THE ROAR Vol. 25 Issue 3
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
oar agazine RMVol. 25 Issue 3. Spring 2013 Featuring: Academic Decathlon Page 4 Grease Page 9 One Direction Page 16 Page 1.indd 1 2/8/2013 7:17:32 PM oar agazine. Mountain Lions Only RMVol. 25 Issue 3 Spring 2013 Principal: : Dr. Slemmer Beyond This Point Adviser: Ms. Saquella Editor-in-Chief: WARNING Quote of the Issue: Kathryn Heffernon Copy Editor: “Find your passion. Make a plan. Chandler Grant 2012-2013 Take action to gear you in the Editors: right direction for success.” Tyler Lawrence, Gracie Pearson, Magazine Staff Carly Ulrich -Alyssa Ferguson Staff: Lyric-Ivory Armstrong, Dear Red Mountain, Mikayla Blauser, Corinne Bright, Katelyn Clough, Caden Spring represents growth; flowers bloom and opportunities for academic accomplishment flour- DePietro, Eileen Ellicott, ish. While underclassmen are finalizing their registration forms for next year, seniors are signing Trevor Forrey, Morgan Klein, with colleges, filling out acceptance letters and getting ready for life after graduation. Lauren Lambert, Tate The Roar Magazine staff has once again created a magazine complete with articles that promise Lamoreaux, Paulette McGrew, to inform and entertain readers. We congratulate Academic Decathlon for their outstanding victory Mackenzie Murphy, at their Regionals competition and wish Spiritline all the best at Nationals. Additionally, over 60 Mikayla Pyle, Sabrina Raye, Red Mountain performing arts students qualified for the 2013 AMEA North Central Region Music Gina Smith, Amie Tillyer, Festival. Holly Vera, Jordan-Taylor The 25th anniversary of Red Mountain High School is a monumental year in the school’s his- Wentworth, Dusty Woods tory, and this school year has proved to be an important year for the Roar Magazine staff as well. After spending a semester working together, we have learned the true meaning of operating as Cover photo by: a team. I see the progress we have made and the creativity of each staff member reflected in the Ms. Saquella following pages. I look forward to the future of the magazine. Enjoy reading this issue of the Roar Magazine and keep an eye out for our next publication. Cover photo: Academic Decathlon Kathryn Heffernon Editor-in-Chief “There’s nothing better than Table of Contents photo: Sophomores Gabrielle spending hours Burchett and Sonia E after school Sabrowsky editing, laughing Roar Magazine is a publication of: D and listening to Red Mountain High School Journalistic Writing class old music during 7301 E. Brown Rd. I deadline week. I Mesa, AZ 85207 For information concerning love the editors.” advertising, call (480) 472- T -Kathryn 8228 and leave a message for the magazine staff. Opinions Heffernon expressed do not necessarily reflect the view or official O policies of the school. For more information on Red Mountain’s Journalistic Writ- R ing class, visit our website at www.mpsaz.org/rmhs/aca- S PHOTO BY MORGAN KLEIN demics/english/newspaper/. 2 Spring 2013 Roar Magazine 4 Page 2.indd 1 2/11/2013 7:47:46 AM Vol. 25 Issue 3 News: Spring 2013 Academic Decathlon ... 4 StudCo Convention/Sadies ... 5 PHOTO BY LAUREN LAMBERT Safety/Tutoring Program ... 6 Geek Week/Relay for Life ... 7 Science Fair/Robotics ... 8 Grease/Choir Concert ... 9 News Briefs ... 10 News Briefs ... 11 Prom Sneak Peek... 12 Opinion: High School vs. College ... 13 A&E: Beautiful Creatures/Dubstep ... 14 Country Thunder ... 15 One Direction ... 16 Feature: Spring Break Activities ... 17 Sports: Cheer and Pom ... 18 Girls Basketball ... 19 Boys Volleyball ... 20 Baseball/Softball ... 21 Tennis ... 22 Track and Field ... 23 Roar Magazine Spring 2013 3 Page 3.indd 1 2/11/2013 7:27:12 AM Roar News Academic Decathlon By: Gracie Pearson Determined to Dominate Editor PHOTO BY GRACIE PEARSON After performing well at Districts, competitions. The Academic Decathlon Red Mountain’s Academic Decath- students study every night, many of lon team did a commendable job at them reading the information packets Regionals on Feb. 1-2 at Corona High repeatedly and coming up with study School in Tempe. The team, consisting devices to assist them. of seniors Jacob Cates, Rachel Hutzel, “We’re going over tests from prior William Morrison, Harrison Finzel, competitions and making sure we know Brandon Hertneky, Evan Stabley, Alex how to answer all the questions from Sambrowsky, Ashlyn Salafia and junior those tests,” said Hertneky. “I just try Ben Williams went on to win Region- to read the packets as many times as als and 39 medals along with it. The I can and try to remember as many Academic Decathlon team has three individual facts. I can study five to six separate divisions: honors, scholastic hours a night.” and varsity. Cates, Hutzel and Morrison There are two different sets the compete in honors, Williams, Hertneky Decathlon members are tested in: and Finzel in scholastic and Stabley, subjective and objective testing. The Sambrowsky and Salafia in varsity. The subjective tests are speech, essay and team is coached by Mr. Kaufman and interview, while the objective testing is Ms. Christensen who are both zealous in music, art, history, economics, litera- Competing in Superquiz Relay, senior William Morrison answers a question correctly scoring about helping the team reach their ture, science and math. Each year, there another point for the team. Red Mountain finished potential. is a theme for all of the subjects. This second with 38 points. “The opportunity was given to me in year, Academic Decathlon is covering 1998, 15 years ago, and I jumped at the Russia’s culture. Russia has a compo- chance to have the opportunity to be nent in each of the objective tests. able to work with some of the brightest “My favorite subject this year is “I have very dedicated students and push them to reach their definitely the science,” said Cates. team members who are potential,” said Mr. Kaufman. “I try to “The science encompasses space and connect with them on their desire to the space race, and how rockets are very passionate about learn. I try to figure out all of the things launched. I just find all of that really winning.” that motivate them and connect with interesting.” each one individually.” After winning both Districts and Academic Decathlon Team consists Superquiz Relay, the team has a con- -Mr. Kaufman of really close members who are fident outlook for State, their next big friends both in and out of the class. competition. Red Mountain’s biggest Much of the team is returning seniors, competitors this year are Canyon Del PHOTO BY GRACIE PEARSON who have known each other since the Oro, Mountain Pointe, Westwood and previous year as well. Spending time Mountain View. The top 40 teams from during the summer, after school and at the four Regionals move on to State in competitions helped them to improve April. the team dynamic. “This year’s team is one of the best “We’re all really close friends be- Red Mountain has ever had,” said cause we’ve been working at Academic Salafia. “For the first time, with a lot of Decathlon for so long,” said Finzel. hard work and extra studying, we have “Everyone is devoted to the team.” the power to take the State trophy.” The team members are committed Academic Decathlon is a weighted to learning and memorizing as much of fine arts class for juniors and seniors the material as they can. Informational only. For more information on events meetings take place during the sum- or the class, please visit Mr. Kaufman mer, as well as preparatory meetings Historically winning Regionals for the second time since in room 282 or Ms. Christensen in 1989, Red Mountain’s Academic Decathlon team after school to review in groups for room 225. enthusiastically runs up to accept their award. 4 Spring 2013 Roar Magazine Page 4.indd 1 2/12/2013 7:45:59 AM Roar News Soaring to New Kicking it at the By: Kathryn Heffernon Convention Editor-in-Chief Student Council Attends State Heights By: Paulette McGrew Think back to the elementary school days of waking up on Convention Staff Writer an early Saturday morning, rolling out of bed and watching Student Council is back from yet with Student Council members from favorite cartoons on TV while munching on a bowl of cereal. another exciting trip to the Arizona Asso- other schools,” said junior and Student Most people had a specific cartoon character they watched ciation of Student Council (AASC) State Council Historian Hayden Taylor. and idolized, whether it was Batman, Superman, Spider- Convention. The AASC state convention The theme on day one was “Lead- man or Captain America. With popular movies such as “The was a three-day event held for Student ership Brings Me Joy,” and Student Avengers” and “Iron Man,” the love for superheroes has lived Council members from all over the state. Council members dressed up as their on into the teenage generation. With that in mind, National Eleven Student Council members from favorite video game character. The Honor Society (NHS) has captured the growing super- Red Mountain prepared their costumes second day of the event was called hero mania by making “Superhero” the theme of the Sadie for the different themes throughout the “Wii are Leaders” and the costumes Hawkins dance on March 2 from 7-10 p.m. Tickets are $10 convention that took place Jan. 24-26 at were favorite Wii characters. The last at the bookstore and $15 at the door, the dress is casual and Campo Verde High School. day was “iLead,” and Student Council follows school dress code. “This year’s convention was very members dressed up as their favorite “This dance will be something that all students can get well done,” said senior and Student Body app or game character.