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Congratulations, Class of 2017 SteinmetzVolume 82, Number 5, May-June 2017 Star www.steinmetzstar.com Twin sisters finish at the top of high-achieving group of graduates Congratulations, Class of 2017 Valedictorian Saludatorian Renziel Ilumin Raziel Ilumin Photo by Jessy Martinez by Photo Photo by Monica Marroquin by Photo By Lizeth Lopez By Yesenia Pliego enziel Ilumin, the #1 graduate of the Class of aziel Ilumin, the #2 R2017, worked hard and graduate of the Class won recognition throughout Rof 2017, is an excel- her four years of high school. lent student and artist, and She was a National Hon- someone others admire. ors Society member and on the “She is one of the most Academic Decathon Team. She dedicated, talented and took 1st place in the Regional compassionate people,” Science Fair during her soph- teacher Roseann Mark said. omore year and received an “All these attributes are Honorable Mention in the city manifested in her ability to competition. She also partici- Nunez Steven by Photo create art that inspires and pated in After School Matters. Most of the above students, who graduated in the Top 20 in the Class of 2017, were in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program informs others.” Continued on Page 4 or the JROTC Academy. Read their stories on Pages 4 - 7. Continued on Page 4 Beloved teacher JROTC cadets recognized ASM Gala celebrates leaving Chicago creative work Photo by Angel Chavez Angel by Photo Photo by Leonardo Jerez Leonardo by Photo Photo by Daria Velazquez Daria by Photo By Ahmari Owens ROTC cadets, who were promoted to serve on he After School Matters (ASM) showcase was held the 2017-18 Battalion Staff, include the following in the main auditorium on May 2. The year end eacher Jennifer Egan will be missed by so Jcadets: Colonel Chiya Loyd, Battalion Com- Tgala included performances and demonstrations many students and teachers. After living mander; Leuitenant Colonel Julissa Tello, Battalion from ASM participants of several schools. Tin Chicago for 24 years and teaching XO; Command Sergeant Major Michelle Villanueva, Steinmetz ASM students learned new skills, increased at Steinmetz for 16 years, she is leaving to go Battalion CSM; Major Yuridia Galaviz, S-1; Major Katie their work ethic and made some money. back home to Colorado. Marin, S-2; Major Selena Martinez, S-3; Major Noah See Page 23 for stories on ASM lifeguard- “It’s where I grew up,” Ms. Egan said. “My Garcia, S-4; Major A’shanti Davis, S-5; Major Kimberly Michelle Villanueva and ing, painting and drawing, leather bag and family is there. My best friend for 40 years Degante, S-6. Kevin Rodriguez at the “The Beat.” Laura Jimenez coordinated the program. Memorial Day Parade is there. I miss the weather and I miss the JROTC cadets recognized for academic achievement “Thank you, Ms. Laura, for all of your hard work mountains.” at a May 10 ceremony included seniors with the top GPAs: Kiara Toney, Catherine and dedication,” senior Delanie Preston said. “We love Continued on Page 21 Delgado, Mellisa Tello, Klaudia Batko and Jonathan Ovalle. Yatzamil Pedroza and you and appreciate everything you have done for us.”• Damien Torrentt received awards for outstanding commitment to physical fitness. • In this issue News, 2-11, 19 Opinion: 3,14-20 Prom, 12-13 Arts & Entertainment Sports, 24 21-23 King Christhian Torres and Baseball legend, pitcher Class of 2017 success stories Shout outs; what seniors will miss Queen Adriana Cortes Review of Agatha Rex, p. 21 Mariano Rivera 2 Star News Best wishes in your retirement Steinmetz Petra Davila Laura Jimenez Star By Nathalie Rojas By Laura Jimenez Steinmetz College Prep High School 3030 N. Mobile, Chicago IL 60634 eacher’s assistant Petra would like to take this 773-534-3030, Star office (x) 25241 Davila has worked at time to send a shout Website: www.steinmetzstar.com TSteinmetz since 1996, first Iout to all the students as a security guard. After two and staff members. Email: [email protected] years, she became a teacher as- This is my last year sistant for special education. here at Steinmetz Col- Ms. Davila is a very positive, lege Prep. You don’t know The Steinmetz Staris a student publication of generous, kind-hearted and some- how hard it is to say good Steinmetz College Prep High School. Our goal times even humorous person. She bye to all you wonderful is to inform the Steinmetz community of news cares about others. She gives the people. affecting the students of our school. The opin- best advice throughout this whole year on what students need I’ve worked for the ions expressed in our articles are not necessarily to hear. She has great listening skills. She hears out students Board of Ed for 32 years. those shared by the Star editors or Steinmetz whenever they need someone to talk with. In a way, she’s like a I started here at Steinmetz faculty and administration. school mom. I’m going to miss the company of my “Morning and was transferred to a special ed. facility working Person” everyday. with students with special needs. After 10 years I The Speech Rights of Student Journalists Why did you choose special education? transferred to an Elementary K-8 school. The reason Act, signed into law on July 29, 2016, after I like to work with young adults. For special education, I feel I left there was because I fall in love with the students the bill received the unanimous approval of the like they need the most help. and want to take all of them home. They were all Illinois House and Senate, “gives high school What are the happiest memories you’ve experienced here? very special to me. I stayed at the elementary school journalists heightened protection against school When I see the kids succeed and graduate, which leads to level for seven years. During that time I had one of censorship above-and-beyond the protection going into college. the craziest principals, Mr. Ed Ruyack. He became provided by federal law. The law gives students Why do you want to retire? Did you ever think about it one of my best friends and I loved working with the ability to speak without fear about issues before? him but my heart was set on returning to Steinmetz. of social and political concern in journalistic After 22 years, it feels like time to move on. And no I haven’t. Eventually I got that opportunity when I met with publications, including issues involving policies Are you willing to come back and visit? Dr. Kiamos at a meeting one day. We talked and he and events at their own schools.” (Student Press I might come back sometime, but not so soon. I will be here remembered me after 17 years and asked what I was Law Center, Washington D.C.) next year to see you guys, the Class of 2018, graduate. doing. I told him I was still working with CPS and Are you going to miss teaching here? he said he had an available position at Steinmetz. It Anyone in the Steinmetz community is Yes, I’m going miss everyone and being here. I wish everybody was like a dream come true. welcome to send to the Star letters, corrections, the best and to reach their goals. Over the years I’ve met a lot of wonderful stu- comments, and articles for possible publication. Others people praise Ms. Davila dents, many of who currently are friends with me Content decisions are made by student editors. Teacher Debra Kern has known Ms. Davila for 22 years. on Facebook. We have shared happy moments as “She is a very even-tempered, kind, and caring person, who well as sad ones. While at Steinmetz I have served Editors doesn’t get angry easily,” Ms. Kern said. “Ms. Davila is there to in many roles. I served as the coach of the bowl- Agape Alfaro, Ronald Evans, Elise Guillen, support you whenever you need it. You can count on her.” ing team for two years. One year I even worked as Ethan Miranda, Daysi Posadas Junior Ricardo Guzman also praised Ms. Davila’s personality security for basketball games. I’ve worked in every and spoke about how she helped him. office in this building. The students have always had Photo editor: Steven Nunez “She is a nice person, who has good advice and is there when respect for me and it feels great. They call me Ms. you need her,” Ricardo said. “She is a good-hearted person and Laura and I love it. Copy editors: is like having another mother. I’ll miss her kindness, caring, and For the past eight years I’ve been the liaison for Ryan Allibone, Jamara McGarry, Nathalie Rojas hard work, the nice responsible person that she is and seeing her the After School Matters and have met a lot of great scan IDs every morning.” instructors. This summer ASM will have seven great Journalism class reporters • activities going on at the same time, the largest group 2nd period: Areli Carbajal, Jennifer Cruz, Car- ever. I will miss it so much. los Flores, Brenda Fuentes, Marcos Gallardo, Sgt. Robert Davis Soon I will be a Floridian and I will take all my Tyrek Gates, Joseph Howard, Mauricio Huerta, great memories with me to Cape Coral, Florida. I Izabella Kulik, Lizeth Lopez, Yessenia Martinez, By Lissette would love to keep in touch with as many friends as Taylor Montero, Eduardo Perea, Vinnie Rivera, Sandoval possible. Please remember that my house will always Jazmine Rodriguez, Lexi Rosch, Yael Gutierrez have an open door.
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