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Haley Rice aware of the differences Coleman said. between these two tests, so Copy Editor Senior Ashlyn Kelley they’re not sure which one Photo by Felicia Clark hopes to attend Northern is best suited for them. NJROTC students practice shooting on the newly-completed air rifle range. High Schools nationwide Arizona University, but is The SAT test measures are preparing today’s stu- sending in as many applica- students’ critical –thinking dents for higher education. tions as possible to ensure skills, and the ability to ana- Across the country, up- her spot in a university. lyze and solves problems in NJROTC completes perclassmen are beginning “Sometimes plans don’t reading, writing and math. to feel the responsibility of exactly work out,” Kelley The highest attainable score college. said. “it’s always good to is 2400. air rifle range Being in college is dif- have a plan B.” The ACT test is also used ficult. The workload is im- Always have multiple op- for admission for universi- Alexandria Hunter The 2,000 sq. ft. floor was covered in glue; mense, and a sense of in- tions. It’s not safe to apply ties. This test is graded on a 1 inch razor was used to clean up the glue dependence is needed. The to just one school, because a scale of 0-36. This test is Reporter residue, which was started in June. first step of college life is you may not be accepted. more balanced between dif- Sophomore Daniel Seibert, who is part simply applying. Apply to as many colleges ferent subjects, and is ideal “It has come together perfectly,” Junior of the Air Rifle Team this year feels that the When applying for col- as possible. for more well rounded stu- Nhan Nguyen boasts, about the new Air Air Rifle Range is “easier to use,” because it lege, be sure to emphasize While grades and test dents. Rifle Range, which came to completion on will be faster to set up for practice. your strengths. If writing is scores are definitely impor- Not every college pro- Nov. 1. There were many advantages to this new what you’re best at, be sure tant, it’s not the only thing vides the same education. A numerous amount of ROTC students range: it’s the first time that ROTC members to write an amazing essay. universities look for. Com- Specialized schools are have put in time and effort completing this will be able being able to practice indoors, While applying, be aware of munity service and extra- available for different inter- shooting range. whereas when they practiced outside the what you plan on studying curricular activities are sure ests. Applying for perform- “[The] students did the whole thing,” weather could be very unpredictable. and where you want to at- to be noticed. ing arts school is different Patrick MacLean stated proudly. Nguyen Plus, a new Air Rifle Range indoors al- tend. Members of Key Club are than applying for your basic adds that [ROTC] has lows for better time ef- Career Specialist Susy dedicated to community university. spent lots of time [on ficiency. Before, it took Coleman assists students service, and have a clear ad- “It all depends on what the new range]. “It’s a significant cadets approximately when applying for college. vantage when applying for you’re applying for. Differ- It wasn’t a cheap one hour to setup for Coleman said while most college. ent schools have different run, as a whole, the addition to the pro- practice, along with universities now accept “Being involved in Key requirements. I’m inter- range cost around gram and school.” taking it down. online applications, certain Club shows that you’re in- ested in going to school for $700, which the cadets Also, it’s not just universities still require a terested in yourself, not just music. You don’t necessarily themselves earned used for practicing, common application. An the community. So they see apply, it’s more of an audi- through hard work at the ROTC walk-a- Seibert stated it’s used application should include members as a positive at- tion setting. I’m also plan- thon and also maintaining the Wrestling for many other activities such as uniform the classes taken in high tribution to the university,” ning on attending commu- Tournament concession stand. inspection. school, personal informa- Junior Maya Murillo said. nity college to pursue my Since May, ROTC students have been The range will be open to ROTC- stu tion, references, and work The recent PSAT classes general education,” Senior busy using drywall, lumber, lights, wire and dents throughout the state, and also, the and volunteer experience. and test gave some students Michelle Chaparro said. other tools to finish the project. class. They will be able to practice everyday There is usually an applica- a head start in taking the Every student has differ- “It’s a significant addition to the program before school, after school and during their tion fee, which can be up to SAT test, which is impor- ent goals in life, and there and school,” MacLean stated. actual class time, using Daisy Air Rifles. $100; however, when uni- tant for admission to a uni- are plenty of schools that Along the way, construction hasn’t al- Senior Admir Bajraktarevic was glad to versities visit campus, the versity. suit all of them. Whether ways been easy. Located in the portables hear the news about the range being built; application fee is usually While the PSAT scores you’re planning on attend- by the football practice field and racquet he said he thinks it’s very nice; and safer waived. won’t be seen in the ad- ing a university, or pursu- ball courts, 300 man hours alone were used than shooting outdoors. “The reviewing for schol- missions office, it provided ing your dream in music, to scrape up glue caused by pulling up the “We’re very pleased for this nice addi- arship and financial aid preparation for both the there’s at least one college blue carpet. tion,” MacLean said. began Sept. 1, so students SAT and ACT test, which out there that has what were encouraged to apply will be reviewed at colleges. you’re looking for. by the end of December,” Many students aren’t Page 2 November 2009 Rocket Reporter Freshmen blast off at B.L.A.S.T. Center Bonanza driguez. Some of the games provided. NJROTC was re- included a dunk tank, bal- sponsible for cooking hot loon darts and the DVD dogs and hamburgers for game Scene It? all of the attendees. The cu- The Freshmen received linary students prepared a a card at the beginning of dessert of ice cream with a the event which they would choice of various toppings. bring around to all of the Upon arrival, each fam- games. After each game was ily got a ticket that would played, the person oversee- be entered into a raffle for ing the game would stamp various door prizes. During the card to show that they dinner, Carlson drew tick- have already played it. ets for prizes ranging from For the dunk tank, each Olive Garden gift cards to person got three tries to Marie Calendar’s pies. dunk the teacher or admin- According to Carlson, istrator who was in the tank “teens and their parents at that time. don’t always connect, so this event gives the fresh- Photo by Candace Tarvin The dunk tank had a new men a chance to spend time Mussi was one administrator who participated in the dunk faculty member in it ev- Photo by Candace Tarvin with their parents.” tank. ery fifteen minutes, which Culinary prepares for the next group of people while making included Eddie Lopez, as- desserts for the bonanza. The event came at no cost Candace Tarvin tor; it was “an outstanding sistant principal of opera- to the school via the Title success.” tions and resources; Craig “Whenever it’s good for or not, they got a ring pop. 1 program, a program by Ad Manager There were many games Mussi, assistant principal the school, I’m there to rep- “It feels good to know the government. Money for the freshmen and their of student services; science resent,” Fowler said about that we’re making it fun for is set aside, or ear-marked parent(s)/guardian(s) to teacher Bryan Smith; sci- his impromptu participa- the freshmen,” Fisher said. for certain parent-student All Title One fresh- enjoy. Carlson said that ence teacher Tim Clark; tion in the event. For the Scene It? game, events at school. men were invited to the the ideas for these games English teacher Tom James; Mussi said that Fowler is each person had to answer Because of this money, B.L.A.S.T. Center Bonan- came from the B.L.A.S.T. and Jason Latham, assistant “a good sport.” a question generated by the the B.L.A.S.T. Center was za, an event put on by the Center Crew. These people principal of discipline and English teacher Kimberly DVD game. The winners able to put on a bonanza B.L.A.S.T. Center on Oct 1. include instructional tutors attendance. Fisher was in charge of the got a tootsie pop. Grimos- that brought in 300 people. The event came at no cost Kimberly Chesnut, Katie Even though Principal balloon darts game where kas ran the game located Carlson is thankful to all to the school and, accord- Grimoskas, Andrew Hogg, Michael Fowler was not the player would throw a next to the B.L.A.S.T. Cen- who participated either by ing to Veronica Carlson, Julie Metro, Joshua Myhl- scheduled to go into the dart at a board full of bal- ter. attending or volunteering. B.L.A.S.T. Center coordina- housen and Adrianna Ro- dunk tank, he jumped in. loons. If they popped one, A BBQ dinner was also English classes held for adults

Katie Powell ing English for reasons like being able to read their Public Relations mail so they are not taken advantage of, like with junk Moon Valley is offering a mail and identity theft, program for the parents of understanding the school English Language Learn- grading system, and gro- ing (ELL) students to learn cery shopping, Bottcher English. said. The classes, which are “It’s going to help them going to be held in two speak English and feel sessions, began at the be- more comfortable in their ginning of October and surroundings in the Glen- will continue to the end of dale/Phoenix area,” Carl- March. Session one is from son said. October to December, and A program like this hasn’t session two will be from occurred at Moon Valley in January to March. nearly eight years. The sessions are free of It’s not clear exactly why, charge and will be taught but “it’s hard to find teach- by ELL teacher Julie Rasor. ers who are free to give up The idea originated from week nights,” Johnson said. Sunnyslope High School She also mentioned that after an accident that hap- teachers who are good at pened 14 years ago when a teaching students may not woman, who did not speak do well at teaching adults. Some teachers are also English, was walking with Photo by Amy Madanat used to only teaching stu- her two children when she Members of Orchestra not only take their music seriously, but enjoy moments of down time. was struck by a vehicle be- dents who speak Spanish. cause she could not under- There are some students stand the signs in the cross- who come from countries walk. that speak lesser known OASIS teacher Darlene languages like Arabic and Orchestra gaining popularity Johnson, who is start- various languages from Af- ing her first year teaching rica. at Moon Valley this year, Rasor said that they [she Amy Madanat class; it’s the only place Taylor Susan explained switched to viola this year, brought up the idea of an and Bottcher] are excited where I feel like I can truly “We’ve done car washes, it is different but still fun English language program about having so many fam- Photo Editor express myself. We’re all candy sales, and bake sales; to learn, I really do recom- to math teacher Veronica ilies come to the classes. like a family,” Junior Maya also we’re trying to set a mend people who want to Carlson, who then gained “We’re always looking for Murillo stated. good example for the un- learn or know how to play the funding for the classes more people to come join Throughout the Moon This class is filled with derclassmen who might be an instrument to join, it’s from Title One. us because we have a lot of Valley campus there are s t u d e n t s interested. “ a lot of fun,” Junior Nhan Rasor, Carlson, John- families who are refugees, many different clubs and who play a “It’s the only For the lon- Nguyen said. son, and Shaun Bottcher, so we want to be here to of- organizations, and one variety of in- gest time the This year there are four ELL teacher assistant, who fer our services to them.” in particular is orchestra, st r uments. place where I feel main goal for new students in the class, is helping Rasor teach the “I think Julie Rasor is which feature stringed in- The class has like I can truly the students in they are ones who have class, all feel that the pro- very beloved by her stu- struments. gone through express myself.” this class has never played before and are gram will benefit the par- dents, and that will keep “Orchestra is a challenge, many hard- been to help learning how to play for the ents of English language the students’ parents want- but it’s so much fun. I play ships from inspire other first time from Cox. students. ing to meet the teachers,” the violin and have been the budget cuts, but there underclassmen that play Their next concert is “Many of the adults we Johnson said. playing since fourth grade. are dedicated students in instruments or who want scheduled for the winter are servicing are refugees Carlson is thankful for It’s a passion,” Senior Jessi this class that have done to learn. They are hoping time, the students are going and need to know basic Rasor, because “without Ortega exclaimed. everything from car washes for many new sign-ups for to play more up-to- date survival English, like read- her this program wouldn’t Orchestra is an elective to candy and bake sales to the class through the year songs such as the Nut- ing a medicine bottle,” Ra- be possible.” that students of any year help keep them funded. and on. cracker director Dave Cox sor explained. can take. “We’ve been trying really “I used to play the vio- shared. The adults are also learn- “I absolutely love the hard to earn money,” Junior lin in seventh grade, but I Rocket Reporter November 2009 Page 3 Walk-a-thon making a difference one step at a time

Cheyenne Gaines lars. All the proceeds go to Relay 4 Life, which Reporter funds cancer research. The money will be used for the hope to find a cure for cancer, “Pledge someone and make a differ- which is one of Huston’s reasons for start- ence!” reads the flyer on English teacher ing the walk a few years ago. The past two Mark Huston’s wall promoting the upcom- years have raised over $6,000 total. ing walk-a-thon that he and his students Huston simply asks his students to “give are participating in. me an hour of your time to make a differ- For the third year, Huston and his classes ence.” have came together to “pay it forward” by If helping out those in need isn’t enough getting 10 people to pledge $1 for each lap the students will also be receiving one point they will walk. Each student will be walk- extra credit for every dollar they bring in, ing ten laps around the Moon Valley track, with extra credit points maxing out at 100 which adds up to two and a half miles. points.Huston said that when he heard the The walk is Sat., Nov, 21 from 7 a.m.-9 quote “I used to be upset when I realized I a.m. Each student will choose a shift time had no shoes, until I met someone with no to walk either 7-8 a.m. or 8-9 a.m. For ev- feet “ inspired him to make a difference. ery lap they walk, students will receive a He has set out to change people’s lives by rubber band, after they collect 10 rubber doing random acts of kindness for nothing bands the students may leave whether or not their time is up. in return. That’s where the students here on With 160 students on the roster and each the Moon Valley campus come in. If each individual pledging to raise $10, the mini- student would raise money and participate mum goal is $1,600. Using Huston’s double in the walk-a-thon everyone could really day system, each day the amount each stu- Photo by Kyersten Marx make a difference. dent puts in is doubled. Starting out with Mark Houston encourages his students to obtain pledges for the walk-a-thon. one penny and as you double it daily by Nov. 21 they should have up to $5,000 dol-

Electives hope to add Haunting scares theatre numbers to classes students and others Karson Smith

students the opportunity to Reporter get a job in business. According to Kenyon, If you’ve taken, or currently are taking DECA is also a well-known theatre, teacher Jeff Fields has most likely association amongst colleg- told you about “Bill,” the contractor who es and you can get awards haunts the theater. from universities. According to theatre student Rachel Kenyon said that the big- Liewer the story goes: Bill was a contrac- gest regret that seniors have tor who worked on the auditorium when is that they waited until it was being built. The theatre teacher at their senior year to take a the time, Marie Kerwin, called Bill late at business class. night to come in and fix an issue with the Media production was theatre. He was all by himself, working on also at the elective rush. Se- the ceiling above center stage and he fell, nior Ryan Haddy said that the teacher found him the next morning, the hands-on experiences dead. Photo by Kyersten Marx that you get in that class Some may say it’s just Field’s word, or a Bill is said to haunt the sound booth in the cannot be achieved in any way of him trying to creep out the 1-2 stu- theatre. other class. dents, but according to Kari McKay, ‘96, wondering? French was also offered at an active member of theatre as a student, the rush for sign-up. French “From what I believe, Bill stayed in the the story has been around since she was at place, which he made and created to make Photo by Kyersten Marx teacher Anne Kauffman Moon Valley. Rachel Stone signs up for Art 1-2 at the elective rush sign said that taking French for sure his effort wasn’t just destroyed,” Liewer “I have seen a man nobody could recog- said. ups. all four years “sparked [her] nize in the sound booth; he was just sitting desire” to go for French as He literally gave his life for that theater, Candace Tarvin there when Fields was telling the story,” in culinary, “you let your a career. making sure it looks the way it does to- soul free in the food. When Sophomore Briana Davis recalled. day, so yes I really do believe in Bill,” Davis Joining French, according Is this proof or just the theater students Ad Manager you’ve been doing some- to Kauffman, is a “unique claimed “I believe it. There is nothing really thing your whole life, you playing a prank on the rest of the school, outrageous about the story, so it definitely learning experience” that anxious to know if “Bill” was real or not? kind of get a passion for it.” teaches you not only the could have happened, and I haven’t had Tables were set up outside Another elective that was “On a video of class performances Bill the cafeteria with informa- language, but the culture of any experiences with him myself yet. But on hand at the rush was messed up the sound system and began when you’re inside the auditorium and all tion on each of the electives France. talking on it,” Davis remembers. DECA. Seniors Sara Lopez According to Kauffman, the lights are off, or up in the catwalks, it’s available on the Moon Val- and Stephanie Hibbard said Though, there is no exact proof if the ley campus. that is not the only “advan- definitely creepy.” that DECA is “super cool” event actually happened one can’t help but Liewer has always “kind of” believed in On Oct. 7 electives such tage” of being in French wonder, is it just Fields joking around with and that the class helps you class. You can also partici- ghosts. She feels that it’s fun to creep your- as culinary, DECA and me- get a job. his 1-2 students or is it real? dia productions hoped to pate in the French National self out every now and then. DECA sponsor Travis “I sometimes hear weird noises, unex- Some are still skeptical. West says that get students to sign up for Honor Society (FNHS). plainable ones,” Sophomore Audri West Kenyon said that DECA is French can also “increase she doesn’t really believe in ghosts. the electives. an “amazing class” that of- stated. Senior Wade Cota, pro- career opportunities and So do you believe in the story of MVHS fers scholarships, travel and If “Bill” was real, why would he hang Theater haunting? Will we ever know? The moting culinary, said that salary potential,” according around our school’s theater you may be leadership skills. It gives to Kauffman. truth; you be the judge.

Editor-in-Chief Cheyenne Gaines Haley Rice Purpose Editorial Policy Letter Policy Matt Longdon Shauve Foggie Chris Romero The purpose of The Rocket Unsigned editorials The Rocket Reporter Alexandria Hunter Tincy Simon Reporter is to objectively represent the consensus welcomes brief letters Adviser Amy Madanat Karson Smith report important issues of the student editorial written to the editors. All Melanie Allen Kyersten Marx Candace Tarvin on the campus and board and the newspaper letters must be signed, but Danny Mehmedi surrounding community. staff. Signed editorial names will be withheld Reporters Ali Miles MVHS Administration This publication serves as columns represent an by request. We reserve Karina Aleman Dylan Owens Michael Fowler, principal a student forum for student individual’s view. The the right to edit all letters T’dessa Allen Modesty Perdue Edwardo Lopez, ast. expression and follows opinions expressed in The and no letter which is Martin Alvarez Katie Powell principal standards established by Rocket Reporter are not obscene or libelous will be Xavier Andrade Alex Ramirez Jason Latham, ast. the U.S. Supreme Court. necessarily views of the published. Felicia Clark Joe Ramos principal adviser, administration or Samantha Deane Jasmine Ray Craig Mussi, ast. principal the Glendale Union High School District. Page 4 November 2009 Rocket Reporter Holocaust survivor shares story back out to the dance, but for the first time “The Nazi soldiers were shipping people in my life, I didn’t listen to her and I went onto the trains in the order of lines, but back to the dance. That’s when I saw her; since I was shorter, I was able to step back she was wearing a half and half costume. into the line behind me without anyone The part of her costume that caught my eye noticing. I went back to the second line, was the ballerina. I asked her to dance, she then the third, then the fourth and finally accepted and everything after that is his- I was able to run away being hidden by the tory,” Meth explained. crowds and able to escape without being Meth claimed that he has never seen caught,” Meth recalled. anything as horrific as the Holocaust com- Both Meth and his wife were separated paring the Nazi’s killing people to humans and taken by the Nazi’s many times to work stepping on an ant, “it was nothing to them in various labor camps. They would go [Nazi’s], it wasn’t a big deal to them at all,” weeks and weeks without seeing. In a three Meth said. year period, the Meths saw each other a to- When Hitler came to power, rules be- tal of six months. gan to change very slowly. At first the Jews One of Meth’s last times being faced with weren’t allowed to own a business without deportation was when he was put onto a a Christian owner. train headed for Auschwitz. During the Then Jews couldn’t have any means of night the train came to an abrupt stop and transportation they had to walk every- suddenly started moving back in the direc- where, “which was very unfortunate be- tion they were previously coming from. cause I was a school teacher and I rode my The passenger later learned that the train bike everywhere,” Meth explained. tracks to Auschwitz were bombed by US Soon after, Jews had to wear a yellow star. soldiers. Then they weren’t allowed to go shopping Meth found hope in this experience. until after a certain time, which unfortu- “Whenever you feel like giving up, try a nately was the time that most shops were little harder and always keep hope,” Meth closing. expressed. Photo courtesy of Something Old, Something New by Lillian Meth. Additionally, they also weren’t allowed to Meth has always tried to stay positive Abe and Lillian on their wedding day, February 27, 1939 have radios, partly, Meth believes, because whenever it came to life’s ups and downs. the Jews were not allowed to be aware of “Help yourself and God will help you too. the incidents occurring. Never take anything for granted,” a phrase Kyersten Marx centration camps. With barely any room Soon after; the concentration camps that Meth lives to tell everyone when he to move the smell of sweat dripping from came into play. talks about his life stories, and struggles. Campus Editor bodies fills the air as passengers gasp for Hundreds of people were lined up and Regardless of the turmoil Meth, his fam- air. shipped to different camps to be either ily and friends endured, he harbors no ill Walk along the lonely road, quiet and Finally arriving to a place where fear is shot, burned or worked under stressful feelings towards Germany. dark outside, the only noise heard is the the only thing left to feel. The gates open; conditions. “Hitler was a very great leader, yet he had heavy breathing of the Jewish school teach- and the Nazis separate people: left, right, “For breakfast, lunch and dinner all we very bad ideas and took out the problems er as he tries everything in his power to not right, left. Men separated from women, got to eat was a bowl of soup and a piece of of Germany on innocent people,” Meth ex- be caught walking down the streets by the children torn from the arms of mothers. bread,” Meth explained plained “I don’t blame them [Germans] for Nazis. Holocaust survivor, Abe Meth, who visit- Through his experiences, Meth expressed what they [Nazi’s] did. As the Bible says: Hearts beating a million miles an hour ed our campus on Oct. 2 to shared his story to the students that they should “make the ‘fathers should not die for the sins of their while mothers and fathers convince their of survival, felt the pang and horror of such best of what you have.” sons, and sons should not die for the sins children that “everything will be okay” as situations. Meth explained that he had struggled of their fathers’ today’s [Germans] realize they worry and fear for their lives. Meth was born in 1912, making him 97 with his height his entire life and hadn’t what went on was wrong, and they are very Keep quiet; don’t look down as you try today. liked the fact that he has always been short- remorseful.” to walk around the innocent dead bodies Not long before becoming a victim of the er than everyone else. In 1948 Meth brought his family to the of Jews and others who got killed because Holocaust, Meth met his wife. Yet his short height came to his advan- United States of America. Adolf Hitler, Germany’s leader, disagreed “I met my wife at a dance, at the age of 24, tage when he least expected it. Meth and his wife, Lillian, celebrated with their beliefs. I was playing the fiddle in a band and I had During one of his times in a camp, all their 70th anniversary earlier this year. The sounds of Nazi sirens make hearts to go home to change. It was ten o’clock at the prisoners were lined up on a football They have five grandchildren and two great stop and stomachs sick. Suddenly everyone night, and my mother didn’t want me to go field and Meth was in the front row. grand children. is thrown on a train and sent off to con- Campus is melting pot for various cultures

Tincy Simon “It’s sad to see people die in front of you from other countries are taking ELL class- lem that is most outwardly present amongst when you are only 16 years-old,” Rasor de- es, P.E and Algebra 1. They tend to feel a these students. If one looks around the Sports Editor scribed. sense of comfort and safety within the ELL campus or just peeks into the cafeteria, Also, ELL teacher Garry Epstein sug- program, so they do not meet many people most students from other countries are As one walks onto the Moon Valley cam- gested that with this vivid variety, we could and thus are not aware of what’s out there grouped together. pus it is evident that diversity is present. learn about different cultures, get new ideas beyond their little group. However, once these immigrants get English teacher Julie Rasor expressed and help get the student body acquainted Moreover, Grubbs explained that some through this problem, then the rest is a that the “melting pot” of MVHS is just like with different things. of these students come to this country with piece of cake. a beautiful quilt; the different pieces is what Learning about immigrated students financial as well as family problems and to “The kids we have are all smart, but makes it beautiful. get’s rid of the preconceived add to all [they] just don’t know how to speak Eng- “I think it’s wonderful,” Janice Grubbs, notion that other cultures this, they lish,” Epstein shared, “once they do [speak ELL instructional aide, said, “it helps the are “weird” or different for “It’s sad to see people come with English], we [Epstein, Rasor] see them do other students to be tolerant.” ours Rasor stated. less educa- everything.” Grubbs also explained that with these Epstein included that die in front of you tion. Grubb’s In addition, “when these kids go to any ethnical groups, it helps the students on what makes MVHS even when you are only 16 job is to AP classes or clubs, such as NHS, we feel campus understand the history and strug- more unique is that we have help them like we have done well,” Rasor expressed. gle that those that immigrated had to go many kids from all around years-old.” understand At last year’s graduation, Rasor was so through in their country. the world, not just from one how to learn happy to see the previous ELL students, “When you read about things like these, specific country. and work on their faces glowing happily, graduate. For you wonder, but here you get the real sto- These immigrant students are getting the their own. a while, she was speechless. ries,” Grubbs added, “it makes us realize advantage of a good education as well as Furthermore, the freedom in this coun- But, what makes these teachers appreci- that we aren’t just in a little bubble.” being provided with material for free. Just try is another important factor that these ate their job even more is that the students, Previously, MVHS had students who the fact that they get to come here for free students have to get past. even though graduated or left the ELL pro- came from the war-torn country of Bosnia. makes is an advantage for them to be here, “Students who come from a restricted so- gram, still come back and always keep in Even after the truth that the war was no Epstein stated. ciety get overwhelmed with this freedom,” touch. longer going to affect them, they were still Some of these students might be getting Epstein said. “When I taught senior government, those afraid to do what they wanted to do and all these opportunities and advantages; Along with this, if they don’t have com- students left after they were done with the specifically, go to school. nonetheless, the fact that they are facing munity of individuals from their country, classes, but these kids [ELL students] come For some, the fear and trauma that they more difficulties is one truth that cannot be then they feel a sense of isolation, which back and we are happy to see their success,” experienced back home haunts them so ignored. leads to the most important factor of their Epstein said. much that it was extremely hard for them According to Rasor, through the ELL difficulty, language. Nonetheless, “everyone, regardless, to even fall asleep. program, most of the students who come Language tends to be the biggest prob- brings a unique contribution to MV,” Ep- stein remarked. Rocket Reporter November 2009 Page 5

Photo by Amy Madanat Photo by Amy Madanat Math teacher Daniel Peterson takes a jump into the pool while posing as a basketball play- The races began and the swimmers dived into the pool. er. Teachers join swim team for good cause Amy Madanat

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Students of the swim team joined to- gether with selected faculty and adminis- tration to have the first annual student/fac- ulty swim meet on Oct. 21 at the Cactus Park swimming pool. The swim meet included: Math teacher Ashley Uthe; Science teacher Sue (Kam- Photo by Amy Madanat Photo by Amy Madanat Photo by Amy Madanat man) Wilson; English teacher Tom James; Coach karen Sliwa took a quick breather be- Before coach Karen Sliwa finsihed her laps, The swim team gathered round the an- history teacher Jonathan Peters; Spanish fore the races began. Brett Tracy jumped in the way. nouncer to hear the final results. teacher Kim Baron; Craig Mussi, assistant principal of student services; social stud- ies teacher Brian Raper; prinicipal Michael Fowler; P.E. teacher Karen Sliwa; math for the swim team. The goal was to earn didn’t need it.” earned for the student/faculty swim was a teacher Dan Peterson; learning skills teach- as many donations as possible. The pair of The teachers enjoyed their time in the fundraiser for the team to cover the ex- ers Erin Szakal and Julie Schwartze, Chief teachers who earned the most would re- pool. penses of uniforms, competitions and facil- Paul Barnett; I.T. director Brett Tracy and ceived a five second lead in the first relay. “Even though I didn’t win everything, I ity use. English teacher Lisa Cardinale. “I earned a little more than $150, and all think I should have; but it was a lot of fun Everyone involved felt that the meet These teachers paired up with each oth- of the money went for the team,” Barnett swimming with the students and faculty,” was a success, many students showed up er to see who could earn the most money shared, “My partner Ms. Sliwa and I won Barnett chuckled. to show their spirit and cheer on their fa- the five second head start, but we really All of the money that the teachers vorite teachers. Fall sports end on positive notes Cross country sprints through season Samantha Deane according to Coach Brian ual state match. This will be Smith. the first time since Silcox With the most runners has been coaching that the Chris Romero hour. The team is required of reactions to running Reporter to ever come out for cross team has gone to state, so to run 3.1 miles. such as people throwing Reporter The team has about 25 up, cramping, passing out, As November begins, all country since Coach Short it is an exciting experience has been coach, Short is for all. to 30 members. There have making weird sounds and of Moon Valley’s fall sports been a large number of even breaking bones. begin to wrap up their sea- extremely impressed with This year’s golf team has Ready, Set, Go! As the this year’s overall perfor- had some good days and season, which began Aug. people dropping out. Some “A runner snapped sons, with both players and after just two days. their ankle while running coaches being pleased with mance. The boys have won some bad days according 11, comes to an end the two meets, and have a defi- to Senior Brad Luederker. cross country team pre- “I stopped because the and had to be hospitalized,” the 2009 season. running was too hard, I Iverson said. Though this year’s vol- nite shot at state. The boys Everyone on the team pares for their final meet. have been lead by Junior headed to regions on Nov. “Its pretty fun for the expected it to be easy and The Junior Varsity team’s leyball team had a “rough not have to run so much,” last meet was Oct. 21 at start” according to Coach Silvo Gonzales, who made 2, and all team members most part, the hardest thing it to state, and Jose Chavez; have high hopes of making about it is in the beginning Senior Jose Medina admit- Moon valley. The team be- Jans, they have gotten bet- ted. gan their race at Cactus ter and progressed. Helping Short believed that both of state. The most surpris- when you’re running in 115 these young men will place ing thing to happen to the degree weather,” Senior The coaches of the team Park, then once around the with the team’s progres- are Ryan Swartz and Scott track, then to the freshmen sion have been outside hit- in the top 10 at regionals. golfers this year was when Jonathon Iverson said. Team Leader Jon Iverson Senior Kelly Emig shot a 35, To prepare for their Short. football field, and the back ter Heather Woods, Libero Rocha believes that the to the track then to the Lauren Peterson, and mid- has brought “strong and at their first game. meets the team has a excellent leadership” to The swim team went to required practice after coaches don’t work as hard base beck at Cactus Park. dle Monique Abs. The team as the team does which The meet is split in to hopes to end their season, not only the boys, but the regionals last week, and school every day. The team entire team. The girls cross proved to have great suc- dresses out and then meets can, according to Rocha, be girls and boy runners. While during the first week of perceived as lazy. the boys run the girls hand November, on a positive country team is very young; cess qualifying multiple up outside of the 300 hun- Varsity consisted of three groups for state. On both dred build ing, where they “The coaches don’t run out water to them as they note. with us, they sometimes run and when the girls run The football team has freshmen and two sopho- the girl’s and the boy’s side stretch and get ready for mores. They have gained they had the 200 medley their practice run. ride on there bikes,” Rocha the boys hand the water had successful season with said. out to them. an overall region record of some important experi- relay, and the 400 freestyle “The practices are not ence this year, and should medley. Also Sophomore hard, they can be chal- However Senior Ajak The team has high hopes 3 wins and 1 loss. Since the Mabior disagrees. that they will be success- beginning of the season, the dominate in the coming Anastasia Asimikopolous lenging, but I had a lot of years if they stick with it. qualified for the 500 and fun doing it,” Senior Chris “They’re both good ful at a region which took team has been playing bet- coaches, Swartz the one place on Oct.30. ter football. On Oct 23, the Regionals took place Senior David Moreno also Rocha said. on Oct. 23, and overall qualified for the 500. This The practices usually with all the jokes,” Mabior “We should qualify for team played the undefeated asserted. Iverson also state,” said Iverson . Apollo Hawks. Though end- the girl’s badminton team year the boy’s swim team don’t take place in the has had an impressive run has had to rely on some same areas. They change agrees that they are good Rocha also thinks they ing the game with a loss, coaches. will advance to state the team worked hard to with an overall record of of their alternates to swim, from practice to practice. nine wins and five loses. and they have all stepped Some different spots are Though most people Their season ends after hold the Hawks to a score think that running is a state. of 14 to 7. Though a long The team has six girls go- up. On the girl’s side, first around the Cactus Park, ing to the regional match, time swimmer Sophomore Cholla and sometimes in simple task, they might find “I’m going to miss the shot, they may still have themselves thinking other- friendships that I’ve built had a shot at being region and Coach Denise Silcox Celina Curran has come the back of Metro Center believes that all six will out of nowhere, swimming Mall. The team practices wise after taking a run with on the team,” Iverson said. champs, and that will give the team. There have been them a spot in the playoffs continue on to the individ- the breast stroke, and the last from 30 minutes to an individual IM. a number of different kinds Rocket Reporter November 2009 Page 7 Students face drug addiction Karina Aleman which leads to AIDS. effects are similar to those “hug,” “beans,” “clarity,” Although it has been of heroin, causing them to “lover’s speed,” and “love Reporter proven that drugs are ad- be extremely addictive. drug,” are all slang names dictive not all feel the same Vicodin has many side ef- for MDMA, or ecstasy. way. fects including: drowsiness, Ecstasy is man-made—it Pot, herb, weed, grass, “I don’t think addiction confusion, mood changes, doesn’t come from a plant boom, reefer, Mary Jane, is created by the drugs respiratory depression, in- like marijuana. This drug gangster, chronic, or can- rather made a habit by the cluding shallow or difficult has been named the ‘club nabis; although marijuana user,” Junior Manny Mon- breathing distress anxiety drug’ and it has the effects has many names, the effect roe said, “when you form a and fear, addiction and/ as other stimulants, but it is only so simple – Schizo- habit you can do it without or dependence. If abused, makes one feel as if every- phrenia, a severe mental thinking, just like eating or Vicodin has the potential one is your friends although disorder. drinking and this is where to be deadly. that might not be the case. Marijuana seems to be the problem begins. The Senior Roy Rivera had a Most ecstasy abusers notorious on campus and user creates a habit he/she bad experience with Xanax, take pills, capsules, or a administrators have caught can’t support.” Oxycotton and Vicodin. Ri- tablet. They have many dif- many students in posses- Whether marijuana is vera began experimenting ferent names, colors and sion of it. Last year Officer used for recreation or with these drugs a couple usually have a cartoon or Martinez caught about a a medical issue, it is still of months. His abuse of character on them. This dozen kids with marijuana linked to a mental illness these drugs lead to him stimulant gets you to stay or being under the influ- according to studies. to a comma. He took 27 active and sociable for ence. Twenty-two million pills and the last thing he hours, however, the come- Marijuana has become Americans have a sub- remembers was biting into down may include, chills, the number one abused stance abuse or depen- a sandwich then waking up depression (for a couple of drug in the United States. dency problem and only with a tube in his mouth. days on occasions), trouble Even celebrities have been 2.5 million of them enter a “They were trying to going to sleep, and death. caught smoking pot. Twi- hospital or clinic for treat- stick a tube up my nose The effects of drug ad- light’s, Kristen Stewart, the ment. The amount that the too,” Rivera recalled. diction differ in many ways. film’s female lead, has been U.S. Federal Government Many of his friends rushed It is important to know seen smoking marijuana will spend fighting drug to his side when they found that these drugs are illegal and Michael Phelps, Olym- abuse is around $12 billion out. Rivera remained in the and can cause serious con- pic gold medalist had his Photo by Amy Madanat according to the National coma for three days and it sequences if one abuses picture taken smoking mar- Simple house hold medicine like asprin can become an ad- Survey on Drug Use and took about a week and a them, including death. ijuana from a bong about a diction. Health (NSDUH) from the half to recover. Monitoring the Future year ago. About 6 percent of 8th to have any reflexes to their Substance Abuse and Men- “It changed my life, and it noted that considerable The tetrahydrocannabi- graders, 14 percent of 10th actions. Schizophrenia, the tal Health Services Admin- makes me think about ev- progress had been made in nol (THC) content in mari- graders, and 19 percent of effect of smoking pot, in- istration (SAMHSA). erything I do twice,” Rivera the awareness and preven- juana has increased since 12th graders had used mari- cludes the following: emo- Although the most com- added. tion of drug use. However, the 1970’s, affecting the juana in the month before tional blunting, intellectual monly used drug for teens He also said that he found they warned that the “na- strength of the drug from a 2008 survey called Moni- deterioration, social isola- is marijuana, some teens out who his real friends tion must not be lulled into back then and how much toring the Future. Mari- tion, disorganized speech are deeper into the drug were when he saw them complacency,” and people it’s used now-a-days. In juana use remains at unac- and behavior, delusions, and world. standing next to him at the need to be made aware 2006, on average, marijua- ceptably high levels. hallucinations. Because of its effects on hospital. He learned from of the drug problem so as na contained more than 6 Neurotransmitters nec- Since marijuana can affect the nervous system, Vicodin, his mistake and advices not to allow a “relapse in percent of THC and more essary for memory and judgment and decision mak- the brand name for hydro- many people to learn from the drug epidemic” as once than 400 other chemicals, other processes in your ing, its use can lead to risky codone, is one of the most this too. Rivera is currently happened in the 1990s. many of which can affect brain are diminished when sexual behavior, resulting in commonly abused prescrip- taking drug abuse classes to Most information for the your health. In 2007, THC one smokes pot and some- exposure to sexually trans- tion painkillers. Since hy- overcome his addiction. this article was obtained from increased to 10 percent. times can cause one to not mitted diseases like HIV, drocodone is an opioid, its “E,” “XTC,” “X,” “Adam,” http://www.thecyn.com Unhealthy habits plague students

Alex Ramirez ognize junk food such as cookies, candy, donuts, sugary breakfast cereals, ice cream, fruity drinks and soda. These types of foods Reporter contain high-fat and high-cholesterol which can increase the risk for heart disease. The Most people believe that being a teen is risk factors of junk food diets could lead to all about fun and games and laughter. Ok, high blood pressure and clogged arteries this may be true, for some, but there’s as teens grow older. also heartache, heartbreak, relationship Poor eating habits aren’t the only bad problems, and exam stress. With all this, habits teens in our society obtain. it sometimes becomes extremely difficult Unhealthy relationship patterns seem for one to focus and to make the right de- to become trendy in teen life. Through- cisions. This often leads to bad, unhealthy out their adolescent years, teens will have habits that are picked up in your adoles- many relationships with people; they could cent years that can follow you through a be friendships or dating relationships. Most life time. of these relationships are exciting, fun, and Poor eating habits are often the most make you feel good about yourself. How- common unhealthy habit. For example, a ever, the relationship can get unhealthy and majority of teens choose to skip breakfast can be harmful physically or emotionally on a regular basis. Everyone knows that to you or the other involved. In a risky or breakfast is the most important meal of unhealthy relationship you and your friend the day yet we all seem to skip out on it. often don’t see eye to eye and don’t feel Eating breakfast can jump start your me- good about each other nor yourselves. Photo by Amy Madanat tabolism, which can help with weight con- Not all unhealthy relationships are physi- Fruit by the Foot and Pop-Tarts seem like a quick snack and filling but in reality it’s full of trol and even academic performance. cally abusive; some are abused emotionally fat and hollow calories. Another bad food habit is soft drink con- and mentally. This can involve both partners sumption. The US Department of Agricul- in the relationship or just one doing it to hurt you, insults you or tries to embarrass it could make it hard for someone to just ture advises a 2,000 calorie-a-day limit as the other, either way it’s hurting someone. you in front of other people, and tries to break away. part of a healthy lifestyle and no more than Many times, a relationship doesn’t start pressure you into doing what you don’t If you or a person you know is involved 10 to 12 teaspoons of sugar a day. Howev- off unhealthy, it progresses and abusive want to. in an abusive relationship encourage them er, a single 12-ounce can of soda contains behavior might show. Some signs can be: It may be hard for someone to get out to find help. Social worker, Geri Gardner around 13 teaspoons of sugar, commonly he or she might boss you around, makes of an unhealthy relationship because they recommends “talking to an adult you can known as high fructose corn syrup. Some all the decisions, tell you what to do, jeal- usually go in cycles. After a person is vio- trust to seek advice that’ll help you get out nutritionist believe that consuming high ous or possessive of you – he or she may lent, he or she may apologize for their ac- of the unhealthy relationship.” fructose corn syrup causes weight gain by get angry when you talk or hangout with tions, and promise never to hurt you again. Let them know its okay to speak up and interfering with the body’s natural ability other friends or people of the opposite They even might throw in that they will someone wants to help; they aren’t in it to restrain hunger feelings. sex, swears at you or uses mean language, work on the relationship. It may be a while alone. Another common favorite food con- blames you for his or her problems, tell until that person acts violently again. With sumption is junk food. Most teens rec- you that it was your fault that he or she all these up and downs in the relationship Page 6 November 2009 Rocket Reporter Obsessions, what teens can’t be without

Felicia Clark “I took a clay class at GCC and fell in love,” 3D Design teacher Sheral Schmid Reporter told. She also commented on how she took Senior Dawn Shreve sits anxiously waiting that class for 10 years. in the movie theater for the new movie “I guess you could say I’ve been obsessed Zombieland to start. For as long as Shreve for 10 years,” Schmid commented. can remember she has been obsessed with Other students will obsess over more zombies. material things. Such as Senior Lucy Cha- “I just love how they look. Zombies have male loves Sonic, Starbucks, and Victoria’s inspired me to become a special effects Secret. makeup artist,” Shreve said. “They bring happiness and joy to my Her love for zombies goes as far as mak- life!” Chamale exclaimed. ing a zombie arm and Frankenstein’s head Seniors Sara Lopez and Stephanie Hib- in 3D Design. bard both are obsessed with the endless Numerous students have obsessions; soup and salad deal at Olive Garden. from obsessions over celebrities to obses- “It’s amazing! We try to go once a month.” Photo by Matt Longdon sions over fictional characters. Lopez and Hibbard admitted. The recession is leaving many of us with empty wallets. Some students even obsess over writ- These habits can also become very -ex ing short stories and poems. Senior Patri- pensive over time. cia Mejia loves to read and one day it just So many girls are deeply in love with the Recession causing empty wallets clicked that she would love to write. Disney Channel boy band the Jonas broth- Xavier Andrade might be going on strike,” ence,” Boie explained. “Sometimes in class you’ll just see me ers. Senior Lorialle Haynes is one of those Senior Harrison Coleman College is another as- writing random notes, usually it means a girls. Reporter revealed, which makes him pect that the recession has light bulb just lit up in my head and I’ve just “Look at them! They made me obsessed anxious. affected. It seems that it is come up with an idea for a poem or a plot just being them!” Haynes said The current economy has Coleman wasn’t the only even more crucial for a per- for a story.” Girls, and some boys, have become mad- negatively affected every- student worried about their son to continue education Mejia has been writing since she was ly in love with the vampire love story, Twi- body, with no exception to parent’s job. after high school. Seniors 13. light. faculty, staff and students “My dad was out of a job need to start strategizing Writing has always been a healthy release “I just love the story line! And the hot around Moon Valley. for about a year and [even] about colleges, scholarships for many students. Teens usually write guys make it more fun to watch. Jacob is On Sept 15, Ben Ber- moved out of state,” Junior and grants. Possible college about love and heartache. my favorite!” Senior Justine Lincoln said nanke of the U.S. Federal Shea Cline shared. students need to be more Students have also been known to get ob- Lincoln bought the tickets to New Moon reserve announced the end Parents of students aren’t capable of handling money. sessed over classes. the day they went up for sale. of the recession in the Unit- the only ones that worry For both college and job re- “Drumline is my obsession because it’s Music is also a major obsession with stu- ed States. But according to about trying to hold onto search, students can turn to fun and gets the football team and crowd dents. Sophomore Jasmine Mingus abso- John Boie, economy and a job, but also teenagers. the Career Center for more riled up,” Sophomore Zayne Carr ex- lutely loves the band 311. government teacher, that Some teens help with their in-depth information. claimed. “I’m obsessed because I believe they are may not be the case. parents with the respon- There are also a few When students obsess over classes it the best band EVER!” She has been ob- “There are many [differ- sibility of paying bills or things a family can do to makes them get more involved and makes sessed for as long as she can remember. ent] opinions on whether earning extra money to keep from going under in their high school experience worth while. “When I was born, my mother’s favorite the economy is over or buy items such as concert the economy. The first and “I love ROTC! I have nothing but good band was, and still is 311 and she would lis- not. Economically we may tickets, new parts for their foremost important thing memories from ROTC and I love being ten to them all the time while I was just a not know until about six car or even lunch. The to remember is to be very able to take on a leadership role in a setting little baby,” Mingus said. “Ever since then, months after it has ended,” economy, however, doesn’t careful with money. Don’t that tests me and my abilities,” Sophomore I’ve been tapping my feet to their music.” Boie told. make it easy on either the buy luxuries using a credit Dane Jones said. She also remembers that for her first birth- Arizona was one of the teens looking for jobs or the card and be wary of timed Theater has also become an obsession for day her mom bought her one of their CD’s. states hardest hit by the adults that are losing them. payments because they are many students. Students often take theater Senior Erinn Wagner is infatuated with recession. Many families “For high school stu- both leadings causes of so seriously it becomes their main elective Frank Sinatra. around Arizona struggle to dents, [it’s important to stay bankruptcy in America. all four years. “I’ve always liked him, and his songs,” pay bills, buy everyday ne- informed about the econ- Also, make a budget if you “I like theater because you get to meet Wagner shared. cessities and keep the jobs omy] because it can affect don’t have one, it can make a ton of new people and its super fun!” Ju- She said music has always been in her life that pay them, and with what jobs you can get. Now a world of a difference than nior Lisa Schenk said. because her dad has been in many bands. this economy keeping your there is more competition just relying on counting. Being obsessed over a class like theater “Sinatra just stood out.” said Wagner. job goes beyond just work- for entry level jobs because If the economy is getting makes the plays that much more enjoyable. Every ones obsession is different, and ing overtime. now you’re competing with better than all that is really Students aren’t the only ones obsessed that’s what makes each Moon Valley stu- “My dad’s worker union people with more experi- needed is patience from us over a class. dent different. and cooperation. My biggest obsession...

“I love Batman! I love his “I’m obsessed with the band “I like theater because you “Wrestling is the only thing weapons!” Freshman Rebecca 311 because I believe they are get to meet a ton of new people I’ve ever wanted to do in my Rodriguez. the best band EVER! I’ve been and it’s super fun!” Junior Lisa life. You know what they say ‘if obsessed for as long as I can re- Schenk. you love what you do then you member,” Sophomore Jasmine never work a day in your life.’ I Mingus. am the future WWE Wrestler,” Senior Wade Cota. Page 8 November 2009 Rocket Reporter

Photo by: Amy Madanat Photo by Alex Hunter Photo by Amy Mandanat Donna VanKleeck and son Senior Brandyn VanKleeck. Emily Peck and daughter Jean Peck Morgan O’neal and Freshman Erin O’Neal Parents and students share same campus Ali Miles her working there while he’s attending the and she doesn’t pry into her school busi- Although, she loves to help her daughter, school. ness. her job is here and that’s her first priority Reporter Donna said “And it’s nice that if he needs “It’s a nice thing to be able to receive while at work and being a parent to her anything like lunch money, food, or just to things like newsletters, newspapers and daughter is second. Most students would think having a par- talk, I can be there to help,” Donna said. things like that before they come out in Another student is sophomore Emily ent working at the school while attending Another student is Freshman Morgan the mail, but if my daughter needs to be re- Peck whose mom works in the attendance it would be a drag, but a selected few say O’Neal whose mom works in the counsel- minded of something, needs lunch money office. it’s rather a good thing than a bad. ing office. or needs to get to a game and any other Emily Peck also agrees with the other One of the students is Senior Brandyn “I don’t feel different from anyone be- activities at school, I can be here to do it,” two. VanKleeck whose mom, Donna VanKleeck, cause my mom doesn’t bother me or Erin O’Neal said. She doesn’t feel much different from works in the cafeteria. check up on me and most people don’t When Erin O’Neal was working at Glen- other students. “It’s nice having my mom here because even know she’s my mom,” Morgan O’Neal dale High School, she had a younger broth- Both three Brandyn VanKleeck, Morgan I never have to worry about going hungry said. er and nephew who went to the school, O’Neal and Emily Peck say they don’t mind and if I missed something that day, she’ll re- Even though she’s the administrative as- so she doesn’t think it feels any different having their moms working here, except it mind me,” Brandyn VanKleeck explained. sistant in the counseling office, Erin O’Neal from her daughter and doesn’t change the is a little awkward at times but they don’t Donna Vankleeck admits loving her job thinks it’s a good thing to be able to be way she treated her brother and nephew have to ever worrying about going hungry and is happy that Brandyn doesn’t mind here for her daughter when she needs her by just leaving them alone. is a main good thing. Families strive despite lacking one parent

Another student who Program helps lives with her mother, and the father is absent is Freshman Jessica Dettra. familes in need “My mom is trying to be Dylan Owens help around the holiday as strong as she can and is time and she tries to help doing everything to make Reporter them out as much as pos- sure that I am dependent sible so that they will get as I grow up,” told Dettra. Most student are un- something for the holi- “I am never going to think aware the adopt a fam- days and not go without the same of my father since ily program run by social anything. he just got up and left our worker Geri Gardner. Originally, Gardner family for another family Gardner helps collect only provided dinners but I don’t hate him for it. food and gift items for for Thanksgiving but felt Knowing that he is taking families who aren’t able more was needed. care of two other children to afford these things “I love Christmas and instead of me is what af- around major holidays, that’s why I extended the fects me the most,” Dettra such Thanksgiving and time to Christmas,” said adds. Christmas. Gardner. Not everyone has been Gardner collects any- In addition, helping able to handle the situations thing she can take such families out makes her Photo provided by Julia Luenig as excepting as others. as food, money, clothes, feel very grateful for what Freshman Julia Luenig (2nd row, far left) is one of many students who lives with only one “I really miss my dad, and CDs, toys and more and she has. parent. Here, Luenig is shown with her immediate and extended family. it upsets me beyond belief. provides a box full of Gardner keeps every- All I know is that my mom food and other items for thing confidential be- Kyersten Marx Many students on our try and build a friendship in tries very hard and I just the fami- cause she campus only live with one sake of the child. Arguing wish everything would have lies that “I would like to help doesn’t want worked out differently,” Campus Editor of their parents instead of and talking ‘trash’ is only gives them out more families, the students both parents in the house- hurting the child,” Gardner expressed Junior Connor a dinner to feel em- “It was May 16, 2001 hold. explained. Phillips. at Thanks- but I need more peo- barrass ed “Just love the parent you when my father died,” Junior Ashley Kirk also Although you don’t live g i v i n g ple to donate more that their Junior Andy Almanza ex- deals with her mom be- with both parents you can have, don’t take advantage time and p a r e n t s plains. “He had lung cancer ing the only parent in the still have a bond or develop of them, its harder than you presents at things to me.” aren’t able and it was very hard for household. some sort of relationship. know,” Phillips adds. Christmas to manage our family to deal with. My “It was very hard to deal “I still love my dad even Just like a few teens on time. to pay for mom has to be alone and with at first because my though he’s not around and our campus, its seems that “Whatever you would things during the holi- take care of 5 kids on her mom got stuck with all the I never see him, we talk still many young parents have a think could go into days. Gardner also said own and its a lot to deal children but now its easier and I definitely look up to more difficult time staying the box, it its probably that the families that she with, although she doesn’t because everyone is grown him,” shared freshman Sy- together even though they in there,” Gardner ex- is doing this for might be show it she took it very up and moved out,” Ex- mone Clark. “In our house share something as pre- pressed. students around you, but hard and is still dealing plained Kirk. there are so many women cious as a child together. If parents don’t have the you just don’t know it and with it.” Explains Almanza, In households where the that their really isn’t any “When bringing a child funds for the a Thanks- neither do they because “If my dad would have still parents still communicate need for a man, we do into the world at such a giving dinner or gifts for their parents either con- been around today, I would yet the children only live fine without my dad. My young age the parents have their children, Gardner tacted Gardner or were be different in the ways of with one parent have a hard grandma is the ‘man of the to understand that even if can help them out, she as- contacted by Gardner. I probably wouldn’t be so time growing up as well. house,” Clark adds. they aren’t together that sists up to 25 families at a Gardner wants every- calm, and I know my dad Social Worker Geri Gard- Clark also explains how they still need to take the time. one to know that they would’ve been strict on ner explains how parents she would be “more orga- annotative to develop and “I would like to help can donate money and us.” who split up most likely nized, more respectful and relationship with the child,” out more families, but canned food. She encour- According to a Census tend to dislike each other definitely more involved in explained Gardner. I need more people to ages groups of friends taken by “One parent Fami- and make it very hard for school.” School was always If you or anyone you donate more things that want to get together lies association,” there are the child to be caught in a big deal for Clark’s father know needs someone to to me,” Gardner said. to adopt a family. Anoth- 189,213 one parent fami- the middle of it. and she definitely knows talk to about absent par- According to Gardner, er way is by getting your lies - 162,496 lone moth- “I just think that when her dad would make sure ents, visit Social Worker there’s a great deal of fam- teacher to adopt a family ers (86%) and 26,717 lone they break up yet still com- she was on top of all her Geri Gardner in room 501. ilies that need the extra as a class. fathers (14%). municate that they need to work. Rocket Reporter November 2009 Page 9 Thanksgiving on a budget

rable holiday, a traditional Thanksgiving Now if money is tight even for this possi- meal is still possible with the current eco- bility, there are still ways to get a few dollars nomic problems. before turkey time. Shopping early can be helpful. Although Most people have a change jar. If not, it’s stores will have sales, prices can go up be- a good idea to start one, but that‘s not im- cause the demand for Thanksgiving goods portant right now. Raid the penny jar and are high. Items that don’t parish quickly find any loose change hidden around the could be bought and stored. Stuffing, - in house. To convert this jingling-mass of dis- stant mashed potatoes, cream of mush- regarded money, head over to the local gro- room soup, the crunchy onion things and cery store and find the Coin Star machine. anything canned do not parish quickly and The machines do, however, take 8.9 cents can sit on a shelf until it’s time to use them. for every dollar, but if a thorough search for There’s always the freezing route too. Buy- change was conducted, a good deal of pen- ing anything that is frozen or can be frozen nies, nickels, dimes and quarters, maybe can save pennies too. Purchasing the tur- even a half dollar if you’re lucky, will show key in advance is beneficial too, not only up. for prices, but also for selection. Turkeys If there’s not enough change in the house also take a few days to thaw out anyway so for this plan, save a few bucks from every it’s a triple win situation. paycheck. There won’t be too many checks While we’re on the subject of turkeys, a from now until the big day, so save money Thanksgiving dinner does not need to in- now. Eat leftovers instead of going out so clude a turkey. There is always ham, fish, or there is money to pay for Thanksgiving. for red meat lovers, steak. Just because tra- Maybe a money saving habit will form try- dition says turkey, doesn’t mean new tradi- ing this so two good things will come out Photo by Matt Longdon tions can’t be made. of it. Converting coins to cash can provide money to buy for the Thanksgiving as well as buying Knowing where and how to shop is also a If guests are coming over for the feast, be nonperishable goods and storing them before their price goes up. penny saver. There are other shopping tips honest and tell them money is tight and ask besides the shopping in advance and look- them to pitch in a few dollars if they’re not Matt Longdon the holiday season is no different. High ing for sales. According to associatedcon- already bringing food. Guests should real- prices and less money, however, does not tent.com, local dollar stores often sell boxed ize the cost to feed a large sum of people Editor in cheif mean Thanksgiving can’t be the same. and canned goods. Just because the price is and attempt to help. Thanksgiving is a time, as the name says, lower, doesn’t mean the quality is too. Bulk Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be extrava- to be thankful, as cheesy as it sounds. Think shopping is also wise. Friends can pitch in gant. Doing something memorable and The day for spending time with family of what you actually have, and do not focus the money to afford what they want at bulk actually being thankful is the significance and eating more food than required is lurk- on what’s lacking. Having a meal, whether stores like Costco and divide it up later. of the holiday. If watching movies all day ing right around the corner and Thanksgiv- it is a traditional meal or not, seeing family Friends and family can divide what to while eating Chinese food or the tradi- ing, which is on Nov. 26 will be here before or celebrating the day in anyway is some- make and save money for each person and tional meal with friends and family is what we know it. thing to be thankful for. then a huge meal is still possible. With this sounds good, don’t allow the recession to It is growing tiresome to hear how the re- Although it’s not necessary for a memo- route, each person needs to buy only what stop it from happening. cession is affecting everyday life and sadly, they need for their particular dish.

What are your Thanksgiving plans? Ten Thanksgiving related movies

Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends to get to- gether and appreciate the present and anything they love about it. These are few movies that will touch hearts and put everyone in a holiday spirit whether the movie is about Thanksgiving or being with family.

“Going to my Aunt’s house to eat “Going to my grandparents house to 1. Charlie Brown ham, I don’t like turkey.” eat a lot of food.” Thanksgiving Freshman Jason Paxton. Sophomore Ashlee Mondotte. 2. Adams Family Values 3. Soul Food 4. Pieces of April 5. Nutty Professor 6. Madea’s Family Reunion 7. Little Miss Sunshine 8. The Hannah Montana Movie 9. Son-In-Law 10. Planes, Trains, & Automobiles “Going to Iowa for a huge family “Party with family from out of town. reunion with 5,000 people I won’t We’re going swimming.” know.” Senior Lauren Munster. Junior Hannah Couch. Page 10 November 2009 Rocket Reporter

Photo by Haley Rice Photo by Amy Madanat Rarely to Peters students find a dull moment in his class with his humorous side. Peters demonstrates the act of vomiting while teaching about the Black Plague. Moose enthusiast takes delight in education Katie Powell was because it runs in his family. hyperactive student who sometimes had Bloom said that Peters was a delightful, “I honestly had some good teachers. I to be physically restrained because he “ran spirited student. Public Relations thought it was a good way to make an im- around like a madman.” “He was somebody after my own heart,” pact,” Peters said. “His unique personality made him mem- Bloom explained. He went to Moon Valley during his high Peters’ favorite aspect of teaching is in- orable, and he also made me a CD of disco Despite him being a good student, both school career; his love of moose is unmis- teracting with his students. He describes music,” Smith said. teachers prefer Peters as a colleague. takable; he’s almost everybody’s favorite himself as a people person. Peters decided to come back and teach Outside of school, Peters enjoys hang- history teacher; Jon Peters! “[Students] are usually very fun people,” at Moon Valley because of the great teach- ing out with his friends and family, lifting Peters, ’02, has been a history teacher at he said, “and grownups are boring.” ers, and because he felt the school was “go- weights, and playing video games. He men- Moon Valley for four years. Besides teach- The only thing he dislikes about his job ing somewhere in the educational field.” tions being a nerd frequently in class. ing honors world history, he has also taught is paperwork and having to wake up early Smith and Bloom were excited that Pe- He loves moose because “they’re just regular history, and reading standards prep. every day. ters would be returning as a teacher. so majestic” and he has many pictures of Additionally, he coached football for two “I hate coming to work, but I love work,” “I was thrilled because knowing that such them throughout his classroom. years. he explained. a good student was coming back to Moon Peters’ help to his students extends to This year he also teaches Future Educa- Among some of Peters’ favorite teach- Valley was a pleasure. It was an even bigger being safe in the real world as he warns tors Association and is a sponsor of Stu- ers from Moon Valley was David Huffine, honor when he said that some aspects of everyone: “It’s never too early to prepare dent Council. A.P. U.S. history teacher, art teacher Arthur his teaching he had picked up from me,” for the zombie apocalypse.” One reason he wanted to be a teacher Smith and English teacher Jim Bloom. Bloom said. However, Bloom feels that Pe- Smith described Peters as being a very ters should have been an English teacher. Wilhelm still partying like it’s 1989 Wilhelm has been teaching for 25 years and 20 have been at Moon Valley. She started teaching math at Apollo, and then moved to Thunderbird then Washington before finally settling here on our campus. “I’ve also taught American history, world history, and seminar,” Wilhelm added. There are both positive and negative aspects when one is a teacher. “I love the students, and I love the subject [chemistry]. I feel as if I’m teaching the best of the best,” she said. “My least favorite part of the job is grades. I don’t feel they’re always fair. Sometimes you get students that didn’t under- stand the material before, but they do now, and it’s too late because the test is over.” Contrary to popular belief, Wilhelm isn’t a teacher all of the time. “I’m actually quite the party animal,” Wilhelm imparted, “I like to sing and dance, though I don’t do either very well, and I enjoy going out. You definitely wouldn’t call me a homebody.” With 20 years of teaching at Moon Valley, it’s no surprise that some of our faculty has had Wilhelm as a teacher. “I’ve taught a bunch of our current faculty,” she said. “I had Jon Peters, Brian Raper, Melanie Allen, Thomas Taylor, Joshua Teel and Sue Kamman in class over the years.” Science teacher Kamman had Wilhelm for chemistry, the same class she still teaches today. Photo by Matt Longdon “I definitely liked her as a teacher,” Kamman explained, Photo by Matt Longdon Wilhelm holds up a flask while students study chemical reac- “She had good humor, and I enjoyed the class because I Sue Wilhelm assists a student with a question about the day’s tions by making slime out of borax and laundry soap. caught on pretty quickly. I think the best part was that she project. never assigned busy work. If you understood the mate- Wilhelm is more than a chemistry teacher; she is also rial, you could move on, while she helped the people who Danny Mehmedi needed it.” the science department chair. Wilhelm is also pretty influential. As department chair, she passes information between district and the teachers solve any problems we might Reporter “I would say that she had an influence on me becoming a teacher, although I wanted to be a scientist at first,” Kam- have in the science department and order materials for our own science department. Many students on campus know or can at least recog- man added, “When I did decide to be a teacher, Wilhelm was one of the teachers from my past that was pretty Additionally, Wilhem “gives input on which science nize chemistry teacher Sue Wilhelm, but what a lot of us teachers teach which subjects and what their prep hours don’t realize is that Wilhelm, and other teachers like her, memorable, and I try to use some of what I saw in her classroom to mold the atmosphere in mine. For example, should be.” have a separate life off campus, just like us. One couldn’t expect someone so busy to do it all on A day in the life of Wilhelm involves getting up early to being lax and joke around with students while still getting work done.” their own, so Wilhelm utilizes the services of peer tutors, prepare two young children for daycare. Then she makes whom she is famous for taking extra care of. the trip to school to mold young minds for eight hours a Wilhelm, like Kamman, didn’t want to be a teacher at first. “You don’t go hungry when you peer tutor for Wilhelm,” day. Just don’t get in her way before she has her morning peer tutor Stephen Seibert joked, “It’s also fun because I “I got my B.A. in chemistry and wanted to go into the tea. get to be around someone who’s easy to get along with field of science, but then I got married and had kids.I “I kind of need it in order to function,” Wilhelm com- and help out people I know.” wanted more time to spend with my family, so I decided mented. So whether its preaching the periodic table, making im- to teach.” Although her main focus is teaching, she also enjoys a portant district decisions, or just being there for a stu- She doesn’t feel short changed though. good conversation with students. dent, Wilhelm is happy to do it. “I like talking to the kids. Whether we’re just joking “I love that at the end of the year, I say goodbye to a around or I’m helping them with their problems, it’s one group of kids that I not only helped prepare for the next of my favorite parts of the job,” she explained. year of science, but for college too,” she said. Rocket Reporter November 2009 Page 11 Fall prime time TV line up Cheyenne Gaines one end up just where their junior year in future of love, scandal coverspread on Sev- they belong and even high school they will and of course secrets. enteen magazine along with the right person go through all the or- Americas Next Top with a six page spread. Reporter to be by their side dur- dinary struggles of L.A. Model Wednesday Who will be America’s ing the journey. Even teens while getting to 7 p.m., on the CW. Next Top Model? One Tree Hill, shown if every relationship know more about the Cycle 13 started out Glee Wednesday 8 Mondays at 7pm, on does not stay in tact people who mean a lot with 14 women who p.m. Fox. The first The CW is in its sev- their e!xperiences will to the characters. This were 5’7 or under season of Glee follows enth season and intro- get them where they season will be rooted and given the chance students and teachers duces new characters need to be. by character driven to become America’s involved in their high to blend in with the 90210, Tuesdays at drama. next top model. Tyra school’s music, or glee, Tree Hill atmosphere. 8 p.m., on The CW. Gossip Girl Mondays Banks leads a panel of club. The show follows With all the charac- Even though it’s only 8 pm, on The CW. The judges to decide which them in their every ters gliding their way the second season in upper east siders are girl will be managed by day lives bringing forth through their 20s they Beverly Hills, a lot of back and all grown up Wilhelmina Models, re- a comedy to bring out are finding more ques- changes have been and graduated from ceive $100,000, a con- the underdog in every- tions than answers. made. Returning for high school and ready tract with Cover Girl one. This will have every- to move on to their cosmetics and on the

Visto Bosses are on the rise When looking at the cover art, I could there was something about it I liked. It is “Boyfriend” and “UYL (Ultimate Young definitely see that the Vistoso Bosses were a good song to have fun to and sing along Lady)” which both have slower tempos, going to be unique and, in fact, they were. with. If you don’t like it the first time you but I wasn’t too fond of them, however The group formed in Atlanta and is made listen to it, it will certainly grow on you by “Boyfriend” was my favorite of the two. up of 17-year-old’s, Taylor “Taylah P” Park- the time you hear it again. Their song “Boy Crazy” continues the fast- er and Kelci Ferguson. With their upcom- Not only does Vistoso Bosses bring a new er pace, and the chorus is very catchy. “All I ing album, Confetti, Vistoso Bosses will be the fashion style, but their sound was different Want” had more hip hop and rap to it. first females to sign to the record label too. It was nice to see an R&B group that By the end, the Vistoso Bosses had com- Collipark. Michael Crooms, also known as changed things up a bit. I’ve seen plenty of pletely bought me over. Their collection of Mr. Collipark, is the president of Collipark music videos, but theirs was like something songs sort of reminded me of Lil’ Mama Records and, is currently working with I’d never seen before. I loved their use of including their fashion sense. other artists such as Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em and colors, and I can easily see that the Vistoso You can hear all of their songs on their Hurricane Chris. Bosses are here to have fun and make their MySpace and a few of them are on their of- The Vistoso Bosses single “Delirious” be- music as a pair of best friends instead of ficial website: www.vistosobosses.com. Over- gins with a 30 second clip of well-known taking everything too seriously. all, I really enjoyed it. I’m looking forward rapper, Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em. I wasn’t a huge After listening to and watching the vid- to their album Confetti that will be drop- Albums provided by moxie fan of that and was afraid that I wouldn’t eo, I was curious so, I looked up more of ping into stores in Nov. I recommend it for Jasmine Ray like the rest of the song either. As I con- their music from their future album. The anyone who is open to a new type of hip tinued to listen and got to the chorus I song “Confetti” was more upbeat and I en- hop and R&B. Reporter had mixed feelings about the song. It surely joyed it from the beginning. I also found wasn’t the best song I had ever heard but More than a Game: Sunstreak catches bearable listener’s interest Alexandria Hunter achieve your dream, NY. Members bum. but knowing it could include Tony My favorite song from crash down in any Rebis; vocals, the CD was track 2 Reporter instant. Realizing that David Schuler; “Great White Coma” persistence and hard guitar, Jack Fly- as it reminded me of a From the perpetual work will always be a nn; guitar, Jason personal experience I 3:11 of the first song part of that process. Sarkis; bass and had, however many of from the soundtrack, I have to say, the Gary Foster; the songs on Once Upon all I found myself songs at least went drums. A Lie did saying was “Drop it with the movie, or Sunstreak, One of the things I Low…,” right? And so it seems. The con- according to liked about this CD is it’s not hard to say tinual theme of the their MySpace that it wasn’t like typi- that the first three movie seems to be page (myspace. cal bands out there, minutes were practi- to strive for what Album provided moxie. com/thesun- they didn’t just write cally the first three you want and trying, streak), have about anything random. words in the quota- is what makes (most) “hit the ground According to the book- tion marks. songs on this sound- Karson Smith running,” since the summer let insert all songs have of 2006, when they were a Overall, the More Album provided by moxie. track admirable be- meaning; being that they Than a Game sound- cause it hints about Reporter part of the Van’s Warped Tour, wrote all of them, ex- track was bearable, just that. selling over 25,000 records in cluding Here In My Arms, the diverse amount of Also, living your life is what we forget to Ever find a great band, two months. which was co-written by singers added towards its catchy rhythm; do sometimes and these songs have key with catchy music that isn’t They have also been fea- Gavin Edward. Kanye West could have done a great deal points, telling us what might happen, but very popular yet; but you tured on a Warped Tour Com- In my opinion, The Sun- better, though. we have to at least attempt to overcome know that it’s about to hit pilation CD, featuring popular streak, is sure to be hit- I felt that he tries too hard in “Forev- them. it big time? bands Underoath and Hello- ting it big time as their er” performed by Drake, featuring Kanye The last song, “If You Dream,” performed That’s how I felt when goodbye. new tour approaches West, Lil Wayne and Eminem, a song about by Tank, Tyrese, Toni Braxton, Jordin Sparks, I received the CD Sun- The band hit it big time With almost 25,000 endurance. I would have rather heard from Omarion, Faith Evans, JoJo, Charlie Wilson, streak’s Once Upon a Lie, an when they were the second MySpace friends they Eminem and Drake more than anyone. Tamar Braxton and Steven Russell was edgy mixture of techno- band in history to post on the seem to have plenty of Surprisingly, Jay-Z’s song “History” al- done very well, the song spoke a great pop rock. billboard without a distribu- success on there own; lowed me to keep listening to the sound- deal of truth about “dreaming” in general, The bands single “Until tion deal. without being signed to track, as well as “Stronger” by Mary J. Blige and actually doing something with your life I Met You,” is sweet; and The music is upbeat and a a big record label. and “Frozen” by Jared Evan. is important: “all you gotta do is dream,” catchy enough to dance to little edgy, which a lot of stu- Their music, including Hearing it for the first time, “History,” sings the performers. -- an unbeatable combina- dents are leaning towards songs from there new gave me a glimpse into the film,More Than a Generally, if you’re into a variety of mu- tion. more lately, with bands such CD is available on MyS- Game, as something more than characters sic, you might enjoy this soundtrack; the The band, formerly as Metro Station, Cobra Starship, pace. just playing basketball. The storyline seems wide range of voices can make its listeners known as One Year Noth- All Time Low and many others. *Copies of their single are much more than just that, it made me think addicted. ing, formed in 2005, and If you enjoy any or all those available in Room 905, the movie is about having the chance to is based out of Rochester, bands, you will love this al- first come, first served. Page 12 November 2009 Rocket Reporter All Time Low never expected fame

following as be one of those bands who bus back to the hotel, and 182, Andrew McMahon of they do to- tours 320 days a year, it’s the somehow got our room Jacks Mannequin and Tra- day. way we always were, and number, and called us say- vis Clark of We The Kings. “We were the way we will always be,” ing they were the front desk Barakat would call the band always a Barakat mentioned. and that they needed us to French Toast. band; we Though band mate Alex come down, so we did and With the release of their formed at the Gaskarth writes a large they kind of went crazy,” new CD Nothing Personal, end of 9th amount of the music, Ba- Barakat shared. Barakat believed their mu- grade and rakat tried to interpret the Barakat feels that ATL of- sic has definitely changed. were signed song “Therapy” off their fers something different for “We have evolved a lot, we by the end newest album Nothing Per- their fans. are writing about more se- of 12th, and sonal. “We have something dif- rious issues, [experienced] never broke “I think ‘Therapy’ is about ferent because we’re one of a lot more serious issues,” up or took a Alex [Gaskarth] trying not the most fun bands to [see Barakat said. ”The life of a break,” Ba- to be too self-centered,” live], sometimes during 14 year old is a lot different rakat stated. Barakat said with a small songs we’ll bust out into a than somebody 21, we’ve B a r a k a t chuckle. rap, and we make a personal done a lot more partying, does enjoy If you’re a fan of ATL’s effort to meet the fans, and so some more party songs, touring, but music, you know that the even though we are rarely and Alex’s voice is a differ- thinks some band has humorous music on the radio, we have some ent; he used to sound as if aspects of it videos. of the best fans around,” he he was underwater.”. could be bet- said. Loving his long-time ter. “All Time Low brings With starting a band at band All Time Low, Barakat “It’s defi- something really unique to such a young age, Barakat still keeps “the dreaming nitely re- music. Honestly, our videos had some major influences, alive.” ally hard; are how we actually are in and still admires them to- When they aren’t touring you don’t get person, if we were trying to day. ATL spends a lot of their to see your make a serious music video “Blink 182, is [definite- time together friends a lot, it would be acting, a little ly] my favorite, and also “We go golfing a lot, and a big hard boring,” Barakat said. I would love to tour with which is a lot of fun, we like part about it Their personalities can Green Day, they are great to be outside whether it’s is the food,” be seen in such videos as musicians and are hugely football or frisbee,” Barakat Barakat ex- ‘Weightless’ where the band successful,” Barakat told stated plained, “It’s has little bubbles over ev- Barakat recalls one If Barakat wasn’t in ATL, Band members (from left tp right) Ryan, Zac, Alex, Jack, started really hard being in differ- erybody’s head, Barakat “dream band” as being Fall he said he would “probably their band as freshmen in high school. ent places and trying to find said this video shows “what Out Boy. be studying business and fi- land; guitarist Jack Barakat foods that make you feel people think at our shows.” “It was a dream come true nance in college.” Karson Smith most likely didn’t expect to closer to home,” Because of their growing getting to work with them If you’re a fan of All Time be a member of the popular Despite searching for success, they’ve had some [Fall out Boy], and be close Low, there music is available Reporter band All Time Low (ATL). food that reminds him of of the “strangest” fan expe- to them,” Barakat said. on MySpace, iTunes, and There was a time when home, Barakat enjoys being riences. But if he could form wherever CD’s are sold. Growing up in the sub- ATL didn’t have as much on the tour. “Recently at an Orlando any band it would include urbs of Baltimore, Mary- success, or such a large fan “I think we will always show, girls followed our him, Mark Hoppus of Blink