confused. When the hours. few cuts of roast beef on bread. typical diner. was lots of cheese and meat on it I said I didn’t want anything more They leave little opportunity Putting my judgments aside, Their presentation of the diner but, unfortunately, there was no to drink he seemed to have trou- for most to go on weekdays. I prepared myself for the initial was mixed for me, it smells like ketchup on it when I got it. ble understanding me. This might be because of the bite of the sandwich. As I dipped coff ee and they didn’t necessarily There was also a fruit side that The way you pay for the food fact that, mostly, Frank’s Coff ee the sandwich into the dip, a ton of attempt to make the food look too came with it. It was really good. I is kind of annoying; they have to Shop is so iconic as a mainstay of roast beef fell out of the bread and appealing. While they do try to walked into the bathroom and al- write out the receipts themselves Hollywood Cinema, that most of into the dip bowl, making my fi rst make the place festive with some though it was clean, there was one instead of a machine typing it up their hours are devoted to movie bite that of salty, soggy bread. decorations it just doesn’t fi t with broken tile that should probably which wasted a lot of time. and television shoots, and not ac- If the fi rst bite was bad, the the mostly open windowed space. get fi xed. Later after I got back Then after they give us our tually providing food. So, for you rest of the sandwich was worse. A good thing I can say about their from the bathroom I ordered a va- check we had to walk up to the cinephiles out there, make sure to Roast beef kept falling off the presentation is they have large nilla milk shake. I felt like it had counter and sit for about a half an check it out. sandwich and into the dip bowl as tables. Their bathroom are clean too much milk and not enough hour for them to actually check us Overall, it was a good din- I soaked my sandwich in the sog- and small. Besides the presenta- ice cream. It was somewhat tasty. out. It would be a lot simpler if er and a nice atmosphere, and I gy concoction. In fact, I feel as tion I can say the food is pretty The restaurant had a great overall they just left the check and then I would defi nitely go more often if if my entire meal was just bread good, but the bun on my ham- feel, for some reason the diner is gave them my credit card so they the hours were reworked but oth- and the dip, and the rest of it was burger I was eating didn’t seem a great attraction to old people. could swipe it and I could leave. er than that I would recommend lost on the plate. Needless to say, fully cooked. The hamburger Almost every seat had an old Old school is not always bet- it. with all the roast beef coming out tasted good. It was defi nitely bet- group or couple in it. ter. My overall rating of the expe- of my sandwich, and the meal not The waiters were okay. The rience and the food is 3 out of 10. VALENTINE’S DAY O PAGE 14 N’ H T B R H taste and look good while still B M A up for Thanksgiving. my stomach thought I was eating S S S giving you plenty of it. The food S S S Looking at the menu, Tal- dirt. lyrand’s has a big collection of The dish, compared to other As many people know, there is also cooked to perfection. I, Tallyrand’s is a diner locat- plates to be served, From burgers diners I ate at, was sad. It lacked isn’t much to do in Burbank but personally have never had any is- ed on Olive Ave, to the left of to seafood. They have it all. The taste and a homemade taste to it eat and shop. So why not eat at sues with the quality of the food, 7/11, that has been serving hearty prices on their choices are low that all diners try to perfect. The one of the best diners Burbank and have been eating at the estab- breakfasts, roasted turkey, burg- and aff ordable, meaning anyone dish looked and tasted depress- has to off er, Norm’s! Norm’s is lishment for over a year. ers and other diner classics for 50 with at least ten dollars can get a ing, so the dish was not exciting. a small diner open from 6am to I have eaten from many dishes plus years. The diner is open from meal. Our waitress took our or- My sister and agreed that the 4pm. It also not far from Bur- in my life but none of them even 6AM to 10PM, so students can ders and, in about fi fteen minutes food was not the best. My dad roughs so you can make it there, come close to Norm’s. Other order and eat from there during later, we were served. and I, the only two that actually and back, with food, during restaurants just don’t put the same school hours. The issue is that stu- I ordered the turkey sandwich, ordered meals, agreed that the lunch. care into their food and customer dents may not have enough time my dad got fi sh and chips and my dishes were dry. Leaving there, After walking in you get hit service. to be seated and served there, if sister got a sundae. For their pre- I decided to never come back in the face with the smell of ba- If I could describe the ambi- they are walking unless they call sentation, the food did match the because my stomach was mad at con and hot oil, you will surely ance of the restaurant it would be in their order. pictures they had, especially the me for eating such bad food. The be greeted by someone ready to minimal. My experience at Tallyrand’s sundae. strongest aspect of the diner had take your order. The building is It’s a small building so there was not the best, but it was satis- The food itself was defi nitely to be the calm esque that it had. defi nitely going to be packed, es- isn’t much to decorate like other, factory for what was happening at depressing. When I stabbed my In all fairness, the diner looked pecially on Saturdays, but rest as- more popular chains, like Den- the moment. gravy drenched sandwich with great with its decorations. The sured the food is worth the wait. ny’s or iHOP. There are a few When I walked in, with my dad my fork, the thing fell apart, decorations were the same small The menu has a wide variety paintings of hamburgers, a TV, and my sister, I was greeted with which I thought was good so I plush turkeys set on the desk and of meals to choose from ranging and that’s all. Its clear they let the a smile from the ladies behind the could get to the turkey. The two other tables, but it gave the diner from classic American food like food speak for itself. counter who told me to choose balls of mashed potatoes were a welcoming feeling. For the din- hamburgers and sandwiches, to Looking back, I would defi - my own seat. We chose a booth dry as sand. Even with the gravy, er’s smell, I didn’t think anything authentic Mexican dishes like nitely pick this small, local diner, next to the long windows where the mashed potatoes, amazingly, smelt weird or good, it smelt just burritos. The prices are also very over any other breakfast chain. I we were immediately asked what disregarded the saturation and like air, nothing else. The seats reasonable as well. You can get a would defi nitely recommend this we wanted to drink. The kind lady remained dry, and also tasteless. were big enough for huge groups, tasty, half pound burrito for six restaurant to anybody looking took our orders of water and gave After that trip, I went straight into but booths for only a squad of dollars! for a great meal at an aff ordable them to us quickly. the turkey, but, yet again, that was four. The cooks in the kitchen are price. And I would also recom- Looking around the diner, we dry as well. I travelled all over my In all, Tallyrand’s is a visually able to eff ortlessly make the food mend it to anybody looking for saw many elders eating here, and plate, from the turkey to the stuff - appealing diner, with the plushies visually appealing. Rather than the best breakfast burrito in Bur- they were enjoying their time. ing then to the bread, but every- and yellow leaves, but the food focusing on quantity over quality, bank. The vibe in the diner was home- thing was dry. I ended up not be- did not have a good taste, nor a they do both, and make the food like and comfortable, especially with all the decorations they had ing able to fi nish my food because taste at all. VALENTINE’S DAY S PAGE 15 B B B C B man year and they both manage High, but they won against Paci- tough one the boys know they can F E to push the other boys to do their fi ca (55-42), Rio Mesa (50-48), always bounce back next year. This 2017-2018 season Boys very best. Hoover (68-47), Glendale (81- However, for the seniors of this Varsity Basketball were more Although all the boys played 70), and Arcadia (70-61). 2017-2018 season they will be than ready to get back on the very well, player Zion Bazzel, Although we did not manage onto bigger and better things. court! Team captains, Senior, DJ 6’0, Point Guard, Junior, and to take the win, our boys played a DJ Hubbell states, “This sea- Hubbell, and Junior, Zion Bazzel, Omar Searcy, 6’0, small forward, very good game against Burbank! son was a fun one despite the fact both Point Guards along with Senior, have lead the Indians to The Indians were off to a good that we had some struggles along coaches, Allan Ellis and John El- less success this season than they start and were in the lead all of the the way. I’m sad this season is liot, lead the boys to multiple suc- hoped. fi rst quarter. The Bulldogs man- over but I really enjoyed playing cessful games. Boys basketball unfortunately aged to catch up and ultimately my last year ever.” DJ and Zion have been playing lost roughly 10 games includ- beat us, 59-51. Good luck to all the boys and P: R B basketball at JBHS since Fresh- ing game against rivals Burbank Though this season was a what they will do in the future. VALENTINE’S DAY S PAGE 16 G S G W P B M K them a good game...We played a B L O good team eff ort and with everyone We were able to beat this team be- N E very good game and had possession S S S contributing to the win. Hopefully cause the girls came together and This fall another sports team be- throughout...We fi nished that game On January 9, 2018, the John these ladies will be able to continue were able to successfully work as gins its journey to athletically rep- the way we should play every min- Burroughs High School Girls’ Var- this season with as much eff ort and one to take out the other team. The resenting Burroughs! As our JBHS ute and I couldn’t have been more sity Water Polo had an intense game hard work as they showed during star player of the game was none Girls’ Soccer team kicks off their proud of us.” However, having re- versus Crescenta Valley. Although the Burbank game and that they are other than our captain, senior Gwen 2017-2018 season with strong goals grets as the captain, she notes, “My the Indians lost 11-6 against CV able to reach their goal of winning at Turla who was able to score 4 goals and desires set ahead for both teams regret as a captain for that game is they were able to keep their pride least 2nd place in league or making including one of them being the win- to achieve throughout the new year not starting the game like we started they lost the fi rst game of the new it past the fi rst round of CIF. ning shot. After talking with Coach of growth and development ahead of the second half. Our warm-up was year. The game which was held at This past game the Girls’ Varsi- Jacob he says “The girls stayed pos- them. slow and it showed at the start.” Burroughs was heroically saved by ty Water Polo team was able to beat itive and were able to work hard till The girls on Varsity readily re- Also claiming her and her team- top defensive Emma Nathan the star Arcadia with the Indians winning the very end”. The team is looking turn to their current teammates for mates began to “play the game not player of the game who managed with a close game of 9-8. Thankful- very good. Good comradery among and other season, after saying good- wanting to lose instead of trying to to have 12 blocks that was able to ly we were able to beat Arcadia on all the girls, they are able to stay bye to those, whom are now alumni win.” keep Burroughs in the game. Hope- their own fi eld on January 25, 2018. motivated and work very hard. of Burroughs, as well as welcoming Sharing to have been the game fully the new year goes very good new players that are both moving that brought out the most compet- for them, with a lot of experienced up from the JV team, and also those itiveness in her, Sierra shares, “...I returners to lead the team through who are new to Burroughs in all. think it would have had to [be] Ar- tough games. Head of the program as well as cadia. We started off slow, but after On January 16, 2018 the John the main coach, Brady Riggs, has the second half we played with ev- Burroughs Girls’ Varsity Water Polo set few, but meaningful goals for erything we had. We had everything had one of the most important games this upcoming season that would until the last second. They got a goal to them competing against Burbank change the program’s status and his- during the end of the game but we High School. We were lucky to be tory moving forward. came alive and pushed every last able to beat Burbank on their home Riggs aspires to beat their main ounce of strength we had. They’ve fi eld with a score of 12-5, Indians. competitors they face in the soccer been our biggest competition so we The girls were able to put their ri- program, that other sports teams at try know we have to play our best.” valry against Burbank aside and Burroughs may share, including our Continuing on through league play their hardest, which was able to rival, Burbank High, and Arcadia. games, next up to play against was show with the exciting win against He shares, “Beating Burbank twice, Glendale on their home fi eld on them. During this game everyone to beat Arcadia at least once, and January 5th which led to taking was a star player with an all-around P: S win a playoff game. That would be home another win of 3-0. Also with an accomplishment.” a winning score of 5-0, the girls B S The captains who have coura- beat Hoover for the second time in the boys team bounced back and the end of season!” B M K geously led their team to great suc- league on January 9th. dominated the fi eld with nonstop With the end of the season the S E cesses in the past are stepping up Of course, we cannot forget wins! On the 30th of December boys played with their full poten- In this 2017-2018 season the again this season to lead their team- about the original rivalry between the boys beat Valencia High with tial in these last few games. Against John Burroughs High School Varsi- mates with determination and pride, Burroughs and Burbank, especially the score at 3-1, Indians. Next was Glendale High on the 30th of Janu- ty Boys Soccer team were more than as all three varsity captains, Maddy on the soccer fi eld. After one of the against Glendale on the th of Janu- ary the boys had taken the win with ready to get back into the game! Sena, Abby Riggs, and Carina Sier- most fun games to watch for those in ary with a score of 2-0, Indians. The a fi nal score of 4-1. The second to Starting off the season the boys ra begin to achieve their set goals in the stands, the girls ended the game next few wins were against Hoover last game of the season the boys had their fi rst game against Pasade- another year of being in the soccer with a victorious 4-0 win on the High (2-0), Muir High (3-2), Bur- played against Muir and beat them na High School which ended with program. home fi eld, leaving everybody in the bank High (1-0), and Pasadena High 4-3. a win for the boys at 4-2, Indians. The girls had an away game Im- stands ecstatic. Sierra shares what (4-3). The last game of the season was After that the boys have been domi- maculate Heart on November 28th, the energy going around during the Senior Jake Von states, “With the a great one for the boys, the fi nal nating the fi eld with a few bumps in that ended with a proud winning game was like while playing on the win against Pasadena it helps us go score of the game was 5-3, Indians. score of 3-2, Indians. This was the the road. Unfortunately there were fi eld, sharing, “I think the energy of on for our main goal to win league at Great jobs to the boys of this season! fi rst offi cial league game the girls the girls was just so pumped up and some games that ended with a loss played together, and still showed a we played our best for all the seniors for Burroughs. One of which was great collaboration on the fi eld from on the team. We played our game the game against Arcadia on Janu- the fi rst minute. like we should and didn’t play down ary 3rd, 2018 at their fi eld with the The girls went out for their sec- to their level. We did our best.” As fi nal score of 3-1, Apaches. Senior ond league game a few days later the atmosphere during the Bur- Jake Von the loss was due to two against Eagle Rock on December bank game was her favorite, Carina red cards received early in the game 1st, the girls walked away with a big shares, “We played so confi dently as which caused for a lack of players win against the school as they put 7 a team, and it was fun seeing how on the fi eld. Next loss was against goals into the back of their net, while our playing made the Bulldogs shut considerably one of our biggest ri- not letting 1 goal into ours. The girls down and get frustrated.” vals, Crescenta Valley High School had another successful game fi n- Rigg’s favorite part of the whole on January 12, 2018 with a fi nal ished by the girls as they went up game she claims had to be “when score of 4-0 with CV in the lead. On against Pasadena on December 8th, [teammate] Anna Kasper showed a January 26th the boys played Ar- to walk away with a win of 4-2 after muller girl how to count ten yards.” cadia once again and unfortunately a big fi ght was put forth. Summing up how she felt about the lost 2-1, Apaches. Unfortunately on The following game began short- game and playing them, she elabo- the 2nd of February the boys had a ly after the fi rst one against West- rated on “how sweet it was to kick tough loss to CV with the fi nal score minster, which the girls came out their [...] on the fi eld [and] not let- being 4-3. of with their fi rst loss of the season. ting them get a shot off all game.” After the two unfortunate losses P: S C Even though the scores read to be a Soon after the rivalry games, loss for Burroughs, some of our cap- Pasadena was beaten by us on our tains shared what they noticed and home fi eld as well with an ending G B B J P distributed everyone contributes in seven points and got two rebounds. learned about the game moving for- score of 3-1 on January 23rd. their own way. Jill Kukawski scored seven points. ward. Senior captain Carina Sierra Throughout the soccer season, S S S The team motto is Tribe at Work The Varsity team has also recently shared “I think we have to start off both the varsity and junior varsity This 2017-2018 Basketball sea- “We have a common commitment won another game on January 31st with more energy. We tend to come teams have grown closer together son the head coach of the Burroughs to working hard and to each other”. against Glendale High leaving the alive in the second half and it aff ects through (lots of) wins, and some Varsity Girls Basketball Team is Their strength as a team is deter- fi nal score at 40-29, Indians. Then us.” curveballs thrown at them every Vicky Oganyan. Ms.Oganyan had mined by their close knit ties and they versed CV on the 2nd of Feb- After a slower series of games now and then that mess up expec- gone to Glendale High School, their success is defi ned by their rest- ruary and won 50-36. The girls also over the weekend, the girls proceed- tations for a game, but in the end, and went to college at Cal State less eff ort. beat Pasadena High by the fi nal ed to a strong, homefi eld-win of came to be worth it all. Northridge. She loves the game The team got ready for the sea- score of 41-40. 4-1 against Louisville on December Currently, both teams are fi n- of basketball and helping young- son by doing strength and condition- On February 8th, the girls team 12th. The game against Hoover was ishing the season with a few more er players improve their skills and ing year round. During the summer versed Burroughs biggest rivals, the another game that our girls walked games and team dinners. The JV sharing the passion of the game. they played over fi fty games in var- Burbank High Bulldogs. The game away with the fi nal score at 4-0. team is continuing to hold their The goals for the year are to get ious diff erent tournaments. Summer was a tough one but in the end the These games were only prepara- outstanding record of being nearly better each practice and game indi- and fall are dedicated to individual girls won with the fi nal score of 54- tion for one of the most important undefeated, with only one goal be- vidually and collectively. The varsi- skill development. 41.. games of the league, going against ing scored on them throughout the ty team does not really have a set of On January 29th The Varsi- This season was a big one for the Arcadia. Unfortunately, our girls whole season. The varsity team is captains currently but they plan on ty Girls Basketball team played girls especially the seniors this year gave up a goal in the last few min- also ending the season very success- rotating around the team but the se- against Hoover High School. Bur- but they stuck out and played with utes of the game after a full game of fully with only a few more import- nior returner is Marin Grote. roughs won 60-13. Varsity coach their whole heart because they know fi ghting, leaving the fi nal score to be ant games left until the girls all go Marin has been in the program Ms.Oganyan felt that the team won they will always have this to look 0-1. their separate ways again until next for four years on varsity. She’s a because they pressured the ball and back on in the near future. Captain Abby Riggs also shares time. center, a great rebounder, and a got a lot of steals. Congrats to girls basketball team her idea of the game Arcadia brings Fantastic job to all of the girls in good defender. Ariana Farias is an- The star players of the game were this year for all they’ve done. To the to the fi eld saying, “Arcadia is al- the JBHS Girls’ Soccer program that other returning player who’s starting Asia Morales, Faith Boulanger, and seniors of this 2017-2018 thank you ways a strong competitor as they contributed to making history in the point guard and has been on varsity Jill Kukawski. Asia Morales scored for all you’ve done for the team this have taken the league title back to soccer program at our school! for three years. There currently is no back for years, but we also give star player and the talent is evenly 10 points. Faith Boulanger scored past season and the years prior!