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The Armijo Signal Armijo High School, Fairfield April 2015 Volume XIX, Issue VIII Famous chef visits AHS class Students enjoy inspiration from past & present experiences Welcome to the Class of 2019 By Dayanna Reyes Staff writer For three nights during March, “Every day when I get up, I lookin the mir- the campus was overrun with stu- ror and say to myself, ‘You’ve got to be a better dents from various middle schools, all person yourself than you were yesterday,” Chef preparing to become Armijo students. Curtis Aikens told Ms. Sylvia Herrera’s fifth pe- On Monday, March 9, eighth riod class on Tuesday, March 3. graders from Grange, Sheldon, Holy The students had contacted Chef Curtis, Spirit schools and about one third with the help of Ms Herrera when they read his of Crystal middle school, as well as story in their textbook and realized that he lived about one third of the incoming IB locally. They sent him a stack of letters, each students met with their future coun- asking if he would be interested in coming to the selors. class. And he agreed. They were followed on When Chef Curtis stood in the center of Wednesday, March 11, by students the class, with the chairs circled around him, he from B. Gale Wilson, Suisun Valley, explained some of his concerns. He said that he David Weir schools and the second was shy and that he couldn’t have them talking third of Crystal Middle School as well while he was talking because it would be hard as a third of the incoming IB 9th grade to hear them individually. Then he greeted the students. students one by one, recalling the name as each A week later, the incoming student introduced himself or herself. He recalled freshmen from Green Valley and the details about each letter, or if there wasn’t one in rest of Crystal Middle School an in- the stack that the students had sent to him. coming IB students came to register. Chef Curtis came from humble begin- Chef Curtis and Ms. Herrera proudly share the student-created At times, the lines wrapped nings, despite the fact that he has three pub- cookbook in which he wrote the introduction. from the front of the library to the back Photo by Ms. Vanessa Walling-Sisi lished cookbooks and his own show on the and curved along the back wall. Par- Food Network. “I was the worst student,” he told ents came with their children to fill out the class, admitting that he wasn’t even a accomplished reader until he was 26 years old. As a student, he the emergency cards, collect the tran- shared, he did whatever he could so people wouldn’t find out about his inability to read. He told the students scripts from middle school, choose that the thing that motivated him to keep his reading prolblems a secret was fear. “Fear of being found out, electives and talk to their counselors fear of failing,” he said. to secure their classes. He finally learned to read in 1986. He was living in Marin County and started his own business. “I was Traditionally, students and tired of not being able to read,” he said. “One of my fears was that someone would take” the business from teachers have attended to promote him. He knew it was time to make a change and he knew he deserved the best of himself. “The more you their classes and clubs in anticipation learn,” he said, “the wider your zone is.” of the new school year, but this year there were only a few representa- Continued on page 3 - tives. Colonel Edward Bruce was in Famous chef visits Armijo attendance and his ROTC students were promoting their class. They also helped out by leading families Two winners share Armijo’s Teacher of the Year on tours of the campus and directing Both teachers earn honors for their commitment to students, more them to the proper lines. Ms. Lynne Herring was also there, passing out Some teachers are very focused on one small group of students. It might be their own classes, a program, a information about The Armijo Signal specific grade level or even a club. The two teachers who earned the honor of being Armijo’s Teacher of the and encouraging students to sign up Year are those types, but they are also focused on the students as a whole. for the anticipated Journalism class. Mr. Ben Dickens is an International Baccalaureate (IB) teacher. He started teaching sophomores and For many students, this is then followed those students to teach them as juniors and seniors, but he didn’t limit his exposure to students the first exposure they have to high to the role of teacher. Mr. Dickens has served as adviser for several clubs including the Comic Book Club, school life. Some of the students are Speech and Debate, Junior Statesmen of America and more. coming from smaller schools and He decided to become a teacher after he had a learning experience at have yet to experience things like a scout camp one summer. There, he served as a Senior Patrol Leader and Table of contents changing classes. It can be a daunt- saw the need to motivate a downtrodden troop. He was flexible with the camp’s ing situation at a school this size. schedule and encouraged the other scouts and learned that he had the power to Plans are currently being make a difference. News 1, 3-4 made to further introduce the fresh- As the proud father of a four-month old son, Mr. Dickens spends a lot of Editorials, etc. 2 men to the campus in August, giving his time changing diapers and telling bedtime stories. He also enjoys hiking with People 5-7 them a chance to experience life in his dog Teddy and dining on local cuisine. Center Spread 8-9 the classrooms, meet some of the Mr. Dickens said that one of the things that is weak here at Armijo is school Senior News 10 teachers, discover the lay-out of the Clubs 11 campus and find out about some of Sports 12-13 the opportunities available in terms of Continued on page 2 - Entertainment 14-16 clubs. Teachers of the Year 2 Editorials, etc. News 3

Editorial Teachers of the Year - Continued from front page If you can read this… Are you above the influence? Prom Checklist spirit. “Dress up weeks, sporting and academic events By Gabriel Zanipatin A modified reprint from May 2012 Television brings joy to many. While films and TV shows may not prevent were the cornerstone of my high school,” he said. “I only Entertainment co-editor By Sarina Rodriguez, staff writer violence or stop world hunger, they provide an endless form of entertainment wish that more participated to get in the spirit and have fun that grows and evolves with culture. Because television is recreationally signifi- with it.” He went to high school in Burnsville, Minnesota, a During the last week of March, Armijo students People have been chatting about prom for weeks, and the big day is almost here. took time to thank those who make this all possible. With cant, it can also change the way people view their world. Whether it’s a comedy, semi-diverse suburb of Minneapolis, was involved in track The event takes place on Saturday, April 18, but there is still so much left that people a lot of dedication and hard work, the teachers at Armijo soap opera, or documentary, television can convey messages and teach values as a pole-vaulter, wrote for the school newspaper and was need to do. High School put countless hours in their job to provide a Prom is an important event but there are a lot of details that need to be attended as well as any novel. active in the local scout troop. He later attended North Da- kota State University. healthy environ- to. There’s an easy way to make sure you are prepared for Armijo High’s prom: make a Generally, the values taught are positive: children’s cartoons emphasize Like Mr. Dickens, the second Teacher of the Year ment for students to checklist! Here’s one that may help you: kindness, friendship, and trustworthiness, while more mature films may explore focuses on a specific group. Ms. Anna Vieira is the Depart- learn in. The leader- ● Find a date! Whether you have a special someone in mind or even just want to go issues in society in interesting ways. Even a seemingly foolish comedy may ment Chairperson of the Special Education department. ship class decided with friends, make sure you have a plan. It is now or never! actually be satirizing significant problems. However, movies can also have nega- Also like Mr. Dickens, she has extended her connection to pay them back ● You always need to be sure you can afford a prom ticket. Tickets have been on tive impacts on society, especially on growing children. Many have attributed with students by being one of the primary organizers of the and the week of sale since March but the price has gone up. modern tragedies (such as the Columbine shooting) to the negative influences Armijo Buxx program. March 23-27 was ● If you were renting a tuxedo, you should have ordered it already. If you missed of modern TV. Whether violent broadcasting is actually to blame for murders “Before I became a teacher, I was a teacher’s as- set aside to show that opportunity, a nice suit with a tie that matches your date’s dress will work. Dresses is irrelevant; regardless of how significant, television does have an impact on sistant at a school in Woodland,” she said. This taste of them just how much can still be found, but the best place to look at this stage of the game is in bridal stores. students appreciate developing youth. Unlike “boring” schoolwork and parental values, TV is exciting teaching led her to seek it as a career. Make sure your shoes match your dress. You have to make sure you arrive in style. them and what they and presents ideas in a dynamic, attractive manner. Subsequently, it’s easier for Ms. Vieira went to high school at Will C. Wood in ● Girls, make sure you know just how you want your hair and makeup. (It’s always do. important to think of this in advance so if you need to make appointments, you can be televised themes to seed into early development. Vacaville, earned her Bachelor of Science at UC Davis and went on to get her credential at Chapman University. “Get- Dress-up sure you have enough time to do so.) For example, studies have indicated that smoking in movies shown to ting good grades influenced me when I was a student,” days were listed ● One of the most important things to remember is find a way to and from prom! younger children can reinforce the decision to smoke later in life, with similar she said. “I am always ready to learn new things. for the teachers to If you haven’t booked a limo/party bus ahead of time, it might be time to talk to a friend paradigms observed with alcohol and sexual themes. Horror movies can cause For fun, Ms. Vieira enjoys camping during the sum- participate and the or family member who has a suitable car to drive, or find someone who can share their temporary mental instability in children not mature enough to handle the scares; mer, especially at the beach, and spending time with fam- students were en- transportation. however, those short-lived issues often evolve into life-long phobias. Some ily and friends. couraged to do the ● Boys and girls, let’s not forget to pick up boutonnieres and/or, corsages. suggest that exposing younger children to mature themes such as alcohol or Becoming a teacher is a commitment and not same. They included Sports Day, Tacky Tourist Day, Twin ● Lastly, be sure you look fabulous on the day of and have a great time! violence encourages those ideas, when children view those behaviors as mor- something that should be taken lightly. Students who are Day, Throwback Thursday and Formal Day. ally acceptable (if the movie guy does it, why can’t I?). However, others argue inspired to take that path might choose to follow Mr. Dick- Several things were done for them this year, includ- ing having each student design a poster after interviewing that presenting these behaviors early on accustoms children, and prevents them ens advice: “Get all the experience you can. Find a great Armijo students give blood program. Try and study abroad and do some teaching them to get to know them a little better. In addition, each from being as “curious” and experimenting in the future. Generally studies sup- teacher was given a chance to make three wishes, which port the first result; however, the ends would surely be different depending on a there... Be prepared for long nights and goof ups. Yes, you On Thursday, March 12, 86 members of the Armijo family helped to supply Blood will say something stupid in front of 40 judgmental kids, but could range from a simple Starbucks drink to organizing child’s personality, and any study results on films influencing kids should not be Centers of the Pacific with 59 lifesaving units of blood. “On behalf of the hospitals and it’s worth every moment.” their entire classroom. The best part of the whole thing patients we serve, thank you for you for support,” said Ms. Andrea Casson, a representa- interpreted blindly. was seeing the happy reactions of the teachers, as these tive from the company. While most of us are old enough to determine reality and believe that the simple acts of kindness meant the world to them. Casson shared some of the people whom the Blood Centers donations have images we see on the screen do not affect us, it is interesting to consider wheth- This year Teacher Appreciation Week included a helped recently. They included a newborn female with respiratory distress syndrome, a er we have been luncheon for teachers where they earned Superlatives for 34-year old female with acute lymphoblastic leukemia who needed three pints, and a 61 influenced in the past the year. The luncheon had a Hollywood theme, so every- -year old male who had a liver transplant and used 39 Pints. as well as the needs one who participated was given a chance to dress up and “Patients like these benefit from your support on a daily basis,” she said. and reactions of those act like a celebrity. It was fitting as Friday’s dress-up day Casson went on to praise Armijo as well as Victoria Rodgers who helped to orga- was formal. The awards included Child at Heart, Best Sto- who share the view- nize the event. “Victoria did a great job taking the lead with the event. I appreciate the ryteller, Most Inspirational, Most Experienced and more. ing experiences with school’s flexibility with the gym reservation,” she said. The winners were marked this year by a golden apple that The Blood Drive is an annual event where students can help others and remind us. Are we exposing had their superlative written on it for them to remember. younger siblings to the local community of the positive nature of teens as a whole. Students and staff who Throughout the week, each teacher at Armijo was participate might consider donating on a more regular basis as blood is needed by pa- negative influences? recognized one way or another. tients year round. How can we turn that Mr. Dickens and Ms. Vieira have both influenced the student body by reaching out beyond their assigned spheres of influence. around? How can we Photos provided by Mr. Dickens and Trevon Carrie be responsible con- Famous chef visits Armijo - Library update Continued from front page sumers of media or is Honoring the Earth and more it just time to unplug? Keep connected with While reading was a challenge, cooking came naturally. “It’s an art,” he said. The Armijo Signal! “Cooking is my canvas.” Chef Curtis came from a family of cooks but when he moved to This month the library has chosen Gabrielle California from his home in Conyers, Georgia, his mother said that it was time for him to Zevin as the Author of the Month. While she has writ- By Tim Liu cook for himself. He has a memory for the taste of food. “I don’t remember the restau- ten books for adults, she is well known for her Young Editor-in-Chief Stay up to date on newspaper news, join in fund-raising activities or participate in ad sales and pro- rants well. I remember the dishes,” he said, and he’s enjoyed dishes all over the world. Adult books which include Elsewhere, Memoirs of a motion. Check us out on Facebook at: He’s dined on Italian food, British food, African food and more. “ Teenage Amnesiac and her Anya Balanchine trilogy. “I would work anywhere if I needed a job,” he said, but that doesn’t look like some- It is not only about reading teen fiction, though. facebook.com/pages/The-Armijo-Signal/140982599266253 thing he will have to do. He is a professional in the culinary world and he believes you This month the library will be celebrating National Po- should lead by example. “I’m never going to ask you to do something that I haven’t done,” etry Month with book displays. The Armijo library will Editors: Peter Popescu Questions? Call (707) 438-3308 or e-mail [email protected]. he said. Tim Liu, Editor-in-Chief Dayanna Reyes That skill has led to a lot more for Chef Curtis. In addition to his cookbooks and also provide information about Earth Day (April 22) Elyce Dixon and Jewel Esparza, News Gabrielle Rivera his cooking show on national television, he has had the opportunity to meet several ce- and Arbor Day (April 24). Students interested in cele- Estefanny Saenz Hernandez brating or just getting involved in Earth Day can go to Trina Reynolds, People Letters to the editor? lebrities. In New Orleans, he met Muhammed Ali, who put his arms around him in a bear Mayank Malhotra and Andrew Zheng, Robert Thornson We realize that readers may not always agree with our articles hug. Chef Curtis has met members of the House of Parliament in Great Britain; he’s met http://www.earthday.org/takeaction/ for a list of ways Senior News Annika R. Uyenco or have something that they want to share with the school, which in- actors and actresses. Perhaps most impressive is his frequent visits to the White House to participate. If just having one day isn’t enough, then Derek Wadsworth, Classes & Clubs cludes the students and the faculty. If you would like to contribute to our where he has met Presidents Clinton, Bush and Obama as well as their respective First make sure to check out Arbor Day as well through Photographers: Brittany Monk, Sports Editorial Page, including letters to the editor, please deliver them to C-3. Ladies. Trevon Carrie A name must be included. http://www.arborday. Sophia Santos and Gabriel Zanipatin, Nathaly Merida The Armijo Signal is a student publication created to provide With all of that behind him, he is still very humble. He shared that he faces fear org/. Entertainment information and entertainment to the students at Armijo High School. every day, even his fear of being open with the students. He has a fear of becoming blind April is also School We strive to be factually accurate and encourage our readers to bring and not being able to read again. But, despite these fears, he knows that what happens Comics: Library Media Month, Adviser: information to our attention that could improve our newspaper. is supposed to happen. Nina Steinkraus Articles and advertising are selected at the discretion of the National Library Week Ms. Lynne D. Herring The students in Ms. Herrera’s class were eager to have Chef Curtis visit because Journalism Club members and adviser but do not always reflect the (April 12-18) and DEAR views of the club or the culture of the school. they wanted his help with a project. They put together their own cookbook and they ar- Reporters: Contributors: Day, which stands for Cian Abaracan The Governing Board is committed to equal opportunity for all ranged to have him write the introduction. Then, he was able to sign their copies. Ms. Ms. Sandy Anderson individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free Drop Everything and Cesar Burke Herrera is looking forward to having Chef Curtis return to help them with yet another Mia Felder from discrimination based on gender, sex, race, color, religion, ances- project. Later in the year the students plan to create a mentoring program, using their Read and will be cele- Mario Cabada try, national origin, ethnic group identification, marital or parental status, Anthony Martinez newfound cooking skills. They are going to help the Special Needs students in C-4 de- brated on Sunday, April Jackie Elder Melanie Pence physical or mental disability, sexual orientation or the perception of one or more of such characteristics. The Board shall promote programs, velop some basic abilities, teaching them how to prepare simple meals on their own. It is 12, which happens to be Andre Lowe Serina Rodriguez which ensure that discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district a program that will help build character on both sides and everyone is looking forward to Beverly Cleary’s birth- Sylvestre Maya Guerrero activities. that experience. day. 4 News People 5 What is your favorite movie? Science fair awes community Never forget A modifi ed reprint from April 2010 By Mia Felder, staff writer Freshman Vivian Cuyo: It has been 70 years since the end of the holocaust, Freshman Jericho Gangcuangco: “I don’t know.” to most this is the past but to living survivors of this trag- “I don’t have one.” edy and their families the memories are still vivid. Interna- tional Holocaust Remembrance Day begins at sundown on Wednesday, April 15 and continues until sundown on Thursday, April 16. The Holocaust is the name generally used to describe the genocide of approximately 6 million Jews during World Sophomore Zhane Fernandez: War II. This genocide was carried out through concentra- Sophomore Jayson Abique: tion and extermination camps made by Hitler and his Nazi “Twilight.” Party. Holocaust Remembrance Day is dedicated to re- “Taken.” membering the people who suffered, fought, and died dur- ing this time. Observances and remembrance activities can occur dur- ing the week of Remembrance that runs from the Sunday before Holocaust Remembrance Day through the follow- ing Sunday. State and local governments, military bases, Junior Rosa Osegura: workplaces, schools, churches, synagogues, and civic Junior Justin Fontaine: centers observe days of Remembrance. “The Color Purple.” Since the holiday is relatively new there aren’t many set “Toy Story 2.” “rules” on how to celebrate. Some ideas on how to cele- brate are candle lighting, public speakers, reading poems, saying prayers, and singing. Often, six candles are lighted to represent the six million victims of the Holocaust. To learn more about Holocaust Remembrance Day and how to celebrate go to http://www.ushmm.org/remem- Senior Alexis Warner: brance/dor/. Senior James Hines: “Bugs Bunny.” “Forever Strong.” Now is the time April 2015 SBAC Testing Schedule TH By Elyce Dixon ALL 11 GRADE STUDENTS SCHEDULED FOR SPECIFIC SESSIONS News co-editor By Nathaly Merida ENGLISH: Tues 4/14 – Wed 4/20 With summer just around the corner, the desire to be fi nancially set for the summer becomes increasingly stronger. There are stay-cations, va- Morning Session 1st – 3rd Periods M, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8am – 11:08am cations, college applications and more that all need to be paid for. All of W 8am – 10:49am that can be arranged with the help of a summer job. Summer jobs come in a variety of ways, from being a busboy to life guard- Lunch After 3rd Period M, Tues, Thurs, Fri 11:08am – 11:38am ing or working in a fast food joint. For starters, tons of places in the mall, W 10:49am – 11:19am th th like clothes and shoe stores, hire for the upcoming summer months, so Afternoon 4 – 6 Periods M, Tues, Thurs, Fri 11:45am – 2:50pm W 11:26am – 2:10pm when you get the chance walk around the mall and ask stores if they’re Session hiring. You might want to consider bringing a resume with you to drop off with the manager. Not only do stores in the mall hire, but so do fast food places too. Be- cause people tend to be out more often in the summer, places-especially MATH: Tues 4/21 – Mon 4/27 food places-tend to be busier, hence the need to hire more people. You can go around and ask restaurants if they’re hiring or if you prefer a sim- Morning Session 1st – 3rd Periods M, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8am – 11:08am pler method, just go online to restaurants’ websites and apply there so W 8am – 10:49am that they have your application at hand when they are ready to hire. You can also get summer jobs by word of mouth. Ask your friends and family Lunch After 3rd Period M, Tues, Thurs, Fri 11:08am – 11:38am where they work and suggest putting in a good word for you. W 10:49am – 11:19am Once you fi nd a place you want to apply, you have to make sure to perfect Afternoon 4th – 6th Periods M, Tues, Thurs, Fri 11:45am – 2:50pm the applications process. Answer all questions honestly and thoroughly W 11:26am – 2:10pm on your applications remembering to include as much information as pos- Session sible. Have a few people who aren’t related to you lined up who would be willing to recommend you. It’s also typically required to present your future employer with a resume including info about past jobs/volunteering activities, grades, and more. If they call you for an interview make sure to Make-Up Days (Regular Schedule): Tues 4/28, Wed 4/29, & Thurs 4/30 dress nicely. A t-shirt and jeans doesn’t give off the greatest impression during a job interview. Wear some nice slacks and a dress Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri Schedule Wednesday Collaborative Schedule shirt or a skirt/ dress pants and Period Time Period Time nice blouse if you’re a girl. Atypi- cal piercings or any other abnor- 0 6:58-7:55am 0 6:58-7:55am mal things should be hidden or kept to a minimum when going 1 8-9am 1 8-8:55am to the interview. 2 9:07 – 10:04am 2 9:02 – 9:52am Make sure to be confi dent and accurate when applying and in- 3 10:11 – 11:08am 3 9:59 – 10:49am terviewing and you should get a LUNCH 11:08 – 11:38am LUNCH 10:49 – 11:19am summer job in no time. Be sure to start soon, though, because 4 11:45am – 12:42pm 4 11:26am – 12:16pm there are going to be hundreds of students looking for work right 5 12:49pm – 1:46pm 5 12:23pm – 1:13pm after graduation and you don’t 6 1:53 – 2:50pm 6 1:20 – 2:10pm want to get lost in that crowd of applicants.

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Volunteer Sibling spotlight ASB spotlight ASB spotlight It’s a family thing Copy cats Focused on the goal Top of her class Since Victoria Rodgers’ father is the pastor at Harvest Community Church, it is By Gabriela Rivera By Dayanna Reyes By Dayanna Reyes not surprising that she found her interest in volunteering as a Sunday School teacher. “I Staff writer Staff writer Staff writer like working with the young kids,” she said. Xiomara and Adriana Armijo’s Senior Vice Presi- Armijo’s Senior Class President Brittany Chudzinski As a volunteer, she does a lot of dif- Rodriguez are both in the In- dent has one goal, and that is ternational Baccalaureate (IB) to improve school. Even though wanted to be very involved in ferent things. It all depends on what Program. These twins have a Thomas Dawson gave 150 gum her senior year. She had a lot age level she is working with. With lot in common. They both en- packets for his Associated Stu- of ideas that she wanted to the preschoolers, she plays and helps joy playing badminton, watch- dent Body (ASB) campaign, it share with her classmates. during Story Time and Arts & Crafts. ing movies and painting and didn’t quite go as planned. In- Her position might not allow With the elementary students, she both have undergone surgery. stead of earning a position as an her to make all the changes she wants, but she believes helps them learn Bible stories and Both girls hope to travel to El ASB officer, Dawson was able to that, if she could change guides them as they work on hand- Salvador, both are involved in fill a position as an officer for the school policies, she would outs. Rodgers has been working with Red Cross Club and on the Class of 2015. That didn’t change the younger members of the congre- Xiomara and Adriana (not pic- like to be able to have an badminton team, both intend to tured) are very supportive. his goal, but he extended it and open campus lunch and also gation since she was in eighth grade. Photo by Trevon Carrie go to private universities and decided to make his senior year a get senior trip to be at Disney- Volunteering “is super fun and you both have several older siblings. fun year. land for the younger genera- grow a lot personally and get to help Xiomara said that she enjoys having her twin on cam- Dawson’s role is to help plan tions. others,” she said. “Volunteer in an pus because she can rely on her. The only downside is that Thomas is very involved in events around school events such as the Home- Chudzinski started area you like!” she can’t hide things because Adriana will end up finding out school, not just benefitting the senior class. coming activities, Powder Puff, getting involved with school ID photo Brittany has become very good at tackling In addition to spending her time in about whatever goes on. Xiomara has her eye set on going to the Senior Trip, Senior Sunrise activities when she joined challenges that face the senior class. volunteering, Rodgers plays water college and becoming a veterinarian. She likes the music art- and Sunset and more. With three leadership in her sophomore ID photo polo, serves in Leadership and holds ists: James Bay, Paper Kites, Sam Smith and Ben Howard. years of experience in leadership, Dawson knows how to take care of these year. She said that she has down a job. After graduation she While both of the girls like movies, Xiomara has de- types of things. fun and gets things done; she’s been able to bring that balance to her own life. For Victoria, donating her time to the children at her hopes to go to San Jose State to ma- veloped a well-rounded taste and enjoys horror, action, com- Thomas has also been in Water Polo for years. Outside of school he That means being involved with people outside of leadership and encouraging church is a true blessing. others to do the same. “Always find a way to get involved,” she said. ID photo jor in justice studies. edy, and adventure. She is also very active in extracurricular has been part of 4-H for five years and has been an officer for four of those activities including International Club. She is a funny and de- years. He plans to attend Stanford University where he wants to major in pre While she is focused on the present, she is already preparing for the med, and bioengineering. Thomas wants to help people and improve health- future. Chudzinski is currently enrolled in culinary school in Sacramento and she care. will start Tuesday, July 7. To help prepare and fund that that job, Chudzinski Continued on page 15 - maintains a job in Vacaville in a baby store. Her ultimate passion is to open her Two of a kind Thomas recommends students going in to leadership are prepared to At work work hard with others and learn how to fix problems. That would help prepare own restaurant after completing culinary school. When she is not busy working for her classmates, she spends time with candidates for office, too. family and friends. She has influenced her younger brother David, who currently One of many jobs Far from home Thomas’s role models are Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Jobs, and Ross is a freshman and also enrolled in leadership. S’zabo because they have accomplished a lot. They came up with new things Mubariz Shah has a single focus, making mon- A celebration every day and new ways of thinking they are very creative. ey. With that in mind, he has several jobs. One of those ASB spotlight jobs is with Solano Body Tow where he has learned to When Dominique Cuevas moved with her immedi- load cars onto the tow truck and spends the rest of ate family to the United States on November 19, she had All in a Date Multiple offices his time doing the required paperwork. When he is in to leave some of her family behind in the Philippines and the field, which means out taking care of the cars, he By Dayanna Reyes that was hard. When she looks back on her hometown, Happy Easter, wears a yellow and orange shirt with black pants and Staff writer she remembers how busy the city was and how every day gloves. Naturally, he has to practice common safety Happy Birthday was like a celebration. It was hard to leave behind family skills. “I tow cars with speed and precision,” he said. Makiez Arahandewall is not only a se- members, friends and even her native food. The last time that Easter fell on Sunday, April “I am a good employee because I get the job done in nior class officer but also the president of Ju- Cuevas likes what she has experienced at Armijo 5 was in 1953, but April 5 has been a special day this nior Statesmen of America (JSA) and the vice record time.” He currently earns about $40 per hour in so far. “I like the school and the teachers,” she said. She century for five Armijo students who have been cel- president of Speech and Debate. this position and works on call, which can lead to up to plans to get involved in cheerleading next year. Her favor- ebrating that date every year. This year, they were Arahandewall joined student govern- 30 hours of work per week. When it comes to work, Mubariz is willing to try anything once. ite types of music are pop, rock and R&B. also guaranteed more than a week off from school. ment because she wanted to be able to be in- Shah is developing lots of experience in his ID photo When it is time to graduate, Cuevas hopes to be Andrea Amado-Fajardo knew that it would volved more in her senior year and this year various jobs. He’s worked at a hookah shop for a day she is serving as the Secretary of the Class Makiez is a leader in many ways, headed to college, but if she does not go directly to a four- be a little different celebrating on a religious holiday not just as a class representative. and also worked selling kettle corn. “Whatever you are doing, be the best at it,” Shah of 2015. It wasn’t until her junior year when year university, she is comfortable going to Solano Col- but she said that she celebrates differently every ID photo said. “Even if it is flipping burgers.” Arahandewall really started participating more lege. Eventually, she wants to go into the Air Force. Will year. “I like having [my birthday] in April because He has his reasons for working. “I like making money… I want to make money typically Spring Break is around my birthday,” she and it has paid off by earning her experience in this position. she ever go back to the Philippines? “Maybe,” she said. For those who are planning on becoming part of student government, for my drift car expenses,” he said. “When I’m not working, I’m either in the gym or I am said. “I’m just planning to visit, though.” Cuevas has definitely maybe even earlier than Arahandewall, she suggests that they go for it and not working on my track car,” he said. A family dinner was part of Christian Bar- made California her home. worry about what might happen. “It’s not going to be easy if you wait,” she said. nett’s birthday plans on Easter Sunday. He was She would like to see the people in Armijo help out those who need it, since we also planning to let his little nephews go Easter Egg have the opportunity to change. It isn’t necessary to do it from a position in Lead- Teacher feature Mystery Person hunting, something that he won’t see on his birthday ership. It’s a good beginning again until 2026. Arahandewall plans to go to Solano then transfer and major in business Coach, athlete, teacher While Moesha Dorton would prefer to have a and political science. birthday in the summer so she could go swimming, By Peter Popescu By Silvestre Maya Guerrero she didn’t plan on making too many changes this Staff writer Staff writer year, in spite of the fact that it would be on Eas- ASB spotlight ter. She planned to get lots of presents and have a Part of the Senior Class Officer alphabet Mr. Matthew Powell is an experienced baseball This month’s mystery person is a freshman in her first year at Armijo. Her favorite party. The Easter part – going to church and deco- coach and martial artist, and there are good reasons for activities include reading, eating, and playing video games. She is most proud of her col- rating eggs – is what will make this year different. By Dayanna Reyes his success. lection of t-shirts. Her cousin AJ is more familiar with having a holiday Staff writer Powell has been playing baseball ever since he If she could go anywhere in the world, she would go to Japan because it looks birthday because AJ was born on Valentine’s Day. was 4 years old because of a simple choice. His father nice. Her favorite food is hamburgers with fries, her favorite color is green and her favor- For Jazzmene MccBerry, her Easter birthday The senior class treasurer, Trent Baker, re- said, “Boy Scouts or baseball?” and Powell chose base- ite type of music is classical rock. won’t be any different than any of her other birth- ally likes the student government program, since he ball. He played all the way until college. She does not have a sibling attending Armijo. After high days. “There’s really nothing special about having enjoys setting things up for seniors and having a But it wasn’t just baseball that got his attention. school, she plans to go to college to study Forensic Science. a birthday on Easter,” she said. “It won’t make any say in what they can do as a class. Baker’s job is to oversee the funds for class and make sure that they When he was in high school, he played baseball every She said that, if she won $1 million, she would buy a new difference.” While things in other households will be don’t spend money on things they don’t need. house, candy and more junk food, also she would like to travel focused on the holiday and the vacation, it will pretty year, but he also played football in his junior and senior Even though he doesn’t have much time years. He also does mixed marital arts and coaches it. to Japan. much be a regular birthday for MccBerry. That’s not the case for Julio Perez Cer- for hobbies, he is part of the Water Polo team and Now, with all of his athletic experience, he has de- Last month’s Mystery Person was sophomore Jesse Giles who re- vantes. He planned to have a bigger party to cele- Track. When he graduates he would like to contin- cided to go into teaching physical education (PE). That mained a mystery throughout April. ue student government in college and join the US If you know this month’s Mystery Person, go to G-10. The first person to brate his birthday. It was one of the best things about wasn’t his goal as a high school student when he was Navy. correctly this individual will receive a free movie ticket at Edwards Theater. having a birthday on this roaming holiday. He learned his work ethics from his role more interested in being a professional baseball player, Only one prize per month will be awarded. Journalism students or club mem- Easter is always the first Sunday after the Trent stepped in to take but now that he has been teaching for three years, he sees bers and Armijo teachers and staff do not qualify. Armijo’s Mystery Person model, his father, and said that he would like to in- over the role of Treasurer. first full moon after the Spring equinox on March 20. ID photo will be presented between September and May. Prizes will be available to crease number of kids that involved with sports and it as a good fit. He is also the coach of the baseball team, Jesse remained a secret The earliest possible date for Easter is March 22 which helps him connect with the players and the game. throughout March. the first person that correctly identifies the individual from the description Five for April 5 (not pic- extra activities. Photo by Trevon Carrie given. Submission cannot be taken during class time but will be accepted and the latest date is April 25. tured, Moesha Dorton). His younger sister Paige is the president for the sophomore class. between classes, before and after school. Photos by Trevon Carrie and IDs 8 Center Spread 9

Pat Morita, an Armijo Icon G���� T�ea��� �� � �� ea�� s��p� By Estefanny Saenz Staff writer B� An���� Z��n� S��i�� ��w� c�-e�it�� Norijuki Morita, best known as Pat Morita, was OEDIPUS REX: I� ��i� �����es� �ra�e��, K�n� Oe���u� ��nd� �i� ��� ���-��-l��, C�e�� , t� ���� ��� born on June 28, 1932 in Isleton, California. As a Japa- a��i�� � Ap��l� ��n�� � ��r����� ��r�� ha� �ef����� T���e�. C�e�� c��e� ba�� t� �nf��� Oe���u� �ha� nese-American in the 1930s, Morita faced many chal- ��� ��r�� ���� �� ��� e� ���� i� ��� ��r����� � L��u�, ��� f����� ��n�, i� f��n� �n� �ro�e�u�e�. Oe��- lenges including spinal tuberculosis at age two. He �u� ���� �e�ica�e� ��m��l� t� � n��n� ��� ��r����� �n� ��es�i�n� �������n� �i����n�. H� c��e� a�ros� spent nine years at a sanitarium battling this disease. T���e�ia�, � ���n� �r���e� �ha� ���l� ��� �ha� Oe���u� ��m��l� �l�u�h���e� L��u�. T�i� ac�usa�i�� �e���� Shortly after Morita was released from the �� ��r� Oe���u� �u� �i� �i��, Jocast�, ���l� ��� �ha� �r���et� ��� �r�n�. A� �� �x�����, ��� ���e�l� sanitarium, his family faced the harsh treatments �ha� ��� �n� K�n� L��u� ha� � s�� �h� wa� �r���e��e� t� ���� L��u� �n� ����� �i�� ���. Jocast�’� st��� of World War II and they were sent into an intern- d�e� �� c�mf�� Oe���u� a� ��� . H� �e��n� t� �e�e�r�� �i� pas� �n� � nd� m��� �n� m��� c���ec�i�n� t� ment camp in Arizona for Japanese and Japanese- ��� �r���e��. Oe���u� wa� �b�nd��e� �� L��u� �n� Jocast� t� ��� a� ���� ���� a�r�i� � ��� ��e�i�- Americans. After the war Morita and his family moved back to �i�� . S�����rd� f��n� Oe���u� �h�u�� , �n� r�i�e� ��� ��. La��� �� �i��, Oe���u� ����e� � m�� a� � Fairfi eld. It was here that Morita attended Armijo High School. He also �ros�road�. I� � m���n� � �n�i�h�, Jocast� �e����e� �ha� ��� i� Oe���u�’ �� ��� �n� �ha� L��u� wa� �i� helped out at the family’s Chinese restaurant in Sacramento for a while. After high You ought to be fa����. H�r��� e� a� �ha� ha� h�����e�, ��� h�ng� ��r��l�. Sh�� �� ����e�� ��, Oe���u� �e����e� to� �ha� school, he spent time as a migrant farm worker and later landed a job with an aerospace fi rm. �� ���� �i� fa���� �n� ha� ���l���� �i�� �i� �� ���. I� ��of ��n� �e�p���, �� g�u�e� �i� ��e� �u� �n� By the time Morita was thirty he decided to pursue his career as a comedian and i� ����e� �r�� T���e�. abandoned his corporate career. For many years he struggled as a stand-up comedian, but eventually his career took fl ight when he took a role in Sanford and Sons. Morita joined the in pictures PROMETHEUS BOUND: T�i� �r�ma�i� �l�� st�rt � �i�� ��� �es�r��n� � Pr��e���u�, � ��i�ks��� �n� cast of the 1970s sitcom Happy Days about life in the 1950s, starring Ron Howard and Henry �it�� , �� Mi�h� �n� Vi���n��. H��h�es�u�, ��� go� � �la�k��i���n�, �ro��ed� t� �h��� Pr��e���u� t� Winkler, in 1975 for the fi rst season and in 1982, he returned for its fi nal season. ��� ro�k�. T�i� i� ��� t� Z�u�’ �r��r�, a� �� i� ma� Pr��e���u� g��� � �� t� m�� . O�e�no� �n��r� la���, Morita’s career took a new spin when he landed the role in The Karate Kid as Mr.Miyagi, ��n��n��n� �i� �n��n� t� g� ��ea� �� Pr��e���u�’ ��h�l� t� Z�u�, �u� Pr��e���u� w��n� ��� �ha� ��� a maintenance worker in an apartment building who befriends a young tenant named Daniel �l�� ���� ���� ���n� Z�u�’� �ra�� d��� �� O�e�no� s� ��� �e� go� d�e� �� g�. I� c��e� �� . S�� wa� �n�� (Ralph Macchio). The movie was such a success that many sequels were followed after the � c�ns�� � Z�u�, �n� ���� �� ag��� , �u� �� ��� �e�n���� H�r�’� �ra�� ha� �e� t� I� ���n� �r�nsf���e� great success. �nt� � c��. S�� �eg� f�� Pr��e���u� t� ���� ��� ��� �u����, �n� �� w��n� ��� �ha� ��� w�n����ng� ��� ���� His later years included small television roles and the voicing of the emperor in the ��� �e��n��n�. H� d�e� as���� ���, h������, �ha� ��� d�� ��� ���� � n� � h��� �n� �� ��� �� ��� � � Disney fi lm Mulan (1998). He largely faded from the spotlight toward the end of his life. On ��ea� f�����. Pr��e���u� ��b�e���n��� ���l� I� �n� ��� Ch��u� �ha� �� ha� �n���ed�� ��u�i�� t� Z�u�’ �����v�� a� ����� � ��� god�. H� �x�l��m� �ha� ��� d��, ��� ��n� � ��� god� ���� m��� � m�r�ia�� �ha� November 24, 2005, Morita died of natural causes in Las Vegas, Nevada. The origin of moving pictures ���ng� �b�u� �i� d��nf��� . H���e� �i�it�. Z�u� ha� �e�r� � Pr��e���u�’ �e��e� �n���ed��, �n� H���e� ha� c���, �n��� Z�u�’ �r��r�, t� ���ea��� Pr��e���u� �i�� t�� ���. Pr��e���u� �e�u�e� t� ���� �ha� By Trina Reynolds m�r�ia�� ���� �es�r�� Z�u�. T�� �l�� �nd� �i�� Pr��e���u� ���n� t�� ��e� �i�� ��p����n� p��n�: �rg�� People editor Students choose worst movies of Past 5 Years ��v����n� �east�, �i�h���n�, �n� ag��� �ha� ���� ����� �n� ��n�� Pr��e���u� i� � �it�� , �n� ����ef��� c�� ����� ���. Most people are familiar with the iconic black-and-white 1. Avatar the Last Air Bender picture featuring the Man on the Moon with a bullet-shaped space 42 votes ANTIGONE: T�� ���r� �nst�����n� � ��� T��b�� �l�y�, Oe���u� ha� �us� pa� e� �w�� �� C�l��u�. An��- capsule stuck in his eye. This well-known picture is a snapshot from g��� �n� ��� �is��� �r���� t� T���e� �n� �e��� �ha� �� � � ����� ��� ��r� h��� ����e� ea�� � ��� �� b�� ��. 2. Dragon Ball Evolution A Trip to the Moon, one of the earliest moving pictures to hit the E�eo��e� i� t� h��� � �r���� ���i�� , �u� C�e�� , An�ig���’� �n��� �h� ha� �us� �����i�e� ��� ��r���, 25 votes cinema. What most people don’t know is that, despite its popularity, �e���e� �ha� P�����i�e� t� �� ��� ������e�. C�e�� ������e� P�����i�e� i� � �r�it��. An�ig��� ��� e� ��� 3. Spring Breakers A Trip to the Moon was only fi fteen minutes long, a stark contrast to l�� t� sa���fi �� ��� ��� �i�� t� h�n�� ��� ��� ��� ���w��. S�� �nt��b� ���, �et� c�u�h�, �n� ���� i� 8 votes the two-hour movies in the theater nowadays. lo��e� �� ��is�� ����� ��� ���l� ��r��l�. Me�������, �� �e�����n� An�ig��� ha� t���� ��� ��� �i��, ��� As you can see, the world of moving pictures has changed a lot since its beginnings in the late 1800s. A ���n� �r���e� T���e�ia�, C�e��’� s�� �n� An�ig���’� fi �n�� H��m�� , �n� ��� Ch��u� ��ead� �i�� C�e�� t� 4. Rubber Trip to the Moon was produced in 1902, but the technology of moving pictures had been slowly developing over a ���ea�� ���. C�e�� � n���� ����nt�, �u� �� i� to� la�� �n� � nd� An�ig��� �ea� �� ��� j��� ���� . Ou� � ��- 7 votes period of over seventy years. The idea of moving pictures began with simple illusion toys. In 1834, William George �p���, H��m�� �n� C�e��’� �i�� c�m�i� ��i�i�� to�. I� ��� c�n��u�i�� , C�e�� i� ��� �� ���e� �n� �i����. 5. Cabin in the Woods Horner invented the Zoetrope. This contraption used a rotating drum with pictures and a slot for viewing. As the EDEA A �ra�i� �l�� �� �e�r�y�� �n� ����n��, Me�e� i� �� ��� �i�-�i�� ��i�i�. H�� �u�b�n�, Jas�� , 6 votes drum spun, the pictures appeared to move. M : Similarly, in 1877, the Praxinoscope was introduced by Emile Reynaud. This design was very close to the ha� m�r��e� ��� ��� w�m�� , Gl����, ��� d�u�h��� � C�e�� ��� K�n� � C���n�� . O� t�� � �ha�, C�e�� �ls� b��i��e� Me�e� �n� ��� �w� s�n� �r�� C���n�� . N���� ���es�, Me�e� i� � s�r�n� w�m�� �n� ���� �� Zoetrope, though instead of the viewing slot, a mirror located in the center of the rotating drum was used to view t��� �u�� �is��ea���n�. S�� ��e�r� �l�o�� �e����u�i�� �n� �l�n� � w�� t� ���� ���� ��� . F�rs�, ��� c��- the illusion. In 1882, Emile Reynaud discovered how to project moving drawings onto a screen using mirrors and a ��n�e� C�e�� t� �e� ��� st�� ��� m��� d�� �� C���n�� . I� g�e� ag��ns� �i� ��� �� �ud���n�, �u� �� ��l�w� Meet Oscar lantern. i� �u� � �i�� f�� Me�e�’� �w� s�n�. I� i� �n�u�� ���� t� m��� ��� �l�� w���. N�x�, ��� ��et� Ae�u�, ��� Brothers Louis and Auguste Lumière designed a camera that could record and project moving pictures K�n� � A���n�, �n� a�k� f�� � sa�� h���� �� �� ��� c�m�it� ��� ��r��r�. O� c��r��, ��� ����� ��n�i�n� By Annika R. Uyenco called the Cinématographe. This camera shot at sixteen frames per second. This fi lm rate remained the standard ��� ma�sa��� �b�u� t� h����� . N�� �ha� Me�e� ha� � �ys��ma�i� s�ra�e��, ��� �e��n�. N�� �ha� Me�e� Staff writer for almost 25 years. Today, normal motion picture is fi lmed at 24 frames per seconds. Television uses 25 or even 30 ha� ��� ���� �n� � sa�� �la�� t� �e��ea� t�, ��� c�� �e���� �e� t� w���. S�� ��w�rt � Jas�� �nt� �������n� frames per second. �ha� ��� i� ac�u���� ����� e� �i�� �i� ��� m�r�ia��. Me�e� �eg� ��� �u�b�n� t� a�� Gl���� i� ����� Standing at 13½” and weighing about 8½ pounds, the Academy Award of Mer- The Cinématographe camera was fi rst used to fi lm workers leaving a Lumière factory at Lyon. In March �w� s�n� c�� st�� �� C���n�� . Jas�� i� m��e� �n� a���e�. Me�e� ���e� Jas�� � go�s���� g��� �n� � it (aka. the Oscar) is the most prestigious award given to people in the Hollywood 1895, this video was shown in public at a meeting in Paris, no doubt amazing all who attended. g�l��� �r��� t� ���e��� ��� �e�� f�� Gl����. Jas�� �n� ��� ���l���� ��� of � t� ��� p�la�� �i�� h��� �� movie industry. Since 1929, 2,947 Oscar awards have been Soon enough, full fi lms, though short, were being produced and shown at the cinema. Even small towns ����� �e�rt �. T���� h��� i� �i��la�e�, h������, f�� �n�� ag��� Me�e� �e��ect� t� ��n�i�� � �it�� ��e�� given out. had cinemas. Many Americans, whether rich or poor, would go to the movies, perhaps even several times a week. � �nf��ma�i��: ��� ��ft � ��� ��r�e�. A �e� �n��� �e���n� �n� ���l� Me�e� ��� �b�u� ��� h��r�� ��� ha� The origin of the Oscar Awards came to be in the year During World War I, going to the cinema was especially popular. For Americans, it was a way of escaping from the ��e��e�. W��� Gl���� �u� �� ��� g��� �n� �r��� , ��� �e����e� � ��i�e��� �����i��. H�� �n���� bo�� of 1927. The newly-created organization, the Academy world’s problems and provided a bit of fun within the troubles of life. c�u�h� � ��. W��� C�e�� s�� �i� d�u�h��� ’� fl ���n� c��p��, �� wa� s� �is�r�u�h� �ha� �� ����� �i� bo�� of Motion Picture Art and Sciences, wanted to create To this day, the movie theater remains an exciting outing for young and old people. The technology of �nt� ��r� �n� ��e� a� ���� . Me�e� i� ������ sa�i�� e�. I� �r��� t� ���� Jas�� �ot ���� ��vasta�e�, Me�e� a way to honor achievements in the movie industry. They special eff ects and cameras has risen to an extraordinary level. Whether sad, inspiring, or hopeful, movies, theater, �e�i�e� ��� �us� ���� ����� �w� s�n�. T�� ��r��� � ��� ���l���� i��’� ea�� f�� Me�e�. S�� s��ug��e� �i�� agreed on making a trophy that would be awarded annu- and the world of actors and celebrities continue to shape American culture. ��� �� ����� �ns��nct�, �u� �� ��� �n� ��� ����n�� i� m��� ��p�rt �n�. Me�e� �rag� ��� b�y� �n�i�� ��� ally. Cedric Gibbons, an MGM art director, was asked to h�u�� �n� ���l� ���� �i�� � �w�r�. Jas�� �r���e� to� la�� t� s��� �i� s�n�. Jus� a� ��’� b�n��n� �� ��� design a statue. His fi nal design turned out to be a knight do�� t� st�� �i� �i��, Me�e� ���pt� �nt� ��� ��� �� � �h���� �r��� �� �rag�n�. Jas�� ��r�e� �i� �i��, holding a crusader’s sword while standing on a reel of �n� ��� ��r�e� ��� ba��. H� �eg� t� h��� ��� ���l����’� bo��e� s� �ha� �� c�� ���� ����. S�� �e�u�e� ��� fi lm. The Academy then took the design to George Stan- Academy Award Best Picture Winners 2000-2014 ���� ��i�, �n� t��e� ����� c��p�e� �w�� �i�� ��� a� ��� � �e� �w�� ������h�n�. ley, an LA sculptor to create a 3-D sculpture. 2000: Gladiator by David Franzoni, Branko Lustig and Douglas Wick, Although the offi cial name is the Academy Award of AJAX: V����n� �w�� �r�� ��� �ra�i�i�n�� ����� � �ra�e��e�, ��i� c��e�� st�rt � of � �i�� Bac��u� ��� �n� Merit, the statue is better known as its nickname, Oscar. 2001: A Beautiful Mind by Brian Grazer and Ron Howard �u� �i�� �i� �l���, X�n��ia�, t� �i�i� H�r���e�, �r�� �h�� ��� go� � ���� h��e� t� �e� ���ec�i�n� f�� There is no defi nite story behind the nickname. Howev- 2002: Chicago by Martin Richards �i� �i�i� t� ��� l���� �e�i�n�. O� ��� w��, X�n��ia� ������e� �n� mo�n� �b�u� �i� m��� ��n��e�. X��- er, according to a popular story, an Academy librarian, 2003: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King by Barrie M. Osborne, Peter ��ia� i� ac�u���� ���n� c�r��e� �� � d�����, �u� �� c���l��n� �n��� Bac��u� lo�e� pa���n�� �n� �ug�est� Margaret Herrick, said the statue looked like her Uncle Jackson, and Fran Walsh �ha� ���h�p� X�n��ia� w��l� ���� t� c�r�� ��� d����� f�� � �����. H�r���e�, ���� c�n��l�e�, �ug�est� Oscar when she laid her eyes upon it for the fi rst time. 2004: Million Dollar Baby by Clint Eastwood, Albert S. Ruddy, and Tom Rosenberg �ha� Bac��u� ��l�� ��m��l� t� �� ����e� �� �r��� t� �r���� �� ��� l�n� � ��� �ea�. Bac��u� w�nt� t� g� The nickname wasn’t truly used by the Academy until 2005: Crash by Paul Haggis and Cathy Schulman ����� ����� �ec�u�� �� i� ���i�u� t� ��� �n� t� t��� t� ��� ��ea� �l����i�ht�. H�r���e� a��i�e� ��� t� �� 1939. 2006: The Departed by Graham King c�n��n� �i�� ��� �l����i�ht� �h� ��� s���� �����. Bac��u� c��n��r� �ha� n��� � ���� ��� g�o� �n�u�� . The fi rst trophies to be handed out were made of bronze 2007: No Country for Old Men by Scott Rudin, Ethan Coen, and Joel Coen A� �� ��� �n� ���ec�i�n� �r�� H�r���e�, �� st�rt � �u�, X�n��ia� s���� c���l����n� �b�u� �i� ��n��e�. T�� with plated gold. After a few years, the trophies were no longer made of bronze but 2008: Slumdog Millionaire by Christian Colson �w� c��� t� ��� R���� A���r�� �n� ��e� Ch�r�� , �h� ��r��e� Bac��u� a�ros�, �n�is��n�, h������, �ha� Britannia metal. Because of the metal shortage during World War 2, the trophies 2009: The Hurt Locker by Kathryn Bigelow, Mark Boal, Nicolas Chartier, Greg Shapiro Bac��u� r�� ��� boa�. X�n��ia� w��k� �r��n� ��� m�r��� � ��� s��e�� �ec�u�� �� �i�h�n��e� ��m��l� were then made of painted plaster. After the war, the recipients of the painted 2010: The King’s Speech by Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, and Gareth Unwin �� �� v���n�����n� f�� � n�v�� �ict���. X�n��ia� ���e� t� �x�u�� ��m��l� �� ��� �r��nd� �ha� �� ha� s��� plastered Oscar statues were able to trade those in for a metal statue with plated 2011: The Artist by Thomas Langmann ��e�, �u� Ch�r�� �e�u�e� t� �is��� . W���� Bac��u� �n� X�n��ia� t��� t� Ch�r�� , � �h��u� � �rog� �et� gold. 2012: Argo by Grant Heslov, Ben Affleck, and George Clooney �� � ho�r�� �ro���n�, ��ita��n� ��� n�i�� �����i�n� a� ��� ��ea��� �i�� ����� ��n���es� h�� �n�. Ba�- To this day, the Oscar Award is still one of the most outstanding awards to be given 2013: 12 Years a Slave by Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Steve McQueen, ��u� ��r��n� �i� ba�� �i�� �i� r���n� �n� ��� �rog� ����� �i� �ro�n� ��� ��i�� ��u��n�. F�n���� �� ��� � ��� �i��, Bac��u� p�y� �i� f��� �n� j��n� �i� �l���. T�� �w� ��e� � m�ns���, ��i�� Bac��u� t��e� c��� out to movie achievements. There are 48 categories in which the Oscar Award is and Anthony Katagas t� �v�i� �n��� i� ���n� �nt� � �e�u�i��� w�m�� . Wi�� �i�fi ��l��, ���� � n� ����� w�� t� ��� do��w�� � presented, ranging from Best Picture to Best Sound Mixing to Best Story. 2014: Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, P�ut�’� �e���, X�n��ia� s���� �������n� �� ��� �lo��. You can fi nd out more about our friend Oscar by going to http://www.oscars. John Lesher, and James W. Skotchdopole org/oscars/statuette. 10 Senior News Classes & Clubs 11

Get ready for Grad Night! Senior spotlight Club 180 Armijo International Club / AFS By Gabriela Rivera Still learning Spring into compassion Celebrate diverse cultures Staff writer By Dayanna Reyes By Trina Reynolds By Ms. Vanessa Walling-Sisi Senior who haven’t bought a ticket for Grad Night run Staff writer Club 180 reporter International Club / AFS adviser the risk of missing out on one of the biggest nights of the year. Grad Night is the final once-in-a-lifetime events for seniors, the Hollianne Clark only The month of March has been an incredible month Spring semester is an important time for Armijo International Club/AFS. We host- final time to see their friends for the last time in a school setting. started attending Armijo for Club 180. From eye-opening guest speakers to an ex- ed the Japanese students from our Sister City in January. In March we hosted an AFS There is a lot of fun planned for this event, which will begin on as a junior but she already citing outreach event, Club 180 is growing like never be- exchange student from Egypt and in April we will be preparing for our biggest event of the the evening of Friday, June 5 and run well into the following knows that she is going to fore at Armijo High School. year: International Week 2015! Saturday morning. miss the interaction with The topic for the month of March was compassion. Monday through Friday, May 4 through May 8 will be our 11th annual weeklong Naturally, the first step is to buy a ticket. Tickets will everyone in the classroom. To start it off, Club 180 was honored to have two remark- celebration of culture and talent which takes place at lunch in the Annex quad each day. only be available on April 9, May 7 and May 14 and are current- This senior, who will turn able missionaries who serve in China speak about their life Club members have been gearing up for this event all year. Past years have featured ly priced at $75. Students who wait to purchase the tickets at 18 on April 25, plans to at- and work. Their fascinating stories inspired many people Guitar Club, piano artists, Filipino Tenikling, Mexican Folklorico, Latin Cumbia and Salsa, the door will pay $85. Tickets can be purchased with a check. tend UC Berkeley and she who attended. Chris Gray, the youth pastor at Crossroads Afro-Caribbean drumming, Hula dancing, K-Pop artists, Vietnamese traditional dancers, Just make sure the check is made out to “Armijo Grad Night.” knows that that experience Church in Vacaville, also came to Club 180 and gave a Indian Bhangra dancers, Chinese folk musicians and many more. There is also a lay-away plan so that tickets can be purchased will be nothing like her high great message on aspiring to have the heart of Jesus and If you have talent and want to share your culture with others or you want to learn in smaller increments, but all tickets are non-refundable. Seniors are also asked to submit a baby photo that will school years. serve other people with compassion. about another culture through dance and song, please come to the International Club be shown at Grad Night so those who want to brag to everyone At high school, Clark If you happened by the Indian Outpost on Thurs- meetings at lunch on Wednesday in E-3. about how cute and adorable or just plain AMAZING they were has maintained her focus day, March 12,at lunch, you probably saw Club 180’s as a baby should bring those photos to the bookroom windows in two areas. She enjoys outreach event, complete with fun games, dancers, and on April 9. The photos WON’T be returned so seniors should being part of the swim prizes. Dancers from The Father’s House gave an amaz- Drama and comedy be sure to provide a copy of the original. The suggested size is team and also loves doing ing performance at lunch. Afterward, students got to play 8x10” and the name should be written on the back. The abso- artwork in her Visual Arts Minute to Win It style games and win awesome prizes, By Katie Halls lute deadline for photos is Thursday, April 30. class that she takes with including Starbucks gift cards. Drama Club publicist One of the highlights of Grad Nite is the end-of-the- Ms. Jane Loveall. Much of April is no doubt going to be another exciting night hypnotist show. Every year it is an amazing and hys- her work has been featured month at Club 180. Stop by the health room on Thursdays Be prepared for a pair of shows terical event that no graduate will want to miss! Guests should around school. at lunch to check it out. have cameras ready and recording, prepared to be amazed as combining drama and comedy, a true ex- Art is important to they or their friends are hypnotized. perience for the audience. The first show Finally, Grad Nite includes a raffle. Graduates can get Hollianne knows that high school is just the beginning Clark and she plans to use is called The Long View and will touch the when it comes to getting an education. it as one of her majors in ROTC update Grad Nite bucks from playing games and participating in ac- ID Photo hearts of all who see it. The second show, tivities. Every 5 -10 minutes all evening long raffle tickets are college. The other area she Hard Candy, will leave the audience laugh- drawn and prizes are distributed. Prizes include items such as: wants to concentrate on is Enjoying April ing. flash drives, gift cards, cash, dorm room and apartment items, engineering. Clark uses her free time to draw but she also likes to go on adventures like The shows will be presented on By Melanie Pence and more. There are also Grand Prizes like tablets, TV’s, hiking with friends. Friday and Saturday, May 8 and 9, as well ROTC Reporter bikes, large cash items ($250). At the end of the evening, ev- Looking back on her time at Armijo, Clark offered this advice: “Be yourself and Robotics Club placed 13th in the as Thursday, Friday and Saturday on May ery student that attends Grad Nite will be entered for the Grand don’t let everyone control the way you are; don’t let people walk on you and make you 14, 15 and 16. Friday and Saturday perfor- Prize drawing – $1,000 cash! March was an exciting time for the Corps, since we California State Finals March 7. feel less than what you are.” mances will start at 8 pm; Thursday’s per- had our 42nd Annual Military Ball on Saturday, March 28. Pictured: Ethan de Leon, Wendy Martinez, formance will begin at 7 pm. All of the cadets who attended enjoyed an exciting night of Samuel Deal, and Julian Brown. Tickets are $8 at the door and $5 food, dancing, and fun. Spring Money matters College focus with ASB card. Besides our Military Ball, we also had many com- SAT Dates By Ms. Sandy Anderson Just over the bridge munity service opportunities for our cadets, such as help- Saturday, May 2 Career Center Coordinator ing to clean up Rush Ranch in Saturday, March 7, and pre- Youth Commissioners hold retreat By Mayank Malhotra (Registration deadline = April 6; senting the Colors at the opening ceremony for the Fairfield Senior News co-editor scores available May 21) The deadline for the Assist-A-Grad applications Little League Baseball season on Saturday, March 14. By Derek Wadsworth was Friday, February 27. After only receiving 41 the April started off with Spring Break during the first Classes & Clubs editor San Francisco State, commonly called SF Saturday, June 6 day before, I was concerned that I would only get half week. Besides a week off there’s not much planned for State or SFSU, is a relatively local public university (Registration deadline = May 8; of what we did the year before. To my amazement, the Corps this shortened month. The individual cadets, At the Fairfield City Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 17, seven new Youth that offers 118 different Bachelor Degree programs, 94 scores available June 25) Armijo students did not disappoint with a total of 107 however, will continue to work hard to collect their needed Commissioners were sworn in. The following Saturday, February 21, all 15 Youth Com- applications, only down 7 applications from last year. Master Degree Programs, and 5 Doctoral degrees. hours of community service missioners met at the Sullivan Interagency Complex Community Room from 10 am to 3 For more information, The university is made up of different academic pm to hold a retreat and plan for the upcoming year. go to www.collegeboard.com Other school totals are as follows: Rodriguez 41, Fair- colleges. They include Liberal and Creative Arts, Busi- The day started with introductions and two leadership ice breakers. Then we These tests are offered at Armijo field High 24, Sem Yeto 1 and 5 from other schools. This year students had 81 scholarships to ness, Education, Ethnic Studies, Health and Social Would you be interested discussed expectations for Commissioners and we completed a “Resolution Review Fees: Sciences and more. It also offers three doctoral pro- Gallery Walk,” which summarized the main points in the Commissioner Handbook. We Reasoning Test = $52.50 choose from totaling $121,950. This money can be grams and is in association with UC Berkeley with a formed small groups and brainstormed questions and answers about what Commission- Subject Tests: used for tuition, books and supplies and does not need in travelling the world ers should and shouldn’t do, and the skills that Commissioners need to develop. Each Basic Registration = $26 + $16 per test to be paid back. On Wednesday, April 1, the Assist- concentration in special education and two doctorates on your summer vacation? group presented a topic of focus to the rest of the group. Change fee = $28 A-Grad Foundation will mail letters to students telling in physical therapy with UCSF (University of California, Next, we reviewed the Brown Act, a state law which requires that the public be Waitlist fee = $48 them which scholarships they will be interviewed for, San Francisco). kept informed. For example, our meetings must be open, and not held in secret. We the date and times. The interviews are scheduled for SFSU ranks 18th among the top 20 undergrad People to People can help make that happen! must post notice and an agenda at least 72 hours in advance of our monthly meeting. Monday, April 13, through Thursday, April 16, at Armijo schools whose graduates go on to be admitted to the The public must be allowed to address the Commission at our regular meetings and at High School. Students need to be aware that under no State Bar, many of which run for public office. So, if you Spring our bi-weekly committee meetings. Our votes are public, with no secret voting allowed. circumstances will they be able to reschedule. If they are looking for a school nearby home, I recommend at- Along with the Brown Act, we also reviewed Robert’s Rules of Order, which defines the ACT Dates cannot attend an interview, they miss out for a chance tending San Francisco State. roles we play as Commissioners and the established rules of procedures for holding for that particular scholarship. Saturday, April 18 meetings. The interview is an important piece in having (Stand-by available until April 10; After lunch, we took a leadership skill assessment and participated in a World a chance to be awarded scholarships. To assist stu- scores available Apr 28 - June 12) Café Exercise, using Peter F. Drucker’s “Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever dents in having a perfect interview, I have scheduled Ask about Your Organization.” We held a mock meeting, and then reviewed the 2015 Saturday, June 13 two workshops for students to attend, which will be goals and objectives, as well as the results from the last youth needs assessment sur- (Registration deadline = May 8; Tuesday and Thursday, April 7 and 9, after school in vey. We agreed to form the following committees: scores available June 23 - August 7) the Armijo computer lab. I encourage students to make Fairfield PAL—to support the expansion and development of the Fairfield PAL program every attempt to attend one workshop. Once you re- For more information, go to http:// and increase its marketing and special events. ceive your interview letter, please go to Naviance.com www.actstudent.org/ Youth Networking I—to increase communication between youth serving and youth lead to sign up or come see Ms. Anderson in the College Fees: organizations and groups in Fairfield, and increase awareness of their services among and Career Center (CCC). I realize that students are Without writing = $38; Check it out at http://www.peopletopeople.com Fairfield youth and their families. With writing = $54.50 extremely busy with school work, employment, volun- and find out about upcoming informational Youth Networking II—to increase and create opportunities for teens to be involved in Score Reports to 5th and 6th Colleges = teer work and extracurricular activities and adding one meetings. For more information, contact Arlene community service and career development. To expand and support the Fairfield Youth $12 each more item to their already busy schedules is not easy. at 707-685-2446. Business Friendly Award program. Change fee = $28 Students will be amazed what they will learn Violence Prevention – to address the gaps that drive teens to violence / subject them to Telephone Registration = $24.50 from this process and hopefully by receiving money for Prepare yourself violence and bullying and find real solutions; including peer mentoring, Alive & Free and Late registration fee = additional $24 The Cesar Chavez Student Center is one of the many school will make them realize that every dollar counts Restorative Justice Practice, and other best practices. Standby fee = $47 outstanding buildings on campus. for the best summer of your life! in paying for their education. Wikipedia photo Youth Needs Assessment—to conduct this year’s Fairfield Youth Needs Assessment. 12 Sports Sports 13

Armijo champion Athlete focus Athlete focus Off Campus Athletes Getting it done for Armijo Behind the goal Soccer stars By Peter Popescu Staff writer By Derek Wadsworth For sophomore Taylor Morris, play- While Allana Finley admits that she wasn’t very Classes & Clubs editor ing with the varsity soccer team is both an good at soccer on her first experience, it was love at first Weighing in at 190 lbs. and honor and an accomplishment. “I couldn’t play. Not so much for Christian Diaz. “To be honest, I didn’t standing at 5’8, Amini Ka- Justin Wong, #1 golfer on the Armijo Golf Team, start- be the soccer player I am today without really like soccer,” he said. “I was more into basketball.” It papa took first at Masters ed playing when he was only 7 years old. When he turned 9, the help of may goalie coacheas / soccer took watching a video and learning some tricks to really he decided to take a break - a seven year break- and didn’t Tournament for wrestling. coaches at NorthBay Elite,” she said. She sell Diaz on the game. After that, “I just fell in love with the start playing again till last season, when he joined the Armijo He also placed fourth in the hopes to continue playing in college, per- sport.” team. Overall, he’s played for about four years. State Championships on haps on a scholarship to either UC Davis Finley has been playing on the Armijo team since March 7, winning two of his In the offseason, Wong tries to play as much golf as her freshman year but she also plays on a club team. Diaz possible. Sometimes that means five days a week, but other or Cal Poly.’ four matches. This is Morris’s second year on the plays on the Armijo team, too, but he also plays for the Kapapa has been wrestling times he goes a month or more without picking up a club. Northbay Elite Football Club. “This club has helped me be- Depending on his schedule, Wong varsity squad but she has been playing for since he was a freshman come the soccer player I am today,” he said. said,” I try to get out as much as I the last ten years. She plays goalie and her and that year alone he had Both see soccer in their future. “After i graduate, I can, because I genuinely enjoy the most memorable game wa her first game am going to take soccer as far as I can,” said Finley. “I’m 15 wins, more than many sport, when I have the time.” He usu- as a freshman. “I knew that was my time trying my best to get a scholarship off of soccer so that my athletes who were older than ally plays with Jonathan Delmendo, to show the coaches and to prove to them Taylor is only a sophomore but she’s already won him. “I got so many wins, I Joseph Gutierrez, or his dad. that I am a varsity goalie.” All League and Most Valuable Player awards. mom doesn’t have to pay for me to go to college. Diaz also Photo by Trevon Carrie lost count,” he said. When it comes to the differ- Her hobbies include horseback plans to play soccer in college. As a result of his success, ent golf courses, Wong likes playing riding, spending time with her family and These players both get a lot of support from their Kapapa got his name on the at Armijo’s home course, Paradise hunting with her father. “When I graduate I want to go to a school with an agriculture pro- families. Finley looks up to her mother who she described Wrestling Champions board Valley, because it is well kept and gram and major in Animal Science,” she said. as “the team mom on my club team and the treasure on in the small gym, a feat that an overall good course. The team my school soccer team. She is the hardest worker I know is not easy He is the Armijo also uses the Paradise Valley driv- and I hope that one day I can be at least half the woman wrestling champion of 2015. ing range, putting green, and chip- Justin knows how to Athlete focus she is.” keep the score low. While wrestling is his favorite ping green. But his favorite course is Photo by Trevon Carrie Diaz has a younger brother, Ricardo, who plays for Amini had all the right moves sport, Kapapa also partici- Silverado Country Club in Napa, al- Gaining experience Armijo as a goal keeper. “Don’t let people define who you in the Caliifornia State Wrestling Championships. Photo by Trevon Carrie pated in soccer and baseball though he’s only played there once. are,” he said. “Be the right person, share with others and as a freshman and added He said, “It is by far the most beautiful course I’ve ever seen.” By Jackie Elder just live.” football to his list of accom- This season, the Armijo Golf Team is taking it one Staff writer plishments in his sophomore year. He played these sports throughout his four years at match at a time. The team is improving under third year Armijo. coaches, Mr. Justin Anderson and Mr. Joe Klapper. Last year Armijo has a history of great soccer teams, male and fe- male, at both the varsity and junior varsity (JV) level. Each year As a freshman, he had Wrestling Coach Cesar Correa as his history teacher. the team had some of their best scores in years, with com- soccer values are instilled into the new players on the team but That year, he already weighed 160 lbs. which is a very good weight for a wrestler. Now, bined scores in the 220’s. Armijo’s line-up isn’t set in stone, which Wong said, “keeps healthy competition within the team one consistent value is always present: teamwork. after working out, he weighs 30 lbs. more and only about 7% of his weight is fat. Add his throughout the season.” Right now, the lineup is #1 Wong, The JV girls’ head coach this year is, once again, Yorem experience and his love of the sport and that makes him a great competitor in all forms of #2 Tommy Cesna, #3 Bryce Neilson, #4 Bobby Thornson, #5 Rosenmann and, by mid-March they had a 2-1 record and contin- wrestling. There is Folkstyle, which is the “normal” wrestling at high school where take- Jasper Schakanraad, and #6 Michael Chang. When the six ued to improve. downs are two points and almost pinning somebody is five points. It also takes 21 points Varsity players compete, the sum of the five best scores de- Sophomore Semhar Teklu is playing soccer for the first to win or a pin which is holding down the opponent for five seconds. In Freestyle, the termines the outcome of the match. time as an Armijo Indian. “I would say the main focus is having scores only go up to eight points and there is barely any ground wrestling. Grapplers can Semhar is on her way to everyone comfortable with their position and the formation we will also do moves that are considered illegal in other types of wrestling. There is also Greco- becoming a shining star. be playing,” she said. “Yorem is an amazing coach. He has ac- Roman style were shots to the legs aren’t legal but wrestlers can pick up their opponents Photo by Trevon Carrie quired years of experience and it is amazing that we are gifted and slam them. Cheerleading try-outs with a coach that has such tremendous talent.” Kapapa doesn’t have a favorite style, he loves all of them. His favorite wrestling Be prepared to try out for the The Armijo JV girls’ team is wonderful. “We are all woven out of the same fabric, said move is the “double leg” which is the also the first move wrestlers learn. It is when the Teklu. “Every practice we are at and every game we play adds a stitch. As individuals we 2015-2016 cheerleading squad during the Allana and Christian share common interests, the greatest of athlete takes a step forward and then, with the same foot, drops down to a knee. With the strive to be the best we can and by doing so we are creating a stronger team.” last week of April. All candidates must which are soccer and family. other non-dominant foot he steps up and drives up to the opposite side of where his face The JV girls continue to shine and keep the legacy of great soccer going at Armijo. Photo by Trevon Carrie is heading. While all this is happening, the wrestler puts his head on the outside of the have a current physical and sports partici- opponent’s waist and drives as hard as he can until the opposition’s legs aren’t touching pation form signed. See Ms. Maria Macias, the ground anymore. With that, the wrestler slams his opposition to mat with sweet satis- cheerleading adviser, for more information. Badminton Girls’ Soccer faction. Coach Lawrence Trigg Coaches Brad Burzynski (Varsity) Thursday, April 9 at Vintage @ 3:30 pm & Yoram Rosenmann (JV) Girls’ Tennis Boys’ Golf Saturday, April 11 at American Canyon @ 8 am Wednesday, April 8 at Napa - JV @ 4 pm/ Varsity @ 6 pm Tuesday, April 14 at Napa @ 3:30 pm Friday, April 10 against Rodriguez - JV @ 4 pm / Varsity @ 6 pm Coach Michael Saunders Coach Justin Anderson Thursday, April 16 against Rodriguez @ 3:30 pm Wednesday, April 15 at Vacaville - JV@5 pm / Varsity @ 7 pm All games at 2:30 pm unless otherwise noted Friday, April 17 against Davis @ 3:30 pm Wednesday, April 1 against Wood Friday, April 17 at Wood - JV @ 5:15 pm / Varsity @ 3:30 pm Tuesday, April 21 at Wood @ 3:30 pm Thursday, April 2 at Napa Wednesday, April 22 against Vintage - JV @ 4:30 pm / Varsity @ 6:30 pm Friday, April 3 at Vintage Thursday, April 23 at Vacaville @ 3:30 pm Friday, April 24 against Napa - JV @ 4:30 pm / Varsity @ 6:30 pm Wednesday, April 8 at Napa Tuesday, April 14 against Wood Tuesday, April 28 against Vintage @ 3:30 pm Thursday, April 30 against Napa @ 3:30 pm Wednesday, April 29 at Rodriguez - JV @ 5:30 pm / Varsity at 7 pm Friday, April 10 against Rodriguez Thursday, April 16 against Vacaville Wednesday, April 15 at Vacaville Tuesday, April 21 at Vintage Friday, April 17 at Wood Track & Field Boys’ Baseball Wednesday, April 22 against Vintage Thursday, April 23 against Rodriguez Coach David Monk, Asst. Coach Julia Monk Coach William “Mo” Terrell Friday, April 24 against Napa Tuesday, April 28 Friday and Saturday, April 3 and 4 Wednesday, April 1 at Vacaville @ 4 pm Monday, April 27 against Rodriguez MEL Tournament #2 at Paradise Valley Stanford Invitational at Stanford University Friday, April 3 at Rodriguez @ 4 pm Thursday, April 30 -MEL Singles Championship at Vintage Thursday, April 9 against Vintage @ 3:30 pm Monday, April 6 against Ygnacio Valley at Laurel Creek Friday and Saturday, April 10 and 11 JV @ 4 pm / Varsity @ 7 pm Aracdia Invitational at Arcadia High School Wednesday, April 8 against Vintage @ 4 pm Girls’ Softball Swimming Friday, April 10 against Vintage @ 4 pm Coaches Rick Newman (Varsity) Coach Meagan Payne Saturday, April 11 - Halden Invitational at Davis HS @ 9 am Wednesday, April 15 against Napa @ 4 pm Friday, April 17 - Woody Wilson Invitational at UC Davis Friday, April 17 at Napa @ 4 pm & Clara Moore (JV) Wednesday, April 8 against Rodriguez Saturday, April 18 against Pinole Valley at Laurel Creek Thursday, April 2 against Christian Brothers @ 3:30 pm Thursday, April 23 - Quad Meet at AHS @ 3:30 pm Wednesday, April 15 at Wood JV @ 11 am / Varsity @ 2 pm Tuesday, April 7 against Vacaville High @ 3:45 pm Saturday, April 25 Wednesday, April 22 against Vintage Wednesday, April 22 at Wood @ 4 pm Thursday, April 9 at Vintage @ 3:45 pm Norcal F/S Championships at Dublin HS Friday, April 24 against Wood @ 4 pm Thursday, April 30 - MEL Diving at Vintage Tuesday, April 14 at Napa at 3:45 pm Thursday, April 20 at Vacaville @ 3:30 pm Wednesday, April 29 against Vacaville @ 4 pm 14 Entertainment Entertainment 15

Video game review CD Review CD review Mysteries on a scratched record Delicate and beautiful Travelling into popularity By Mario Cabada Ortiz By Cian Abacan By Robert Thornson Staff writer Staff writer Staff writer Rixton is an The Good: Interesting detective gameplay and incredibly 1940's-centric setting Helen Jane Long is a British pianist who has created an extensive amount of English music group The Bad: Little Interaction with the world between cases and story, with too slow game- compositions for movies and television shows. Her music is seen in some popular me- that specializes in mul- play for most people dia, including Volkswagen commercials, the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and Da Vinci Code. tiple genres of music The Ugly: Extremely repetitive gameplay Since her recording with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in 2007, Long has produced in their fi rst full album several albums. Her debut album, Porcelain, a collection of original pieces, became the Let The Road. After Games and movies always show a different era with a different world. It’s inter- #1 selling classical album on America’s largest classical radio station as of February 1, at least two years of esting to look back and observe another time, where cars were cooler, and in the case 2010. singles, does their new of LA Noire, where murders need solving. Grand Theft Auto (GTA) developer Rockstar Porcelain is an album made up of her many original compositions. Like much of CD live up to all the hype around it? Let’s and Australian developer Team Bondi bring an excellent game to a genre often unseen. Restaurant review classical music, listening to it makes one feel lofty. However, this specifi c line of songs see. LA Noire, despite some repetitive gameplay, is a great example of 1940’s fi lm noir and Crown jewel is not only lofty, but memorable. Some songs like “Echo” make one feel reminiscent of First of all, modern gaming working together. the past. Other songs, like “Doll,” makes one feel like another world has come upon him. throughout the songs, LA Noire takes the interesting setting of 1940’s Hollywood golden era, placing you By Cesar Burke If one can listen to any of this album’s songs intently, one might fi nd that the titles of the you can feel the very in the role of Cole Phelps, a new detective in the LAPD. It’s up to you to rise through the Staff writer songs match almost perfectly, and with a bit of imagination, it will seem as if the entire modern vibe given off ranks, busting crimes and solving murder cases along the way. world is a story book. by them indicating that The gameplay largely focuses on three aspects: investigation, interrogation, and appre- Tokyo Sushi is one of the many Japanese restau- Each song has its own story. Frankly, it is impressive to fi nd an instrumental song its music for the current generation. The lead singer has a great hending. In the beginning of each case, you and your partner arrive at the crime scenes, rants in Fairfi eld. Although it is small, it is the best Japa- that has a personality, as most songs today repeat frequently and have lyrics. Unlike voice as well, which is the most important part of the song in this which are not afraid to show off their culprits’ insanity. After examining the body, you're off nese restaurant and offers many creative types of sushi, those catchy pop songs, Long’s music is catchy in an entirely different way. The songs album. I am not generally a fan of modern day music but this album is an exception. to explore the scene for evidence and clues. The musical score plays a part in this, too, including the California, Wild Cat, and Tokyo sushi. There leave one thinking. They leave one imagining what world might match her song. “Eclipse” Rixton does send off a large boy band vibe yet they are with small musical cues to tell that you're near a potential clue. Completionists will have a suggests a situation where while the situation is dire, there is still hope. “Through the are many more types of sushi offered, but these appear grown men with matured voices setting them from the rest. tough time fi nding all of the clues, as there are some in hidden locations that might take the best types. Dark” suggests an opportunity to change the world and defeat evil. As one listens to this I give the album a 7 out of 10, considering the lead sing- Sherlock Holmes forever to fi nd. Tokyo Sushi also sells Bento boxes and dinner album, one begins to relate to one’s own memories. That characteristic is what makes er’s great voice and the catchiness of the tunes. Once you think you have enough info, you're off to go interrogate suspects, which plates that include traditional entrees such as teriyaki this album itself. It is a step above the other modern classical artists’ music today. was a key selling point for Noire's advertising. Using facial recognition technology, sus- chicken. One example of the Bento Box includes soba, pect's faces show emotions which can help you decide if they're lying or if you have to go yaki soba, zaru zoba, and temper soba. CD review Book review all bad cop on them. This might be frustrating for some people, because depending on Another good dish that is served at Tokyo Sushi is the din- Something to remember what you chose, it can alter the case in many ways. You might bag the wrong person, or ner plates. The dinner plates start at around $13.75 and Keeping score even close off entire sections of story and gameplay if you're not careful. include chicken katsu and rice. By Sophia Santos Finally, depending on what you deduce, you go and capture the criminal. This can go in The restaurant delivers a welcoming atmosphere By Robert Thornson Entertainment co-editor several different ways, chasing the criminal on foot or in vehicles, or leading to a shootout. and the owner is very friendly towards everybody. Tokyo Staff writer Chases can be an intense experience, but often frustrating if, like me, you're a terrible Sushi is a very good choice for a nice lunch but it is also a In the book The Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac, by driver in-game. Shootouts are more fun, with different weapons to choose, but aiming is good choice for having dinner with someone, whether it be The Fugees are a rap group from the Gabrielle Zevin, Naomi Porter loses her memory in a freak ac- slow and the enemies are generic duck-n'-cover gunners. While the concept is interest- a friend or a sweetheart. later ‘90s and one of my favorite hip hop/ rap cident that involves stairs, an expensive camera, and a mysteri- ing and fresh for the fi rst few cases, you soon realize that this progression is the same for groups. Their 1996 album The Score is one of ous guy who claims to be her boyfriend. The book covers her story as she retraces the steps she took before going down the

the entire game. It gets extremely repetitive, and for some people, it's a complete turn off. their best and most known albums with songs ones she fell on. Unfortunately for her, fi nding out how she fell You need to be invested into the game in order beat it, with its somewhat slow progres- such as Killing Me Softly, Fu-Gee-La, and Zeal- is the least of her worries. Besides apparently math and biology,

sion it can seem tedious to do over and over again. ots.

. Naomi remembers nothing from the last four years, thoroughly Using its trademark environmental design skills, Rockstar and Bondi brings 1940 The album consists of a total of 17 frustrating even those closest to her. It’s revealed soon enough LA into intricate detail. From the movies that are seen in posters throughout the city to the songs and has an album artwork using a style that she isn’t the girl she thinks she is, and maybe losing her stylish noir setting has the rich history of Hollywood written all over it. Exploring the city similar to that used on the cover art for the Godfather movies. memory is a clean slate. For a while, it works, and she uses it as

an excuse to rid herself of the toxic relationships she’s acquired is never a chore, and there are plenty of collectables, such as rare cars found in garages ! I consider this album to be fi lled with the best type of rap from the ‘90s, with great voices and golden fi lm reels, to be found. One issue I dealt with was the fact, unlike GTA, you and smooth rhythm that can be seen in many artists from the time but is achieved quite over the years and to build healthier ones with the friends and

4778 family she wished she kept close. However, it begs the question: are limited to how you can interact with the world. You are allowed to "confi scate" cars - well in this album. and run around, but unable to do things like interacting with people like you would fi nd in I give it an 8.5 out of 10 and greatly recommend you give it a listen to. is it really okay for her to forget? other Rockstar games. Memory loss isn’t the only way to avoid problems 428 ...It isn’t pretty isn’t ...It though. The book dodges some There is a mode for free exploration outside of a case, and there are small side

When When Math Attacks... things with conveniences that quests to do, which is sometimes confusing, because it doesn't tell you if you already Call: ina s noTes by Nina Steinkraus read more like cop-outs than completed the quest or not until you play the mission. This can be an annoying experi- n ’ anything else. It barely scratches ence, but all the missions are entertaining the fi rst the around. Driving around L.A., you the surface of issues like broken can see all the classic locations, such as Broadway and the Hollywood sign, back when families, peer pressure, and re- they were not classics at all. Also, driving around in the many colorful cars is a sweet Get Help Today St., Fairfield Texas W. 1000 pressed emotions that come with

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DVD rewind Famous movies that we love A modifi ed reprint from June 2012 By Anthony Martinez

Summer is within our reach and that means the beginning of summer vacation: the best time to stay up late, party, and get your stomach pumped the next morning. To others such as myself, however, summer also means that the Summer Blockbusters are due out, with the Avengers, the Dark Knight Rises, and (possibly) The Dictator, just to name a few. My subject of this month isn’t blockbusters, if that’s what you’re thinking. On the contrary, most of the movies I’m talking about aren’t commercially popular, but have a strong following of a devoted (comparatively) few. I’m talking about midnight screenings, which can be hosted just about anywhere DVD review from an old fashioned theatre, to a parking lot, to your own garage. You can’t just play any old movie like The Matrix or Gladiator; they need to be outrageous and maybe controver- Classic drama sial, like Stanley Kubrick’s a Clockwork Orange (92%), or a gross-out, like John Water’s Pink Flamingos (by God’s holy name you must have an iron gut for that fi lm, as well as a By Andre Lowe brain that can sustain even the idea of the plot). Most of all, they must always be cult clas- Staff writer sics, movies with a small but devoted fan base like I mentioned in the paragraph before. What I'm trying to say is that they’re screened at midnight for a reason, although Casablanca is a 1942 American romance drama this isn't always the case, because sometime devoted fans are often willing to fi ght their directed by Michael Curtiz. I was searching the drama sec- body's need for sleep to watch a beloved fi lm on the big screen. You don’t need to look tion of the library one Friday, pumped for the weekend, and around town for a screening, however; you can have one with your friends’ right at home, I picked out a few fi lms to watch on my time off. I took four and right here I provide a list of the top ten best midnight fi lms for your summer: fi lms for the weekend but this one immediately caught my eye. The Rocky Horror Picture Show - The ultimate parody of B-movies. It is itself Casablanca is regarded low budget, features the most outrageous musical numbers, includes Tim Curry today as one of the great- as Dr. Frank n’ Furter, nonsensical plot twists and (if you know this one you get est fi lms to ever hit the big a free cookie), the Time Warp. screen, although during pro- duction the fi lm didn’t give off The Lost Boys- The original modern vampire movie. Before Twilight came along the impression that it was go- and completely butchered our vision of one of our most feared and favorite mon- ing to do so well. It had a very sters, the Lost Boys set up the foundation for transforming vampires from hand- tight budget and the actors, some seductive lady killers to fearsome night stalkers who hunt for food rather although dedicated, didn’t than for a girlfriend or boyfriend. really have much faith in the The Blues Brothers - What originally started as a sketch on Saturday Night Live success of the fi lm. Even the screenwriters were mak- (SNL), and became the fi rst ever SNL movie, became the epitome for Dan Ayk- ing up completely new material as they went along. They royd and John Belushi’s characters and the devoted fan base it has developed. changed the dialogue often during their action sequences. Even after Belushi’s death, their music and car chases have been forever carved However, the cast consisted of a team of people who were in the stone of fi lm history. well known in Hollywood at the time. This dramatic love story takes place in 1941 during Plan 9 from Outer Space – This classic has been considered the worst fi lm of the Nazi’s invasion in Northern Africa and nearly all of Eu- all time by the worst director of all time: Edward D. Wood Jr. To clarify, this is rope. The story takes place in Casablanca, Morocco where one of those “so bad it’s good movies.” With a ridiculous plot, odd dialogue, poor Humphrey Bogart’s character, Rick, runs a swanky night special effects, the death of the star in the part-way through fi lming and overall club. One night his old girlfriend Ilsa Lund, played by Ingrid poor acting, it had me laughing in the ironic way it’s supposed to. It is so bad that it actu- Bergman, walks in with her ally takes up two spaces, #7 and #6! new husband, a well-known Czech resistance leader and Porky’s (79%) – This is a raunchy 1950’s gross-out teenage comedy dealing with fugitive Victor Lazlo, played every stereotypical hormonal imbalance and includes many memorable scenes, by Paul Henreid. They come like the shower scene and the destruction of the Porky's club. to Rick to ask for a special set of items that he is hiding, From Dusk till Dawn - Robert Rodriguez’s ultra-campy Block-Buster epic is two letters of transit. These were movies in one. First, it starts out as a crime drama with two brothers (George letters that people who were Clooney and Quentin Tarantino) taking a family hostage and hightailing it to Mex- being persecuted by the Na- ico where they stop at a biker bar, only to have it turn out to be a trap set up by zis had to use to escape. vampires. It’s one of those movies that starts as one plot then changes to the next almost Rick holds the only two transit letters in Casablanca that unnoticed. will guarantee the safe passage of both Ilsa herself and her Nazi-targeted husband into the still neutral North America. A Clockwork Orange - Stanley Kubrick’s ground-breaking movie is based on Rick and Ilsa share a romance that is both deep the book of the same name in which he does the impossible: glorifi es a sadistic and sincere. The two of them had something special long psychopath. Now, let me give you a fair warning. This movie takes a few tries to time before, when they had fi rst met in Paris but, since the watch because IT MAY DRIVE YOU INSANE. You have been warned, so now Nazis invaded France, they were forced to fl ee. Along the you can’t sue me. way she leaves Rick alone in the rain for unknown rea- Pulp Fiction – This is Quentin Tarantino’s most epic masterpiece to date and the sons. Abandoned by his lover, heartbroken and alone, he movie that single-handedly reignited John Travolta’s career. The fi lm features becomes the hardhearted character who never sticks his Quentin’s trademark non-linear story line, and his legendary script work that he neck out for anybody. In the end, Rick makes a selfl ess alone can create, along with his phenomenal directing. This may well be the choice. Although he will sacrifi ce himself, he chooses to do greatest movie of all time. what is best for Ilsa and her husband Lazlo. Even if you haven’t see the movie before you’ve Mystery Science Theatre 3000 – Okay, although not really a movie in itself, if probably heard some of these lines in pop culture refer- there is a bad movie, cheesy clip, or any sort of terribly made media out there, ences such as “Here's looking at you, kid” or “This is the the captives on the Satellite of Love will rant on it and give you some good start of a beautiful friendship.” laughs. The series follows a man who is held prisoner in said satellite along with Casablanca is a fi lm of excitement and intrigue, a his robot friends who are forced to watch bad movies by a mad scientist. To keep his san- timeless American classic that won three academy awards ity, they make fun of the fi lm and point out its fl aws. The reruns are no longer showed, but and best picture. This is a fi lm I found intoxicating and had the episodes can still be bought at Best Buy or seen on Youtube. me at the edge of my seat down to its fi nal seconds. This movie has stood the test of time and I only have the high- And that is the end of our summer midnight movie list. Thank goodness for Netfl i! est regards for it. Check out Casablanca when you get the chance.