Front Gate Receives New Security System (Page 3)

Unreliable Buses Impact Students, Staff (Page 5)

Assemblies Promote School Spirit (Pages 8-9)

Girls’ Volleyball Celebrates Winning Season (Page 12)

James Regional Park (Finally) Opens for Play (page 3) Photo by Braxton Simicich

AfterArrah Glidewell Photo by more than a year of construction, dust storms and road closures, James Regional Park opens for public use. The park, located across the street form Sierra Vista High School, features a colorful children’s playground and numerous soccer fields. Page 2 NEWS NEWS Page 3 Budget Cuts Cut into School Staff, New Measures NHS Blood Drive Inspires 52 Class Size, Activities and Programs Increase Security Students to Donate, Saving Lives By Elisha Martinez in the district” said Anzalone, “They look Special Features Editor at the house market, people moving in to on School Campus By Victorya Long do has been with Vitalant since 2007 and is Entertainment Editor very familiar with the school. town, CCSD gives the funding to schools By Arrah Glidewell Every year, a division in the Clark according to that data.” She said, “They see the value of teach- Opinion Editor The Sierra Vista High School blood County School District has to estimate the CCSD gave each school in the district ing students to give back to the community.” drive had a total of 52 students participating. distribution of teachers and students of ev- the predicted financial need after looking at Vitalant wants to spread that message not Sierra Vista High School added more All local hospitals in benefited. ery grade across the 360 schools in the Las the data of how many students are coming. just to students, but to all people of the security to the school. SVHS principal John For SVHS, this is an average turnout. community.

Vegas Valley. This includes an estimation However, SVHS came out short of students Photo by Elisha Martinez Anzalone installed a $15,000 safety system. It took place on Oct. 23 in the auxiliary gym, Students, teachers, and older siblings

of not only families that may be moving that which CCSD assumed to get. Arrah Glidewell hoto by Junior Landon Ortiz recieves a hall pass after to his bus arrives late to school. This system was ordered with money and was sponsored by the SVHS National into the city who have children that would “SVHS had to give $400,000 back to P and parents are welcome to participate. from last school year, a buzzer was installed Honors Society in support of the blood ser- be attending a CCSD school, but also stu- the state due to the short of students we got Another Blood Drive will be held Buses Drive Students, Teachers Mad along with an automatic lock system on the A doorbell greets visitors to SVHS as part of a vice company Vitalant (formerly known as dents who have been in CCSD for most of, by this September” he said. on Jan. 23. For more information, see Ms. By Victorya Long their attendance chart and keep track of late doors at the main entrance into the school. newly-installed security system. United Blood Services). or the entirety of their education. Most schools that came out short of Cuttita in room 828. Entertainment Editor passes. SVHS is the only high school in the Clark said campus security monitor Barbara Pou- NHS president Maggie Dial explains, According to the Las Vegas Sun on students are most affected by the sudden With the bus issue solved, there would County School District that has this system. bali,.“It already has helped SVHS become “The blood drive is a good opportunity to Sep. 21, there are over 300,000 students budget cut. As a solution, to lower the impact Imagine being a hardworking student be a lesser amount of late students and less In addition, Anzalone has had the more safe and has more accountability on help others within our own community.” in CCSD and 35,000 employees, and of the financial needs on students, teachers at Sierra Vista High School, dragging your- for the teachers to deal with. deans do random searches on students , and who comes and goes into our school.” To give blood, one must be seventeen accurately estimating “every year how and staff are asked to leave schools that will self out of bed at the break of dawn. Riding This issue is not fault of SVHS, but has targeted those with a history of drugs, On Oct. 19, CCSD leaders announce or older and have parent permission. Partici- many teachers and students will be in have the least negative impact on students. the bus to school is your only morning of the CSSD Transportation Department. weapons, and other disciplinary issues. new safety procedures for schools, including pants must be hydrated and well fed to avoid each school without fault is impossible.” “SVHS had to give $400,000 back to pleasure. However, as you approach your Call Center Representative of the “We are granted a lot more leeway to random searches at middle and high schools the negative side effects donating blood can [https://lasvegassun.com/guides/about/ the state due to the short of students we got bus stop you find it empty. Transportation Department, Gabe Bryce keep students safe, all I need really is a gut to ensure more safety on campus. cause. Dizziness and faintness is common. ccsd/] by this September” he said. Typically it wouldn’t take long for explains “a lot of drivers are late to the bus feeling in order to search a student or do “I promised this community several SVHS senior Autumn Yamamoto de- According to Dr. John Anzalone, Most schools that came out short of your bus to arrive, but after almost any- yard or don’t show up.” more than the new district policy,” he said. weeks ago that I would take action, and this cided to donate this year. the principal of Sierra Vista High School, students are most affected by the sudden where from ten minutes to an hour of wait- They must arrive on time. SVHS will have more security and is one step we can take to ensure our students “It feels really good to know that CCSD makes predictions in how many stu- budget cut. As a solution, to lower the impact ing on the freezing sidewalk, struggling Photo by Arrah Glidewell Photo by Many bus drivers have been reported searches once there are more officers to will be more safe tomorrow than they are someone may use my blood,” he said. He has dents that are coming to the district, from of the financial needs on students, teachers to keep warm, the bus still hasn’t arrived. very late or never showing up, and because carry out these procedures. today,” said CCSD Superintendent Dr. Jesus always been interested in donating, but this elementary to high school, and provides and staff are asked to leave schools that will You live too far to walk and there’s no pos- of this other drivers have to take on absent Campus security monitors supervise F. Jara at an Oct. 19 news conference. his first year doing so and plans to donate school funding for the estimated number have the least negative impact on students sibility of getting a ride, so all you can do drivers’ routes. A shortage of bus drivers the school during and after school hours. “No school system can fix a problem in the future. Long Victorya Photo by of students coming in for this school year. “When we cut the Assistant Principal, is be patient. also contributes to this. The new system at the front entrance adds that exists nationally. It requires the at- SVHS has had a long running relation- “CCSD makes predictions essential- it put $130,000 back in the budget and the This has become a normal occurrence SVHS bus driver Bertha Delgadillo deals to the security that the school already has. tention of our entire community.” (http:// ship with Vitalant, partnering with them for ly on how many students will be enrolling two teachers put $160,000 back,” he said. Seniors Loreen Jantono, Trisha Santos, Tracy for SVHS students who rely on a bus to get with many of the recent frustrations, stating “It’s been a great addition and helps newsroom.ccsd.net/ccsd-leaders-announce- blood drives in the past. Ngoe Tran, Jesse Wong, and Maggie Dial check to school. According to SVHS Dean Crystal “I’m constantly having to pick up kids.” us filter whose coming in and leaving,” new-school-safety-procedures/) Blood drive coordinator Laura Alvara- off names for annual Blood Drive. Collins, “four to six busses each day arrive A solution to this issue is the Trans- Notes From after 6:55 am”. This is not only frustrating portation Department hiring a group of new for students, but also for teachers and bus bus drivers, however training is a time con- the Messenger Bag drivers themselves. suming process and won’t make a difference James Regional Sports Complex Opens its Doors Senior Emilee Mannino is one of immediately. By Braxton Simicich soccer clubs, recreational youth sports, rug- chair bound individuals and the playground total budget of the park but Phase One cost The PRIDE Meeting will be held on Dec. 24 to Friday, Jan. 4. School will not be many students who are angered by the late “The training course after an interview Sports Editor by, and more,” said Gillett, “There is part of equipment is equipped with an ADA ramp over $20 million. Wednesday, Dec. 12 in the Principal’s in session during this time. Conference Room at 9 am. bus issue. takes two to three weeks,” said HR Assistant a 5KM trail on this park that will eventually for wheelchair access. The park is meant for activity and fun Second Semester Classes will begin on “It’s extremely irresponsible of the Personnel Cat Garafola. After two years of construction, noise, connect to future phases that could be used The next phase is set to go under con- for people of all ages but there has been a The Academic Letter Breakfast will be held Monday, Jan. 7. bus drivers because kids rely on them to In the meantime, CCSD is working on dust and traffic congestion, James Regional for running, walking, and possibly cross struction soon. topic addressed that it will lure more stu- on Thursday, Dec. 13 in the cafeteria at 8:30 get to school,” she states. And Mannino an app titled “Bus Alert”, which will notify Sports Park officially opened in November. country races.” “The contract for Phase Two was just dents to ditch. am. Martin Luther King Holiday will be on having taken the bus for four years and parents if their children’s bus will be late. The park is located right across the street The park will also include another awarded,” said Gillett, “I would guess that Dean Crystal Collins thinks other- Photo Courtesy of Mrs. Mangione Monday, Jan. 21. School will be closed. experiencing it throughout each, it’s been This will allow parents to plan ahead for from Sierra Vista High School and caters seven soccer fields once phases two and construction on Phase Two would begin wise. Semester Exams will be held on Wedneday, a long running problem. their kids and get them to school on time. to everyone including people with handi- three are built. within the next 2-4 months.” “I think students that want to ditch Dec 19, Tuesday, Dec. 20, and Friday, Dec. Last Day to Earn Credit will be on Many teachers are also affected by But because the app is incomplete, students capped and special needs. The park intrigues senior soccer player Phase 2 will include a large splash pad will go anywhere that’s available. The park 21. Classes will dismiss at 10:40 am all three Thursday, Jan. 21. this issue, especially affecting their first This is the first phase of three that are days. will have to be patient. Emma Zeigler. near the restroom building, and somewhere is probably not more attractive to them period class. The school’s solution doesn’t solve planned. Project Manager for J.A. Tiberti “I think it’s really cool because a lot of onsite will be a public art project. Addition- then a Burger King,” Collins said, “But to Report Cards will be distributed on The Last Day of Second Quarter will be on Wednesday, Jan. 23 during fourth period. Spanish teacher Luis Nino explains, any issues concerning the bus drivers, but Construction, Troy Gillett explained. soccer fields are really far away so it brings al parking along the southwest side of the prevent that, we have security monitors by Friday, Dec. 21. “I’m very flexible, but I know other teachers does help the students. When a bus arrives “The contract to build phase one was more opportunity for more people [to play property and one more parking lot in the the exits and parking lots.” Progress Reports will be distributed on go crazy because of the different passes.” late to school, school staff will hand out late awarded January 23, 2017. We started con- soccer] which is really cool.” northwest corner of the property that will Collins is looking more towards the The Last Day of First Semester will be on Monday, Feb. 11 during third period. Nino always does his attendance later bus passes to each student. struction March 23, 2017.” Phase One of the park has natural support games on the new fields in Phase bright side of things. Friday, Dec. 21 on the class period, allowing time for all With the pass, they are allowed to The two-year wait was more thank turf on the soccer fields, native plants from Two and Three. The end count of the fields “It’s good for our soccer program and President’s Day will be on Monday, Feb. 18. students to arrive. But for teachers who either go straight to class or get breakfast worth it for sports players. the existing desert and a playground that will be 16,” said Gillett. it is good for positive after school activi- Winter Break will be held from Monday, School will be closed. don’t do this, they constantly have to change first, allowing students to stress less. “The nine soccer fields will cater to includes a swing set designed for wheel There is not much information on the ties,” she said. Page 4 OPINION OPINION Page 5 Standardized Tests Stretches School Budget Late Bus Epidemic Plagues Students, Staff By Victorya Long process to be complete in one day instead of school could no longer afford it. And being By Victorya Long Staff Reporter two and make it easier for teachers to plan that is isn’t a state required test, there was Staff Reporter attractive. a day around it. no problem in making it cost money to take. The CCSD Transportation Depart- There is a small handful of standard- Some would argue that adding the However, the school is still able to pay for The late morning busses have become ment is working on hiring more drivers, ized tests Sierra Vista High School students bubbling process to the testing day would tests such as the ACT and ASVAB, despite a constant problem at Sierra Vista High but the process is lengthy. The three weeks have the opportunity, or are required, to prove strenuous for students, causing them budget cuts and the great number of students School. For other students who rely on the of training, while time consuming, is ex- take throughout the year. to lose interest in the tests after the near hour who to take it. bus to get to school, it has become quite a tremely important. It solidifies the driver’s Optional tests, such as the PSAT that bubbling takes. However, the bubbling The great amount of money to any for nuisance having to wait a near hour every skills in driving a bus so students arrive to and the ASVAB, are highly recommended is completely complied simple questions all the students to take the test is justifiable, morning in the cold, hoping at some point school safely. for college bound students and can be that take very little time to answer and are the ACT being a state required test. But in a bus will arrive. The biggest issue with the hiring beneficial in getting into their school of just great in number. states such as Hawaii and Arkansas, it’s This has worn down my willingness process is the free training. The district is choice. However, their disruptive nature The PSAT requires the majority of optional. Long Victorya Photo by to wait, and noticed many others feel this generous enough to pay for each driver’s in the school day and cost are their main school day to complete, which can be Is the ACT really beneficial enough for Junior Haley Davies logs into ASVAB Interpreta- way. It’s a common reoccurrence students training and license once they pass the downfalls. considered disruptive. But considering the all students that the school should be paying tion test in computer lab. giving up and walking back home due to course. However, their act of generosity The PSAT is two day process, one alternatives, like having the test take place as much as it does for it? most suited for based on their performance. how late the bus is. When an issue gets to has callously been taken advantage of day for bubbling and another for the on the weekend of after school, it is the best The ACT is an important test to do well The ASVAB representatives guided the point where it causes students to not many times. test itself. Because the bubbling portion option. on, being that many colleges look at scores students through the ASVAB website, set- attended school, it should be seriously Potential drivers will take the free

looked into. Photo by Elisha Martinez course, pass it then quit to find a higher pay- requires students to be pulled from their Many students could not have a way to determine scholarship opportunities. ting them up with their own account. This Long Victorya Photo by third period class, it has created some com- to get to school on a weekend, or have to But not all students are college bound, so account allows parents, teachers and the The excessive tardiness of busses is Dean Crystal Collins hands junior Cameron Carlton a late bus pass midway through first period ing bus job. If the district were to terminate plications that are frustrating for students take the bus home after school, but all the for them the test is only a requirement for students themselves to rack their academic mainly attributed to the shortage of bus due to recent late buses. the free aspect of the training, they’d have and teachers. students are in one place at the same time graduation. progress. With these benefits in mind, the drivers, being a direct result of drivers enough money to raise bus driver salaries, For students like me with a third during school hours. And because PSAT The ASVAB is especially limiting, ASVAB is a highly valuable asset to have. quitting due to low and unchanged salaries, The CCSD Transportation Department number of routes in proportion to bus driv- attracting more drivers to it. period that requires my attendance, being predetermined schedule, teachers are noti- being that it’s a test specifically for military If the school wants to save money, it and the slow hiring process. acts as the mothership for school busses ers has become a great burden, one driver Though the hiring procedure would pulled out of a class causes delays in work fied and can plan their day around it, making bound students. would benefit from making students pay for While SVHS does their part to alle- across . They control bus driver having to pick up and drop off hundreds take just as long, it would be worth it for being completed and affects the other stu- sure it doesn’t negatively impact the students The ASVAB interpretation held on the optional tests they want to take. These viate the problem by handing out passes to salaries, their routes and hiring. of kids each morning within a certain time the wellbeing of both the students and bus dents in the class. taking the test. Nov. 30 was an event which allowed the stu- tests, while extremely beneficial for students students getting off late buses, this is mere- In recent years, there has been an frame. With this considered, it would be drivers. It would be more effective if the bub- In the past, SVHS was able to pay dents who took the test to see their scores, is with high aspirations, aren’t for everyone. It ly putting a band aid over a bullet hole. If increase of bus drivers quitting due to the nearly impossible to get every kid to their An increase of bus drivers from its bling were to take place the same day as the for all sophomores and juniors to take the an aspect that makes the test worth it. Along would allow the school to save more mon- the late bus epidemic is going to be cured, low salary and the department’s unwilling- school on time. attractiveness could also decrease the test. While it would add an extra hour to PSAT if they desired, costing the school with having access of their scores, students ey, and could put it into something that all the CCSD Transportation Department ness to raise them. Because of the shortage, This has caused a great deal of frustra- amount of stops per driver, making their the testing period, it would allow the whole over $10000. But due to budget cuts, the were also able to look into what careers their students can be a part of. needs to raise bus driver salaries and make remaining bus drivers are given extra routes tion for bus drivers who work a great deal, job easier and would then be less likely be strict alterations to their hiring process. in addition to their own on a daily basis. The and in turn it has made the occupation less late in the future. The Sierra Vista High School Budget Cuts Hit CCSD Schools Hard in the Bank Mountain Lion Lions on the Street Messenger By Elisha Martinez News Editor: Special Feature Editor Kailah Vieira Clark County School Districts con- Photo Courtesy of Amy Cropley Photo Courtesy of How do late buses affect your education?Photo Courtesy Michael Mason II Opinion Editor: Arrah Glidewell tinues to have difficulties maintaining the Features Editor: money distributed to schools throughout Katherine Mohler the valley. Special Features Editor: The district provides each school $405 Elisha Martinez Entertainment Editor: per student. According to principal John Victorya Long Anzalone, Sierra Vista High School was Sports Editor: expected to have 3,050 students. Braxton Simicich Unfortunately, for the past two years, Faculty Advisor: Pamela K. Poster Sierra Vista High School has been short of

The Sierra Vista Mountain Lion Messenger is a student the anticipated number of students, which Infographic by Elisha Martinez Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal publication of the Journalism class at Sierra Vista High leaves the school obligated to return the School. It provides a public forum for the discussion Budget Cut Chart shows the cuts of money over the years within CCSD. of ideas and events that affect the students and staff of funds that CCSD initially provided. Sierra Vista High School. Opinions expressed herein As a result, three staff positions Teachers have been asked to leave has caused a great damage to teachers, staff, do not necessarily reflect the views of the advisor, faculty, administration, the Board of Education, or were eliminated. Now students and staff due to this huge conflict. Students are also and students. CCSD. Correspondence should be mailed to the are concerned about the class sizes. Some affected by these sudden changes of their Instead, the district should wait until Messenger at Sierra Vista High School, 8100 W. each school has an accurate count of its Robindale, Las Vegas, NV 89113. Electronic messages classrooms teacher being asked to leave and getting Marc Sison, freshman: Kainalu Pestana, sophomore: Hunter Limpin, junior: Amanda Witt, senior: may be sent to [email protected]. All letters must Since the year 2017, SVHS has been another teacher. student population before providing funds “It reduces my learning and affects my “I lose track quickly in class and I irritated “It affects me in my academics because “When I’m late to class I miss important be signed, and may be published in the Messenger if struggling to keep the budget that CCSD CCSD’s policy to estimate the amount to each campus. This will prevent having grades.” deemed appropriate. because I lose quality time in class.” I’m late to school all the time.” information that I need for upcoming gave to the school. of money given to SVHS and other schools to cut staff positions and crowding classes. tests.” Page 6 OPINION FEATURES Page 7 Regulation to Create Safer, Respectful Environment Pinkney Makes Braced for a Winning Smile By Kailah Vieira with this new district-wise policy, life will discrimination or segregation to the student. Plans to Ship Out By Braxton Simicich Student Council advisor Catherine News Editor be made easier for these students. These students will also always be able to Sports Editor Callisto and student council put in a lot of Under Regulation 5138, CCSD has join any clubs, and have the ability to form With US Navy; effort into advertising the fundraiser. Recently, Clark County School identified seven specific points to address. their own clubs if they wish. Senior Adrienne Hallock had always “With our efforts at lunch, advertising District has adopted a new policy called The first positive change is in the creation This is good because this allows these SVHS Honors Vets wanted braces to improve her smile, but felt on social media and the announcements,” Regulation 5138 that is meant to create a of the Gender Support Plan. The Gender students to feel more included and not like that the cost made that unlikely to happen. Callisto said, “we were able to get a decent safer and more respectful learning envi- Support Plan ensures protection and pri- an outcast. They are part of the student body By Braxton Simicich So she accepted that braces were not in her amount of participants to buy tickets.” ronment for students with diverse gender vacy of the student, engages the student’s too, and should not be singled out for simply Sports Editor future. Hallock bought 25 raffle tickets and identities and expressions. These students parents in the appropriate way and when being who they are. Then she won free braces when her for good reason. raffle ticket was drawn during the Sierra “I’ve wanted straight teeth for a really have been awaiting this new regulation interscholastic activities are concerned; The second is Addressing the Rights Senior Randi Pinkney officially there is compliance with the Nevada Inter- and Needs of Students with Diverse Gender Vista High School vs. Durango High School long time so I look forward to getting that,” and should be pleased with the results signed with the Navy Sep. 25. She has . For years and years, people who scholastic Activities Association. Also, it is Identities. football game Oct. 25. she said. All-Gender restrooms in California provides a had a lot of praise from Sierra Vista identify with diverse genders and those required to comply with the Places of Public The first rule to this policy is that the The Sierra Vista High School student The company that sponsored the event, bathroom for all people of different identities. High School students and staff. with gender dysphoria have been discrim- Accommodations Law. This is extremely District is not allowed to disclose the stu- This system might be implemented in CCSD. council held a fundraiser for Student Council Mountain West Dental, plans to work with inated against and ridiculed for simply helpful and effective. dents’ information regarding their gender “I am very proud of her. She will needs and students who donated were able SVHS for future events. being who they are. Gender dysphoria The school is also required to provide identity. Their privacy is to be intact at all This policy is good in terms of pro- do great things,” said JROTC advisor to enter in a raffle ticket to win braces for Director for Marketing, Danielle Ca- is when a person experiences discomfort these students with courses that are relevant times. The only exception to this rule is if, tecting the students’ privacy, but it should Robert Brown. Pinkney was honored to free. The fundraiser took place from Oct. 5 panna, showed interest for more events to and a wide variety of negative emotions and uplifting. These courses include such by law, it is required and also, unless the not be up to the parents’ discretion. Some have her picture on the wall of heroes to Oct. 19. come. due to the fact that their gender identity things as, dances, P.E., assemblies, and cer- parent has allowed the information to be parents are very supportive, and regularly under the Navy flag in room 404. Hallock was overjoyed after she found “It was our first time working with Si- does not match their biological sex. Now, emonies. These events will never provide disclosed in writing. talk with their students about these issues, “I’m a bit nervous about boot out she won. erra Vista,” Cappanna said. “We just barely “I was very excited,” she expressed. opened, May 2018, and this was the first of and this part of the policy will work out for camp but also excited,” Pinkney said. “All my friends were cheering for me.” hopefully many events to come.” them. However, there are also parents who Brown and Mosher were both sta- She didn’t have a tough time mak- Hallock was enjoying her time at Mountain West Dental and the school are not supportive, and do not talk to their ing the decision to sign with the Navy. tioned in many places. students, and leaving it up to parents’ dis- the football game and then a potential life hope to do more events for the holidays. “I’ve wanted to be in the Navy… “I was deployed to Honduras, Pana- cretion could be harmful to these students. changing moment occurred. “We plan to do some things around the Students are also able to ask teachers Basically the Army and Marines are ma and Haiti,” said Mosher. Brown was “I found out that I had won after the holidays with the school,” Capanna said. and staff to call them by a certain name or to become soldiers while the Navy is stationed in Iraq, Germany, Italy, Fort first quarter. They announced my name on “Hopefully some things for Christmas and pronouns, and by law, they are required to. built around intellect. Also, you get to Irwin, and Washington DC. the intercom,” Hallock said. spring time.” Unofficial Records can also be changed, travel around the world and you’re not Brown has had many achievements when a parent submits a written request. stationed in one place,” Pinkney said. and accomplishments. One accomplish- Again, this is not helpful to certain students Pinkney went to a Navy Recruit- ment he is proud of is quite impressive. Welcome to Club Corner for the same reason listed above. However, ing office to ask questions and then that “I went to a very long, hard combat Black Student Union promotes cultural di- from 1:30 to 2:30 pm. They plan to perform at a bright part to this policy is Systems will week she had already signed a contract. tour and brought back all my soldiers versity and unity by realizing similarities and upcoming assemblies. For more information also be put in place to prevent bullying and alive,” said Brown. embracing differences in students. They meet see Ms. Callisto in room 408. She doesn’t know where she will every Wednesday after school in room 225. harassment towards these students. be stationed at but boot camp is in Great Brown has earned many awards “Restroom access for students with For more information, see Mr. Brown. Multicultural Club allows everyone to learn Lakes, Illinois. as well such as Combat Action Badge, diverse gender identities or expressions about world cultures and meet new people. It Bible Club allows everyone to worship and meets every second and fourth Friday in room may be determined on a case-by-case Pinkney will join the ranks with Bronze Star, and Legion of Merit. be themselves. The club meets in room 809 324. See Mrs. McFarland for more details. basis through the Gender Support Plan 12 SVHS staff members who were hon- Joining the military brings strug- gles but Mosher fought through. every Tuesday. For more information, see Mr. process, subject to any individual requests ored at a Nov. 9 event. The celebration Claypool. The Gay Straight Alliance meets in room 225 for privacy.” featured a full cateered breakfast and “I got Dengue Fever while in Haiti on Mondays after school. For more informa- The same applies to locker rooms. music from the SVHS orchestra. and later Jungle Fever in Panama,” she Drama Club meets every Friday in the theatre tion, see Mrs. Poster. Things such as this are addressed on a The veterans appreciated the an- said. from 1:30 until 4:00 p.m. The club focusses on case by case basis. This is good because it nual acknowledgement of their military SVHS appresciates the dedication developing skills in improvisation. For more Role Playing Game Club meets in room 223 allows the students privacy and a feeling of its staff veterans, including Brown and information see Ms. Whittenburger on Thursdays after school. For more informa- service. One of those military veterans tion, see Mr. Jurvelin in room 232. of security knowing that someone is there was broadcast advisor Lesley Mosher. Mosher, as well as math teacher David Not only is this regulation a big step Fellowship of Christian Athletes meets every “Being honored like I was at Banks, custodian Brian Barry, science Tuesday during lunch in room 404. Teenage Republican Society (TARS) allows for schools, but it is also a step to bringing the breakfast and with the cards that teacher Jim Bynum, JROTC advisor students to represent their republican views. the country closer to the bright lights of Inter Club Council is a group that includes del- The club meets every Tuesday in room 813. equality. student council sent has meant a lot Loyd Crathers, carrers teacher Gerard Gomez, custodian Joseph Gould, special egates from each club and activity at SVHS. See Ms. Owens for more information. Students are allowed to use the re- and makes me feel even prouder about The club meets in room 408 during first lunch stroom and locker room that correlates serving my country,” Mosher said. education teacher Ashley Long, JROTC on Wednesdays: Jan. 9, Feb. 6, Mar. 6. Varsity Quiz Team meets in rooms 212 and with their identity, by going through the She joined the Nevada National advisor Gary Olvera, physical education 232 on Mondays and Thursdays. They compet- Gender Support Plan that will make sure Guard at age 27 then transitioned to the teacher Patricia Poindexter, and Officer K-Pop Club allows students to sing together ed in a round of matches on, Dec. 8. See Mr. Screenshot shows the new CCSD policy for students with diverse gender identities or expressions found at ccsd.net. that this happens. Army. Brown served the army at 17. Kyle Roberts. and have fun. The club meets every Friday Jurvelin or Ms. Holguin in room 221. Page 8 SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES Page 9

them during the Welcome Back assembly. She has been singing since she was three years old but didn’t start to perform until she was 15. McNack sees her singing as a job she loves to do and will continue to do in college. “Usually I get an adrenaline rush and forget about the nerves,” said McNack, “I forget about how I feel and how many people I see watching me perform.” Sanchez and Pinckney performed a medley together at this assembly. Sanchez sang an original piece while Pinckney rapped his own piece. Sanchez has been singing all her life and started to show her talent off last year. “Performing at the assembly was very nerve racking yet fun at the same time,” Photo by Victorya Long Victorya Photo by

said Sanchez “especially with an audience Long Victorya Photo by Junior Shakyra Claycomb proudly cheers on her fellow students with an astonishing performance that big.” for the homecoming assembly. Leo the Lion and Assistant Principal Marbella

Photo by Victorya Long Victorya Photo by Alfonzo show off their school spirit by wearing SVHS students wave their cell phones in Sierra Vista High School logo gear. support of student singers. Pinckney has been rapping since nine years old but started to take it seriously when he was 14 and has improved greatly. “I’m just having fun,” said Pinckney. “It’s one of the greatest feelings actually.” Photo by Victorya Long Victorya Photo by The Homecoming assembly on Sept. Sophomore Grace Williams sings the National Anthem of the Untied States of America, ‘The Star Spangled Banner,’ with her right hand over her heart to respect the flag and the country. 5 featured junior Grace Williams singing The National Anthem and senior Hennessy By Elisha Martinez “We wanted to make sure that the respecting one another,” said Vergara. Perez singing Fallin’ by Alicia Keys. Wil- Special Features Editor freshmen’s first high school assembly is The Welcome Back and Homecoming liams sang when she was younger and had a day to remember for them,” said senior assemblies featured the singing talents of sung the National Anthem for a team in Sierra Vista High School hosted many Aliyah Williams. sophomore Grace Williams, senior Hen- South Carolina. events, and that includes fun activities Senior Trisha Sinamban attended the nessy Perez, sophomore Alex Sanchez, “When I was younger I would get like assembly. Winter Assembly is soon to assembly that was filled with positive energy senior Louis Pinckney, and senior Jezelle really nervous,” stated Williams. “It feels happen on December 14 and make sure to for the week of respect. STUCO decided McNack. really good now, and it feels like an adren- participate for spirit week! to include all four cities -- Las Vegas, New The Welcome Back assembly occurred aline rush.” Photo by Victorya Long Victorya Photo by The Welcome Back assembly was York, Paris, and Rio -- that were involved on Aug. 17 bringing all the Mountain Lions Freshman Kayla Pineda, sophomores Emma Hoff and Annika Suguitan, junior Ashley Sabio, Perez sang Fallin’ by Alicia Keys organized by the student council. STUCO with past crises for the spirit week. in to have fun for the first assembly of the Long Victorya Photo by during the Homecoming Assembly. She sophomores Kiana Cruz and Elena Turner, freshman Mariah Valle, junior Christopher Resuello, Long Victorya Photo by focused on welcoming incoming freshmen “The assembly felt very welcoming 2018-2019 school year. Senior Hennesy Perez sings Fallin’ by Alicia freshmen Bojana Novakovic, Leah Sumagit, Elijah Spirey and Madison Gash smile before their Junior Kaydence Black plays to the rhytm of the was nervous but described the event overall and new staff members. because it was focused on being kind and McNack performed the National An- Keys at the Homecoming Assembly on Oct. 13. first Dynasty dance in the assembly. SVHS band with his drum skills. as an “amazing experience.” Page 10 SPORTS SPORTS Page 11 Lions Truck Their Way Into Deep Wrestling Slams Playoff Run, But Fall Short of Win By Arrah Glidewell The Sierra Vista High School football Opinion Editor team played Spring Valley High School on Opponents to Mat Nov. 1 and showed them who the real SVHS The Mountain Lions played hard this is with a score of 49-0. Senior running back season. They have ended the season with Bryan LaGrange had a three yard run in the a 7-5 reconrd, earning them a spot in the first quarter. Jimenez had a 27 yard pass from playoffs. senior quarterback Jordan Solomon. The boys faced Durango High Senior wide receiver Tavaris Andrews School on Oct. 25 and beat them with a had a 29 yard pass from freshman quarter- score of 41-19. back Jayden Maiava. Senior wide receiver Freshman running back D’Andre Aaron Kahakeauki had a 10 yard pass from Washington had spent time on the sidelines Jordan Solomon. watching his fellow players but helped Washington helped at the end of the Sierra Vista High School take a win during game with a 17 yard pass from Jordan Solo- this game. Washington rushed for 88 yards mon. Freshman wide receiver Jett Solomon and scored three touchdowns. had a three yard run at the end of the game Senior quarterback Jordan Solomon leaving the Mountain Lions with a win. helped the Mountain Lions by connecting “We were confident we were going to with senior wide receiver Tristen Jimenez win this game against Spring Valley,” stated

with throws of 12 and 15 yards. This vic- Jordan Solomon. “We wanted to give our Arrah Glidewell Photo by tory helped the Lion’s record and helped freshmans excitement and a good experience Freshman D’Andre Washington (14) avoids a tackle from the Spring Valley High School defense. them gain a spot in the play offs. for their first varsity game.” “Durango High School is a good The Mountain Lions faced Green Wade had an 18 yard field goal during this Sierra Vista High School faced team but if it wasn’t for our amazing Valley High School on Nov. 9 for the first game. Jett Solomon had a 59 yard pass Liberty High School on Nov. 16 for the defense and offensive line we wouldn’t game in the playoffs and won with a score from his brother Jordan Solomon helping second game of playoffs and lost to a score have been able to come out with a win,” of 30-6. Tavaris Andrews had a 30 yard pass the Mountain Lions score greatly and take of 36-14. Washington had a 33 yard pass stated Jimenez. Jimenez was proud of the from Jordan Solomon in the second quarter a win. from Jordan Solomon in the fourth quarter. team for staying focused throughout the of the game helping their fellow team mates. “We are taking it week by week and Junior wide receiver Cameron Murray week preparing for the game and for their Washington had a 44 yard punt in the getting more confident,” stated Jordan Sol- had a 35 yard pass from Jordan Solomon performance at the game. second quarter. Senior corner back Daunte omon on the Varsity football team. helping the Mountain Lions score. Wrestling Team Works to Pin the Competition After Slow Start (Continued from Page 10) ron-Memorial High School on Nov. 29 with “You get that rush of accomplish- a score of 30 to 42. ment,” said Valesquez, about winning. “… “Being a little more coachable and the coaches and team are happy; we want to listening to our coaches would really help keep that going.” us in our matches,” said Liakupu. The team’s greatness had let to this Valesquez also believes that there are moment. some things in this field that would help the “It’s pumping,’ said sophomore Shawn team do better. Liakupu. “The team always supporting one “Hyping each other up and getting another, it’s a really good feeling knowing everyone energized before matches is all the team’s hard work.” something our team should work on,” said Faith Lutheran High School bested Valesquez. By Kailah Vieira the number of wins this season. striving for greatness. SVHS in a match on Nov. 23 with a score In spite of this slow start, the coach News Editor “Improving the team from a low level “Our team should strive towards taking of 44 to 22. is still proud of the team for the following program to a well-respected team around the first at regionals,” said sophomore Javier “We need to work on more communi- reasons, The Sierra Vista High School Wres- city,” said the coach of the team, Jonathan Valesquez. cation and team bonding,” said sophomore “Working hard, fighting through the tling Team is on their way to the top. Cronin on something they have improved On Nov. 29, SVHS beat Rancho High Javier Velasquez. pain, and facing adversity,” said Cronin. So far, they have won one match out on. School with a score of 47 to 27. Cronin also believes that they should Also, the high point of the season for improve on a few key points. the coach is not just focused on the team’s

Photo by Victorya Long Victorya Photo by They are doing better than before and (Continued on Page 11) of three, and are working hard at improving Long Victorya Photo by Junior Matthew Taylor locks and holds an opposing wrestler from to the “We need to work on being consis- win. ground on Nov. 29 at Sierra Vista High School. (Facing Page) Sophomore David Gamble tent,” he said. “Building a bond with the team and successfully pins his Rancho High School opponent to the mat. The Lions won the match, 47-27. SVHS suffered a loss against Cimma- watching them succeed.” said Cronin. Page 12 SPORTS SPORTS Page 13 Girls’ Volleyball Spikes Competition to Ground SVHS Box Scores Cross Country Team Runs Into School History By Victorya Long By Arrah Glidewell score as the previous time SVHS played ders had seven kills during this game. Ua The girls played Foothill High School Football Entertainment Editor Opinion Editor Tech, with a score of 3-0. had 13 assists during the game against Clark on Oct. 2 with a score of 3-0. The girls defeated Las Vegas High High School. The team has faced wins and losses Senior Sarriah Brown and freshman The Sierra Vista High School girls’ School in another close game on Sept. 14 Keeping the defense strong, SVHS due to challenging games but always finds Varsity Shailay Pearson of the Sierra Vista High volleyball team has a 9-9 record so far in with a score of 3-2. Senior outside hitter girls’ volleyball defeated Bonanza High a way to work together. School cross country team were invited to the season. Audrey Dayton had 18 kills and 21 digs School on Aug. 29 with a score of 3-0. SVHS girls played a close game SVHS 41 Durango 19 participate in the State Championship Meet The SVHS girls’ volleyball team has during this game helping the team score a Saunders helped her team with nine kills against Silverado High School but lost 3-2 SVHS 49 Spring Valley 0 in Boulder City, Saturday Nov. 3. Brown faced wins and losses this season. win. Vitale had 21 kills while Ua had 31 during this game. Ua had 15 assists helping on Sept. 26. SVHS 30 Green Valley 6 placed eighth and Pearson placed eleventh, The girls lost against Coronado High assists during the game. out the Mountain Lions score a win. Varsity coach Camille McComas SVHS 14 Liberty 36 wrapping up the season. School on Oct. 31 with a score of 3-0. “I felt amazing during this game,” The girls didn’t stop there with their explained how the season so far has been Over the course of eighteen years, no Sophomore middle blocker Leilani Vitale stated Vitale “This was my best game of defense by defeating Tech High School on “challenging”. Women’s Soccer other SVHS cross country member placed had 10 kills and 3 blocks during this game. the season.” Aug. 25 with a score of 3-0. The girls also played Coronado High as well as Brown in state. Being a senior, “I knew they were a good team and I this is the fourth and last state championship Varsity just tried to go out there and play my best,” Brown participated in. She is proud of her stated Vitale. performance, stating,

The girls played against Foothill SVHS 5 Spring Valley 1 “It was an overall accomplishment and Long Victorya Photo by High School on Oct. 30 and beat them SVHS 6 Basic 0 a good way to end my cross country career.” Senior Sarriah Brown (338) and freshman Shailay Pearson (339) compete in the state champion- ship Nov. 3 at Veterans Memorial Park in Boulder City. with a score of 3-1. Freshman setter Peyton SVHS 3 Desert Oasis 4 Brown and Pearson have placed higher Castillo had seven kills, 15 assists, and six than any other cross country member in each took first and Pearson sixth in the 5K, earn- Shailay’s performance was also im- digs during this game helping the girls win. Men’s Soccer race they’ve participated in. ing them their participation at state. pressive. Vitale had eight kills and five blocks during At the Southern Division Finals on Sat- Coach Carrie Faber is proud of Brown “It was unexpected, but I’m proud,” this game. Varsity urday, Oct. 13 at Basic High School, Brown and Pearson and their consistent positive she said. The girls played Basic High School took first and Pearson fourth in the 5K. representation of the school and the team. She plans to continue her cross coun- on Oct. 24 and beat them with a score of SVHS 1 Spring Valley 2 At the Desert Championship on Friday, “They did phenomenal,” Faber ex- try career all throughout high school and 3-0. Junior outside hitter Caleyse Saunders Oct. 26 at Veteran’s Memorial Park, Brown SVHS 2 Basic 1 claimed. hopes to go to state next year. had four kills and six digs during this game helping the Mountain Lions score a win. SVHS 0 Silverado 4 Girls’ Golf Swings Into Vitale had 10 kills during this game while Volleyball Looks Castillo had 20 assists. Men’s Basketball Successful Season When the girls played Desert Oasis to Continue Their By Braxton Simicich High School on Oct. 22, they beat them with Varsity a score of 3-1. Senior middle blocker Mia Sports Editor Success in Future Buranamontri had 15 digs during this game. SVHS 65 Shadow Ridge 74 Senior Aliyah Williams and junior Vitale had 12 kills during the game against SVHS 63 Valley 25 Caroline Valle represented Sierra Vista (Continued from Page 12) Desert Oasis assisting the girls with a win. High School at the NIAA State Girls’ Golf extremely supportive and all worked so The girls lost against Green Valley Women’s Basketball Tournament in Dayton, NV. hard.” on Oct. 18 with a score of 3-2. Vitale had Valle finished fourteenth with a two SVHS girls’ volleyball played against 11 kills and four blocks during this game day total of 162 and Williams finished fif- Centennial High School’s JV team on Aug.

Photo by Arrah Glidewell Photo by Varsity while Castillo had six kills, 15 assists, and teenth with a two day total of 163. 25 and lost with a score of 2-0. Girls’ Varsity Volleyball team poses for the cameras after having a impactful season. two blocks. “I didn’t play my best the first day The girl also lost against Sage Creek The girls played Bishop Gorman on SVHS girls’ played the other SVHS, The girls also defeated Virgin Valley School on Sept. 20 and lost 3-0. SVHS 26 Shadow Ridge 46 because we didn’t have a practice round,” High School on Aug. 24 with a score of 2-0. Oct. 16 and lost with a score of 3-0. Even Spring Valley High School on Sept. 13 and High School on Aug. 25 with a score of 2-0. When asked what she would like SVHS 62 Valley 32 said Williams, “but the second day I played When the girls played Shadow Ridge Photo Courtesy of Vicki Mangione Vicki Photo Courtesy of though the girls lost this game, they fought won with a score of 3-0. Dayton had 11 digs “It was a tough team but we worked to have the team improve on, she stated a lot better.” Junior Caroline Valle, Senior Aliyah Williams, High School on Aug. 24, they lost 2-0. hard. Saunders had nine kills during this throughout this game and helped the team a together to fight our hardest,” said Dayton. “closing out matches and (having a) positive Women’s Volleyball Coach Vicki Mangione was happy and Coach Vicki Mangione smile after Dayton had 5 kills during this game. game. Junior setter Matlyn Ua had 10 assists lot. Ua had 19 assists in the game contribut- The girls defeated Taylorsville (Utah) mental focus,”. for the girls. completing the NIAA State Girls’ Tournament. Saunders had a total of 8 kills throughout during this game. ing to their win. on Aug., 24 with a score of 2-1. The girls played Douglas High School Varsity “It was an excellent experience for the game. The girls played against Cimarron SVHS girls volleyball won against The girls played Legacy High School on Aug. 25 and lost with a final score of 2-1. both young ladies,” Mangione said, “The The Girls’ success will hopefully lead “We’ve come a long way from where Memorial High School on Oct. 10 and won Liberty High School in a close game on on Oct. 8 and lost to a close game with a Dayton explained how the team is SVHS 2 Bishop Gorman 3 golf course was very difficult with water on to more participants for the sport. we started and have built a close relation- with a score of 3-0. Saunders had nine kills Sept. 6 with a score of 3-2.Buranamontri score of 3-2. Freshman setter Peyton Castillo definitely improving as the season goes on. 12 holes, undulation on the fairways, and SVHS 2 Green Valley 3 “We have had some great success over ship,” stated Castillo on the game. during this game helping the girls score. Ua had six digs during this game. Dayton had a was recognized for this game and helped put Although the SVHS girls didn’t score fast greens.” the last couple of years making it to region- Even though the team has experi- SVHS 3 Desert Oasis 1 had 15 assists during this game assisting her total of nine kills while Vitale had a total of points on the board with 33 assists and 10 many points against Escondido High School The course may have been a problem als as a team and having individuals make it enced players leaving the school causing fellow players in taking a win. 12 kills; both girls played hard to help their digs. “I want to work on my spiking for the on Aug. 25, they played a tough game and SVHS 3 Basic 0 but Williams pushed through. state,” said Athletic Director Catherine Cal- them to leave the SVHS Volleyball team, When the girls faced Tech High team score points. games,” stated Castillo. lost with a final score of 2-1. “I love my SVHS 3 Foothill 1 “I’ve played on courses like that be- listo, “I would hope that more girls would the team is pushing through. School for the second time this season, on The girls defeated Clark High School The girls played Durango High School team mates,” stated Vitale, “They were all SVHS 0 Coronado 3 fore, so it was kind of a challenge but I was show interest in the sport in the upcoming McComas is looking forward to the Sept. 24, they defeated them with the same with another score of 3-0 on Sept., 4. Saun- on Oct. 4 and lost 3-0. (Continued on Page 13) used to it,” Williams said. years with all of our success.” girls “thriving under pressure as a team.” Page 14 ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT Page 15 Stuck in Rut During Winter Break? Top SVHS Musicians Inducted into By Victorya Long If you love to ice skate,The Rock Entertainment Editor Rink At Downtown Summerlin is a great Regional, District Honors Bands ice skating location to take the family. With By Victorya Long Being that the judge’s grading system If you’re looking for fun winter en- the friendly staff and joyous atmosphere, this Entertainment Editor is so strict, they were surprised that they tertainment during winter break, there’s a rink is worth visiting during the winter sea- made it to the top. variety of activities for everyone, indoor son. General Admission is $15 per person. The Sierra Vista High School band Wilson explained “I was pretty sur- and outdoor. If you’re more of an indoor person takes great pride in the induction of its five prised, but proud.” For a fun outdoor activity to get away during the winter but still want to get out top musicians into the Regional Honors In addition to being accepted into the from the crowded city festivities, 40 miles of the house during the break, the city has Band. Senior Shelbie Silvers, juniors Jor- Regional Honors Band, Jory, Pearson and from the city stands Mt. Charleston. The much to offer. dyn Jory, Sara Pearson and Eli Wilson, and Ren were also inducted into the CCSD Dis- mountain is a great place for skiing, snow- If you want to keep active, Get Air sophomore Stone Ren have earned their trict Honor Band, an extremely prestigious boarding, and playing in the snow. Trampoline Park on 7200 Montessouri spots after great determination and great section just below All State Band which

Tickets for access to the skiing and is a great place to take the family. It offers Photo Courtesy Melissa Bushee skill. includes all schools in the district, with a snowboarding area of the mountain are $70 dodgeball and basketball courts, a safe trick The Sierra Vista High School band stands proudly during Sounds Across the Valley Perfromance The Regional Honors Band is a special total of fifty members this year. for weekdays, and $60 on weekends for ages foam pit, low price snacks and drinks, and a selection of band members from Sierra Vista Band instructor Melissa Bushee de- 6 – 12 and $70 for everyone else. spacious bounce area. Marching Band Dominates Competions High School, Desert Oasis High School, scribes the CCSD District Honors Band as If you’re not one for the cold and don’t If you want more relaxing and enter- Spring Valley High School, Durango High a great honor. want to spend too much money, there’s also tainment, the classic ballet The Nutcracker By Victorya Long Bushee, the scales were not exactly tipped School, and Clark High School who audi- “It’s the big one,” she exclaimed. Photo By Victorya Long Victorya Photo By

Photo by Victorya Long Victorya Photo by a great number of scenic routes to drive is coming to Las Vegas from Dec. 8 to the Entertainment Editor in their favor because the other bands had tioned and scored high enough. “That these students scored high enough Seniors Vernice Watson and Jonathan Price perform as Mrs. Preen and Mr. Whiteside in the through for admiring the mountain’s beauty 24. It will be performed at The Smith Center, and Kaila Vieira more students and were said to be more The process of getting into the Honors to make it to that level is an achievement.” winter play The Man Who Came to Dinner. from the warmth of a car. on 361 Symphony Park Ave. in Las Vegas.. News Editor proficient. However, the Lions excelled in Band requires a lengthy blind audition, 1300 Jory explained, “I was super excited” their Arizona competition. total students auditioning. Students were when she found she had made it into both Sierra Vista High School’s Band has “We are competing in a higher divi- expected to prepare and perform two pieces Regional and District bands. Theater Department Presents Winter been very successful this school year. They sion, against bands that have many more of music before judges behind a curtain, “I’m proud,” stated Pearson, who was have won three competitions so far. They kids than we do,” said Bushee. and are then scored by the quality of their surprised by the news. Play, The Man Who Came to Dinner have brought home several wins against In addition to Bushee, the drum major performance and construction of scales. These students, while still an integral By Victorya Long house staff and Whiteside’s own guests. other bands that seemed nearly impossible has also had an effect. Silvers plays the trombone, Jory plays part of the SVHS band, also have many Entertainment Editor Watson’s role was a new experience to beat, but SVHS Band proudly bested the Alconcel is serving as this year’s the clarinet, Pearson plays the trumpet, Ren separate responsibilities outside of school. for her. competition. school band drum major. This position is plays the flute, and Wilson plays the bass They’re required to construct their The Sierra Vista High School theater She explains “I haven’t played a char- The Lions took first place on Nov. 22 highly respected and a great responsibility. trombone. own pieces for concerts and practice on department presented the classic comedy, acter like her before, so I’ve been working in the Las Vegas Invitational competition. She’s the conductor of the band as a whole “It was a surreal experience,” said their own time. The Man Who Came to Dinner, for this really hard.” Drum Major senior Brianna Alconcel during events and practices. Ren. “It’s a lot of pressure.” The Regional Honors Band winter year’s winter play. She was confident that she could play said, “I felt emotional while performing. Alconcel is proud of her position; she Silvers said, “When you make it, it’s concert will take place on Saturday, Dec. The Man Who Came to Dinner tells the character accurately. You can feel all the energy and hard work.” said, “It creates a big bond in the band.” pretty exciting.” 26 at Spring Valley High School. the story of popular, but tempermental Theater instructor Rebekah Whitten- Sounds Across the Valley was a tre- This ranking is gained by recommen- radio personality Sheridan Whiteside (Jon- berger believed the plays fit perfectly with mendous success for SVHS band. On Nov. dation from the band instructor as well as athan Price) who is invited to a dinner party the holiday season and had a variety of 10, they placed first place once again. Only an interview. by the prestigious and wealthy factory colorful roles. this time, the winning was done at home. She said, “It’s a big responsibility and owner, Earnest. W Stanley. Upon arrival, She states “there was a lot of creative, Photo Courtesy Summerlin.com “When you’re performing, it takes a lot of people are looking up to you”. Enjoyable ice skating is avaible all season long at The Rock Rink in DowntownSummerlin Whitesides and falls and injures his hip, comical roles and is cute and funny.” you to another place,” said freshman Gio She’s in charge of leading and con- causing his visit to be prolonged. The Man Who Came to Dinner had Makekeau. ducting the band during assemblies, events, Senior Cole Rieger played Mr. Sta- a postivie reception from SVHS students, They also brought a first place win to half time shows and competitions, as well as nely and senior Vernice Watson played sophomore Gianna Portale being impressed Save The Date! SVHS. Not only that, but they also received leading the band in practice and warm ups. The Winter Assembly will be held on Friday, Miss Preen. by the performance. top honors in Music and Overall Effect in And though competition season for Dec. 14 in the gym from 12:20 pm to 1:16 pm. Rieger was excited for the role. “I thought it was great,” she exclaimed. the competition on Oct. 20. the band is over, Disneyland California has “I feel like I fit the character well,” he “I loved the comedy of it.” Advanced Placement Night will be held on “We wanted to stay humble. We were invited the SVHS band to perform at the said. He enjoys the nerd aspect of character She had seen the preview during Jan. 31 at 6 through 7 pm in the library. really proud because all the hard work we park in January. and felt he could portray him well. school and found it entertaining enough to put out showed,” said Alconcel. “It was Bushee has put many potential band Sadie’s Assembly will be held on Feb. 8. During Whiteside’s stay, he is looked go see the whole play. She also came to the worth it.” students through rigorous training to choose Band also received first place in a a drum major, but none have compared to after by number of Stanely’s polite person- full showing to support her friends in the Sadie Hawkins Dance will take place on a nel, including Dr. Bradley (Ryan Shrieber), play, such as Watson. Feb. 9 in the cafeteria. competition in Arizona. They won out of Alconcel. Miss Preen, and Mr. Whiteside’s secretary Previews took place on Dec. 6, and all of the bands there. “She embodies the spirit of what the Maggie Cutler (Cierra Briggs). Whiteside’s the play took place Dec. 6, 7 and 8. It was Graduation Rally will take place on Feb. 26 “When I found out that we won, I band is,” Bushee states.

in the gym at 9 am. froze, then burst with excitement,” said Alconcel is viewed as by all her peers Long Victorya Photo by isolation in Stanley’s home causes him to based on the musical play by the same name, Long Victorya Photo by Makekeau as a talented and special musician, student Regional and District Honor band inductee junior Sara Pearson plays her trumpet to Jingle Bells go crazy and grow mischievous, causing written by George S. Kaufman and Moss Mr. Mountain Lion show will be on Mar. 8. a multitude of problems for Stanley, his Hart in 1942. According to Band Director Melissa and person. during an SVHS band rehearsal Page 16 MESSENGER Photo by Elisha Martinez Photo by Elisha Martinez History teacher Camille McComas wins the Physics teacher Hemamali Perera partici- spooky season’s door decoration contest pated in the week of Halloween for the best with $100 as the prize. decorated door with the help of junior Haili Castro. Photo by Elisha Martinez Sierra Vista High School faculty shows their Halloween spirt by dressing up as their favorite characters the whole day. Photo by Elisha Martinez Photo by Elisha Martinez Freshmen Sheila Moore and Michelle JAG teacher Maria Godino’s door is Flores participate the school event with decorated with the theme from the movie, beautiful dresses. Nightmare Before Christmas. Senior Edgar Molina puts a serious face on while the music blast beside him during the Halloween week inside the lunch. Photo by Elisha Martinez Photo by Elisha Martinez Photo by Elisha Martinez Freshman Noah Mendez suits up to become Senior Hailey Wall hands out caramel apples for Seniors Elisha Martinez and Arrah Glidewell Senior Lance Guerrica dresses up like Donkey every girl’s dream boy: a knight and shining the Halloween week organized by STUCO for only and substitute teacher Kenneth Brown partake from the Dreamworks Animation, Shrek for armor. one dollar. in dressing up for Halloween. Halloween.