The Ironwood High School Glendale, Arizona Eagle’s Eye Volume 32 Issue 7 April 12, 2018 What’s inside? News What to expect at the April dance concert on... Page 2 Ironwood High School Spirit Week Feature Learn about Earth Day’s history on... Page 4 Entertainment Find dinosaurs in the desert on... Page 8 Health Surviving Finals ParisJoseph Giordano à Minuentering. it Bianca Harkless doing things you have to man- Staff Reporter Guest must have been promoted Staff reporter age your time better. Studying in Imagine yourself walking from 8th grade and be under the The end of the semester 15 to 20-minute intervals with a through Paris, France and its mid- age of 21. Only current junior or is one of the best times during 5-minute break seems to be the night with beautiful lights every- senior students may bring guests the school year, but it is also the best fit. where as you feel the cool breeze to the Prom. worst because of one thing: finals. Among some of the best tips brush across your face as you see Freshman or Sophomore Iron- I spent some time looking on Pin- I found was to spend less time on the Eiffel Tower standing tall and wood students that are invited by terest for tips that may help. what you know and more time on proud. a Junior or Senior student, do not To begin I believe, people what you do not know or are un- That’s what our Ironwood High have to complete the Guest Pass do not like finals because it cre- clear on. You can always go back School’s annual Prom will be Contract. Current Ironwood ID ates a large amount of stress and to the stuff you know if you need Find out the dangers of e-cigs like. This year’s theme is “Paris must be shown when purchasing all the studying you must do. I a break from the harder topics. on... Page 9 à minuit” which means Paris at tickets. have learned a few tricks on how An amazing tip for the day of the midnight in French. The colors for the dance are to manage the stress of this tragic test is to get a good night’s sleep Are you a Senior or a Junior “midnight blue, silver and finally time. The first and the most ob- the night before the test. I know View who wants to have the time of black and white” this year iron- vious one is that you should start what you are all thinking, ‘how your life? Have a night of special wood will have a new DJ attend- studying a few weeks before the is a high school student supposed wonders that are just magical. ing. test comes. Doing this will give to get a good night’s sleep before This will be a night you will not Also, we will have some amaz- you a longer time to review things finals?’ However, if you start want to forget or miss! Prom is ing food, drinks and different so you do not feel as stressed and studying early you will not have something everyone should do. school spirit. it gives you time to realize what to be cramming the night before Hang out with friends, dance, lis- Don’t you want to see who you might need to ask another the test, therefore, giving you a ten to music etc… will be chosen as King and Queen person about. better night’s rest. Tickets start at $45 the first and Prince or Princess? Ironwood Furthermore, as much as Overall, hopefully some of week, $50 the second week and will be choosing a Prom Prince you do not want to do this one, these tips and tricks help you to $55 the third week so be sure to and Princess along with King and turn off distractions. Doing this, not be as stressed when the time What can you do this Autism get your tickets as soon as possi- Queen be sure to see all the fun! you will not have as many things for finals finally arrives and al- awareness month? Read up on ble. This years Prom will be held This will be something you will to focus on. Another helpful tip is low your semester to end a little it on... Page 12 at Arrowhead Country Club. Be not regret! to make a schedule. If you have better. May the odds be forever in sure to bring your ID upon Image Credit: Freepngimg a time when you start and stop your favor. 2 Thursday, April 12, 2018 News The Eagle’s Eye Relay For Life Old Town Peoria hosts Arts Gives Hope and Culture Fest This Season Nathan Mendelsohn So far, Ironwood Key Club has Raquel Warren it was not always as open as it is continued. Online Editor raised $463 for this Relay and the Editor-in-Chief now. Garvey stated that it used it On the other hand, it was not Cancer affects not only the pa- American Cancer Society. The On Ironwood’s campus, the arts be held in the Peoria Sports Com- an easy process when it came to tient, but everyone within their current top donations are from are widely appreciated by the stu- plex, requiring a fee for anyone choosing the artwork for all eyes circle of close friends and family. Team Zapp with $1,563 and Me- dent and staff body. who wanted to attend, having to see. Every event dedicated to further- gan Zappulla with a personal do- From band and choir to theatre since evolved in her eleven years Garvey also informed that she ing cancer research can only be nation of $1,488 in hopes to have and dance, each expresses their in the district. had to be selective with the work, described as heroic and worth- reached the goal of $100,000. own style into our school in some Furthermore, when asked what choosing what was easiest to hang while. Relay for Life represents not way. impact the festival has on stu- and could be displayed outdoors Recently at Centennial High only one kind of cancer like many However, on Saturday, April dents and Ironwood, Garvey ex- for most of the day, but making School, Key Club and the Ameri- other cancer related fundraisers 7 the Peoria Arts and Cultural plained that the show allows for sure to have a variety from each can Cancer Association teamed do, instead this relay was for ev- Festival was held in Old Town the community to see the work in of her classes. up to do some breathtaking work eryone battling with cancer to just Peoria showcasing the work of all art forms from elementary and She stated, “I have about 150 in the name of stopping cancer lend support. our very own students each from destroying lives. Donations will help those with art, photo and semester, al- Relay pancre- ceramics stu- “The Peoria Arts and Cultural Festival was most 300 a year For Life atic cancer, dents along and I have to on April lung cancer, with many held in Old Town Peoria showcasing the work select only a 7th from breast cancer, others from of our very own art, photo and ceramics stu- few pieces of 12pm- and any other schools of the art to display on 12am kind of cancer Peoria Uni- dents” two boards… I consisted afflicting indi- fied School hope that stu- of mul- viduals across District. dents feel a tiple teams America. The festival was open to the high school students across the sense of pride that their work is walking Recently, on Feb- public with free admission featur- district. “It gives each of the pro- being displayed the track ruary 16th, Relay For ing vendors, booths, food trucks grams I hope that those that don’t for twelve hours, however not Life had another event at ASU and games. Although, the main a t have their work on display under- everyone was walking at once. Tempe Campus also for cancer aspects of the event were the stand the parameters, and know Ms. Zint of Key Club explained, research. The top donations came dance, band, theater and choir their work is valued as well.” “One person is on the track, walk- from the Relay For Life Commit- performances and student art- A few of the students seen in ing the track at all times. And tee with a donation of $2,296 and work on display. the show included, Grace Sin- what that represents is that when from Jamie Handlos with a per- Ms. Garvey, art teacher at Iron- clair, Aimee Nguyen and Autumn a person is diagnosed with cancer sonal donation of $1,684. wood, described the fair as a once Bryars. they are not the only one dealing Everyone can help further the a year family friendly event that On that note, the Peoria Arts with diagnosis its also their fam- research to stop cancer, if you was a celebration of Art and Cul- and Cultural Festival proved to ily, their friends, and their support would like to donate yourself, ture. be just as enjoyable as previous system.” All money donated and visit the American Cancer Asso- You were able to see “all dif- years. raised will go to cancer research, ciation website or any other can- ferent types of art forms from each Be sure to look out for it programs for survivors and care cer research program. all over the district,” even being school the ability to showcase next spring, as it should not dis- givers, and cancer patients them- Photo Credit: www.cancer.org able to make art of your own in what we do and a platform to ex- appoint! selves.