the accolade VOLUME LX, ISSUE III // SUNNY HILLS HIGH SCHOOL 1801 LANCER WAY, FULLERTON, CA 92833 // NOV. 15, 2019

FAREWELL TO THE FORCE

Art by: Erin Lee

Sunny Hills students and faculty express their anticipation for the upcoming December film, “The Rise of Skywalker.” — see pages 2-4

@sunnyhillsaccolade @sunnyhillsaccolade @SunnyHillsAcco shhsaccolade.com 2 November 15, 2019 FAREWELL TO THE FORCE the accolade Fan expectations for ‘Skywalker’

Synopsis: Resistance fighters including Rey, Finn and Poe face off the First Or- der once again in a final battle for justice. Directed by J.J. Abrams, the third installment of the Star Wars trilogy will end the Skywalker saga.

Length: 2 hours and 35 minutes

Genre: Fantasy/Sci-fi

Release Date: Dec. 20 FAN QUOTES: “I want to see if the Jedi order will “I’m looking forward to seeing rise again or if it will continue how this part of the trilogy ends being a sort of isolated organiza- and if there is any way that it tion. [I also want to know] if Rey could hint to a continuation of the continues to be the last jedi and if series. I hope to see all my favor- she will train [anyone]. I want to ite characters for one last time. find out if she and Kylo Ren are There were so many questions related and who her parents are.” left after watching the trailer.” -Remy Garcia-Kakebeen, 9 -Paige Zell, 10

“I’m looking forward to seeing “After I watched the trailer, I how they rewrite Emperor Pal- was getting goosebumps because patine back into the story even I wanted to know so bad what’s though he was supposed to have going to happen. I am excited died in episode 6. I’m excited because it’s the last episode, and to see where they end this tril- things are going to get intense; ogy and the Skywalker Saga as a they are going to go crazy with whole.” their star fighters.” -Antonio Hess, 11 -Edward Kwon, 12

Compiled by Michelle Buckley Photo printed with permission from Walt Disney Pictures SH Star Wars fans anticipate final installment

GRACE JOHNSON as X-wings or TIE fighters along with ac- tion figures placed along his cabinets. Cub Reporter “[The decorations] are a link I have with my students,” he said. “I can discuss the All good things must come to an end, movies with them, and sometimes they and the last installment of a fictional space know more than me, which I love.” trilogy will mark the close of many movie Booking his ticket for opening night, fans’ favorite sci-fi fantasy. Dec. 19, junior Harrison Kim is excited for Releasing on Dec. 20, “Star Wars: The the last installment of the Skywalker saga. Rise Of Skywalker” will continue the story “It’s the last movie of the trilogy,” Kim of Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron’s journey as said. “People say the last few movies they attempt to bring justice to the galaxy haven’t been good, but I want to be there to by defeating the sinister empire. Directed watch the last one.” by J.J. Abrams (“Star Wars: The Force Many also say that Star Wars can ignite Awakens”), the 2 hour and 35 minute film feelings of emotion, enthusiasm and inspi- KAREN LEE| theaccolade will focus on the efforts of the resistance to ration in viewers. JUBILANT JEDI: An artist’s representation of Spanish teacher Scott Gris- restore an everlasting peace. “I am a fanatic; I enjoy the storyline and wold, a Star Wars fanatic, as a powerful Jedi master. Sunny Hills Star Wars fans are filled graphics,” said junior Jonathan Hsing, who with anticipation for the next movie. journey and story is really interesting to Wars pride by wearing Star Wars attire to is planning to watch “Rise of Skywalker” “I’m excited to see how J.J. Abrams me,” he said. “[I also like] how she is re- school daily. “In humanity, we all have this on opening week. “The story of the rise, closes this trilogy,” said science teacher learning the force and interpreting it in her fight of tyranny versus freedom, and- tyr fall and rebirth of the main protagonist in a Alexander Hua, who purchased his movie own way.” anny is always a foot away in life, which galaxy far far away is a story I would hands ticket for Dec. 19th. “If they stick the land- Diehard Star Wars followers like the Star Wars portrays.” down watch over and over again.” ing, they can be as good as the original.” franchise because of its various aspects and To show his students just how much of “Star Wars is the fantasy that many peo- Hua expressed his appreciation for the morals viewers can relate to. the Force is with him, Griswold uses Star ple, including myself, escape to when we protagonist that Abrams created when di- “I love the fights, lightsaber duels and Wars-related decorations for his class- have free time,” Hsing said. “One can’t recting “The Force Awakens” back in 2015. space battles,” said Spanish teacher Scott room. Hanging from his ceilings above his possibly explore all the aspects of Star “I really like Rey because I think her Griswold, who continually shows his Star desk are different types of spaceships such Wars.” the accolade FAREWELL TO THE FORCE November 15, 2019 3 ‘Mandalorian’ excels in its own universe TYLER PAK just so he can make some money. at midnight, meaning viewers will After returning with his bounty have to wait to get their lingering News Editor and feeling unsatisfied with his questions answered. pay, the Mandalorian’s employer, Though this is more similar to After witnessing the Greef Carga (Carl Weathers, “Toy traditional television, some people disappointment that was “Star Story 4”), tells him where he enjoy binge watching shows, and Wars: The Force Awakens” and needs to go to find out about his the once-a-week release means the disaster that was “Star Wars: next mission. Along the way, he they would probably have to wait The Last Jedi,” it’s nice to see meets new characters such as his a few weeks for the episodes to that the franchise finally gets it new client (Werner Herzog, “The pile up before watching them. right. Simpsons”) and IG-11 (Taika The first episode has plenty “The Mandalorian,” released Waititi, “Jojo Rabbit”), a lovable of references to the original on Disney+ on Nov. 12, is an droid to add onto the list of R2- films that will keep the audience action-packed, nicely paced and D2, C-3PO and BB-8. satisfied: technology like the compelling story that makes a The Mandalorian is a ruthless surveillance at Jabba’s Palace Image used with permission from Francois Duhamel Copyright: © 2018 Lucasfilm Ltd. great addition to the Star Wars killer with little regard for other helps viewers feel more at home &™. All Rights Reserved. universe. life forms. He hardly speaks, in the expanding universe. IMMINENT DANGER: The Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) The first episode, taking and his cool demeanor and poise Little touches such as the takes cover behind a wall as enemies fire blasters at him. place approximately five years often contrasts the other panicked music, which manages to capture after Luke Skywalker — the characters around him, making the grandeur of the original “Star protagonist of the original him all the more intimidating. Wars” soundtrack while still trilogy who toppled the Empire Though audiences follow the being unique, remains consistent in “Star Wars: Return of the character for over 40 minutes, they with and pulls the audience into Jedi” — wastes no time in hardly learn anything about him; the Star Wars world. quickly establishing its tone. they only see a few flashbacks of However, the show also does Unlike the two newest movies his traumatic childhood, and he its job building on the Star Wars that desperately attempt — and never removes his mask. It will be universe with new creatures, like fail — to be light-hearted, “The exciting to learn more about this the Blurrg, and introducing all Mandalorian” recognizes the dark character’s backstory and what new planets. tone it’s striving for and stays turns him into the cold blooded The interesting set-up of the true to it. The show opens with character he is today. protagonist and our desire to see the Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal, Unlike Netflix, which releases the expansion of the Star Wars Image used with permission from Francois Duhamel Copyright: © 2018 Lucasfilm Ltd. “Triple Frontier”), a bounty an entire season of a show at once, universe will ensure that many &™. All Rights Reserved. hunter ruthlessly killing others Disney+ releases its episodes for will tune in for the second episode TEDIOUS TASK: The Client (Werner Herzog) meets the and freezing those he captures “The Mandalorian” every Friday of “The Mandalorian.” Mandalorian and explains to him his next assignment. Star Wars’ forceful impact on the big screen

“The Phantom Menace” “Attack of the Clones” “Revenge of the Sith” “A New Hope” After the trade feder- Set 10 years after “The Obi-Wan Kenobi and Under orders from ation cuts off all trade Phantom Menace,” Anakin Skywalker res- Darth Vader, leader of routes to planet Naboo, thousands of systems cue Chancellor Palpa- The Galactic Empire, the republic sends Jedi threaten to secede from tine. However, suspi- the imperial force holds Obi-Wan Kenobi and his the Republic. This leads cions against Palpatine, Princess Leia hostage. tutor Qui-Gon-Jin to the to the clone wars and with whom Anakin has Luke Skywalker works planet where they meet the beginning of the formed a relationship, with R2D2 and C3PO to Anakin Skywalker. end of the Republic. arise. seek justice.

“The Empire Strikes “Return of the Jedi” “The Force Awakens” “The Last Jedi” Back” Luke Skywalker fights Thirty years after Return After her discovery of Luke Skywalker, Han Jabba the Hut, a power- of the Jedi, Han Solo and the Force, Rey com- Solo and Leia Organa ful crime lord, and Darth his allies’ search for Luke mences training with combat attack by the im- Vader to save his Rebel Skywalker is interrupted Luke Skywalker. Mean- perial forces. Skywalker Alliance comrades. Han by the appearance of a while, Kylo Ren and the later travels to Dagobah Solo, Princess Leia and new evil, Kylo Ren, a First Order combat Leia to search for Jedi Master Chewbacca aid in defeat- successor to The Galactic and the Resistance for Yoda. ing the dark side. Empire. control of the galaxy.

CANDID What is your favorite installment of Star Wars? “‘Attack of the “‘Empire Strikes “‘Empire Strikes “‘The Force Awak- Clones’ because I Back’ because it’s a Back.’ It was the first ens.’ I got to see it like the clones and remarkable middle time it felt like the the night it came out, how there is still a chapter for the trilogy heroes were losing and and it reminds me of Jedi army. I love by having the greatest in danger, which you why I love Star Wars all the action in the plot twist.” don’t see a lot of in in the first place.” movie.” movies.” Noah Hernandez, 9 Jaden Segura, 10 Krista Mansfield, 11 James Chavez. 12 Jared Wiggs, 9

Compiled by Michelle Buckley 4 November 15, 2019 FAREWELL TO THE FORCE Star Wars land open for seniors during Grad Nite for the first time LAUREN JUNG in park entry and busing costs, said PTSA member Jenifer Nece, Grad Nite chair- Cub Reporter woman. The current $200 Grad Nite ticket will Graduating seniors will be laughing increase to $215 on Jan. 1, 2020. Then as they walk around the amusement park on Jan. 31, it will bump up to $225 un- that looks like a planet in a galaxy far, far til March 15, the last day for sales, Nece away. Aromas from food stands will float said. around as they enjoy the presence of the The tickets include prices for access to force while “escaping” from First Order Disneyland and DCA, the bus ride to and Storm Troopers. from the resort, Disney gift cards for food That could be what’s in store for se- and the special Grad Nite party in DCA. niors who pay $200 to attend Grad Nite “Because the Parent Teacher Student May 27 as Disneyland will allow them to Association does not make a profit on check out the newly opened Star Wars: the tickets, they cannot offer price reduc- Galaxy’s Edge — a venue that was un- tions,” Nece said. “However, PTSA does available to previous Grad Nite goers. do some fundraising by selling drinks at “It makes you feel like you’re in a International Food Fair [IFF] in which different world because of the way they Images reprinted with permission from Michelle Buckley all of those proceeds go to support Grad made it,” said senior Andrew Cruz, who MEET AND GREET: Seniors paying to attend Grad Nite next May will be Nite.” went to Star Wars land in September but able to enjoy Disneyland’s newest attraction, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Seniors can purchase tickets online at wants to go again by paying for Grad sunnyhillsptsa.org. The PTSA will also Nite.“The rides are so cool, [and] the am- In addition, after Disney California “It’s one of the last things you get to do have a table Dec. 5, Jan. 23 and March 12 bience is really nice because they add dif- Adventure closes to the public at around with your class,” said senior Tessa Ald- on campus for students to purchase tick- ferent things from the actual movie.” 9 p.m., it will be open until 2 a.m. only rige, who plans to go to Grad Nite. “Even ets, according to its digital flier. Among the attractions there for seniors for students attending this special event in though not everyone is close with each “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime thing because are the interactive Millenium Falcon: which they will experience music, danc- other, it’s a big tradition for everyone at you can’t ever go back to Grad Nite, [and] Smugglers Run, restaurants decorated to ing and special surprises throughout the this school.” I’m looking forward to going with my resemble movie settings, souvenir shops night along with the great attractions and Prices for the event increased by $45 friends,” senior Jasmine Kim said. “It’s and custom lightsabers and droids. rides. from last year’s prices because of the rise going to be really fun.” Disney’s ‘Galaxy’s Edge’ worth a visit When Disney individuals and asking what they were do- first announced ing with those “datapads.” Although it was its future release intimidating at first to take pictures with of a Star Wars the characters, the interactions were funny Land in 2015, I and entertaining. was thrilled to As we made our way toward the side visit a location of the Resistance, the grand Millennium that would bring Falcon came into view. The exhaust sound michelleBuckley “far, far away” effect and riveting details made it seem Editor-in-Chief adventures to life. like the object was just moments away Although I wasn’t from getting ready to take off. sure how Disney would manage to do so, After taking a look around the whole now that I’ve visited Star Wars: Galaxy’s park, we decided to ride Millenium Edge, I couldn’t be more pleased with the Falcon: Smuggler’s Run. Despite waiting result. for over an hour to get on without the Reprinted with permission from Michelle Buckley I first visited the area in July 2019, less fast pass, it was worth it. Riders get a card INTIMIDATING INTERROGATION: Senior Michelle Buckley (left) receives than two months after its opening. The before entering the attraction telling them a message from a Stormtrooper that the First Order is always watching. area resembles Blackspire outpost, a stop whether they are a pilot, engineer or a for traders and smugglers traveling along shooter; I was assigned a pilot. like an aircraft is flying right over every- A great addition to the park would be the Outer Rim and Wild Space made Throughout the park, shops selling one. This made it seem like visitors are a meet-and-greet with characters such as famous by “The Force Awakens.” merchandise such as costumes and other placed right into the movie, making their Rey, Kylo Ren or Chewbacca. Similar to We felt that we had walked right into Star Wars related gear made the experi- experience more realistic. the Royal Hall in Fantasyland where meet- the movie as soon as we saw a massive TIE ence all the more enjoyable. Though some Despite many positive aspects about the and-greets with princesses take place, it fighter, a piece of aircraft used by the First items are a bit pricy such as the $5 BB-8 land, some things could be added to make would be nice if visitors can do the same Order. Two stormtroopers standing on a looking containers for drinks, it’s worth an even more memorable visit for viewers. in Star Wars Land. high platform next to it executed the feel- the purchase. These items enhanced my For example, the large TIE fighter on I’ve had an amazing experience the past ing that the First Order is always watching, visit as it was enjoyable to purchase them the side of the First Order is placed upon seven times I have visited Galaxy’s edge. which made it all the more realistic. as souvenirs to take home. a big platform that resembles a stage. It Whether it’s just taking a stroll through While walking through the dark side of Along with detailed design of the would be nice if some characters put on a the area or riding on the Millenium the land, we came into contact with Kylo mountain structure that surrounded the skit, similar to the past Young Jedi Train- Falcon, it never fails to disappoint, and I Ren and other stormtroopers who were entirety of the land, sound effects of tie ing Academy in Tomorrowland, in which always feel the presence of the force every roaming around the area, “investigating” fighters throughout the park made it seem the actors interact with the audience. subsequent visit. the accolade NEWS November 15, 2019 5 Gym to hold Dancing With the Staff The annual fundraiser moves to new venue because of PAC renovations

NEVYA PATEL For the full story, go to Cub Reporter http://shhsaccolade. com/wp/category-news/ For the first time in its eight- year history, the Dancing With more room, and the lighting the Staff [DWTS] fundraiser, would be better,” Chung said. sponsored by the Dance Depart- DP captain and the ASB vice ment, will be held in the gym president senior Aimee Park, Dec. 6-7 instead of the Perform- is more sentimental about this ing Arts Center [PAC], which has change. been closed for remodeling since “It is my senior year, and I do May 20. wish that it was [in] a theater,” Dance director Leiana Volen Park said. “[But] I feel the stan- said she made the decision to use dards of the quality of the dances the gym instead of Buena Park hold up.” High School’s theater because of Like Park, senior Jacob Lee transportation issues and unfamil- shares similar opinions regarding iarity with the different campus. how good the show will be. “It’s not our space, so I want- “I feel there’s going to be good ed to make [the transition] as easy stuff,” Lee said. “[The gym] is a as possible,” Volen said. better choice than the [PAC] be- To mimic a stage, the Dance cause it allows [dancers] to have Department will rent lights and more room.” black curtains to put in the gym PAUL YASUTAKE | theaccolade However, science teacher and since the building does not offer WE LIKE TO MOVE IT, MOVE IT: Teachers Christopher Ghareebo (left), Mariam Tan, Lind- tennis coach Christopher Gharee- a cyclorama wall, a large, curved say Safe and Kady Fibrow rehearse for Dancing With the Staff in Room 130 Nov. 13. bo is participating in DWTS for white screen where the dancers the first time and thinks the show could perform in front of, like in Last year’s DWTS winner, sus on a stage, it looks kind of dif- 3 and Deviation club members will run steadily. the PAC, she said. math teacher Mariam Tan, plans ferent,” Tan said. are also transitioning to the new “It’s been really smooth for The dancers will enter and to return for a chance to become 2017 winner, AVID and math situation, since they will perform me,” Ghareebo said. “[The Dance exit from the sides of the gym champion again, but was origi- teacher Cristian Bueno, is also in groups or alongside teachers. Department] is really accommo- and there will be lights on the nally concerned about aesthetic adapting to the new environment. DP member sophomore Eu- dating to our schedules.” sides shining on them. They will differences between the gym and “I’m scared of the space [be- nice Chung does not see any Tickets for the show will go on perform facing one side of the the PAC. cause] it’s nice to be backstage problems with the new venue. sale outside of the dance studio bleachers while the other side will “When people go and watch and go onstage,” Bueno said. “I’m excited that it’s going to starting Dec. 2 for $10 with an be sectioned off. the dance team [in the gym] ver- Dance Production [DP], Dance be in the gym because we have ASB card and $12 without. Accolade, Mr. Sunny Hills canceled for PAC fix

Helios win JADEN HOM For the full story, go to ing forward to [participating] Cub Reporter http://shhsaccolade. since freshman year,” Cano said com/wp/category-news/ after finding out it was cancelled. CSPA While school officials -ex Senior Luke Duxbury found Meanwhile, the Bayanihan pect the Performing Arts Center out about the cancellation from a club’s annual Pilipino Culture KRISHNA THAKER [PAC] to reopen in early March, Used with permission from friend. Night [PCN] April 18 will be the ASB has decided to cancel the Cub Reporter Helios and Accolade “I feel that they are robbing moved to the gym, like the Danc- annual Mr. Sunny Hills program WE GOT YOU COVERED: the senior class,” Duxbury said. ing With the Staff event Dec. 6-7. The Columbia Scholastic — a 35-year-old tradition. The CSPA recognized Helios' “I saw a lot of senior boys doing “PCN [will be] in the gym Press Association [CSPA] recog- “We [will not] have it unless 2018-19 yearbook and The Ac- it [so I wanted to do it].” rather than in another school’s nized The Accolade newspaper it’s in the PAC,” the ASB co-ad- colade's 2018-19 issues, includ- Funny Hills Improv member PAC because we need a whole and Helios yearbook as national viser Mike Paris said. “There is ing the Feb. 22 issue cover. senior Diego Cano hoped to in- week of dress rehearsals the week crwon award finalists — the only not a time available [in the gym] corporate improv if he were nom- of the show,” club co-president Orange County programs to earn For the full story and that would work.” inated as a contestant this year. senior Kristen DelMundo said. such a distinction. video, go to http:// Mr. Sunny Hills has been a “I feel sad because I was look- "I was very surprised yet hon- shhsaccolade.com/wp/ pageant for senior boys since ored that we were recognized category-news/ 1984; other seniors would nomi- nationally for the six issues that Staff members of the Helios nate participants who would dress I submitted for judging,” The Ac- were thrilled that they earned in a formal wear and perform in a colade adviser Tommy Li said. such recognition. talent show. The Accolade editor-in-chief “Of course winning awards is The ASB presidents from oth- senior Michelle Buckley said she great, but it’s not about a list or er district schools would judge hopes she and two of her editors making that list," Helios advis- contestants in areas such as talent will be able to attend the award er Lindsay Safe said. "It’s about and charisma to choose a winner. ceremony next March in New making great stuff for good kids,” Last year, it was moved to the York to find out whether the The Accolade was last nom- end of fall semester because the newspaper will earn a Gold or inated for a Crown award in PAC was scheduled to close that Silver Crown plaque. 2005, and the following year spring, though that didn’t happen “At first, it was very surpris- at the award ceremony, it was until May. ing, but looking back [the an- announced it had won a Silver Some seniors have expressed Printed with permission from Melissa Stinson nouncement] is something that Crown. disappointment about the cancel- CHECK-UP: Theatre teacher Amanda Gieser and the site con- we deserve,” Buckley said. lation. struction project manager survey the new stage extension. 6 November 15th, 2019 NEWS the accolade

Percent of Orange County students who have contemplated suicide Fullerton mulls idea of banning e-cig flavors DANIEL KONG Staff Reporter

hile the Laguna Niguel City Council will take a final vote WNov. 19 on Orange County’s first ban of the sale of flavored electronic cigarettes, or e-cigs, Fullerton city officials are still mulling over a similar ordinance here. “While our city has not considered a ban, I’ve been closely monitoring this is- sue and will be interested in what Laguna Information compiled by Alice Shin Niguel decides,” Fullerton council mem- Source: OC Register ber Ahmad Zahra said. Flavored e-cigs have become a national and local issue recently, especially after the American Academy of Family Physicians FJUHSD ranks fourth in county claimed that flavor pods have a higher lev- el of nicotine than cigarettes. The health risk has prompted President for suicidal contemplation rates Donald Trump and his administration to look into a federal ban on selling such fla- GIANNE VELUZ ance office,” principal Allen Whitten said. with the pressures associated with being vored products. Staff Reporter “Our guidance counselors are an integral a high school-aged young adult,” he said. Meanwhile, Laguna Niguel was the piece of the overall mental wellness sup- “We work as a team to support our students first in the county to take action against *Student's name has been changed for port we provide, and our guidance office is at the highest level.” companies like Juul that produce flavored confidentiality. our hub for this.” According to the American College e-cigs for local vaping businesses and re- Teachers and guidance counselors are Health Association, the suicide rate among tail stores. According to a collection of Califor- trained to identify when a student is in need young adults age 15-24 has tripled since “Laguna Niguel is pleased to be on the nia Climate, Health and Learning Surveys of support, to ask the right questions, to the 1950s. forefront of addressing this incredibly im- from the Southern California News Group start conversations and to connect students Since parents typically push their kids portant issue,” Laguna Niguel mayor John [SCNG], the Fullerton Joint Union High with resources, Whitten said. to go to college, the pressure of getting into Jennings said. School District [FJUHSD] holds the fourth “There’s a good push in our district to a prestigious university has substantially Council members reviewed documen- highest percentage in Orange County for round up all of our resources that are avail- increased. tation Nov. 4, citing medical risks, deaths suicide contemplation among its students. able in the area,” he said. “As we’re work- “Schoolwork, homework [and] extra- and what other cities are doing to combat With the same percentage as Anaheim ing with students, we can connect them curriculars makes it hard to take care of the vaping crisis. Union High and Tustin Unified at 19 per- with resources in the community.” myself,” said senior John Smith*, who has “I have every confidence that it will cent of students who have thought about Whereas other schools that have experi- considered killing himself in the past. “The pass next week based on the council’s prior killing themselves, Sunny Hills [SH] has enced instances in which students have at- competition is hard to keep up with, and action,” Jennings said. taken action to lower this percentage. tempted or committed suicide, this campus it’s easy for the pressure to cloud my men- E-mails were sent to all of the Fullerton “With increased [staff] training, we are is not immune to these situations, Whitten tal health.” City Council members for comment on La- providing mental wellness support in a va- said. An expert in at-risk youth at UC Berke- guna Niguel’s decision, but only Zahra has riety of ways including through our guid- “Students across the country struggle Suicide rate >> Page 7 responded as of Nov. 14. LAW & ORDER "Law & Order" will appear occasion- at the district level because what I know site already contains some of the infor- nabis not in smoking or vaping form to ally throughout the school year. the district won’t want is seven schools mation that AB-34 mandates. their children on campus. It will contain news about state bills coming up with seven different bell Currently, the SH website has infor- “We will get guidance from the Cal- and laws affecting high school students. schedules,” Whitten said. mation on counseling support posted ifornia School Board Association on — by Alexandria Kim, cub reporter for students and parents but does not sample board policy language and will Later school start bill passes mention suicide, bullying or harass- need to get legal advice regarding the At the start of their senior year, cur- Suicide prevention measures ap- ment prevention techniques which the pros and cons [of] adopting such a pol- rent high school freshman students will proved bill now necessitates. icy,” FJUHSD school board president not have to attend school before 8:30 Starting in the fall of 2020, all Cali- This bill additionally requires infor- Joanne Fawley said. a.m., with the exception of zero period, fornia public and charter schools will be mation about intimidation and discrim- The bill was signed Oct. 9 by Gov. after a recent state bill signed into law required to post information regarding ination on the basis of gender identity, Gavin Newsom. Oct. 13. discrimination and harassment online to sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity “It allows school districts, counties Sunny Hills principal Allen Whitten curb rising suicide rates among teenag- and disability. and charter school governing boards hopes that the new bell schedule will ers. —by Krishna Thaker, cub reporter opting into the arrangement to opt out end at a similar time as the current one An existing law had required that for any reason, including concerns so that sports can start at their usual schools send a copy of their sexual ha- Medical cannabis allowed on school about losing federal funding as a result time slots. rassment policies along with other relat- campuses of the policy,” said bill co-sponsor Sen. However, Whitten is not completely ing information to parents and students. The Fullerton Joint Union High Jerry Hill, D-San Mateo, one of eight sure how the schedule will end up based Though SH principal Allen Whitten School District [FJUHSD] will review co-sponsors of the bill. on how the district handles the issue. said he was not familiar with the new whether to adopt SB-223, a bill allow- —by Hanna Jung, cub reporter “We’ll probably have to talk about it law at the time, he believes the SH web- ing parents to administer medical can- the accolade NEWS November 15, 2019 7 IB Wellness to continue this year EMMA DE LEON IB Creativity, Activity and Service project Cub Reporter manager. “We want to really emphasize mental After organizing its first two wellness health [because] we know our students are events last school year and one earlier in under a high amount of academic rigor,” September, the International Baccalaure- Leydiker said. ate [IB] Council plans to continue holding IB Social Commissioner senior Kaylee such opportunities with yoga sessions and Kim found this year’s yoga session to be therapist or counselor visits after school healing and calming. once every other month. “Even though we might be stressed “Life is stressful for so many kids here, again when we go out, we don’t have to and I think a lot of them don’t have tools think about anything in that hour of yoga,” or even think there are ways to lower that Kim said. [stress],” IB coordinator Brian Wall said. Leydiker said the council plans to hold “Every one of these things we’re doing is the next session before next week, but no about giving [students] tools to deal with details were available as of Thursday. what weighs [them] down.” For future sessions, IB Council presi- For the September Wellness Day, the dent senior Cecelia Lee wants to consid- council recruited dance teacher Leiana Vo- er using resources other than yoga like a len to lead yoga activities. school therapist or counselor. “Yoga seemed to be [something] ev- “Just like yoga sessions, the aim is to eryone really loved, so [we’re doing] that de-stress and forget about college [applica- HOPE LI | theaccolade again in November,” Wall said. tions] and tests,” she said. THE ONE: A contract worker lifts up one of the stencils used to spraypaint IB Council secretary senior Katya Wang The IB Council plans to do another ses- part of a number on the roof of the 110s building Nov. 1. appreciates the council’s attempts to boost sion as seniors finish college applications student mental health. and prepare for finals, IB representative “It’s a really good idea [to] relax and junior Kristen Kim said. unwind from everything going on [in “We want to do [a Wellness Day] every Roofs get numbers to help school],” said Wang, who attended all other month to keep everything in check three sessions so far. and make sure everyone’s doing alright,” Mental health is a main priority of the she said. police coptors find classes IB program, said junior Jack Leydiker, the

As of the beginning of the 2019-2020 HENRY LEE Viscusi said. It’s also the first to have FROM PAGE 5 school year, the suicide lifeline was placed Cub Reporter teachers’ and staff's keys replaced, which on the back of student identification cards was also upon a request from the police. SUICIDE RATE — a feature not previously provided — to In response to a request from Fullerton “I think it is good for authorities to fulfill a new state law. The hotline is now police, the city of Fullerton has agreed to be aware of areas that need help, so ley's Graduate School of Education, profes- accessible to students to get help if they spend $3,500 to hire contractors to paint I believe that it is good that they are sor Frank Worrell reviewed a 2017 report need it. Sunny Hills room numbers in black atop the painting the classrooms to make it saf- National Institute of Mental Health that Another resource is “STOPit,” a new roof of each classroom, school officials said. er,” freshman Brennan McVicar said. shows the suicidal thoughts among teens bullying prevention application students “The Fullerton Police Department Sophomore Crismar Flores also said ranges from 20-24 percent. can use to report incidents. asked us to paint the numbers on the the room numbers may help locate the “Suicide is the second leading cause of For confidential reasons, names of roofs of all the rooms in case there is an areas that would be affected by possible death for middle and high school students,” counseling interns cannot be included, but emergency,” principal Allen Whitten said. emergencies like the Oct. 24 lockdown. Worrell said. students can be referred to resources in the “[Then], they would have a better way “At first, I didn’t think much of it, but Recently, the topic of mental health has community through their counselors that of locating and communicating where the more I thought about it, I realized become a bigger issue that has received will charge patients’ families according to that [emergency] event [took] place.” it could be really helpful, especially af- more attention from social media, pop cul- what they can afford. Though no information was given as ter the lockdown we had,” Flores said. ture and school districts around the nation, “Our goal is a student body that enjoys to the name of the company contracted Whitten said if there happened to be but Whitten has seen it as an issue his en- coming to school, feels supported and con- to do the work, a two-man crew has been a fire near the campus like a few weeks tire career. nected to their school and knows where coming to campus since the week of Oct. ago, helicopters would be able to use these “I remember making this specific com- to turn when they need support,” Whitten 28, and finished coloring the black- num numbers to identify the classrooms as well. ment during my first assistant principal job said. “I believe we are accomplishing this, bers on white squares two weeks ago. “It just makes the school safer and in Washington about how people have no but I also believe we can do more and we Sunny Hills was the first school -cam would help first responders respond idea about the level of anxiety, depression are committed to doing more." pus in the Fullerton Joint Union High more accurately and [quickly],” Whit- and mental stress students [have] a hard School District to have the paintwork ten said. “So I think it’s a good thing.” time with,” he said. done, school resource officer Jeremy 'Minute of Hope' fundraiser for those in need set for Dec. 5 DIVYA BHARADWAJ handed over to the PTSA the next day, and dent Ivonne Wang said. “[The] PTSA de- wards the end of the year,” said sophomore Cub Reporter in turn will be given Dec. 7 to Pathways of livers what was collected [to Pathways of Malini Pandey, who plans on donating Hope, a Fullerton-based organization that Hope] and then [has] a day to work at the around a dollar. “It makes us grateful for Like last year, the ASB will hold a uses the money collected to help families distribution center, organizing and helping everything we have.” minute-long fundraiser on Dec. 5 to raise in the Fullerton area. families select items.” This particular fundraiser will take money for local families in need through a “[The Minute of Hope] was so success- The ASB co-adviser David Fenstermak- place throughout the Fullerton Joint Union program called Pathways of Hope. ful, [and] we thought this would be a more er said the fundraiser is set up to coincide High School District, each school recog- “We are trying to keep it strictly mon- beneficial way to receive donations,” co- with the holiday season. nizing families in need. Children pick a ey," co-ASB community affairs commi- ASB Community Affairs Commissioner “It’s a time of year where you should be big toy, two smaller items, as many books sioner senior Kyra Hughes said. "With senior Sophie Williams said. doing some giving, so it’s an opportunity as they want and a bag of non perishable canned goods, not as many people have The Sunny Hills PTSA, along with the to actually see that come to fruition,” Fen- foods, Wang said. donated in the past.” ASB, partners with Pathways of Hope for stermaker said. “It’s an amazing opportunity because in Called “Minute of Hope,” the goal is this fundraiser, co-ASB adviser Mike Paris Some students look forward to the Dec. high school, we are busy worrying about to collect $10 per class in Period 2, which said. 5 opportunity to offer support financially. ourselves and school life, so it’s unique to would amount to be about $1,000, the ASB “Each PTA [or] PTSA collects toys, “[Giving back to the community] is take time out of your day to think about officials said. Those funds would then be books, food items or cash,” PTSA presi- important for students to do, especially to- others and help them out,” Hughes said. 8 November 15, 2019 OPINION the accolade

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Tyler Pak, News Editor Elijah Jhee, Assistant News Editor Isaac Choi, Opinion Editor Hanna Oltman, Assistant Opinion Editor Lira Jeong, Feature Editor Hannah Jeong, Assistant Feature Editor Andrew Hong, Co-Entertainment KAREN LEE | theaccolade Editor STAFF EDITORIAL Chloe Lee, Co-Entertainment Editor Annie Bang, Co-Sport Editor Andrew Ngo, Co-Sport Editor Lauren Kim, Copy Editor Rebecca Choi, Assistant Copy Editor Michelle Buckley, Co-Special Sections Don't let finals ruin holiday spirit Editor It's known as the most wonder- their mechanical pencils and study- Thanksgiving traditions with rel- activity like a “Friends-Giving,” Alex Park, Co-Special Sections Editor ful time of the year. ing all night to secure that “A” in atives or missing out on presents a Thanksgiving celebration with Hannah Yi, Co-Special Sections Editor Business Manager However, for many Sunny Hills one of their Advanced Placement from “Santa Claus” is truly sad- friends. That’s what The Acco- Umbert Caseres, Megan Shin, Photo Editor students, it may be the most stress- classes. dening. As a result, the importance lade’s adviser realized a few years Erin Lee, Graphics Editor ful time. Rather than stressing over aca- of retaining such a festive mood in ago in moving up the holiday is- Karen Lee, Assistant Graphics Editor Although November and De- demics, we should instead commit high school amplifies when consid- sue from December to November cember promote a season of high more time toward achieving holi- ering how precious this time is. so the Journalism 1 and Advanced Mini Editors spirit and festivity, many of us seem day spirit: to create valuable mem- So rather than viewing the end Journalism classes wouldn’t get so Kristima Aryal, Hannah Kim, Katherine Kim, Daniel Kong, to have no time to enjoy it. That's ories as high schoolers. of the year as a miserable study ses- stressed out with their story assign- Charis Lee, Hope Li, Aaliyah Magana, because it's heavily shadowed by a After all, participating in such sion, students should start to liven ments and deadlines knowing that Andrew Park, Alice Shin, distinctly infamous realization: the festivities as holiday caroling or up their holiday spirit, whether it finals are lurking. So it’s been a Sydnee Tallant, Gianne Veluz end of the first semester. gift shopping is a perfect way for be listening to “Jingle Bell Rock” tradition for us to spend December Cub Reporters With this comes the panic-driv- students to destress and forget while studying or decorating a tree more relaxed with various interac- Divya Bharadwaj, Dominique Chang, en trinity of SATs/ACTs, projects, about school work for a couple of to brighten up a home’s ambiance. tive activities culminated with a Se- Lauren Choi, Nicole Chung, finals week and locked grades fully weeks. By implementing these little details cret Santa gift exchange on the last Emma De Leon, Yonhee Eu, consuming any motivation to enjoy Furthermore, for many seniors into our daily lives, we can expect day of the fall semester. Jaden Hom, Grace Johnson, the upcoming holiday season. In- who plan to attend an out-of-state to receive a more joyful experience Even if it seems silly to get ex- Hanna Jung, Lauren Jung, stead of enjoying a Thanksgiving university, the Thanksgiving and from life, regardless of the distrac- cited over such a childish time of Anthony Keem, Alexandria Kim, Minjeong Kim, Nathan Kim, Alice Lee, dinner with family and relatives winter holiday season may be the tions caused by school work. the year, what sounds more appeal- Edmund Lee, Henry Lee, Yeihn Lee, or hanging up colorful lights and final opportunities to celebrate with Disconnecting themselves from ing: jamming out to “Last Christ- Kayla Lozada, Esther Oh, Nevya Patel, sipping hot chocolate over a warm their family and friends. Indeed, the the clutter of school work, students mas” by the 1980s band Wham! or Audrey Seo, Casey Seon, fire, many students are loading up thought of skipping out on yearly should also participate in festive memorizing the periodic table? Michelle Sheen, Krishna Thaker, Kate Yang, Lisa Yoon, Rachel Yun, Rida Zar Minimalism keeps things sweet, simple Photographers Paul Yasutake Min- of others but helped me focus on Brianna Zafra imalism my ambitions in life. Minimalism Web Videographers has allowed me to narrow my material Emily Choi reformed possessions to only my personal Phoebe Sakhrani my life. interests, and now, I have saved a With lot of money. With more money in Social Media Manager it, my my hands, I could invest more into Megan Shin choices in my ambitions. Adviser darshilSheth life help Generally, when starting some- Tommy Li Guest Columnist me gather thing, ambition, hard work and clarity. patience are required to be suc- Unless specifically stated, advertisements in The Accolade are inserted by commercial ventures My shift to minimalism cessful. In the aspect of self-aware- solely for informational purposes and not by happened after making horrible ness and hard work, minimalism Sunny Hills High School. The Accolade will not print advertisements that violate school investments in trading cards. But allowed me to prioritize my family, regulations or U.S. laws. after watching videos on minimal- friends and personal work. ERIN LEE| theaccolade The Accolade is produced by the ism for a few weeks this year, I With this approach to my life, Advanced Journalism and Journalism 1 classes stumbled upon the 30-day declut- I removed things that cluttered it of Sunny Hills High School and distributed during Period 4, tering challenge in which a person aspects of life. productivity can often be squan- and because of that, I can spend Copyright 2019 removes one thing on the first day, In school, teens need seven to dered by financial walls. time on the things that matter like (714) 626-4225 and published by two on the second, three on the nine hours of sleep for growth. And with that in mind, I have family and friends. And now that the International Daily News third and so on. By the 30th day, I Time management is good, but to say that even if students are I've adopted minimalism, I'll never (323) 265-1317. realized my life could be simpler. interactions with material pos- earning money, they can lose it go back. I shouldn’t care about what sessions are what make people just as easily. Sometimes it may makes me look cooler; I should procrastinate, resulting in laziness be because of necessities or actual do what’s best for me. Currently, and lack of sleep. personal interest, which don’t The Accolade welcomes guest I make vlogs and blogs on the As I progressed through conflict with minimalism, but this columns to be featured on the Internet, where I discuss this the school year with a changed usually isn’t the case. print issue. Please email with full concept as a lifestyle to help others mindset, I saw a major shift in my The mindset change I made name and grade level to theacco- avoid running into the troubles I productivity, and I understood that allowed me to stop looking at [email protected]. Recognized in 2019 as a finalist for a national experienced. In these vlogs, I say social media and other distractions life in a materialistic sense and The staff reserves the right to Crown award from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association that minimalism can impact many needed a limitation. However, this base my actions on the judgment edit. OPINION November 15, 2019 9 Testing 1, 2, 3...

ERIN LEE | theaccolade PROS CONS Online textbooks are worth it Stop piloting math websites Dur- cannot afford to buy books whenever In my Some may argue that methods of ing my first it feels old textbooks are not up to par. sophomore education are merely catching up to two years at The solution is to pilot textbooks, year, my the changing education curricula and Sunny Hills, especially online ones. Trying out Algebra digital generation we live in today, I have used new textbooks allows teachers and 2 Honors but this is seldom true. five different students to test out books before the teacher at- On one hand, the distribution of math text- school splurges on material that fails tempted to Chromebooks and use of Google books, and to meet the standards of a California piloted an Classroom has proven to be effective three were Distinguished School like our own. rebeccaChoi online text- and beneficial. However, just because andrewNgo new piloted Unfortunately, drawbacks exist book called these innovations have profited stu- Sports Editor Asst. Copy Editor books. when anything new is tried. Teachers Discovery dents does not mean that every other Adopting these for my Geometry are not fully comfortable with these Education. However, she gave up technological advancement will, and Honors and Algebra 2 Honors class new piloted books, so they must also after a few weeks and returned to the just because the educational standards never made much sense to me at first learn how to use the textbook along traditional Pearson textbook. have changed does not mean schools because I felt our textbooks already with the students. Personally, these online textbooks must use new forms of teaching. provided ample material. Despite the temporary disrup- rarely proved to be beneficial when In my own experience, the in- However, I realized there was a tion, piloting new books ensures that studying for tests or even learning the corporation of new online textbooks reason why we’re trying out some- our students will have access to the material in general. They attempted hasn’t really improved my learning thing new. Lessons are changing to highest quality textbooks, meeting the in vain to use new techniques such as experience or my overall grade. prepare us for life after school, so we school’s responsibility to make sure animated videos to solve a problem Although curricula may change, must change our textbooks to fit these we are well-prepared for state testing or real-life applications of a concept, the fundamental concepts of math do updated curricula. and college entrance exams. but they ended up just becoming a not. Therefore, old school textbooks As education standards reform, While I dislike the usage of pilot nuisance students quickly skip. remain effective no matter the new textbooks grow outdated and must textbooks, they are still a necessity. In addition, highly effective standards. change. The only definite way of Even if the student body cannot see it, educational videos such as Khan As a result, it is clear that these knowing whether a textbook suits teachers and administrators are acting Academy are already present on the online piloted textbooks bring about students is to, unfortunately, test them in the best interest of students. Internet, so it is in futile effort for more confusion than benefits, and out. Buying textbooks for a class Bring on the change. I may not these so called textbooks to attempt traditional, physical books clearly can be pricey, and the administration like it, but I know it is for the best. to remake them. display better results than online. Letters to the editor For the record The Accolade regrets the I have read Alex Park’s column, I am amazed at the extent haunt- she wrote is exactly what I think proud to be members of the eSports following errors from the Oct. “Impeachment benefits no one,” on ed houses take to give customers a about Halloween. club. 18 issue: page 9 of the last issue, and it’s ex- scary experience. I don’t like visit- We all spend way too much time — Kiana Reed, sophomore In a page 3 “TRICKS AND tremely biased against Democrats. ing haunted houses, but I love hear- studying and doing homework in- TREATS” special section, “Oct. If Alex diagnoses the Democrats ing others’ experiences in them, so side, so we never have time to do I really enjoyed the page 5 news 31’s for trick-or-treating” should with “Trump Derangement Syn- I like how Hannah Kim mentioned things that make us happy. article, “Mosquitoes invade Orange have been under “Cons,” while drome,” just look at the individuals the characteristics of the haunted — Neona Suthanurak, County.” It reflected the situation “’Let’s do the ‘Monster Mash’” closely tied with Trump who have house in “Fullerton’s 17th Door sophomore and feelings I am going through should have been under “Pros.” been indicted. worth the fright price” on page 4. right now. In the page 6 article “eSports For example, Trump ordered Mi- My favorite room description “Girls in eSports enjoy the game I hate these mosquitoes giving hits the big leagues,” it was incor- Jared Wiggs, 9 chael Cohen to give hush money to was the electric chair room. I like despite stereotypes” on page 11 was me those red, itchy bites, and I wish rectly reported that the League of Stormy Daniels and Karen McDou- that she includes how she instinc- a great article to include in The Ac- our school could figure out more Legends team will travel by bus gal — which was confirmed — but tively chose the number three and colade because it draws attention ways to fix this issue. to compete in CIF; CIF games the contribution was not in violation shocked a girl. It showed a lot of to a select few who do what they — Lucas Zhang, sophomore will be held Tuesdays in Room with the campaign finance law. But emotion and made me feel like I was love despite the gender stereotypes, 44 on campus at 4 p.m. that doesn’t matter. It was intended there witnessing it. which may encourage others to do The Accolade welcomes In the page 16 article, “’TRA- to influence the federal election, so it — Om Patel, freshman the same. These past few years have signed letters to the editor with DITION NEVER GRADU- should have been disclosed and reg- been a time of experimentation and full name and grade level emailed ATES,’” the third stanza of the ulated under the federal campaign I really agree with the page 2 arti- risk-taking at Sunny Hills with the to [email protected]. school’s alma mater should have finance laws. cle, “Let teens have their Halloween creation of the boys volleyball team The staff reserves the right to been, “Go forth to lead our coun- — Austin Gae, senior fun,” by Chloe Lee because what for example, and now girls who are edit. try, strong let our motto be.” 10 November 15, 2019 FEATURE the accolade The Accolade goes With 14 new clubs this school year, we spotlight each in al- phabetical order. For full-length stories of these groups, go to CLUBBING our feature website, shhsaccolade.com/feature/. Book Club Cantonese YEIHN LEE Club Cub Reporter Though sophomore Aiden Wong got his Cantonese Club approved by the ASB, he’s In an age when students turn to their still working on recruiting members. smartphones for entertainment, a group of “I wanted to start the club because I felt students have chosen to stick with tradi- like not many people know about the Can- tional words on paper. tonese language and culture,” Wong said. The main purpose of Book Club is to According to travel guide China High- teach students about the importance of lights, Cantonese is one of the many mi- reading and its positive effects. nority Chinese dialects, mainly spoken in “Our goal is to spread the significance Hong Kong, Macau and Guangzhou. of reading books and expand our knowl- “A lot of people know about Hong Kong edge,” said sophomore June Son, who but don’t realize that a completely different has enjoyed reading books since she was dialect is spoken there,” Wong said. 6-years-old. Mandarin is the official language in Her love for books led her to gather China, and Sunny Hills offers Chinese lan- students with the same interest and form a guage classes for Mandarin but not Can- club. tonese. KAREN LEE | theaccolade Club members choose a book, read it “Cantonese is different because most together and have a discussion about it as a When the first meeting was held Oct. join the club. people associate being Chinese as speaking whole group, according to Son. 22, club members were introduced to their “Around 10 people are currently in the Mandarin, and I want to deviate from that “The books are decided [through] vot- first book:1984 by George Orwell. club, but we are definitely going to - pro stereotype,” Wong said. “I want to open ing,” Son said. “We chose 1984 for our first book be- mote more to expand the group,” Son said. people’s eyes to other dialects and Canton- Each meeting consists of active discus- cause it would be the perfect book to open “Our goal is to spread the significance of ese is one of the most widely spoken ones.” sions with different activities like watching up discussions,” Son said. “We are starting reading and expand our knowledge.” Sophomore Elisa Kho, a friend of Wong, movies and playing Quizizz for prizes. The off with sci-fi but definitely planning to Book Club meets every first and last also wants to spread the Cantonese culture. club plans to read a variety of stories such discover different genres.” Tuesday of the month during lunch in Cantonese Club meets every other as sci-fi, mystery and classics for more ex- Cabinet members also plan on hanging Room 64. Wednesday during lunch in Room 48. perience, but it doesn’t exactly have a spe- posters around the classroom to spread the cific list of books to read. news as well as students around campus to —by Lauren Choi, cub reporter Cyber Patriots Dungeons Economics Exchange Club and Dragons Club Club

Cyber Patriots is the only new group Vivaciously flooded with wizards, The club meets everyday after school The language, the people and the sur- this school year created by a freshman. barbarians and warlocks, the Dungeons in the back of the library to cover cur- roundings all changed after sophomore The Cyber Patriots club, created to and Dragons [D&D] club offers an amus- riculum from microeconomics, macro- Liam Kwak’s 13-hour flight from South participate in the National Youth Cyber ing and collaborative adventure. economics and international economics Korea to America last February. Defense Competition, competes in teams D&D is an open-ended game where through student-led discussions and lec- After immigrating to the United to defend operating systems. players can freely choose who they are tures. States, Kwak said he was overwhelmed First introduced to a club of the same and what to do. “Before it was created, there were no by his new environment, especially when name at Parks Junior High School when “Players create characters, essentially other clubs that focused solely on eco- he started attending Sunny Hills, where Remy Garcia-Kakabeen was a seventh- their new persona, in the world the Dun- nomics,” Economics Club president se- he experienced challenges with the lan- grader, she eagerly approached principal geon or Game Master has set for them,” nior Daniel Lee said. guage barrier, the diversity of the campus Allen Whitten about Cyber Patriots the president junior Michelle Kim said. “You Lee said he decided to make this club and the differing school policies. summer before freshman year. can do anything in the game.” because the subject matter is present in “When I first came here, I was nervous “I asked him if he could find someone Because the D&D community is very peoples’ lives every day from deciding and very lonely because I did not have who would be fit for advising our club,” popular, making a club dedicated to this which goods to buy at Target to under- any friends,” he said. “Thankfully, there Garcia-Kakabeen said. “And he found board game made sense to Kim. standing the news. were people who came up to me first and [new math and coding teacher] Mr. “I decided to make the Dungeons “Since our club is self-taught with among them are my [current] friends.” [Minhoh] Han.” and Dragons Club because I knew a lot members taking turns to lecture each Nine months later in August of this The bulk of their work comes after of people who were deeply passionate day, we are able to learn the concepts year, Kwak got approval from the ASB school on Mondays at Troy High School about the game and others who were ex- better and improve public speaking to start the Exchange Club to help inter- where teams practice for three hours and cited to get to learn how to play it,” Kim skills,” Lee said. national students that need guidance in are placed into real competition-like situ- said. “I felt a calling to make the club.” Though Lee had a hard time finding adjusting to the campus. ations. During club meetings, new members an adviser to get club approval, he was The club members provide informa- During these competitions, five mem- review the basic rules and game func- able to eventually recruit school librar- tion sessions about school resources and bers work together to eliminate vulner- tions so they can work their way to be- ian Laura Prompongsatorn. social activities, including movie nights, abilities in the operating systems they use. coming a Dungeon Master — the person “[The club’s discussions] really help and will participate in the upcoming In- “It would be their project for the next in charge of creating the details and chal- reinforce what they’re learning and help ternational Food Fair next February by four years, which I actually like,” Han lenges. After a couple of lessons, begin- them to think about what matters to them selling food. said. ners are placed in real matches of D&D. at their age,” Prompongsatorn said. Exchange Club meets Thursdays dur- Cyber Patriots meets Thursdays during D&D Club meets Wednesdays during Economics Club meets everyday after ing lunch in Room 12. lunch in Room 16. lunch in Room 52. school in the back of the library.

—by Alice Lee, cub reporter —by Nathan Kim, cub reporter —by Esther Oh, cub reporter —by Minjeong Kim, cub reporter FEATURE November 15, 2019 11 Fashion Club HSDA Club LISA YOON With the rise of the Democratic Party Cub Reporter in Orange County, it was inevitable that it would also affect the Sunny Hills campus. Get ready to suit up because a stylish Senior Karen Lee started the High new club is making its way down the Sun- School Democrats of America [HSDA] ny Hills “runway.” club, the first partisan club on campus that The Fashion Institute of Design and encourages students to become involved in Merchandising [FIDM] Fashion Club is a politics — with a liberal slant. new club that officially starts on Nov. 18 The cabinet members plan to support for the fashion-forward students at Sunny and ensure students’ political voices in gov- Hills. ernment, Lee said. “Our main goal is to create a positive “More people should get involved in community where other individuals with politics because [it] affects everything that’s the same interests can join and collaborate around them,” vice president junior Jenna with diverse ideas and skills,” co-president Beining said. senior Agnes Chung said. While this group doesn’t have any for- The FIDM Fashion Club, founded by mal meetings scheduled, they are prepar- Chung and junior Kasey Wang, intends ing an agenda for future ones in which they to unite people with common interests in will discuss current matters like campaigns fashion. and political events that they can engage in. “In general, we plan to guide our mem- “The fact that I get to discuss politics bers by building a fun and exciting com- and issues with people that have the same munity,” Chung said. view as me is a benefit of being part of the The co-presidents have always been in- club,” sophomore Ellen Kim said. terested in fashion and clothing with their Club leaders said they hope to organize own outfits, but Wang received the inspi- events such as voter registration drives; ration to start the club during her visit last they also would like to schedule a time to month to New York fashion schools like discuss issues like the Democratic-led im- the Fashion Institute of Technology [FIT]. peachment of President Donald Trump. “They introduced the idea of starting a “Throughout this whole experience, I club with FIDM,” Wang said. “I feel re- just want a space for young people to be ally accomplished now that this is club is able to get involved,” Lee said. opened since it’s a good opportunity for HSDA club meets every other Tuesday myself and others.” during lunch in Room 187. FIDM Fashion Club meets every other Image reprinted with permission from Kasey Wang Monday during lunch in Room 42. VOGUE: Co-presidents of FIDM Fashion Club senior Agnes Chung (left) and junior Kasey Wang sport their fashion forward ouftits on Nov. 11. —by Yonhee Eu, cub reporter Minecraft RAD Stock Stalkers Youth Empower Club Club Club Club

A safe space for players to activate their The Recognize, Accept, Dance [RAD] Co-president senior Sydney Kim creat- They endorse women’s rights, encour- creative minds through digital screens, the Club aims to help kids with disabilities ed a new club that simulates what it’s like age political marches and hope to promote Minecraft Club is the brainchild of sopho- learn dance routines. to purchase and invest in stocks using tech- the involvement of adolescents in the ev- mores Kevin Tseng and Luke Lineares. Created by co-presidents seniors Lau- nology. er-changing world around them. Stemming from their love for this in- ren Kim and Aimee Park, the new group Called Stock Stalkers, club members These are the members of the Youth triguing game, he two co-presidents decid- provides opportunities for students to work can get a hands-on experience of what it Empower Club, who set up a registration ed to open up a place where other student with elementary through middle school would be like to invest in the stock mar- booth in the quad for nationwide elections Minecrafters could play games and relieve peers who have disabilities. ket before stepping into the business after Sept. 27 along with a table in the quad for stress. “We are planning on having bonding ac- graduating. donating feminine hygiene products on “Personally, I love Minecraft because it tivities through dance,” Park said. “We will “I found an app called Market Sim that Oct. 19. is such a unique game,” said Tseng, who be teaching short routines and create a safe lets you stimulate buying stocks without In addition to the schoolwide activities, first started playing when he was 8 years environment for them.” actually buying anything,” Kim said. the club frequently hosts sociocultural de- old after stumbling on a Minecraft video Last month, Kim met with the person in The app allows students to see how bates for its members. on YouTube. “There is so much freedom in charge of Everybody Dance Now — a pro- difficult it can be for businesses and com- “It’s very empowering to have an outlet Minecraft’s gameplay, and the possibilities gram for disabled children offered at the panies to maintain a steady income. They to express my opinions,” president senior are limitless.” Cathleen Forcucci Dance Academy in Ful- are also able to observe the increase or Jessica Gonzalez said. “When you’re a Tseng has known Lineares since fresh- lerton — to see if Everybody Dance Now decrease of their stock depending on the teenager, people don’t take you seriously.” men year when they met in their English could send any of its students on Fridays to companies’ profits, she said. Young activists’ opinions are not looked class. They found out they both share a the Dance Production room at Sunny Hills “The club, in general, is for [students] into because they are viewed as immature passion for playing Minecraft and clicked after school. to get a chance to track stocks,” club advis- or unaware of how life works, vice presi- immediately. The plan is to start working with those er Mike Paris said. “It’s brand new so I’m dent senior Bianco Bravo said. Lineares said he likes how Minecraft students after Thanksgiving break, the not quite sure how it’s all going to go, but “Youth have a responsibility to be more “enables one’s imagination to run wild.” co-presidents said. it did sound like a good idea.” informed on topics like climate change and Another club member, junior Araceli After the break, club leaders said they Co-president senior Karen Lee is also how they influence what our country is go- Guarisco, developed her passion for Mine- plan to promote its service through fliers interested in stocks but understands the ing to be like in the future,” Bravo said. craft in fourth grade. left at various Fullerton locations. real risks of the stock industry. Becoming more self evident through “I love [Minecraft] because there is no “I feel so happy when seeing their eyes “It is pretty fun, but I don’t want to get her experience with this club, active mem- storyline to follow,” Guarisco said. “There filled with so much joy,” said freshman into [stocks] in the future [because] it is ber freshman Jaden Michel advocates for are quests you can do, but it’s really all up Tara Kim, one of the 15 club members. too risky,” Lee said. women empowerment. to your imagination.” Recognize, Accept, Dance Club meets Stock Stalkers club meets every first Youth Empower club meets Fridays Minecraft Club meets every other Fridays after school in Room 130. Tuesday of the month during break in during lunch in Room 180. Wednesday during break in Room 44. Room 53.

—by Dominique Chang, cub reporter —by Edmund Lee, cub reporter —by Kayla Lozada, cub reporter —by Rida Zar, cub reporter 12 November 15, 2019 FEATURE the accolade ALL HANDS ON DECK College and Career Center could be just the ticket for students looking for ways to earn some cash for holiday spending

KATE YANG

Cub Reporter

Ho, ho, ho can turn into bah humbug during the upcoming holiday season for those who don’t have any cash to spend for gifts. One option for students 15 and a half years old and older is to apply for the plethora of seasonal jobs that many stores Compiled by Aaliyah Magana post on signs outside the business or online. The process of looking for one can need for their future. Reprinted with permission from Eden Ramirez initially be perceived as daunting at first. Casillas found after helping many STRETCHING OUT: Sophomore Eden Ramirez reminds a 6-year-old gym- But that’s not the case, says counseling students compose their job applications nast to straighten her knees while doing a backbend kickover Nov. 9 at Eric Will technician Evelyn Casillas, who heads that students can be hesitant at times to Gymnastic Center in La Habra where Ramirez works. the newly opened College and Career apply for jobs because of their parents who Center on campus and works with students would rather have them concentrate on as a gymnastics instructor for children 6-7 speaking to another coach about this job looking for temporary jobs. their education. years old at Eric Will Gymnastics Center opportunity, she decided to hand in an “Most of the time, students will go to That’s what happened with senior in La Habra. application. our website under College and Career Matthia Lee. Ramirez said the overall process of “I think I just wanted to share my love Center, and I have links where they can “I need to earn money and want to applying for her job was fairly smooth of gymnastics with others, and of course apply for [jobs] whether it be a seasonal experience on what it would be like having because of the trustworthy relationship she money is nice because you get to save and position, part-time or full-time [one],” a job, but my parents don’t want me to already had with her fellow instructors. buy extra things,” she said. Casillas said. work,” Lee said. “I would say that it was [simple] For students like Ramirez, such job Seasonal jobs are also a great way for For others, they have found success in because I already knew people,” she said. opportunities should ease their conscience students to begin compiling their resume, even part-time work beyond the seasonal As a member of the center, Ramirez as to how much they can spend for gifts she said. They also provide students with offers. has been participating in the sport for even during the upcoming holiday season. an opportunity to begin building skills they Sophomore Eden Ramirez found work years, so when she overheard her instructor Apparel Action group makes DECA club teaches useful, serving the community stylish competitive business skills ANTHONY KEEM want them to feel like it’s new.” NICOLE CHUNG “Our purpose is to [spread] business After the end of each clothing drive, throughout the school and give an [open Cub Reporter all proceeds will be donated by the Action Cub Reporter learning space] to prospective business Apparel club to local shelters such as Long leaders,” sophomore vice president Rachel From Gucci jeans to plain old white Beach Rescue Mission. They strive to become the next eco- Lee said. shirts, the newly formed Apparel Action For now, the club is mainly focused on nomic world leaders, dominate the world DECA differs from FBLA because club aims to accept all types of clothes to expansion. of business and pay tribute to business ty- DECA mainly focuses on business topics help those in need. “We’re trying to get members through coons. while FBLA focuses on a combination of “Because schools have fashion clubs, I word of mouth and social media,” Wang Members of the Distributive Education different topics that shape students to be- wanted to incorporate that into my interest said. Clubs of America [DECA] try to adjust in come the next leaders. But like FBLA, it [for] community service,” club president Besides its charitable focus, Apparel different fields of busi- is a chapter of the interna- sophomore Amy Wang said. Action wants to hold discussions about ness and work to make tional organization of the Wang crafted the group’s mission state- fashion and the more aesthetic elements of business a well-known same name. ment and got the club approved by the clothing. topic around student,” “Students are “DECA has commu- ASB in October, and as of Nov. 14, the Ap- “We’re going to have an [online] month- president sophomore required to learn nity service, advocacy parel Action club has amassed a total of 30 ly newsletter where members can send in Daniel Kong said. and global entrepreneur- members. pictures of their favorite outfits,” Wang Kong said he came up about all the dif- ship weekly campaigns The mission statement reads: “Apparel said. “We’ll have arts-and-crafts activities with the idea of establish- ferent areas of that [differentiates] itself Action provides students with an outlet for such as making earrings or necklaces.” ing DECA after being an from FBLA,” Kong said. self expression and creativity with a focus As its name suggests, the club wants to active member of the Fu- business.” The club allows stu- on fashion design while facilitating service remain active, especially in finding oppor- ture Business Leaders of -Kady Fibrow dents to gain experiences through aiding low income communities.” tunities to help the community and pro- America [FBLA] during early, obtain awards from In a month’s time. the club plans to ini- mote ideas of conscious consumerism. the 2018-2019 school club adviser competitions and gives tiate student-operated clothing drives for “Fashion and clothes have become an year. students an idea of future those in need within local communities, important part of student culture,” Wang “So far we’ve gone jobs. Wang said. said. “In the news, there are things about over what the club is about,” Kong said of “I think [DECA] definitely has poten- Preceded by online promotions and pa- fast fashion damaging the environment — the 20-member club. “I also created a web- tial [to grow ] because the students are per flyers, the drive will last a duration of clothing drives are a way to help promote site [to] list all the events and important required to learn about all the different ar- three weeks; those who wish to contribute sustainability.” things needed for the members.” eas of business and study them,” English can drop clothes off in Room 54. DECA aims to improve their business teacher and club adviser Kady Fibrow said. “It can’t be too worn out,” vice presi- Apparel Action meets every other skills by teaching students all about the DECA meets every other Thursday at dent sophomore Jacqueline Kim said. “We Wednesday during lunch in Room 54. field and exposing them to it. lunch in Room 34. FEATURE November 15, 2019 13 A local chef’s success story Fullerton’s Judy Bart Kancigor shares her passion for traditional Jewish dishes through her cookbooks

MICHELLE SHEEN Cub Reporter

The joy of seasonal festivities calls for an assortment of delights that spark a celebratory mood. And with the eight-day Jewish holiday Hanukkah approaching next month for some of the Jewish students at Sunny Hills or those interested in the Jewish culture, one source to turn to for recipes is Fullerton cookbook author and Orange County Register contributing writer Judy Bart Kancigor. “I come from a large, very close Jewish family with frequent get-togethers, and the food was always an important part of it,” said Kancigor, who has published two cookbooks and has her own website, cookingjewish.com. During the celebration that starts Dec. 22, Jewish family members celebrate Reprinted with permission from Judy Bart Kancigor the rededication of the holy temple of COOKING BY THE BOOK: Judy Bart Kancigor bakes and ices holi- Jerusalem by lighting a candle called day-themed cookies for Hannukah. the “hanukkiah” every night during the holiday as a thanks God, according to Melting Pot Memories in 1997 full of her to preserve her family’s large collection of whychristmas.com. family’s recipes, she went on to republish recipes to pass on to future generations. “Hanukkah would not be Hanukkah that same book as Cooking Jewish and The Writing these books was like opening without latkes,” Kancigor said after being Perfect Passover Cookbook. a door into another chapter of her life that asked what her all-time favorite dish to eat Kancigor then began by printing 500 revolved around food. during the holidays is. copies of Melting Pot Memories, thinking In addition to publishing her own books, Junior Jacob Klatzker also likes the that no one other than her family members Kancigor’s passion for cooking led her to sugary latkes but prefers sufganiyot. would purchase it. However, she ended up become a writer for The Orange County “It’s a donut-like dessert; [it’s] super selling a total of 11,000 books by 2003. Register in 2000 and a food editor for the good and fun to gorge on with family,” It wasn’t until her daughter-in-law was Orange County Jewish Life Magazine. Klatzker said. pregnant with her first grandchild and “With my cookbooks, I became a Like most people, Kancigor started her many of her beloved aunts were gone when writer -- something I always wanted to do cooking career as an amateur after getting Kancigor came to the realization that the -- although I never dreamed I would be a married at 19 years old. old generation was leaving, and a new one food writer,” she said. After publishing a cookbook titled was taking its place. As a result, she wanted Students ditch the turkey

AUDREY SEO said freshman Parshwa Thanksgiving. The date varies Parekh, who is from an Indian annually, but this year it took Cub Reporter background. “American culture place on Sept. 13. isn’t really part of my family.” Her family prepares a feast and Originated in 1621, the Because Thanksgiving is more performs a Buddhist ritual led by Pilgrims introduced Thanksgiving commonly known for its meaty her grandfather. This practice to the new world, expressing entrees and side dishes, it can consists of setting a table filled gratitude to God for the blessings sometimes prevent vegetarians with traditional Korean foods, they received since their arrival. like Parekh’s family from breaking chopsticks, lighting Although Thanksgiving may enjoying the festivities. incense and serving alcohol to have lost its religious context, Other students, such as their ancestors to show respect to people still celebrate it as a way to sophomore Daniel Vargas, mix them. reflect on the past year and show American customs with their “[It’s something we do] their gratefulness for everything own cultures as a way of merging to honor our deceased family that has happened in their lives. their own personal lives with this members and serve them food But this is not the case for holiday, . for a day,” she said. “I feel like it everyone, especially ethnic “We like to set out a plate of brings me closer to my family and minorities. food for our relatives who have my culture.” Several of them at Sunny passed away in honor of their In spite of various Hills ditch the turkey and mashed spirit and give them a meal if they interpretations of this holiday, potatoes on the fourth Thursday visit us,” said Vargas about the Thanksgiving usually does not of November and engage in Day of the Dead, which started stray away from its familial and their own cultural or religious on Halloween and ended Nov. 2. communal aspects. traditions. In addition to other holidays “This holiday is very important “[My family and I] celebrate similar to Thanksgiving, to me because it is one of the few some American holidays like sophomore Eunice Yi celebrates times I can see my whole family,” KATHERINE KIM | theaccolade Christmas but not Thanksgiving,” Chuseok, also known as Korean Vargas said. 14 November 15, 2019 ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT the accolade SH fans on thin ice about ‘Frozen II’

CASEY SEON For more about “Frozen Cub Reporter II,” go online: shhsaccolade.com Let it go, let it go Can’t hold it back anymore off’s reindeer. Let it go, let it go Some SH students and staff ar- Turn away and slam the door! en’t as excited to watch it — at Who hasn’t heard of Disney’s least not to the point of pre-or- “Let It Go” by Idina Menzel from dering tickets to see the first few “Frozen,” which raked in $1.2 showings the night before. billion in box office ticket sales Though freshman Lauren Pak — the highest amount for an ani- is a ”Frozen” fan, what she’s mated film? heard or seen about the sequel According to Spotify, it’s the hasn’t impressed her. most-streamed song from a Dis- “The trailer was confusing be- ney-animated movie with 280.5 cause I didn’t really know what million listens. was going on,” Pak said. “I think Photos reprinted with permission from Walt Disney Pictures Six years since that movie’s Disney could have done a bet- ICING ON THE CAKE?: Disney hopes to recapture the magic of “Frozen” with the Nov. 22 initial release, it seems the House ter job on raising expectations release of “Frozen II,” the sequel (left). Elsa (right) sprinkles her snow dust onto a creature. of Mickey doesn’t want to heed through this trailer.” the advice from “Frozen’s” Elsa, Sophomore Andre Sagum of the release [because] I don’t niece wants to catch it. “It’s sister the sequel,” Sagum said. “I think who has the ability to manipulate owns an 11-inches-wide-by-16 see a need to watch it that fast.” love, which is important for little ‘Into the Unknown’ sounds simi- ice and snow. inches-tall color poster of the Math teacher Jennifer Papa- girls to understand.” lar to ‘Let It Go,’ so I have a feel- Instead of letting go and slam- “Frozen” cast. george, who plays Disney music Disney released a preview of ing it will be equally as popular.” ming the door on its franchise, it But, he’s never pre-ordered during passing periods for each of the film’s new soundtrack with But not everyone agrees with plans to release the sequel Nov. tickets for my movie, and he’s not her classes, likes the franchise’s “Into the Unknown” by Panic! at Sagum’s assessment. 22, featuring the return of such going to start with “Frozen II.” theme and characters. the Disco and Menzel, and that “I don’t think ‘Into the Un- cast members as Elsa, the queen “I’m going to watch with my “Frozen shows you don’t need seems to have caught more inter- known’ will be as good as ‘Let It of Arendelle; Anna, Elsa’s sister; friends or girlfriend probably,” a man to save you,” said Papa- est than the upcoming film. Go’ because in my opinion, the Olaf the snowman; Kristoff, An- Sagum said. “I don’t think I’m george, who has no special plans “I’m super excited for possi- first movie is always better than na’s love interest and Sven, Krist- going to watch the very first day to watch the sequel unless her ble newer [and] better songs in the sequels,” Pak said. I cry for my homeland’s struggle with video gaming addiction issue “He Besides seeing my native The consequences of gaming “Black Christmas” played country in the headline, I was have become so dire that the Release Date: Dec. 13 for 72 also shocked to read how one South Korean government could Horror film presents a group of hours man couldn’t stop playing video potentially add “gaming disor- college sorority girls, prepared to straight: games for three days, causing him der” to its own diagnostic in the defend their lives against a killer. South to be hospitalized for a month in “Korean Standard Classification Korea psychiatric care. of Diseases.” wrestles When I read about this dev- Not only does this raise aware- “The Aeronauts” chloeLee with astating incident, I couldn’t help ness of the mental toll, but it also Release Date: Dec. 20 Entertainment Editor video but compare it to my freshman sheds light on the physical damag- game addiction.” younger brother who constantly es of prolonged gaming, such as Action film tells the inspiring story When I saw my homeland’s plays “Call of Duty: Black Ops 4” vision issues and damage to the of James Glaisher, who attempts to name in the headline, I was imme- on his PlayStation 4 up to almost brain’s hippocampus, according to break a hot air balloon record. diately persuaded to read the Oct. 5 hours straight. npr.org. “Jumanji: The Next Level” 17 Los Angeles Times’ article. When I come home from With the combined mental and Release Date: Dec. 13 It mentioned the World Health school every day, I watch his physical effects, it’s obvious that Organization’s [WHO] plan to glazed eyes barely acknowledge more teens in the United States be Action film brings back four brave implement new treatment services me as he yells at his friends on his made aware of this Times article. players for a second adventure as in 2022 to assist people classified headset to kill the opponent in the I hope my brother’s gaming they venture into the game, Jumanji. with gaming disorders. Addi- game. addiction will not lead to the simi- tionally, multiple deaths have I was curious why he was so lar fates of so many other gamers. occurred as a result of prolonged intrigued by video games, and Not only will it kill his time, but video gaming which further en- when I asked him, he simply said, also potentially kill his brain. Source: imdb.com Compiled by Andrew Park couraged WHO to take action. “I feel satisfied when I win.” SPORTS November 15, 2019 15 Every day I’m hurdlin’

More bruised than my bloody knees and scraped elbows was my dignity, which had just been shattered by an embarrassing annieBang tumble after I tripped on the last Sports Editor hurdle of my race. Despite the humiliation and every temptation to give up, I got up and crossed the finish line at a measly seventh place. That was three years ago when my journey as a hurdler on our school’s track PAUL YASUTAKE | theaccolade team began my freshman year. And it LEG UP: Junior goalkeeper Cil Avila kicks a soccer ball during a goalkick on Nov. 7 at the field next to Hydroflow. hasn’t been easy. After being dragged to the metal bars by a friend who wanted to try them out during track tryouts, I ended up Girls soccer prepares committing to the sport despite having no experience simply because it looked “fun” after one jump. However, learning to jump over for defense of CIF title hurdles, especially under high pressure situations like in a race, proved to be more team prepares for its upcoming season most likely decides which team ultimately LAUREN KIM difficult than I thought. Entering my first games. becomes the league champion. hurdle race felt like I was being pushed Copy Editor This is the team’s first year being in “Troy is our biggest rival, but CIF games off a cliff and told to fly. Division 1. are also really important to us because if Figuring out when to jump past a Coaches: Jeff Gordon (head coach), “Our goal this year is to win league and you lose, you get eliminated,” Mehta said. hurdle was a confusing concept to grasp. Erick Hurtarte (assistant coach), Sergio hopefully get another CIF championship,” Since his team reached the state CIF If I jumped from too far or too close to Miramontes (assistant coach), center back Mehta said. semi-finals last year, Gordon believes that the hurdle, I risked hitting my legs on it Top Returning Players: Cil Avila (11), During practices, the team reviews set he has a strong group of hard-working girls and tripping as a result, and I feared that Auburn Burnett (12), Taylor DeGuzman plays and practices many defensive drills that can bring more success this year. my failures would evoke roars of laughter (12), Zoe Ip (12), Brianna Figueroa (9), like possession and shooting in order to “We expect to win tournaments, league from the crowd and fellow athletes. Acira Mehta (11), Jazmin Montalvo (11) simulate game-like situations. and CIF championships,” the coach said. During track season, races were a and Jocelyn Pineda (12) On Wednesdays, the Lady Lancers’ The girls are practicing for their first dreaded part of my athletic experience. Last season: The team finished second team trainer comes in to help improve their pre-season games, which are coming up Before every meet, I attempted to ease my in Freeway League but won the CIF- speed and agility. on Nov. 21 and 22 against Yorba Linda nerves by stretching and practicing several Southern Section Division 2 championship. “To prepare, we have been training High School and Esperanza High School, more jumps, though all my efforts were Outlook: The players have been pretty hard,” defensive midfielder Ip said. respectively. in vain considering every race began with training for two to three hours, three days “We have been trying to build up team “We already [won] once, but that the all too familiar gut-wrenching feeling a week in hopes of becoming Freeway chemistry and get back into our ‘season success wasn’t a choice,” Ip said. “This of anxiety. League champions. mentality.’” season, we’ll prove that we’re a good team Though these feelings were physically After winning the CIF-Southern Section The team’s biggest game is against Troy and make it as far in Division 1.” and mentally uncomfortable, I felt Division 2 championship, the girls soccer High School because it’s the game that accomplished every time I crossed the finish line, whether I came in first place or last. Though placing last, or close to it, was occasionally discouraging, coming in Lancers football gets first evoked some of the greatest feelings of euphoria, especially for someone like me who didn’t get to experience that often. ready for Notre Dame However, with daily practices and encouragement from teammates, this ANDREW NGO both sides of the ball will pose a challenge spring sport became one of my greatest Sports Editor to the Lancers. passions and even something I looked “Last week, Tustin did a pretty good job forward to at the end of the day. After last Friday’s 21-14 come-from- in the first half [by] keeping our offense off Flash forward two and a half years behind victory over Tustin — the Sunny of the field and slowing the game down,” later. I’m now a junior with track to be Hills football team’s first playoff win in 24 Karavedas said. “This week, we have to be added on my class schedule for second years — the Lancers have been gearing up more aggressive early on in the game.” semester. When you see me running my for their CIF-Southern Section Division 8 The two starting defensive ends, seniors first race, you might think I’m a veteran at quarterfinal matchup against Notre Dame. Jake Massar and Austin Martino, will make this by now. The Titans (7-4, 2-1 Sunbelt League) of a big impact on the game. Not really. I still experience the Notre Dame advanced to the quarterfinals “Our plan is to stay low and hold our butterflies in my stomach prior to races after holding off Grand Terrace, the team ground against both the pass and rush,” and anxiety before the redcoat fires the that knocked Sunny Hills out last year. said Martino, who has 29 tackles on the PAUL YASUTAKE | theaccolade gun. Nevertheless, hurdling has pushed Lancers head coach Peter Karavedas year. “We’ve been practicing fast and AIR RAID: Quarterback senior Luke me to places far beyond my comfort said he and the rest of his coaching staff physical in preparation for Notre Dame.” Duxbury launches a pass during the zone and taught me valuable lessons for have already scouted Notre Dame’s The game will be held at Buena Park third quarter of Sunny Hills’ 21-14 overcoming the obstacles in my life — offense, noting that their athleticism on High School stadium tonight at 7. comeback victory over Tustin Nov. 8. literally and figuratively.

16 November 15, 2019 SPORTS the accolade Game Ball SHE SHOOTS, SHE SCORES Senior returns for final season with honors under her belt RACHEL YUN but it can still be hard to do sometimes.” Cub Reporter Over the summer, the senior When she was 7 years old, committed to the U.S. Military Auburn Burnett tried playing Academy, where she plans to gymnastics and baseball. continue her soccer career. “I didn’t like softball and “When [West Point] first gymnastics because it didn’t recruited me at [ECNL New Jer- have a sisterhood,” Burnett said. sey] over the summer, I immedi- Eventually, Burnett settled on ately said no because it sounded soccer. scary, but when I went and saw “When she got to soccer, it all the soccer-related opportuni- was a natural fit,” said Brian ties there, I knew I wanted to Burnett, Auburn’s father. “She go,” she said. loved playing with her team and Her family’s previous connec- having all the family there to tions to the military also influ- support her.” enced her decision to commit to Since then, she has stuck with West Point. this sport, playing in soccer clubs “I’m not nervous about going such as Fullerton Rangers, Strik- to West Point, and I think it will ers FC, and Strikers Elite Club be a good challenge,” she said. National League [ECNL]. Senior Zoe Ip, one of Auburn Though Auburn Burnett has Burnett’s closest teammates, been a part of the girls varsity praises her for bringing positive soccer team since her fresh- Image reprinted with permission from Auburn Burnett energy to the team and playing man year, her breakout season DECORATED WITH AWARDS: Standout senior Auburn Burnett poses for a picture with her her best during games. occurred her junior year — the coach, Jeff Gordon, as she holds her Captain’s Award, Team MVP and CIF Player of the Year “I think Auburn is a hard same time when the Lady Lanc- plaques at the girls soccer banquent at Casa Bonita Banquent Center March 6. working, ‘get it done’ type of ers won their CIF-Southern Sec- player,” Ip said. “She also brings MVP to an All-SoCal team selec- honored to play with my team her opportunities.” tion Division 2 championship. a good spirit to the team as she tion from the OC Register. and to have the support of [girls Besides her contributions on “I played freshman year but always crack jokes.” She credits her father, Lady soccer head] coach Jeff Gordon.” the field, Auburn Burnett learned didn’t start [on the team] until And it’s that playful attitude Lancers head soccer coach Jeff Gordon commends her for her how to balance her academic, my sophomore year where I had that Auburn Burnett believes Gordon and her teammates for positive attitude as well as her social and athletic life. a more defensive role,” she said. will help her through any future the accolades. accomplishments throughout the “Soccer is a lot of work “[Many] seniors left after my obstacles she faces while at West “My dad has dedicated his last four years. because I play for both school sophomore year, and I knew that Point. time in order for me to play soc- “Auburn is one of the most and club, so my time manage- I had to step up [as a] junior.” “It would be an awesome cer,” she said. “Soccer costs a successful players in our pro- ment skills have improved a lot,” By the end of the 2018-2019 opportunity to serve my coun- lot of money, and I am thankful gram’s 37-year history,” he she said. “Whenever I have free season, Burnett took home a try,” she said. “I look forward that I have the financial support said. “[She] believed in herself, time, I use it to get ahead on any handful of honors ranging from to having a great four years of of my dad … I feel grateful and worked hard and capitalized on homework so I don’t fall behind, CIF Player of the Year to team challenges.” Female athletes make history with girls’ first wrestling team CHARIS LEE Though Wilde is mostly in For more winter sport charge of administrative duties, previews, go to shh- Staff Reporter he was responsible for advertising saccolade.com/wp/ Coaches: David Wilde (head girls wrestling last year. sports coach) , Josue Chew (assistant “I made a whole bunch of the best wrestlers on the team and coach), Ryan O’Sullivan announcements, put up posters is the leader for girls wrestling,” (assistant coach) around [campus] and had our Chew said. “The girls look up to Top Returning Players: returning female wrestler recruit her and aspire to reach her level.” Brianna Tran (11) girls and have them come in,” He respects the girls’ strength Top Newcomers: Daniella Wilde said. as they motivate one another, Berrios (12) and Kylie Yang (9) Coach Chew, who keeps the fuel friendly competitions and Outlook: For the first time in wrestlers motivated, directs their PAUL YASUTAKE | theaccolade improve their skills. Sunny Hills’ [SH] history, nine eyes to the prize — the CIF State SPRAWL: Freshman Kylie Yang (top) performs a sprial ride “These girls aren’t afraid to female students form the first girls competition. on junior Brianna Tran during practice Nov. 14 in Room 153. compete and get tough despite wrestling team and look forward “I want them to never give how physical the sport is,” Chew to winning Freeway League and up,” Chew said. “Whether it’s in Open at Cerritos College on Oct. whatever is headed my way.” said. “They’re little savages able reaching CIF. sports or in life, I want them to 27. The first official tournament to do what they set their minds “The girls are a great addition keep fighting.” “I gave it my all and will be held Nov. 23 at the Varsity to.” to the wrestling program,” head Tran, last year’s lone female placed [first] at my very first capo valley Costa Mesa Classic at Berrios, one of the eight coach Wilde said. “They have wrestler, hopes to guide the girls [tournament],” she said. “It made 9 a.m. newcomers, took home a victory been training since last fall and through their first season. me more confident for this year’s “I have faith in them; I believe at the 36th annual Halloween are led by great coaches.” “[Tran] ended up being one of competitions, and I’m ready for in them,” Chew said.