May/June 2012 PARK VIEW HIGH SCHOOL

The Patriot News Teen mom for the weekend -Teen Mom By Casey Barker -Last Pep Rally When I baby than I was. Soc- end. Needless to say, The first few game “To go attend -Prom 2012 received my fake cer practice comes Colby of course in- hours passed, and by my baby!” I was up- -Librarian of the Year baby for the week- around, and just terrupted all practice that time, I was going set. Like really? I’m -Upstairs/Downstairs end from Mrs. within not even two with his loud, obnox- absolutely insane. It trying to play a game Lunch Diane Edwards, I hours, Colby had lit- ious cry that would was like I couldn’t here, but of course I -Senior Colleges thought to myself, erally gone off more last almost a minute shut my eyes and had to do it. Little did “This is going to get comfortable I know the day was Sports -Spring Sports be one easy task. It because I had this bound to get even can’t be that bad.” fake baby right next worse. I was dying of Features My mind changed to me crying every heat, irritation, and -Patriot Spotlight very quickly as soon 10 minutes! Also, as no sleep, so I decided -Tattoos as I put baby Colby, a bonus, I am not a to go to Sweet Frog -Fashion what I had named deep sleeper. By the and get some deli- -Music him, in the back of time it was 5 a.m. I cious frozen yogurt. -Words of Wisdon the car. I strapped found my hand hold- I walked in with my seat belt on, ing the key directly Colby in my carrier Editorials started the car, ac- into that baby, so and blanket, and with -Going The Distance celerated just a tiny when it would go off, no exaggeration, all Entertainment bit, and then boom! all I needed to do was the attention was on -Author Visit The baby starts a little turn. Luck- me. I was praying in -Guys and Dolls crying. I knew this ily, Saturday morn- the back of my head -PTSO Band weekend was going ing came faster than “Please don’t go off to be one I would normal, probably due with your uncontrol- never forget. to me always tending lable cry right now.” As soon as I to baby Colby, and But without a doubt, The Patriot Staff: got home, I already my sister and mother not even getting to made the first big were willing to take the cash register, ADVISOR: Kristie Little parenting mistake. him so I could get a Colby goes off! I Photo courtesy of Casey Barker EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: I left the baby in few hours of sleep panicked and rushed Michelle Rosado the car. I mean than 20 times. The if you did not attend before my game to put that darn key what can I say; the car ride to the prac- to it! After that prac- later that day. By the in as fast as possible. ASSOCIATE EDITORS: thing stopped cry- tice field was already tice, I immediately time my game rolled I was rocking him Laura Brawley and ing, so of course it enough, but when we rushed with Colby to around, I was actu- left to right, up and Rebecca Weller was easy to forget. arrived and attempted Park View so I could ally getting use to down, just hoping COPY EDITOR: Emily When I brought to carry Colby out manage the boys the hysterical crying. there was a quicker Mooney baby Colby inside with me in his carrier varsity soccer game. Yeah, as soon as I and faster method to to meet the family, and blanket, I could Already my arm was walked onto the field, stop the crying. No REPORTERS:Deborah my father looked at feel the funny, ques- getting tired. Luck- eyes from the other luck. Never really no- Wimmer, Casey Barker, Megan Karman, me like I was the tionable looks I was ily, the game went by team and all direc- ticing it, having this Kamara-Anais Parker, one going to end getting from every fast and, with some- tions were glaring at baby going off all the Isabella Pineo, up neglecting the direction. Right then what getting used to me, but I shook it off. time really became Olivia Constanza, Ed Pifer, poor thing. Me? No, and there, I knew that the cry, I went home. Colby cried, nothing mortifying. Mathew Morley-Hillen never. He was actu- these were just a few Now the real tough new, and I was told The rest of ally more excited of the looks I would part was coming. It from my coach, who the day went by okay. to take care of the be getting all week- was time to sleep. took me out of the I was able to hang (Continued on pg. 11) The advantages and disadvantages of upstairs/downstairs By Isabella Pineo Events during school about where to go. This year us organized and efficient,” activities.” have downstairs lunch. Also are infamous for the chaos the schedule is much more Nguyen said. Many stu- Despite the many upstairs lunch eats last, and and disorganization they balanced, with only two time dents feel benefits of normally I have A lunch or bring to the schedules of stu- slots compared to the usual that upstairs upstairs B lunch, so I’m starving!” dents and teachers. Classes four. downstairs downstairs junior Michelle Rodriguez are shortened and students “I think it’s a lot lunch unites lunch, a few states. Even students who are anxious for the event. better then what Park View them with Park View prefer the change of routine The administra- used to do… it was a lot friends they students ex- dislike the long lines. tion brought back upstairs harder to keep track of kids, do not have pressed nega- The majority of downstairs lunch this year a lot would leave school or the chance to tive feelings Park View students favor to try to help with schedul- skip class,” senior Christo- have lunch toward it. “I upstairs/ downstairs lunch. ing during these events. In pher Sanchezconcha states. with. Fresh- don’t like Many think that the admin- previous years, each block Many other students agree man Ivan Qui- it because I istration should continue to had unequal amounts of with Sanchezconcha, such as nonez agrees, have upstairs hold lunch like this for every class time and students and junior Nguyen Nguyen. “It “I think it’s lunch and all event. faculty were often confused is very effective on getting easier to do of my friends Last Pep Rally!!!

Who won the spirit stick? The SENIORS!

Photos courtesy of Ms. Beth Walker MuchachoBy Kamara-Anais Parker author visits Park View On April 16th and he will get his diploma and shouldn’t be missed.” made into a box office hit applause. In fact, great ap- 17th, Park View welcomed make something of him- During the visit Ms. drama film starring Mi- plause is what she received LouAnne Johnson, author self. Although he refuses Johnson “became” Eddie chelle Pfeiffer. It focused multiple times throughout of Muchacho. Ms. Johnson to engage in class, he loves Corazon, which startled on an ex-marine teacher her presentation at Park was asked by the head li- to read, in secret of course. nearly every single audi- struggling to connect with View. “It was really a treat, brarian for Loudon County, But things change when he ence member. She achieved her pessimistic high school and pretty interesting,” Ms. Linda Holtslander takes a ballroom dancing this through suddenly, after students in a deeply inner says sophomore Edward city school. That teacher Mansaray. Indeed, it was a was Ms. LouAnne John- pleasure for all. Many fans son. But that book isn’t just (including students and fac- her story, it’s also that of ulty alike) got their copies the students she reached of Muchacho signed by Ms. out to and pushed to suc- Johnson at the end. One ceed. Many of her former fan being Park View High students have even stayed principal, Dr. Mishew, said in contact with her through- “I thought the book was out the years, and proudly great young adult litera- updated Ms. Johnson on all ture, it was so relevant. I the accomplishments they’d loved having her here, she had that no one thought was great.” Mr. Rosenthal they’d reach; just like Ed- agrees, with his statement, die in Muchacho. “I think anytime an author visits, they help bring their litera- Author LouAnne Johnson poses with Park View Reading Specialists Karen Banks and Jane Sawyer. ture to the (who was contacted by class for his fine arts credit. having talked about the real world, PVHS English teacher, Mr. There he gets partnered up book and her background, and Ms. Phil Rosenthal), to give the with Lupe, a new girl at loudly changing her voice Johnson students who read the book school who seems average. and speech while putting certainly did a look into why and how Then, by talking to her at on a roughed up shirt, that.” And it was written. Along with lunch, he discovers she is fingerless gloves, and a although Mr. Rosenthal’s classes, funny, smart, unique, and bandana. She began us- the visit many other academic hopes to become a doctor. ing direct quotes from the was mainly sophomore, junior, and Eddie even describes her as book, through Eddie’s point targeted even senior English classes “unlike any other girl I’ve of view and told some of towards stu- read Muchacho as well. ever met,” not out loud of his story. It was quite a fun dents who It’s easy to see course. Lupe’s presence treat, but startling because were read- why it was chosen; in and goals for herself inspire her previous, normal voice ing them in 2010 Muchacho won the Eddie to become more was very soft and very Muchacho author signs a book. their class- national Skipping Stones than what he is, and soon expectant. She says Eddie’s Former high school rooms, and Ms. Johnson Award for multicultural he begins writing poetry. voice just came to her one teacher, U.S. Navy jour- has already spent her time books and was picked for Throughout the book, his day, telling her his story. So nalist, Marine Corps of- here; every student should the American Library As- works give reminding inti- she turned on her computer, ficer, and author of a New go out and pick up a copy sociation Quick Picks for mate touches to the story. and began to type what was York Times best seller, of Muchacho! In the same Reluctant Readers list. The In fact, the reader almost being said. Sooner or later Ms. LouAnne Johnson is Kidliterate online review novel focuses on a His- becomes his confessional the award winning book a woman of great aptitude. mentioned earlier was panic 16-year-old juvenile throughout all the mishaps was written and published. Earning a doctorate in Edu- tthe following statement, delinquent named Eddie and trials he goes though. Though, a voice wasn’t cational Leadership from “There is so much beauty Corazon who goes to an In an online review at all her inspiration for Sage Colleges in Albany, revealed in the midst of his alternative high school in by Kidliterate, it was even her best-seller Dangerous New York, being fluent chaos, and there are amaz- New Mexico. He could commented about the book, Minds. Originally pub- in Spanish and Tagalog ing connections to be made easily fall into the rough “My hope is that teens lished and titled as My (a language spoken in the across social and racial life everyone (including and adults alike will read Posse Don’t Do Homework Philippines), and even ap- boundaries. This is exactly some of his family) thinks Muchacho, because Eddie’s in 1992, Dangerous Minds pearing on the Oprah show, the sort of book that should he will, but Eddie has story is so compelling, and was a New York Times Ms. Johnson is an amazing be read in 11th and 12th promised his mother that its telling so lovely, that it bestselling auto-biography figure who deserves great grade, but very rarely is.” Going the distanceEDITORIAL By Rebecca Weller On the first day of where you need to go. During freshman year, you believe it’s almost over. it was a good experience. my freshman year, my big- feel like the All the work you’ve done I didn’t know it as I was gest fear was getting lost… Freshman work will to get there has paid off. going through it, but now and I did. Many people year was never stop, You’re walking across that that graduation is looming, have their fears about a the worst and you’ll stage in June and getting I’m going to be sad leaving new school and mine was and best never get that piece of paper saying everything that I’ve got- not being able to find my thing to used to your that you’ve done it, you’ve ten comfortable with, such classes. Looking back, that happen to classes, but gotten through those four as friends, the school, and first day feels like an eterni- me; it was you eventu- years of high school and it’s the place that I’ve lived my ty ago. Now going into my the start of ally get into all worth it. Everybody is whole life. Looking into freshman year of college, my high a routine and going their separate ways, the future though I am very I have that same feeling of school the work and people are saying their excited to be able to live on not being able to find my career that becomes goodbyes with promises of my own, and take classes classes on a big campus. would last, easier to keeping in touch with each towards something I want The only difference is that I what felt handle. Now, other. to do. I hope that college is now have learned that there like an being a se- Looking back on all that I hope it will be and are people to help you find eternity. nior, I can’t high school, I believe that more. Success Fashionin summer style By Emily Mooney As the beginning in as always during the classic styles such as maxi ion] cause I hate wearing shorts. “They’re totes of June fast approaches, summer, but new details dresses and skirts con- pants,” said junior Ashly adorbs,” Villalobos ex- all of the students at Park such as pleating are giv- tinue to be a big thing with Woods. “The clothes are claimed. Woods loves to View are itching to leave ing a fresh take. Higher new bright patterns being fun.” wear her ripped-up shorts. class and featured. A new style of “They are better “It doesn’t get you hot, and start their translucent skirts has also than all the other seasons,” it looks nice,” Woods said. summer. No arrived along with trans- said freshman Tony Pham. The guys, however, were one wants parent tops, under which a “It’s all about wearing not so eager to wear jean to start off a bandeau top is to shorts this summer. “They magnificent be worn. burn up. The sun makes summer un- The the jeans heat up,” Nguyen prepared for denim miniskirt said. a new season now has been Students have some par- of fashion so introduced with ticular guidelines for their here are the floral, leopard, clothes, no matter the things you and gold pat- trend. “It has to be breezy should do to terns. As the – breathable,” Pham said. make sure tribal neon “It [summer clothes are] your summer theme seems to comfortable, and you feel wardrobe is travel through free,” Nguyen said. really hot. all of the col- Even above the hype about All lections, beaded shopping, browsing, and of the stores, jewelry and gathering new items for the magazines, shoes are seen in summer season, students and design- Tony Pham various maga- are ready for summer to ers are sporting one com- waistlines create a more zines. begin. “I’m really excited mon theme: neon. Bright dramatic flair as well. Other Park for summer,” Villalobos lime, bubblegum, cobalt, View stu- Ashly Woods said, voicing everyone’s turquoise, and tangerine are dents take on these them cool cargo shorts with thoughts. showcased in InStyle, Teen new trends and old those nice flip-flops that are Vogue, and Seventeen. styles with a pause water-resistant,” said junior These bright colors are as they establish Nguyen Nguyen. incorporated in everything their own unique Besides the usual from dresses to shoes. love of summer sunglasses and flip-flops, Word on the street style. these students have specific for wearing neon is to pair “I love sum- things they want to wear a bright color with a more mer fashion because and buy. neutral gray or navy. Neons it’s bright and full Nguyen loves are also a little more bal- of floral stuff,” said sleevless shirts. “They are anced when showcased in sophomore Sarah comfortable, and summer tribal patterns. Neon florals Villalobos. “What’s is hot,” he said. Pham is and bold jumpsuits are there to hate?” looking for more puka shell also popular. Polos, sailor Villalobos loves to necklaces and shades this stripes, and plaid are also wear shorts, dress- summer, besides his usual in but are now paired with es, and rompers. plaid shorts. more neon. “It’s awe- Villalobos really wants Classic whites are Sarah Villalobos some [summer fash- a pair of high-waist red

Can you find your teacher among these baby pictures? What’s your Tattoos: A form of art favorite kind of By Emily Mooney music? By Ed Pifer Music is a gate- way to your own paradise. In the last century, tattoos a tattoo to honor someone Whether you’re studying have emerged as a popular form of or something they love. for a test, working out or displaying what one loves or feels Senior Jonathan Wooten just trying to relax, music for all to see. Teenagers have picked decided to get his first is one of the most helpful up on this trend, and what was once tattoo, a lion tattoo, in things for you. We all have only acceptable for the stereotypical January 2009. “It was different “tastes” in music. bikers, rednecks, or gangsters is now my grandfather’s Zodiac Some of us like rock or rap fairly normal among the generation. sign,” Wooten said. His or even classical. Music Stereotypes fade away as grandfather has just previ- can describe what type of various people ously died of person you really are. choose to cancer. “My favorite band express them- Junior is Blink 182,” says senior Park View English teacher Ms. Me- selves through Dwayne Corum was Geoffrey Apple. “My mood lissa Vandenbussche beats Corum’s permanent only fifteen when is usually depending on the 11 tattoos with her 13 tattoos. She got ink. Park View he came home with type of song I’m listening her first tattoo when she was seven- High School a tattoo of the name to.” “Feeling This,” “Al- teen, but later covered the tattoo with is a perfect Jacob, the name of his ways,” “Party Song,” and a new one of a pirate woman. example of eight-year-old brother. “Ghost on the Dance Floor” Most of the tattoos she got this new ac- “I wanted to get some- are all of Apple’s favorite when she was younger she later ceptance and thing that meant the songs performed by Blink covered with larger tattoos of differ- boasts many most to me, and he 182. ent designs which is why she advises students as means the world to Country is another teens to wait until they are older to well as a few me,” Corum said. genre that is listened to at get tattoos. “Unless you are getting faculty mem- Tattoos can come in Park View High. “I began something significant tattooed, you bers, who sport various forms, whether listening to country music are not mature enough. Your ideas their own ink. they are of animals, people, places, when I was little,” says change,” Ms. Vandenbussche said. Most of the students who or things. Phrases are also a common Junior Amanda Wimmer. One have a tattoo got one when they were type of tat- “My favorite artist is Luke thing a teen with their parent’s permission. too. Bryan.” Amanda also said that was Sophomore Norhan Darwish is an that she has been to many common exception to the age rule as she was Senior Brit- country concerts. Rap/Hip- between two years old when a cross was inked tany Moore Hop is the undisputed most onto her wrist. tattooed champion of music today. of the “All of my family has it. It is the phrase Artists such as Wiz Kahlifa, people a religious thing,” Darwish said. She “Come what Mac Miller, Kanye West, who have is originally from Egypt where the may” on her and Lil Wayne are popular tattoos is majority of the country is Muslim. body after with almost everyone at a belief To dis- getting Park View. “My favorite that they tinguish her artist is Blink 182, but I lis- are a them- first ten to Kid Cudi and Kanye form of art. “It’s like artwork on your selves as tattoo of a dove. Wooten has West,” says senior Siddique body,” Moore said. “I’m very into it Chris- this quote on his body: “Cour- Chaudhry. [getting tattoos]. I am into collecting tians, as age is letting go of the familiar.” Whenever you stroll the art,” Ms. Vandenbussche said. far back “Everybody needs something past the cafeteria during a as her to live by; it’s what I live by,” Pride class, you will see great- Wooten said of this quote. that almost every student is grandpar- Corum has more than 10 tat- listening to music. Music ents, her toos, and they all have to with is just one of those things family something he loves to do, some- that can get you through the started thing about him, or someone he day or a very tough time the tradi- loves. For example, one of his in your life. Without music tion of tattoos has a basketball theme, who knows what the world getting the cross tattoo. highlighting his love of Jordans [the would be like. Some students decided to get shoe]. Nominated for Librarian of the Year By Deborah Wimmer Mrs. Rush, Park Rush. She does portray at the time I found out I in college. She first at- is useful for others,” said View’s Librarian was the role of an amazing was nominated. I was very tended college to get a Mrs.Rush. Working at Park nominated for the Virginia degree in history, which View has been much differ- Association of School Li- she received a masters in. ent than her past jobs. “At brarians Potomac Region Mrs. Rush was inspired to the other jobs, I was usu- Librarian of the Year. That be a librarian by a friend ally the only librarian. But nomination truly reflects who planned on being one. I have another colleague the fantastic job she does Mrs. Rush always had a here, and just working with as a Librarian. “The role love for books, which she high school kids, which is [of a Librarian] is to cre- mentioned was something a neat age to work with, ate a space that is inviting she got from her mother. makes all the difference,” to everyone and has the As a child she spent a lot said Mrs. Rush. Park View ability to help everyone of time reading and loving High School is truly lucky learn about themselves, the librarian, but she was not busy, so I was not expect- books. “I’ve been lucky to have such a dedicated world, and where everyone expecting the honor of ing it,” exclaimed Mrs. because hard work usually librarian like Mrs. Rush, comes together to share being nominated. “I was Rush. She did not always pays off for me and made and we all wish her the best knowledge,” said Mrs. surprised and awestruck plan to be a librarian, even me do a lot of things that of luck. Patriot Spotlight By Olivia Constanza and Casey Barker Students Veteran and New Teachers Mighty mighty senior Deyci Delcid is a caring, honest, and sports-wise competitive person. When she finishes high school, she’ll miss all her friends and the great teachers, like her Advanced PE class teacher, Coach K. Her time here at Park View has flown by so fast. Her fa- vorite subject is history, and she would like to say thank you to all her teachers for making things go easier. She is a part of the varsity lacrosse team this year. “I had a great experience with both and great team mates, they’re both great sports!” She received the Sportsmanship award from lacrosse this year. Outside of school she hangs out This is Mr. David Pruden’s eighth year teaching here at with friends and family. “My sisters are my best friends.” Park View. He taught BC Calculus and Geometry this year. She looks up to her older sister Aida Delcid, who’s a When asked if teaching is what he expected it to be, he former student of Park View. Her favorite quote is: “Life replied, “No, a lot harder to do than what it appears when might not be the party we hoped for, but while we’re you sit as a student. It’s more work and students don’t see here, we might as well dance.” After graduation, she how much work it is. It’s a non-gratification type of thing. plans to prosper on the medical field as a R.N. or pedia- My one goal as a teacher is to try and have students learn trician, because she loves helping people and working and become interested in all different maths,” Mr. Pruden with children. said. It is very gratifying to see them change over time.” Jammin’ jammin’ junior Michael French is an He also explains that his son was the one to motivate him estatic and happy guy, although, most of the time to teach. “My son plays guitar. So I’m learning to play so he’s a little tired. He loves English because of the that we have something in common.” Outside of school analysis, he likes analyzing things, and he appreci- Mr. Pruden likes running, bicycling, and reading. Really ates works of literary art. His participates in the old surf music is his favorite type of music, and his favor- drama department and was on the swim team. His ite movie is The Last of the Mohicans. Lastly, when asked favorite band is The Airborne Toxic Event. He what his most enjoyable memory here was, he leaves us has received a varsity letter for swimming and his with, “There are lots. Watching a student change over the biggest accomplishments are plays that he’s done. course of the year is truly something. Also, seeing all the The movie he likes the best is Dr. Horrible Sing- people at prom was pretty incredible.” A-Long Blog, but he thinks the best movie ever made is Rubber. He looks up to Andy Kaufman, an American entertainer, actor, and performance di- rector. His favorite quote is “I just think we should take things more lightly,” by Andy Kaufman. Out- side of school, he does film projects with his buddy Keaton Crowe. After graduation, he wants to create his own television show. Super, super sophomore Sandipto ‘Sean’ Ghosh is a unique, friendly, and nice guy. He’s active and an aspiring musician. His favorite subject is English, “I enjoy reading and writing,” Ghosh said. He’s received the PATs award twice and has been recog- New, and energetic drama teacher, Ms. Mary Beth Gayle nized as the student of the month by Dr. Loncar. He is always excited for new ideas. This is her first year enjoys action, comedy, and inspirational movies. here at Park View, along with teaching overall. She is in He is in the Jazz Band, and World View Outside charge of the Drama and International Thespian Society, of school, he is studying, composing, or perform- an honors society that involves drama. Ms. Gayle has had ing music. He plays the guitar, sings, and writes his experience working in Richmond with numerous drama own songs and instrumentals. He looks up to one of classes and professional theatres. She mentioned that she his best friends, Ylere Melende. “He is an amazing is looking forward to possibly being able to teach English musician and human being. He inspires me to be a next year. Being so familiar with stage, and getting to better person,” Ghosh said. Classic rock, blues, and teach English classes will probably be more interactive,” jazz are his favorite music. In the future, he would Ms. Gayle says with a laugh. When asked if teaching is like to attend Berkeley College of Music and get a what she expected it to be, she replies, “It is, I decided to degree in Music Performance. teach because it’s a career I can keep learning, to improve Ghosh’s favorite quote is: “I just found out there’s no myself.” Ms. Gayle’s number one goal as a teacher is such thing as the real world, just a lie you’ve got to to, “increase students awareness and inability to take on rise above.” –John Mayer different roles.” What motivated her to become a teacher, Freaky, freaky freshman Mary Bryan, describes was, “I was able to teach ESL in the Dominican Republic. herself as funny, smart, nice and caring. During I thought it was fascinating,” she exclaims. Back in her school, the subject she likes the most is English, high school days, she participated in a ton of theatre and “Because I love to read and write.” After school Forensics clubs. Outside of teaching, she says, “I like mu- she is part of the color guard team and is the sic and dance, and I really like to write. I work with some goalie on the varsity lacrosse team. Outside of sketch comedy and standup.” Ms. Gayle’s favorite movie school, she likes hanging out with her friends. is Stranger than Fiction. Some of her all-time favorite This bubbly teen loves One Direction, a British music is the band Cake and the rapper Asheru. She tells us band, and her favorite movie is Titanic. She looks that her most enjoyable memory this year was, “My first up to her grandfather, because he never gave up. day here with my students. They had more energy than Being more confident is her biggest accomplish- expected. They organized to bring in different fruits. My ment. Her favorite quote is; “Never give up on desk was just cascaded! It was overwhelming. I loved it.” something you can’t go without thinking about.” Lastly, she leaves us with, “I learned a lot from my stu- In the future, this smart and funny young woman dents. You never really know the full potential of a group would like to become an actress or a nurse. until you watch, and I’ve learned that this year.” Words of wisdom to our seniors By Megan Karman For most students at Park View, the end of the year signifies rapid Each year, the faculty of Park View has another class of students scrambling to bring up grades, projects, and late night cramming for that they have to say goodbye to and send on their way. Our graduating finals. The end of the year situation is completely flipped for our seniors. students should take into account the guiding “words of wisdom” that Some of them might be completing last minute work or stressing over the faculty can offer them. Before the seniors leave and go off to college, college acceptance letters, while others have a severe case of “senioritis” most of the teachers have some life advice that they want to share with and their only concern is pulling off the best senior prank. the seniors. Biology teacher, Mrs. Crystal Wolfgang, stated, “No one’s The graduating class of 2012 will be stepping off that stage in going to hold their hand in college.” Her words are very true, and will June, diploma in hand, and heading off to the start of their new college probably strike fear into the hearts of some seniors who have never been lives. Their emotions are probably in constant flux; from excitement to away from home for a long period of time. English/Drama teacher, Ms. anxious, and eventually, from happy to sad. They will always cherish the Gayle, commented, “They need to work hard and stay confident. You memories that they have made with their family, friends, and teachers never know how things will turn out, and don’t stress over surprises.” from their four years at Park View; but, they will also look forward to the Hopefully, their pieces of advice will help steer the seniors to a prosper- new opportunities that lie ahead of them. The faculty of Park View will ous life in college. shake their hands, and hope that they will not only remember the educa- tional lessons, but also the important life lessons that they were taught Guys and Dolls : throughout their high school years. behind the scenes By Isabella Pineo Park View High School’s drama department Good Luck brought to life “Guys and Dolls” April 19-21. Beforehand, it was hard to imagine what it would eventually become. The magic on stage had many aspects to how it all came together, cast, crew and pit band transformed Park View’s auditorium into Seniors! New York City. For over a month, over 30 cast members rehearsed lines, songs and dances. Almost every day after school the cast worked countless hours to eventually achieve perfection on stage. In Guys and Dolls total: 2 hours worth of lines, stage direction and blocking were By Kamara-Anais Parker memorized. A main component to any musical is the dancing. The In mid April, the time gambler who had just audience through a roaring choreography got many “ooh’s” and “ah’s” from the mesmerized Drama Department pre- rolled in to town, played applause. Other elements audience. Mrs. Mcintire choreographed multiple dance numbers sented Guys and Dolls. by senior Ricky Duncan; adding to the fun were the The play was a fast paced Sarah Brown, an uptight quirky moments, such as and brilliant classic, cen- missionary who has good during the kicking Cuban tered in the hustle and intentions but just can’t dance scene, when three bustle of New York City, get through to people, backstage crew members which follows missionaries, played by senior Sarah danced their way off stage gamblers, and show girls. Paquette; Nathan Detroit, a along with the actors. It’s all in a catchy tone that fumbly gambler in charge There were, overall, has been a pleasure to audi- of finding locations for a high hopes for the show. ences time and Even assistant direc- time again. tor, George Lowden, Even though mentioned in the and blocked the scenes. “Bushel and a Peck” and “Take Back this musical director’s notes sec- Your Mink” performed by the Hot Box Dancers took the danc- was originally tion of the playbills, ers over a month to learn. They became in sync with each other performed in “The amount of dedi- and transformed into showgirls. Other performances had only 1950, it still cation and hard work a limited time to learn routines, such as the Havana scene. The cast that was featured in that scene had about a week to learn the captures and that this cast has put choreography (a speedy time compared to other numbers). delights audi- into this show is be- A lot goes on backstage behind the curtains. The stage ences today. yond most things I’ve crew played a large role in creating the 1950’s New York City Directed by seen.” It certainly paid vibe. Set building was started a few weeks before opening night. head of the off. Although every The set was a building that included Nathan’s newspaper stand, drama de- school’s version of and it turned around to become The Hot Box, a club where Miss partment, this classic holds dif- Adelaide performs. Things such as benches, street lamps, and Actors perform in Guys and Dolls onstage. Ms.Gayle, and ferent characteristics, tables were taken on and off stage by crew when the curtain assisted by senior George large crap game, played by Park View’s go at it was closed. Lowden, the 2011-2012 senior James Kincaid; and exceptional!” Planning The 1950’s attire was borrowed from Potomac Falls school year’s only musical Miss Adelaide, the leader and directing a musical is High School and Sterling Playmakers. The drama department held a large cast featuring of a group of show girls three or four times more greatly appreciated the costumes, from the fedoras to the farm spectacular talent spanning who’s fed up with being en- complicated than direct- girl dresses. Many costume changes took place throughout the all four grades. Presented gaged for 14 years, played ing a straight play,” says show, some cast members had as many as five costume changes in two acts, it featured a by senior Sarah Reinhold. Ms.Gayle. Yet, with the to accommodate each scene. live band that gave a truly Fortunately, the settings strenuous task ahead, they The catchy tunes being sung throughout the musical entertaining performance and actors made it easy to pulled through and had a could not have been done without pit band present. They re- of the overture before the follow. major success. “In a lot hearsed dozens of songs for nearly a month. The violinists, pia- curtains even opened. Right Even though all of of ways it was more suc- nists, trumpet players, and many more musicians were included after, we were put right into the actors’ vocals were far cessful, for example, much in the pit band. the action on a New York above substandard, the best better attendance,” says Tech Week. This drama term both excites and scares street and three of the large voice was held by Andy Ms.Gayle. Overall, it’d be everyone involved in the musical. The week of opening night, characters singing a fun Vest, who played a rather safe to expect more great tech week is when pit band, crew, and cast put everything that they have all learned separately and perform it together as they opener, Fugue for Tinhorns. jolly character by the name productions from Ms.Gayle would opening night. The first day is often chaotic and messy, The story revolves of Nicely-Nicely Johnson. and her staff. “I’m glad I but as opening night nears everyone performs in harmony. around four main charac- His major solo during the got the experience from “Guys and Dolls”, was enjoyed by many faculty and students ters whose commotions song Sit Down You’re Guys and Dolls,” says and was yet another spectacular performance by the drama all intertwine with each Rocking the Boat received Ms.Gayle. department. other; Sky Masterson, a big large appraisal by the Softball fights back By Matthew Morley-Hillen On Wednesday, April 25th, With a few hits here and there, in motivated the team to work the Lady Patriots softball team the fifth inning the score was still harder as they have had back took on the Woodgrove Wolver- tied 0-0 and the Patriots were start- to back wins since the loss to ines. “I go to practice and work ing to fancy their chances of get- the Wolverines. An intense 6-4 extra hard on ground balls and my ting a win. Suddenly, the Wolver- win over South Lakes and a batting swing. I think it will be a ines went from zero to three when huge upset win against Loud- close game,” said junior Vanessa their first three batters made it oun County 6-3 show signs of Grapes before the game. The sun home. The Patriots were fortunate ending this season well. was beaming down from the sky that the bases were empty when It just takes one bad on this late afternoon in April for Wolverine catcher, Christy Haney, game to build a team closer. this rescheduled game. Senior hit a home-run. “It’s mine and Brittney’s job to Brittney Moore started as pitcher, The Wolverines emerged provide senior leadership and as the team hoped for a win. out of the fifth inning 8-0, and the get everyone to keep playing The first inning started off game was soon to end 10-0. “I be- hard no matter what, even if quick and easy when the first three lieve we have performed well but we don’t go out and get a win. batters got out. Senior Samantha not to our abilities. If we play to We are going to play to the Thomas started off the bottom of the level I know we can, we could very end,” said senior captain the first inning with a double to left go really far,” freshman Kat Baran Samantha Thomas. field, but she was soon stranded on admitted later. Vanessa Grapes prepares to throw the ball. third base with no more hits. This game must have Boys lacrosse helps to end streak By Matthew Morley-Hillen

On Tuesday April ended, shots afford to do. They came 24th, Park View boys’ from every out fighting, but at the end lacrosse played Wake- angle but none of the third quarter it was field High School from would seem 8-1 Wakefield. Coming into Arlington at Park View. to go in. Then the 4th quarter, the Patri- Leading up to the game, Wakefield ots still kept fighting and junior captain Alex Nyk- made a counter the final score being 12-1. rochek said, “We prac- attack with a This game was special for ticed hard every day and goal. With less Wakefield as it ended their we are going to play hard than minutes in 99 game losing streak. and give it all we got.” the 2nd quar- Junior Anthony Velasquez As the sunset was in the ter, Wakefield commented, “We tried horizon, it was time for extended their our best and this time it the face-off. The teams lead to 2 goals didn’t go good for us. Be- were announced and the making the ing cocky and thinking we ball was dropped. score at half already won gave us the Wakefield won the Park View equalized the The first quarter ended at time 3-1. wrong mindset. We needed faceoff, and from that they score through sophomore 1-1. Starting the third more intensity.” ran up the field and scored. Mark Brooks. From then The second quarter quarter off slow was some- Although, two minutes later on it was end to end action. started the way the 1st had thing the Patriots couldn’t

Boys soccer takes on Briar Woods By Ed Pifer The Park View boys The Patriots held soccer team faced off against back the Falcons, but the Briar Woods on Tuesday, Falcons scored the first goal May 1st in a district game. in the first half. After that Junior and team captain goal, sophomore goalie, Sam Geovanny Hernandez said, Onyeador, turned up that heat “A lot of pressure is on us and by having two very nice saves we need to win. Our goal is which stopped the Falcons to destroy them and get that from scoring. After the first win.” half the score was 1-0 Briar “I’m really excited. Woods. The Patriots were We work hard and practice playing strong both defen- perfect,” said senior Angel sively and offensively. On- Acevedo. yeador had a solid game with “It’s a very important over 10 saves. The game was game to determine our stand- cut short after a fight on the ings in the district. If we do field took place. The officials well this game, it will moti- stopped the game early and vate the team to work harder Briar Woods walked away and finish off strong this with the 1-0 victory. season,” said junior Alexi Callejas. Senior Colleges As the end of the school year fast approaches, seniors are anxious to leave, while the rest of the students are sad to see them go. The four years spent in high school have been good, and the seniors have grown as young men and women. On their way to lead and serve in the real world, their lives start a new chapter as they prepare to leave for college. Those fellow students, who will accompany them on their journey through this new section of life, can be seen through the college list below: Northern Virginia Slippery Rock West Virginia George Mason Community College: University University: University: Carolina Alcantara Pennsylvania: Rigoberto Castaneda Jason Miller Cynthia Alfaro Kala Acker Benjamin Grapes Iqra Aslam Lindsay Kenepp Jonathan Thurston Shepherd University: Nayarit Ayala Cameron Turner Brittney Moore Abdi Babayigit University of Virginia: Victoria Willis Ryan Plowman Can Babayigit Junaid Ahmed Jonathan Wooten Yessenia Bonilla Rosa Jenifer Carter Virginia Commonwealth Nora Brizuela-Vasquez Stephanie Cox University: University of Tennessee Holly Burns Michael Eagle at Knoxville: Kristina Burns James Madison Anna Lazatin Jasmeen Pantleay Jocelyn Cavero University: Tino Pham Tran Ngoc Chau Melissa Alvarez Hai Phan Longwood University: Aymen Dahab Ryan Biever Daniel Shafer Maria Paraan Nasif Farhan John Love Asad Zaheer Zachary Strickland Arooj Fatima Thomas Royer Karina Gomez Santos Lord Fairfax Princeton University: Jennifer Gonzalez Araujo Virginia Polytechnic Community College: Erik Portillo Shirley Hernandez Institute and State Shannon Fanning Han Dang Le University: Saint Francis Cynthia Machado Allison Balik Friends University: University: Rebekah Mellick Charles Entsminger Amanda Hansberger Samantha Thomas Roxana Miguel Kacey Haro Clarisa Munoz-Olivas Kylie Himmelberger University of North Norfolk State Kimberly Osorio Castillo Michael Huynh Carolina School of the University: Sonya Quiroz Robles Dan Laub Arts: Ayorkor Torto Estefanny Ramirez Fawad Mohammad Natalie Jefferson Felix Romero Khai Ngo College of William and Thanarath Sananikone Kevin Osorio Johnson and Wales Mary: Elizabeth Sandoval San- Nathalia Ossio University: Daniel Villalobos chez Candi Tran Henry Machado Cheyenne Williams Stephanie Sisido Kristen Ward Eduardo Somoza Canas Tanner Williams Chowan University: Radford University: Magalie Sosa Robert Mason Rebecca Weller Dillon Spriggs Christopher Newport The Park View boys The Patriots held University: Liberty University: Greensboro College: soccer team faced off against back the Falcons, but the Briar Woods on Tuesday, Falcons scored the first goal Glenville State College: Cailey Barker Ryan McCarter Sierra Zentz May 1st in a district game. in the first half. After that Dante Absher Junior and team captain goal, sophomore goalie, Sam Coastal Carolina Bridgewater College: Geovanny Hernandez said, Onyeador, turned up that heat “A lot of pressure is on us and by having two very nice saves University: Brian McManus we need to win. Our goal is which stopped the Falcons Janea Drayton to destroy them and get that from scoring. After the first win.” half the score was 1-0 Briar “I’m really excited. Woods. The Patriots were We work hard and practice playing strong both defen- perfect,” said senior Angel sively and offensively. On- Acevedo. yeador had a solid game with “It’s a very important over 10 saves. The game was game to determine our stand- cut short after a fight on the ings in the district. If we do field took place. The officials well this game, it will moti- stopped the game early and vate the team to work harder Briar Woods walked away and finish off strong this with the 1-0 victory. season,” said junior Alexi Callejas. Prom 2012 (Teen Mom continued from page 1) out with my friends, pawn Sunday. It was rather nice, Colby off on someone else but when it was time to take when I was irritated, and out his battery, I was actually receive him back when he pretty sad. However, that would start to whine. Now night had to be probably the the tough part was coming, best sleep I had ever had! bedtime. Taking this baby Surprisingly, the home was probably the best same routine took place method to prepare me for Saturday night. I’d lay my kids later on. When you get head down on my pillow; so used to caring and put- get comfortable, and then ting your full attention on the baby cries. Put the key this baby, it becomes pretty in the baby, lay back down, much your life. I couldn’t baby cries. An hour or so even play a full soccer game went by, baby cries. Just the or get a cup of yogurt with- same old same old out my attention being on Sun- Colby. day morning Teen comes and, moms lasting on out roughly one there hour of sleep, give it’s time to major get up. Truth- sacri- fully, know- fice, ing that I and I was going to couldn’t shut off baby even be Colby later able to that day, I imagine decided to be han- a good mom dling a and spend some quality time real, breathing baby. I en- with my baby. courage anyone who thinks I dressed Colby, and they’ve had hard work to we made a cake. We took a take this class and bring nap, played some games, and home a fake baby. It will be I even took him on a walk an experience you will never around my block. Happily, forget. he didn’t cry as much on

Jazzing things up By Olivia Costanza

The PTSO Band Beard and Jason Miller. There and Devin Beard, made it into ing the music that was on our invited people to dance, but Extravaganza event happened was also a student in the the all district Jazz band. To sheets,” junior Pablo Rivera everyone was too shy to take on Saturday, May 5th at 7pm trombones that had a solo. get in, these students had to said. up that invitation. in the cafeteria. The entrance The drummer, Ricky Duncan, do an improvisation and site The PTSO Band, The PTSO band sold cost was $2.00 per student had a couple solos, as well. reading where you can’t see Swing Shift, performed after their CD’s for ten dollars, and and $5.00 per adult. the judges the intermission. This was many of the public bought it. The setting as you their third year doing the Their performance was very was warm and roman- play. Two PTSO band extravaganza. well enjoyed by everyone, tic; creating the perfect students, They began with a couple of and the night ended with posi- atmosphere for the Linda songs, tive thumbs up event. The cafeteria’s Yales and with from everyone. columns were wrapped Daniel just “Swing Shift in white Christmas Shafer, pure is fantastic,” lights. There were were also instru- Vandike said. fake candles covering recognized ments, So if you each table with a warm for their but ever get invited glow. Parents and stu- outstand- after to an event with dents all sat around the ing perfor- a few performance table, waiting for the event to The jazz band dedicated their mance at the event. After their songs, by Swing Shift begin. fourth song, Moon Dance, songs, there was an intermis- they or Park View’s The event began with to Dr. Minshew, because it’s sion, where everyone got food began Jazz band, make a performance by Park View’s her favorite song. Mr. Phil- donated by the Jazz band and to sure you say yes, Jazz band. Their first song lip directed the whole thing, their families. spice because they are was Carnival del Sol, which breaking in to announce who “I think we did things unbelievable! was fast paced and jazzy. just played and other inter- alright,” sophomore James up. A man, part of the PTSO They performed 8 songs. The esting news concerning the Vandyke commented. band, began to sing one of two students that played the band. Three students, Daniel “I thought we did a Louis Armstrong’s song and saxophones had solos, Devin Shafer, Jonathan Thurston, marvelous job of understand- other romantic jazz songs. He Joe’s Pizza...It’s Out of This World!

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