Chino Hills High School The Howler A Student Publication Volume XII, issue I Friday, March 17th, 2017 Established 2004 Upcoming Events: Dance Team Grand National Champions! aMarch 17th: St. Patty's "Green" Day JACKELINE NGO aMarch 20th-21st: Mr. Husky Editorial Editor aMarch 21st-22nd:Choir Concert The Chino Hills High Girls Dance aMarch 23rd: Minimum Day Team took home seven 1st place tro- aMarch 24th: No School (Holiday) phies from Florida’s Contest of Cham- aMarch 24th- March 31st: Spring pions for Dance. The Girls Dance Break Team had a fantastic time competing aApril 3rd-9th: Color Guard @ WGI and dancing with other high school Dayton aApril 8th: PROM dance teams from around the nation. aApril 14th: No School The team competed in many dance aApril 21st: Spring Sports Rally numbers, and received First place in: aApril 22nd: 8th Grade Orientation Large Dance, Large Lyrical, Medium aApril 22nd: Polynesian Luau Hip Hop, Medium Dance, Medium Photo Coutesy of Chino Hills Dance @CHHS_danceteam aApril 27th-29th: Spring Musical Lyrical, Small Lyrical, and senior Emi- In This Issue... ly Ha received first place Overall Solo- ery day at school and outside of school at various Dance Studios. Along with the ist. Many of the dancers enjoyed their hours spent at school, many Dance Team dancers practice for about 4-5 hours Student Life4 3 time in Florida. They also were able -Hang in there!! Less than 3 every day at their separate dance studios. Overall, all of their practice inside to go to the Disneyland Florida Resort Months left of school! and outside of school has paid off allowing them to become the Grand National and enjoy food, rides, and games with -Make sure you get your Champions of Dance. Chino Hills High Dance Team is also preparing for future tickets for prom coming their team. The team has practiced ev- competitions around California. Good Luck Dance Team! Go Huskies! up soon at the Cerritos Performing Arts Center April 8th! #Love 4 Lexi through what she was going through. Editorial4 4 early the next morning to decorate the -Around the World Prom March 5, 2017 will forever be a special school with purple hearts, bows, and 2017 day for Alexis Anderson. On this day, posters rejoicing in the great news for -Is Cheating becoming Lexi received a heart, and everyone Lexi. Lexi fought hard despite the odds worse? who knows Lexi and her condition was and received what she was in desperate Learn about it in Editorial! overwhelmed with joy and grateful- need of. We, the Husky family, are so - In the matter of minutes, ness. People took to social media to ex- excited for Lexi to recover and come illnesses can spread press their happiness, posting pictures back to Chino Hills High School, and Husky Nation4 5 and sending kind words to Lexi! Some continuing her journey of being a Hus- -Learn about some of Chino of our Chino Hills High School Hus- ky. We love you Lexi! Hills High School’s most kies took it upon themselves to come #Love4Lexi amazing Huskies including: Dominique Velasco, Taylor Photo Courtesy of: GoFundMe Johnson, Josie Ma, Romel Crisologo, and more! Breanna Ruiz Husky Pride Editor Sports411 Alexis Anderson, a student here at -Cue in to what’s happening Chino Hills High School, had been in in Sports this season the need of a heart for a number of including teams from weeks. All of her friends and fam- basketball, soccer, ily supporters prayed and hope for baseball, and more! a heart. The Chino Hills community -Learn about National worked hard to bring awareness to Signing Day on Feb. 3rd. Lexi’s condition. Not once did any- one lose an ounce of hope. They knew Lexi is a fighter and could get Photo Coutesy of: Chinohillshowler.org 2 News The Howler l Friday, MArch 17th, 2017 Dance Champion! WWE Rally Shows Support for Lexi National Overall Soloist JACKELINE NGO High School’s performing arts such Donahue. They wrestled one another in SIMONE CARILLO Editorial Editor as the Polynesian club, Dance Team the traditional sumo-wrestler costume A&E Editor and Drumline. The theater students and had a goal to push one another out The WWE (World Wrestling Emily Ha is a se- were also recognized and called up to of the ring to win. Mrs. Donahue ended Entertainment) Rally at Chino Hills nior at Chino Hills the front. Throughout the rally many up winning with a huge smash, and the High School made a huge and smash- High School; she games were played by students and crowd laughed and had a great time ing entrance for the Huskies. The rally has been on the the seniors playing could receive free watching the teachers’ small sumo- opened up with a great shout out to dance team for prom tickets for the upcoming Prom wrestling rivalry. Many exciting per- support Lexi Anderson, a sophomore three years. She formances throughout the rally made in need of a heart transplant, and a mass on April 8th, 2017. One specific game tried out for the that caused a huge stir was the Sumo- it enjoyable to watch with friends in re-tweet on twitter to bring awareness team as a sopho- Wrestling challenge between teachers, and support for her and her family the bleachers and definitely made the more, and it is now specifically Mrs. Schempp and Mrs. WWE a rally to remember. with the difficult time. After the heart- her last year being felt shout out the rally began with loud on the team as a and exciting music as well as awards senior. She is defi- and performances. The awards given nitely the positive included the top 10 to 20 of each class, light and motiva- also all the freshmen who received a tion in our team, and she is always the 4.0 GPA. There was a huge amount of hardest worker. We are going to miss freshmen who received a 4.0 GPA, go her so much, and we wish her the best Huskies! After the awards, the Chino in her upcoming years in college. She Hills Dance Team performed and it ended the year with a bang and received was a jam-packed hip-hop number 1st place for her outstanding solo, in a that many enjoyed watching. Along category with about 90 soloists. This with performances of the Chino Hills Photo Courtesy of: Activities / #Love4Lexi was such a big accomplishment for her and we are extremely proud of her and Journalism Making Moves Chino Hills Harsh the team. Go Huskies! ANDRES ALANDETE Chinohillshowler.org. Staff Writer The Journalism program is Consecutive Rainstorms ALEXIS MEDINA also trying to get the rest of the school Staff Writer The 2016-2017 school year of involved by encouraging students at the Journalism program of Chino Hills CHHS to write articles and submit In sunny California one thing you High school is proving to be a big one them to [email protected] to do not expect to see is cold, gloomy so far. Ms. Dorado has had big plans possibly be published in the newspaper weather, yet for about four consecu- for this program, and we have started online site. Journalism also has a new tive days Chino Hills saw enough rain to publish the newspaper not only in Journalism club that is open to all stu- to make the dry hills of Chino Hills print, but now the newspaper is on- dents of Chino Hills High. Anyone is green again. Chino Hills faced harsh line, with great success. welcome to join, if you are interested rainstorms with even some random The Journalism students are in joining you can speak with Ms. Do- appearances of hail. How did this ef- now allowed to publish news and rado in room 270. Also, if you would fect school? Students still had to go to events ongoing at CHHS the moment Photo Courtesy of: Alexis Medina like to take Journalism next year and class and continue their daily sched- they happen. You can check out the Students driving through CHHS parking lot be a part of the school newspaper, see ule, but places like the parking lot saw Journalism program, and the news- your counselor, or Ms. Dorado for severe flooding. Many cars looked fornia drought situation. While most of paper articles put out by its staff at more information. like boats or submarines, as they were Northern California could be out of a more than wheel deep in rainwater. drought, Southern California is still not Roads also faced the harshness of doing too well. While the rain helped, the rain as they were damaged with Californians still need to conserve wa- potholes and cracks that seemed to ter if we wish to end the drought. Al- grow every rainy day. Traffic became though the rain and hail were a strange heavier and would sometimes seem sight to see in sunny California, it was to take twice as long to get to a des- a nice change. Chino Hills is beautiful- Photo courtesy of: Chinohillsholwer.org tination. However, this rain was not ly green again, and Californians were Make sure to consider taking Journalism next year! all bad as it greatly helped the Cali- exposed to some real weather. Student Life 3 The Howler l Friday, march 17th, 2017 Chino Hills High ASB Campaign Week RALLIES BEHIND THE SCENES BREANNA RUIZ a great deal of time painting, creating, ASB/Husky Pride and working on the posters, props, and On January 27,2017 the Chino Hills skits for a rally. The night before, stu- ASB Huskies made the Chino Hills dents stay until around 10:30 pm set- High School campus the “ Happiest ting up the gym and practicing the rally place on Earth” with their amazing walk through. They do everything to hard work and dedication. Preparing ensure that the rally will run smoothly for a rally at Chino Hills High School the next day. The decorations at the is not just a couple of days of hard rallies that are made by our CHHS work, not even a week. At Chino Hills Huskies truly are spectacular for each High School it takes at least a couple rally! Thank you Huskies who worked Photo Courtesy of: Chinohillshowler.org of weeks, sometimes even months of so hard to put on the Chino Hills High Large posters full of color and wit filled the halls and quads. planning and preparation for a rally. fantastic rallies! Your hard work does paint posters. Candidates woke up be- NICOLE DJAJA Students in ASB and Leadership take not go unnoticed! Go Huskies! fore the sun rose just to hang their live- Sports Editor ly posters which they spent a great deal Chino Hills High School was full of of time and effort making. Huskies posters and enthusiasm for campaign were able to get their name out there week! Large posters full of color and through their posters, pictures, pins, wit filled the halls and quads. ASB candy, and campaign videos, which was working hard to make next year’s were played throughout the school. As board the best it can be. They aim to these Huskies competed to become a better the school through new and fresh member of the ASB board, their good ideas while making the daily lives of sportsmanship, and positive attitude Husky students even brighter. Candi- were definitely reflected through their dates were eager to spread their ideas kindness and actions. Election week and joy throughout this school by giv- was definitely one to remember. Next ing out all sorts of items ranging from year’s ASB candidates and E Board are definitely going to make a mark. Good Photo Courtesy of: Chinohillshowler.org candy to pins. People were ecstatic to ASB students setting up for the Disney Rally be able to help a friend campaign and luck, Huskies and great job! Hang in There!! Less Than 3 Months Left of School! Prom 2017 CAMERON THOMAS self out of school enjoying days no lon- of us by now are ready for vacation, EMILY CUETO Feature Editor ger filled with books and assignments. but sadly it’s still months away. Time Student Life Editor As much as we long for those days to flies by fast because the school year of The 2017 Prom is rapidly approach- Huskies!! Believe it or not we have arrive faster we still need to remain 2016-17 is slowly coming to an end. ing, and there are so many reasons to less than three months left of school. I focused and keep studying. Each day Don't quit just yet; finish the remain- be excited. The Prom will be taking know what your thinking. You're upset we are getting closer and closer to va- ing months of school strong! Continue place on Saturday; April 8th at the because your favorite place to be is fi- cation. Meanwhile, we need to be pa- to work hard and keep studying in the Cerritos Performing Arts Center. The nally ending. As the school days go by, tient and stay in our work mode. Most days we have left in school. events begin at 7:00 PM and expect to we can't celebrate just yet. Yes, school be taken on a trip around the world! is winding down, we still need to keep Tickets are currently on sale. If you’re studying and stay focused on what’s struggling with asking that special more important which is summer va- someone out stop by the ASB room cation, I mean school! The remaining and they will help you with a banner three months of school will go by with- or other creative idea. Don’t wait until in a blink of an eye. Before you know the last minute to purchase tickets and it all, those books and assignments most importantly, do not miss out on will be out of your sight. Until that this opportunity for a night of fun and day comes, keep studying and work excitement. Even if you don’t have a hard to get those good grades. Three date, go with a group of friends and months may seem so far away, but the make the best of it. You get only this next thing you know, you'll see your- Photo Courtesy of: Google images experience once Huskies. 4 Editorial The Howler l Friday, March 17th, 2017 Around the World Prom 2017 Is Cheating Becoming Worse? JOHN OH special you are eager to ask, do it. Kill NOA NOH Co-Editor-in-Chief that Prom-Proposal and make April Editorial Editor With April 8th coming closer, the boys 8th one of the best days of your life. We as students often use the begin the search for their special dates If there is someone waiting for you to misconception and poor choice of as the girls patiently wait for the one ask, then do it because that will bright- cheating to take us into a higher level to asking them. The enthusiasm builds en up anyone’s life for quite a while. If of authority, to succeed in school, or to as the special night draws near, a night there is no option to take a date, then get into a good college. Fairly enough, of memories. This year the theme of make those memories with a group of people know that cheating can be ben- friends. There are many who go with the dance will be traveling the world, eficial for some, but there are conse- their friends in a group and can make and couples can enjoy the night with quences that come with this unjustifi- friends and laughter. Every year the memories that can last a long time. able process. Is it used for survival for dilemma of how expensive the dance This year’s prom at the Cerritos Per- your own good? Does it help you suc- can be, and yet the dance is highly forming Arts Center is a great location ceed in school? Is it really worth it to recommended to attend. Even though for the event, which is a reason to at- get a better score without learning? the expense is an issue for some, the tend the school event. This dance is not Cheating has come a long way, dance does not disappoint for those like Homecoming or any other school and it has been a long way into becom- who attend. The annual chance to go event you will attend. So if you can, ing a habit formed by society. It can be Photo Coutesy of: Chinohillshowler.org to Prom is here. If there is someone go, you will not regret it. stopped, but it is our decision to make Students Cheating: Students copy each that choice. A recent study shows that other’s work and prevent learning . more students are cheating- and they are cheating not just to survive, but also or a few times, it could motivate them to thrive. Another study was shown to cheat more and the sequence could that technology could be a major factor turn into a habit. There may be a reason in the rising amount of cheating. Us- why we cheat, but it is possible to pro- ing the Internet or a cell phone is an voke ourselves from not doing so now, advantage for cheating. The Internet and in the future. Huskies, keep study- can easily be accessed from anywhere, ing hard and challenge yourselves to which means every single student has find success in school and to better access to cheating in any subject, one yourself for the future by not cheating, Photo Coutesy of: Chinohillshowler.org way or another. If a student cheats once and not cheating in the future. In a Matter of Minutes, Illnesses Can Spread ALEXIS MEDINA down with something it is best to rest, Staff Writer drink warm liquids, and take medicine. There are many reasons why To help yourself get better, you may you shouldn’t miss school, but when want to see a doctor. you are sick, it is a good idea to take a A doctor can prescribe medi- day or two off to rest and get well. cation to help fight the germs in your While you might feel that body and aid recovery. Therefore, if missing two days will get you way off you feel sick or are sick, take the time to track in schoolwork, most teachers will rest up and get better before returning help you get back on track and give to school, your teachers, friends, and you time to make up your assignments. classmates will all be thankful for think- When you come to school, ing about their health as well as yours. sick you run the risk of getting your Stay healthy huskies because friends and classmates sick too. In a you don’t want to miss any more of matter of minutes, illnesses can spread. the highschool memories by staying During the cold, rainy weather, it is es- home due to a common cold or flu! pecially easy to catch a cold or the flu. Everyday at Chino Hills High school Many people are being swept is a day you don’t want to miss, so stay up by the hypothetical sickness storm healthy, wash your hands, and cover Photo Coutesy of: Alex Medina and more people are affected every your cough to ensure you’ll be healthy A Student who as the Common Cold in Class: Alex Medina shows how fast a day. If you feel as if you are coming and everyone at school too. cold can get spread around at school. HUSKY NATION 5 The Howler l Friday, March 17th, 2017 sphere and helps make a difference in Husky Nation Husky Nation school and the community in a posi- Irene Yoon Erin Huang tive way. Irene Yoon is a junior of the Husky Erin Huang is a student of Chino Hills Nation. She is involved in many clubs High School. She is currently a junior such as Girl Up, Club ED, Key Club who is involved in advanced classes and many more. Along with being in- and extracurricular activities at school. volved in various clubs, she is a leader She is taking two AP classes including of Club ED and Secretary of Key Club. AP English Language and Composi- Through her actions and dedication of tion and AP Biology. Although she the clubs that she is involved in, she has is extremely hardworking in school, proved to be a true Husky. Irene Yoon Erin helps the community by being a Key Club Vice-president officer and is also involved in two AP classes along preparing for Senior Year in the com- volunteers around Chino Hills and with honor classes. Overall, Irene Yoon ing months, just as many juniors are Chino. Erin enjoys the school atmo- has enjoyed the years as a Husky and is this year! Husky Nation Justin Montenegro Husky Nation: Michael Chien Husky Nation Justin is a sopho- Michael Chien is a current junior at to music, play- Angelique Cordero more who takes Chino Hills High School. He is very ing ping-pong, Angelique Cordero is currently a honors classes dedicated to his academics and extra- and enjoying junior who is enjoying high school and participated curricular activities. He is the captain of the company while it last. She has endured strug- in cross-coun- the Varsity Tennis Team and loves the of his friends. gles along the years, but has made try and track sport because of his drive to be a well- Although high friendships she’d want to keep for a throughout the rounded individual. His dedication car- school may lifetime. Spending time with friends, year (JV for ries on throughout his studies as well. get challeng- dancing and serving in ministries at both). Next year Michael is taking four AP classes this ing, Michael her church is her passions. She made he plans to take year, and his favorites consist of Cal- continues to sure to remember her high school no AP classes and culus and Physics, which pushes him to explore all as- years by joining the Ace Club and focus on sports work hard. In his spare time, Michael pects of high performing at rallies. Not only is school through his continuous hard and getting good volunteers for the clubs in which he has she involved with clubs at CHHS, work. grades in all of his classes. Justin is an invested his time in as well as listening but she is also a part of many activi- A and B student and already turned 16 Husky Nation: Taylor Johnson ties outside school. She dances and because he had to start school a year Taylor Johnson, a student here at Chino Hills High School, is an exceptional competes at Cutting Edge Dance later. player in both track and volleyball. Although she has participated in track for Center and serves in ministries in her Husky Nation eleven years, Taylor has just recently started playing volleyball as well. For the church. Her number one goal in life Dominique Velasco past three years, Taylor has played as a middle blocker for both high school is to become a physical therapist in the future. Angelique continues to Dominique Velasco is a bold, high- volleyball and for the Mavericks Club Team in Corona. She practices for two make every day at school memorable spirited student here at CHHS. She hours three times a week and when she’s not spending time hitting and blocking and fun while she can. enjoys getting involved with clubs volleyballs; she sits down to read a nice book. Although Taylor does not want to and interacting with other people. play volleyball professionally, she still plans to play at Cal Lutheran University, She is currently involved in P&P The- where she will be attending school in the fall. Although volleyball and track take ater, which is the highest-level theater up most of her time during the week and even on the weekends, she still finds class. Dominique, also called "Domo" time to study for upcoming tests and do homework. All in all, Taylor Johnson by most of her friends, and she comes is a special student at Chino Hills High that is to school everyday prepared and ready especially gifted in both track and volleyball. to learn. Becoming a second grade Sports are her passion and she excels in all teacher is things that involve athletic activity. As a result Dominique’s of her prodigious achievements, she is being ultimate goal recognized for her hard work, perseverance, in life. She is and dedication to the athletic world. It is a lot an energetic more challenging than people may think to bal- high-class ance sports on top of school and education, but young lady, but Taylor finds a way to have that perfect balance overall she is that allows her to succeed in school and excel proud to be a in what she does best that is, to play sports. Husky!! Good job Taylor! Husky Nation: Josie Ma Husky Nation Josie Ma is a dedicated Husky Romel Crisologo A Nation student. She is currently a junior at Chino Hills High School Romel Crisologo is a senior and is in and is involved in various extra- the CHHS yearbook class. Romel likes curricular and Advanced Place- to skateboard and works at the Active M ment classes. She is involved in Store. Romel’s skateboard trick is a Badminton club and Key Club in front side heel flip, and his favorite food which she is an officer elect trea- is bananas. surer. Throughout the three years A at Chino Hills High School, she has also taken many AP classes challenging herself for the future. Overall, Josie Ma is definitely a Z big part of Husky Nation! I Husky Nation: Mckena Woodward N where everyone can be comfortable to be themselves." Choir is not just your regular mundane high school class, but also rather a group of young and tal- G ented teenagers that love to sing and Husky Nation: Gina Min try their best to present to the world This student is a talented individual who the beauty and joy of music. Last year, works day in and day out. She is also part choir had the incredible opportunity to of the Chino Hills High Swim Team and travel to New York and perform at a do fundraisers throughout the year as well will work until she gets what she wants. H variety of famous venues, workshops, to help fund shows, which usually con- She is currently a sophomore and her and even Carnegie Hall! Mckena's fa- sists of yard sales, pancake breakfasts, name is Gina Min. She is always bright, Mckena Woodward is a student vorite concert of the year is the "Lan- and even caroling during the holidays. and her endurance is everlasting. She is here at Chino Hills High and is an ex- guage Around The World" concert This year, Treble and Chambers are plan- currently taking two AP classes, which are pert in all things choir. She has been where they show how music is a uni- ning to perform at New Orleans and the AP Euro and AP Biology. She is on the Ju- U a part of our school's choir class for versal language by singing in about 15 District Festival at Ayala with elementary nior Varsity swim and is also an officer in all four years of her high school ca- different languages! Their practices to students. Their next concert is this month Key Club. She is involved in many activi- reer and is planning to continue to prepare for these amazing shows are on the 21st and 22nd which will be Broad- take choir in college. Her favorite ties and finds time to be social with everyone. Gina plans to continue S usually only a class period long, but way themed, and their last concert is at the thing about the class is the fact that, to be active in the school and is a positive figure that people should they will also meet after school if need end of the year in May. Keep up the good "It's not just a class, but a family follow. Gina is an exceptional student who will create a positive impact K be when they go on tour. They usually work Mckena! in the future. and the way it impacted me was mak- Husky Nation ing a new friend and finding fun ways I Luke Noblett to stay fit. Husky Nation Q. Are there any particular classes that Q. Which CHHS team games are the Sean Choi Known for his peculiar fashion, Sean are hard for you? most fun to attend? E A. Any team game is fun to attend be- Choi has created an identity for him- A. No, classes are only hard for me self as a trustworthy friend as he is when I don't put effort in but once I do cause of the dog pound and cheering always there for you when you need it's ez pz... on your school to show them they mat- him. Those close to him can always S Q. Do you have any bad habits and if ter. you do how do you strive to change rely on him, and it is difficult to get on . them? his bad side. His open-minded, flexible mindset makes him a great person to be A. My only bad habits are eating un- around. He is constantly giving his all healthy, but bad food makes me happy and is not prideful where he will dam- so I'm not changing that. age others to achieve his personal goals. He is generous and hardwork- Q. Are you on the Chino Hills Swim ing which shows in his academic studies. He has climbed his way to Team? Frosh, JV, or Varsity? A. Yes, I am currently on the JV swim being an officer in Polynesian Club and is supposed to be President for the prominent club next year as a senior. Sean continues to put smiles team. Q. How long have you been swimming on people’s faces and be a positive influence to those around him. throughout your life and how did join- ing the school swim team impact you? A. I've been swimming since I was four Husky Nation: Adrianna Hernandez Husky Nation Adrianna Hernandez is a freshman Trenton Willett here at Chino Hills High School. She is a hardworking student who is a part of AVID. She says that in AVID, A they usually do group projects to ben- efit their public speaking abilities and they also have seniors come in and help students with homework. There M are a lot of great things about AVID, but Adrianna said that her favorite Trenton is a sophomore who is on the thing about AVID is being able to get wrestling team at CHHS. He enjoys help in classes such as math. “ You events. Her favorite thing A playing sports and video games in his usually can’t get that kind of help, so about being a Husky is free time. He is 15, and doesn’t take it’s great to get it for free; it’s a good the school spirit and how any AP classes, but does take all hon- benefit”” says Adrianna. She also has much CHHS is involved Z ors classes. He plans to take AP classes many friends and is involved in school in sporting events. in the future such as; English 11 AP. Trenton hopes to continue his wrestling Husky Nation: Dylan Del Rosario I while maintaining good grades. Dylan Del Rosario is currently a se- nior at Chino Hills High School with N Husky Nation an outstanding academic career and Justin Rivera great citizenship on his resume. Re- cently, Dylan was able to receive a 1st Justin Rivera place medal for his amazing interview Husky Nation: Gina Min since fresh- G This student is a talented individual who for the CHHS Academic Decathlon man year and works day in and day out. She is also part Team. Not only does he perform very he’s helped me of the Chino Hills High Swim Team and well academically, he is very impres- throughout the will work until she gets what she wants. sive with his extracurricular participa- years in my She is currently a sophomore and her tion. He is actually a semi-pro bowler classes. Justin name is Gina Min. She is always bright, H is in AVID and and her endurance is everlasting. She is is dedicated to Husky Nation: Long Thai currently taking two AP classes, which are making a bet- AP Euro and AP Biology. She is on the Ju- Long Thai is a junior here ter future for himself and the people U nior Varsity swim and is also an officer in at Chino Hills High School Key Club. She is involved in many activi- around him. He is also involved in the and one of the best students Husky Highlights shown every Fri- for the class of 2018. First, ties and finds time to be social with everyone. Gina plans to continue day during 2nd Justin excels in all his when he walked into high to be active in the school and is a positive figure that people should S classes through hard work and deter- school, he was a very timid follow. Gina is an exceptional student who will create a positive impact mination, and Justin is ready to close person and did not socialize in the future. up his high school chapter and move well with others. But by the Husky Nation on to bigger and better things. end of freshman year, he was K Joshua You able to become an outgoing Joshua You is a sophomore who takes two Husky Nation person and knew a majority Team. He has been with the team for I AP classes, and is in integrated math 3. He Conner Winkler of the class. Long is involved two years now and has managed to with different extracurricular bring success for our school in com- enjoys playing soccer and is a great drawer! Connor Winkler is a senior that Josh usually plays soccer throughout the activities, but his most out- petitions. Long Thai is a great student E played water polo at CHHS for four standing one is being a part here and one of the most interesting year but has opted not to play soccer this years. Connor has over 15 water of the Academic Decathlon students at Chino Hills High School. season to focus on his schoolwork. He is polo awards, and holds the school such a good drawer and he uploads all his record for swim relays. Connor has S drawings on his YouTube channel. One of a lifted 1994 Bronco and likes to Husky Nation: Morgan Michalak his videos even has over 10k views. You make videos using his drone. Morgan is a senior at Chino Hills High . can watch his YouTube videos on his chan- School and would like to go San Diego nel; Joshuayou State University after she graduates. Mor- age others to achieve his personal goals. He is generous and hardwork- gan has been dancing since she was three ing which shows in his academic studies. He has climbed his way to years old and is part of the dance team at being an officer in Polynesian Club and is supposed to be President for CHHS. Her favorite thing about dance is the prominent club next year as a senior. Sean continues to put smiles the people that she has met through dance, on people’s faces and be a positive influence to those around him. here at CHHS and outside of school at her dance studio. During her free time, she likes to hang out and do things with her friends. Morgan plans to become a regis- tered nurse after college. 8 HUSKY NATION The Howler l friday, march 17th, 2017 Husky Nation Chien is also involved in CAP and Derek Kutsunai Husky Nation Husky Nation Derek Kutsunai is Ally Chien Key Club. She is an officer for Chino Sarah Clancy Sarah Clancy is a currently a junior Ally Chien is an Hills High Key Club and has dedi- Freshman Husky at Chino Hills awesome Chino cated many hours of service to the here at Chino Hills High School. Hills High Husky community. Ally has been involved High School. She He is a very in- Senior this year. in various challenging courses with is very involved in volved and dedi- She is involved in a mixture of AP and honors classes school and extra- cated individual various clubs and too. Besides school, Ally enjoys curricular activities. who takes part in enjoys helping the spending her time with her family in Sarah is a pitcher many things that community and nature by snowboarding, hiking and CHHS has to offer. He is the ICC her school. Out- even skiing! Ally Chien is definitely on the Chino Hills Representative in ASB and is also side of school Ally a great senior for Husky Nation! High Varsity Softball Team, and she a Cross-country captain. His hard says she loves playing softball because work carries out through his academ- Husky Nation: Natalie Garcia of the feeling of adrenaline and seeing ics as well. Derek is taking multiple Natalie Garcia a freshman and is on the Chino Hills her hard work pay off. She is also in the AP classes, which challenge him to High School Dance Team, and she loves all of the Health Science Academy, and she is work hard. He enjoys Disneyland supportive friends and people on the team. She says also involved in Key Club. Sarah says and movies greatly. Music is a large "they're very welcoming and they make me feel a part her favorite thing about being a Chino part of his life because he has a great of something" Natalie dances at a studio and at Chino Hills Husky is, “ the support system passion for it. Derek is also involved Hills High School. She loves being involved in school and friendships I’ve made this school in his faith and attends Saint Paul the because "being involved makes me feel even closer to year.” Apostle Catholic Church. In times of the school, and being a part of dance team makes me struggles and difficulties, he always very proud of being a part of something that is so spe- Husky Nation remembers that he is blessed and cial" Natalie is inspired to make a difference because Adam Asmar continues to push himself to be the she wants to make a positive difference, and be a role Adam Asmar is a sophomore who best he can be! model to others. doesn't participate in any sports. Adam started school late so in No- Husky Nation: Leo Park Husky Nation: Fab vember 2016 he turned 16. He likes Leo Park is a sopho- A well-known group around the CHHS campus, is this group of closely- to focus on his grades and not get more in Chino Hills knit friends who have named themselves FAB. The group started in their caught up in the distractions of high High School and is freshman year with four people, and it has grown into a much bigger group school. He enjoys spending time with a very talented in- as FAB takes on junior year. This group is notable for the energy it brings his friends. dividual. This year to this campus and the ability he is taking two AP to draw attention, whether it is classes, which are AP for one of their friends running Euro and AP Biology. for an ASB position or just be- He has only received ing themselves. The constant A’s and plans to keep enthusiasm is contagious when this throughout high school. He is also in- around them and has been a vi- volved in a sport and participates in tennis. tal quality for their popularity. Leo enjoys tennis because it is where he can release his stress and meet his tennis friends. He spends each day practicing this Husky Nation: Jasmine Chandler sport; striving to be the best he can pos- Jasmine is a soph- and overcome everything and do sibly be. He is also a Key Club officer. omore, a HSA my work, so I can hang out with Leo holds a decent position and this shows (Health Science my friends.” I then asked who do that he is very intelligent, athletic, and has Academy) student, you admire most? She said Shawn obtained leadership qualities as well. Leo and a soccer player Mendes. I said why? She said that is a very talented individual who is rest- on the Frosh team. he inspires her and that he moti- less and will strive to become the best. He She is a great soccer vates her with his music, and she to do now. She said, “Well now I can works hard at whatever he does and will player. I asked how said that without Shawn Mendes focus more on school and get to hang commit to it. Leo also is involved in ac- has been an HSA student and playing that she wouldn’t know what to do. with my friends whom I haven't really tivities outside if school as well and has a soccer affect hanging out with friends She also said her dad because he’s got to hang with.” I asked her what col- bright future ahead of him. Leo will con- and doing homework. She said, “I do always there for her, and he is the lege do you want to go to? She said, “I tinue to strive for the rest of high school get a lot of homework and sometimes it one whom she goes to tell how she's don’t really know yet, but I do know it’s and is someone that we can be proud to does become a challenge, but being in feeling. I ask her since soccer sea- something in the medical field.” Jasmine call a Husky. HSA has made me closer to my friends son has ended what are you going is really a great Husky. HUSKY NATION 9 The Howler l friday, march 17th, 2017 Husky Nation: Alyssa Nelson Husky Nation Alyssa Nelson is a sophomore at Chino Adam Cullen Hills High School. She is involved in Who is Adam Cullen, one might ask? various clubs such as Poly Club, Key Adam Cullen is a junior at Chino Hills Club, and more. She is a club offi- High School. Recently, Adam started cer for Poly Club, and Key Club too. something that Chino Hills Husky stu- Along with extracurricular, Nelson is dents have never seen before. Adam involved in AP Biology and works hard introduced Smile Cards, something to achieve high grades. Alyssa Nelson that he created, at Chino Hills High has worked hard in school, key club School. Smile Cards are paper cards and practices for Polynesian Club. She that say, “ I love your SMILE” on also currently practices for Polynesian them. Adam informed us that he liked Club’s upcoming Luau. Overall, Alys- the idea because they are a simple way sa is a true Chino Hills High Husky! for anyone to spread positivity and do not require a lot of effort or time. organization named “ ICanHelp”. It is Adam got this idea one day when he an organization that helps delete hate was on Pinterest and saw a card that and negativity on social media. Adam Husky Nation: Ichen Lin said “ Hey you’re attractive”” He then was asked “ What is the reason you work so hard to spread positivity at Ichen Lin is a junior at Chino Hills High made one for his friend Hailey Ange- Chino Hills High School?” His answer School, and he takes part in the numerous les as a joke, but then automatically was simple, “ I just like seeing people opportunities that the school has to offer. thought that it could be an awesome smile”” Chino Hills High School is Ichen is not only taking five AP classes way to spread positivity, if he changed truly lucky to have Adam Culllen, and this year, but he is also the captain of the a couple words around. When Adam students like Adam here on campus. Badminton team because he enjoys the went to CADA and CASL with ASB, KEEP SMILING HUSKIES! (Pass it sport greatly and has dedicated much time he introduced his idea and instantly got on) to continuously become a better player. support. He then partnered up with an APUSH is Ichen’s favorite because he enjoys the subject he learns from Mr. Na- Husky Nation kamura, whom he respects greatly. He Andrew Ortega Husky Nation likes to exercise or play video games if he Andrew Ortega is a senior at Chino Delanie Barnes has time in his busy schedule. Despite the Hills High School and very well known stress that comes with all the advanced around the school. He has been a stu- classes Ichen is taking, he enjoys the end- dent for AVID his whole high school less amount of sports and clubs that are offered at CHHS. Ichen is a hardwork- career. He is very proud to represent ing individual who strives nonstop to become a well-rounded student. the AVID program and is now college bound. On his own time, he likes to help out with his church and practices Husky Nation: Alex Hsieh his Catholicism ideas. Also, another Alex Hsieh is an extraordinary stu- activity he did is he participated in a dent who is also making a positive professional gaming tournament for effect in the school of Chino Hills Overwatch. High School. Alex is a sophomore who has many achievements and suc- cess in school. He is currently taking Delanie is a dancer on the CHHS AP Euro and has been on the Varsity Dance Team and she started dancing Swim team since his freshman year. when she was three. Besides dancing He is also optimistic and happy. He is at CHHS, she also dances at Anaheim never scared of a challenge, but can Ballet and Dellos Dance Studio. Her also be annoying at times, however favorite type of dance is ballet and even through this, he is a great friend. contemporary/lyrical. She also goes to Alex is one of a kind, and should be a ballet summer intensive in Ohio dur- known throughout the school of Chi- ing the summer. Delanie won nation- no Hills High. als with the dance team with a clean sweep in Florida returning home as the Grand National Champions! 10 Sports The Howler l Friday, march 17th 2017 Taking a Time Out with the CHHS Basketball Team

Photo Courtesy of: Jacob Hobson MALIK ELALI cess of Chino Hills, and we have defi- Nevertheless, what makes Chino Hills Las Vegas. Before each game the team Seniors/Freshman Editor nitely not seen from any current NBA so good is not only their play style or likes to keep it simple, just relax and team. Following the CIF and State their great talent, but also their tre- listen to their favorite music. After the Chino Hills High school’s basketball Championship last season, coach Baik mendous chemistry. Everyone loves game, the team likes to eat out togeth- team became the #1 team in the na- resigned to teach at another school. each other, and it really is a big family. er. When asked about what NBA team tion last season with a star studded However, through all this, Chino Hills The team likes to bond over a friendly they would like to play for if they could talent and unique playing style. Chino managed to keep up the winning and basketball video game of 2k, and all the team’s answer was almost unani- Hills plays a run & gun offense that is their play style hardly changed because agreed that the most memorable part mously Lakers with Onyeka picking nothing like we have seen from a high the current coach was previously the of the season was the tournament they the Raptors. Check out the Huskies as school team who has reached the suc- assistant coach to the head coach Baik. competed in located all the way out in they play for the State Championship! LaMelo Ball Puts Up Taylon Snow’s Big Break an Incredible 92 Points! ANDRES ALANDETE ting average and 108 runs and counting. Staff Writer She was also named as a Cal-Hi Sports JACOB HOBSON 2017 has just begun, and one of our underclass first-team last year, ranking Staff Writer very own star softball players has start- as one of the best underclass players On February 7, 2017 will go down ed the New Year with a bang. Taylon in the state. Taylon will be practic- in Chino Hills High School history. Snow a senior on our CHHS Varsity ing in Oklahoma City with team USA On Tuesday, our CHHS Husky Varsity Softball Team, has made the elite USA for their upcoming games in the Soft- Basketball team was taking on Los Junior Women’s Softball Team. Taylon ball World Cup and the WBSC World Osos and rebounding from coming was one of the few chosen to a 24 girl Championships. CHHS acknowledges off their first loss in 2 years. LiAngelo softball team earlier this month after Taylon’s hard work and wishes her the Ball did not play because of a leg in- tryouts in Florida. Taylon’s career stats best of luck with team USA, and her jury, so the team had to step up. The speak for themselves with a .504 bat- future with Auburn University. game ended with a score of a whop- Photo Courtesy of: Jacob Hobson ping 146-123 in favor of the Huskies. LaMelo Ball & Google images LaMelo Ball surely picked up for his brother and the team by scoring 92 of high school basketball career. When the 146 points! Although every game LaMelo found out that he was all over is special, the game had a little more the news and “ breaking” social me- meaning to it. Before the game, the dia, he did the same thing as he always team dedicated Tuesday night’s game does: “ gets something to eat and goes to Alexis Anderson due to her illness, to bed.” Regarding all the social media and being presently in the hospital. attention, LaMelo says: “ It feels good LaMelo said that he had felt that the to know that he’s getting recognized.” game started to feel like a special one In the final seconds of the game LaMelo in the 3rd quarter as he continued to swished his final 3-pointer and walked rack up points. LaMelo has a simple off the court with his team with a mes- goal for each game. The goal is to win. merizing grin on his face to represent This was unanimously LaMelo Ball’s the emotional significance of such a Photo Courtesy of: Chino Hills Website greatest personal performance in his historic night. Go Huskies! Taylon Snow excited for her future at Auburn University. 11 CHHS Varsity Baseball Soccer For The Win JACOB HOBSON elements of the game that are seen as selves in a must win against the 0-9 small, but effective, such as: bunting JACOB FIMBRES Staff Writer Staff Writer Cougars. The CHHS Huskies came and stealing bases. The team’s offense out with a 6-0 win, with 3 goals from Get ready to cheer on your Chino Hills On February 9th, the CHHS Boy’s this season will be more focused on David Nava, 2 goals from Garret Jen- High Baseball team this year Huskies! speed and executions rather than hit- Soccer Team took the field to try to win sen, and 1 goal from Justin Corderos. Varsity coaches, Coach Kevin Chavez league for the second consecutive year. ting the ball out of the ballpark. The With this win, the Huskies secured and Coach Sean Casey are looking to They played against Rancho Cucamon- team is also sponsored by the famous a share of their second consecutive lead this year’s team to another win- ga, and while the Cougars were not sports brand, DeMarini. Due to the league title. The Huskies went on to ning season to capture first place in playing for the league title, the Huskies sponsor, DeMarini provided the Varsi- win the first round of CIF and ended League. This year’s Varsity team has knew they had everything to lose in ty team with complimentary bats to use their season with second round CIF a deep pitching rotation which is es- this game. With the loss to Upland, the in the games as well as the logo brand loss to El Rancho. The league game sential for the team’s success. This ro- Huskies were tied with the Highlanders on all this year’s new gear. The team win was dedicated to Lexi Anderson. tation includes: Dakota Fine, Carson with an 8-2 record. They found them- has two different uniforms for the sea- #Love4Lexi Conradt, Chris Chavez, Jacob Hobson, son. The away uniform includes gray Ricky Walczak, Michael Rogers, Noah pants with a navy blue jersey, while the Calderon, Preston Kelly, and Mikey more satisfying home uniforms include Rosales. The team’s offense will be cream-colored pants rolled up with capped by Cal State Fullerton commit navy blue stirrups and also includes the Brett Borgogno and Chris Chavez’s cream-colored jersey to give this year’s power bat. The team’s biggest asset team a little more flare. The entire team when it comes to winning will be play- is looking forward to playing hard this ing “small ball.” “Small ball” is the season and will do whatever it takes to National Signing Day Photo Courtesy of: Chino Hills Website College Bound Husky Soccer Players Twelve Senior Soccer Players sign College Letter of Intent Alexis Vera - UC Riverside Danae Antoine - Cal Berkeley Kaitlyn Arreola -Hope International Madeleine Tarin -Rider University Cora Jacoby- California Baptist University Krysta Catone- Kansas Wesleyan University Kaylee Ramirez - Cal State University Long Beach Sarah Savella - Cal State University Long Beach Lauryn Payne - Washington State University Connor Yost- Coker College Garret Jensen - Cal Poly Pomona Photo Courtesy of: Chino Hills Website Ashley Taylor - McPherson College BREANNA RUIZ both on and off the field. Despite all the ASB/Husky Pride games, training, and practices, these Huskies managed to maintain their On February 3, 2017, Chino Hills High grades and stayed focused throughout School Husky athletes signed their high school. Overall, it was definite- commitment to colleges all over the ly an exciting day in Husky Nation! country in front of their fellow Husky Signing is such a huge accomplish- classmates and families. The power ment for student athletes and here at outage unfortunately, delayed the cel- Chino Hills High School; we have a ebration, but definitely not the pride great amount of students who signed. Chino Hills High School has in our Congratulations to all the Husky ath- athletes and all their accomplishments. letes who signed, and we are sure they The student athletes who signed were will continue to represent Chino Hills football players and the boys and girls High School throughout their college soccer players. These Husky athletes careers. Your fellow Huskies are root- are amazingly talented and motivated, ing for you! Go Huskies! Photo Courtesy of: Chinohillshowler.org Meet the Press Online Howler: chinohillshowler.org

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