El Rodeo @Elrodeonews El Rancho High School Volume 65

Thursday, December 15, 2016 El Rodeo @elrodeonews El Rancho High School Volume 65. Issue 4 www.elrodeonews.com

Resolutions to be added Marching Dons hold annual winter concert to Pico Rivera’s Sanctuary Status

By Bernice Vega El Rodeo Staff Writer

The president elect’s discriminatory policies have made many Pico Rivera residents and El Rancho High School’s students fear for their wellbeing and safety. In response to the dangerous policies the president elect proposes, students of the Ranch have proposed a resolution to ensure security from the federal government. Pico Rivera and the El Rancho Unified School District welcomes and wishes to protect Senior Drum Major, Siann Rodriguez, conducts Once Upon A Dream at her last winter concert. Photo by Pedro Salcido those discriminated against and threatened by Trump’s policies. By Katherine Herrera took top honors at field com- a Dream, the story of Sleep- son. Friends and families El Rancho Law Society is El Rodeo Staff Writer petitions and band reviews, ing Beauty, as well as their who attended supported the leading the movement by speak- from a sweepstakes trophy parade march, March Inde- band by purchasing a tamale ing at the school board and city After a long and ex- from the Montebello City Pa- pendentia, for the last time plate consisting of 2 tamales hall meetings in order to pro- citing seven months, the rade to a first place award at this year. The band also per- and a drink of their choice. pose the resolution. The resolu- Marching Dons closed off the Warren Field Tournament. formed the Christmas march “It made me sad to think tion is intended to protect the their season with a winter “Usually, I always want that they debuted at the Pico that it’s the end of my very last constitutional rights of all Pico concert on December 7th. marching season to come to an Rivera tree lighting ceremony. marching season,” said senior, Rivera residents, using the 1st, Vigorous training in the end, but this year I wanted it to The winter concert is Siann Rodriguez, “I’m proud 4th, 5th, and 14th amendments summer, long practice hours against the unconstitutional ac- last longer,” said band director, a close to the marching sea- of myself for getting this far as tions or requests for informa- every week, and all of the Reggie Cordero, “I’m proud son, as well as a performance both a musician and as the drum tion by the federal government. band’s hard work and dedica- of this season, and the kids.” for the parents who weren’t major. I’m looking forward to Pico Rivera is already tion resulted in a great march- The band performed able to see the band at far- concert season because I love a sanctuary city but this pro- ing season. Band continuously their field show Once Upon away shows during the sea- playing my French Horn.” posal would extend the security and protection to the students enrolled at El Ran- Seniors dominate in 52nd annual Powder Puff match cho Unified School District. The nominated proposal is mainly to ensure focus of lo- cal law enforcement agencies on their core public safety mission by limiting their surveillance, intelligence collection, immigra- tion enforcement activities, and ensuring transparency into potential discriminatory profiling. The powerful words spoken at the meeting included a direct comment at the new president. “If the president wishes to build a wall to ‘protect our borders’ we will build legal walls to protect our city, schools, and community.” Bernice Vega, El Ran- cho Law Society Treasurer, and Jessica Zapien, El Ran- cho Law Society President, have led the public presenta- tion at the meetings and claim “there have been a lot of positive comments” on the situation. A recent e-mail was sent to ER Law Society advisor, Elias, regarding how “proud” school In an invigorating match, seniors scored a victory over the juniors in the 52nd Powder Puff game. Photo by Daniel Reveles board members were about the y ernice ega scored the first touchdown in tears of joy and pride. as we approached the fi- step forward by the students. B B V This resolution is on El Rodeo Staff Writer and senior, Samantha Ber- The Powder Puff court nal quarters and the ju- the road to success, proven rospe, scored the second one. was then announced, with niors scored a touchdown. by positive feedback and sup- Seniors made their After two sweaty and Jeffery Carr as the junior As the game came port that has been received mark with a back-to- thrilling quarters, the at- prince, and senior king nomi- close to the end, tension rose in response to the project. back-to-back win at NPR tention of the crowd was nee, Marco Nuñez, winning and the crowd grew with ex- The next move that Ms. Za- and now Powder Puff! turned to the halftime show. the crown against Pedro Sal- citement. The ending score pien and Vega are planning to take The class of 2017 held This year’s cheer squad cido and Richard Vargas. was 12-8, with seniors on is to make a petition to help get the game by a leash as they was made up of 16 seniors The crowd cheered on top. The seniors put up a the word out which will hopeful- stayed up 12-0 until the juniors and one junior, who put on an our cheer squad as the play- great effort but the juniors ly succeed in restoring a sense of extremely entertaining per- ers ran back onto the field. weren’t far behind, making safety back into the community. scored 8 in the final quarter. Senior, Briana Lares, formance that left the crowd Tension was high the game one for the books. El Rodeo, Pg 2 El Rancho High School Dec. 15, 2016 COMMUNITY Pico Rivera holds annual Vote recount led by candidate with 1% of popular vote tree lighting ceremony By Miguel Chico El Rodeo Staff Writer

After all the controversy Advisor and hate between supporters of Paul Zeko Orange Trump and Crooked Hill- ary, one person revives the drama. November 23, Jill Stein de- Editor-in-Chief cided that she did not gain enough Nayeli Hernandez attention during the campaign, so Copy Editor she took it upon herself to lead Jose Alcala a vote recount in states that had Ethan Sepulveda a big impact on Trump’s Win, Section Editors “in order to check for voting News fraud due to possible hacking.” going to have to pick up the tab ing more can be said. If Demo- Nayeli Hernandez Jill Stein, with the sup- for these recounts,” Ted Harvey crats want to be hypocritical, Community port of Hillary Clinton, has so far told WND and Radio America. then let them be. Ignorance only Bernice Vega By Katherine Herrera found no evidence of vote tamper- Now Stein has actually gets you so far. I’m referring to Features El Rodeo Staff Writer ing within the states of Pennsyl- been raising money for this re- how Trump would only accept Katherine Herrera vania, Wisconsin, and Michigan. count, $7,301,856.01 at this mo- the election results if he won. He Happy Holidays The city of Pico Rivera Although there’s a chance ment. A shame to see this money received criticism, and for good held their annual Tree Light- Pedro Salcido of vote tampering, this is such go to such a meaningless event. reason from Democrats. Now Campus ing ceremony on December 4th. a meaningless effort. Why Jill Stein said herself that Democrats are refusing to accept Families, friends, and citizens of Aleksey Soto does this matter? They can say the results will not influence a Trump as their President and are Sports the community gathered at city they’re doing this for security change in the election, so why searching for any dirt on him. hall to display their Christmas Jocelyn Estrada for future elections, but this is do it? If people really are fear- The vote recount also Entertainment spirit and to celebrate the season. just an excuse to search for fur- ful of future vote tampering, just recently hit a stop at Michi- Before and after the light- Kayla Perez ther dirt on the president-elect. then security should be rein- gan, where the federal judge Reporters ing of the holiday tree, there forced before the next election, revoked his order requiring a There have already been Adam Allred were special activities and per- rallies of Hillary Supporters not after an all-out supporter recount. The court decided “the Sebastian Arzate formances. Those who attended shouting “Not my President!” But war. Stein is fueling more contro- Green Party candidate had no experienced uplifting events now non-Trump Supporters will versy, and won’t let the topic die. grounds to mount the challenge.” Samantha Chavez such as choral and musical per- denounce anything Trump passes Jason Miller, Mr. Trump’s Now if only both sides, Miguel Chico formances, a snow playing if there was vote tampering. The spokesman, said, “mere talk of Democrats, and Republicans, Antonio Cortes area for the children, arts and Committee To Defend the Presi- a recount by someone who got can look at the bigger picture, Jocelyn Estrada crafts, and a visit from Santa. dent says “the recount drama is less than 1% is a joke.” It is, I stop wasting time on the vote re- Nayeli Hernandez The family-friendly event nothing more than an expensive am pretty sure a good percent- count and get rid of the Electoral Katherine Herrera featured musical and choral circus.” That is a perfect quote to age of people never heard any- Colleges. Not to start anything groups such as the El Ran- Michael Martinez summarize this vote recount. “I thing from her nor knew about against Trump, but even he said he Kayla Perez cho Marching Dons and Cho- her until looking at the polls. did not like the Electoral Colleges think it is a waste of taxpayers’ Danae Rodriguez raleers, Mariachi Los Jaguares money, first and foremost. The The Clinton vs. Trump and he might have won popular Pedro Salcido from the STEAM Academy at taxpayers in these three states are topic needs to drop already, noth- votes if he used different tactics. Burke, and the Mariachi Divas. Ethan Sepulveda There was a variety of Aleksey Soto vendors and food to choose Bernice Vega from throughout the night. “Performing in the Band for Photo Editors the Christmas event was an amaz- Noah Perez ing experience,” said sophomore, Jenny Huezo, “It made my heart Daniel Reveles jump with joy when watching young ones and their parents in Cartoonist awe, smiling at the holiday deco- Michael Martinez rations. The warmth of their hearts made me forget about the cold.” “Even though our perfor- El Rodeo is published monthly except during vacations by the El Ran- mance was a short one, it did cho High School journalism class. feel festive to perform for the The El Rodeo offices are located at city,” said junior, Benjamin Or- 6501 S. Passons Blvd., Pico Rivera, daz, “It felt warm knowing that CA 90660 in room X-1. The paper is printed by The Gardena Valley News. a part of the city was watch- El Rodeo, the student news- ing the band (me) perform.” paper of El Rancho High School is an “My experience at the tree open, public forum for student expres- lighting ceremony was super sion and an opportunity to discuss its audience’s issues of concern. Opinions awesome! We had prepared songs expressed are those of the writer and do specifically for that day that I not necessarily reflect the position of the think we rocked it,” said junior, school board, administration, sponsors, Isa Valenzuela, “plus, the crowd parents, student body or advertisers. The Editorial Board, which loved it! Although the cameraman consists of the editor-in-chief, sec- were shinning really bright lights tion editors, and assistant editors, will in our face, it was so much fun!” determine the content of El Rodeo. “[The band was] very Student journalists on the El Rodeo staff will make every effort to happy to be invited to the City publish following the legal definitions celebration,” said band director, of libel, obscenity and invasion of pri- Reggie Cordero, “It’s the first vacy. Consistent with California Educa- time since I started working at tion Code section 48907, the staff will refrain from printing material that may El Rancho that any of the music incite students, be a violation of school programs here have been invited regulations or disrupt school opera- to perform at a city event. Not tions. At the beginning of each semester, everybody has a chance to see journalism students will be reminded of the legal, financial and ethical im- the band as they perform out at plications of each article they write. competitions and parades, so it Ed Code 48907 affirms the right was nice to have this chance to of high school newspapers to publish showcase the music students.” whatever they choose, so long as the content is not explicitly obscene, libel- This ceremony was delight- ous, or slanderous. Also, there shall ful to those who attended and with be no prior restraint of material pre- hopes of a continuous annual Hol- pared for official school publications iday Tree Lighting celebration. except insofar as it violates this section. Dec. 15, 2016 El Rancho High School El Rodeo, Pg 3 FEATURES OPINIONOPINION Stanford-bound, Marcela Cisneros, is Simply Irresistible! “ I owned a Barbie airplane when I want to earn my masters before I’m 25. was younger. I owned a literal Barbie I hope to major in neuroscience and Amber & Jose airplane and I had a flight attendant maybe even attend medical school.” Barbie. I was obsessed with Barbies.” Marcela may be absolutely breathtak- are adorkable! It seems that Marcela’s love ing, but not to worry, she’ll be able for flight and traveling has always to make you conscious soon enough! been stuck in her heart. “I hope to When asked about an ideal finish paying off my mother’s home significant other, Marcela directly hit and I want to travel to China with her. us with a “Yuck.” I guess she’s not She has always wanted to go there.” looking for ‘the one’ just yet, but I’m Besides traveling and being sure you can work some business an academic superstar, Marcela is into your Hay Day account with her! extremely thankful for the best early There’s plenty of time over the win- Christmas gift she has ever received. ter break to meet up with her, but just “This Christmas, I removed a huge as a heads up, she’ll also be on the burden from my mom’s shoulders. move! “For the break, I will be cram- She doesn’t have to worry about pay- ming for Academic Decathlon and ing for my college!” Just last week, hopefully I will also go to San Fran- Marcela was accepted on a full ride cisco with my family.” Academic to Stanford University! “This is the Decathlon and a San Francisco trip? best gift of all because from now Sounds like a whole lot of family fun! on, at least to some extent, my mom As Marcela continues on in can relax.” Marcela is extremely both her academic and social endeav- thankful for the sacrifices her mom ors, she wants to give a major “shout- has made and hopes to give back out” to some of the people who are Am-bear holds tightly Marcela hopes to major in neuroscience and make her mother proud. to her. “My idol is my mom. She’s most near and dear to her heart. “I just onto her boo! By Jocelyn Estrada of sushi, especially volcano rolls! the only person who has believed in want to say thank you to all my De- By Nayeli Hernandez and El Rodeo Staff Writer However, she cannot stand wasabi! me. She’s the person who believed cath team members! They are a huge Oh, nothing much, wasabi with you? I was intelligent enough to apply motivator in my life and I love all of Ethan Sepulveda Besides playing on the app Speaking of food, Marcela’s go to to high-end schools. My mom is them!” Even though Marcela can’t El Rodeo Staff Writers “Hay Day” and creating her virtual spot during lunch at El Rancho will also a person who came from noth- stand the wasabi spice, she continues farm in the decathlon room, she has leave you speechless, literally. The ing. She’s an immigrant from Hon- to have a burning passion to make Even though the holi- effortlessly been able to maintain library is known for being a quiet, duras and now she owns a home. her loved ones proud and give back day season is getting cold and a GPA of about 4.5! Senior Mar- study-friendly zone, where Marcela She’s truly my hero,” Marcela adds. to those who have been besides her. nippy, this month’s cutest cou- cela Cisneros is Simply Irresistible! can be found working on homework. Many people might believe With all that being said, ple, seniors Jose Alcala and Am- There’s nothing and nobody Besides her love for fine Japa- that what Marcy has accomplished is look out for you early action re- ber Aldridge, are keeping warm else you need in your life besides nese delicacies, Marcy will never impossible, but she has proved them sponses to get to know this genius, in the flames of their passion. Marcela. She is a major connoisseur forget her first and one true love. wrong and will keep going strong! “I Barbie world, Hay loving chick! The two star-crossed lovers met their freshman year and had been awkwardly cute ever since. The two Decathlon’s “D” Day set for January 28 met in Mrs. Lam’s freshman English class...and instantly hated each other. cathlete Ivy Mikayla Castillo. “I thought he was cocky and an- Along with forming a noying,” said Aldridge. “I thought she bond with each other, the group was pretty basic,” chuckled Alcala. has built a strong relationship Although the two didn’t click with their coach, Mr. Retana. instantly, they started sharing a mu- Castillo says, “Even tual crush for each other that would if the team feels not as suc- not show for another two years when Amber made the first move. cessful, he’s there to give “I told him that he looked us an emotional boost.” like Dan Humphrey, from Gossip Unfortunately, Retana will Girl. He seemed hurt, but I told him, not be joining the team into the sec- ‘No he’s cute,’” Amber giggled. ond semester of the year and will During the summer of that be replaced with Mrs. Qureshi, year, Jose “slid in the DM’s” and asked Photo by Mr. Retana but he will still be with the team Amber if she wanted to go see the lat- El Rodeo Staff Writer second-year decathlete, Mar- difficult,” explains Sepulveda. in spirit as he has made last- est movie at the time, Ghostbusters. “I laughed hard at every little By Ethan Sepulveda cela Cisneros, “but this year As for the returning mem- ing impressions on the students. thing,” Amber nervously said, “even we only have ten people, so it’s bers, they were expected to “step “He treats us like adults,” at the trailers in the beginning.” The Most stars are in the night easier to get together and study.” up as leaders,” added Cisneros. says senior, second-year decath- date continued with the two going sky, but some of the brightest meet This sense of community But that’s not to say that the team lete Jose Alcala, “he respects us, to Cold Stone and “chatting after- in A205. El Rancho’s Academic is felt throughout the team, es- is without help, because in ad- and we respect him in ‘Return-a’.” ward” and have hit it off ever since. Decathlon has been practicing pecially in the new members. dition to enlisting the talents of With most of the team in- After only 2 and a half months hard for the past year and is ready “We made a family together,” teachers Mr. Francis, Mrs. Rojo, cluding seniors, the team is in of being together, the two are liking for next month’s competition. says junior and first-year de- Mr. Sorenson, Mr. Cordero, need of motivated students to take every little thing about one another. Even with WWII as this cathlete, Andrew Sepulveda, Mrs. Chavez, and Mr. Wlas- over the position of those leaving. “What’s not to love about him?” says year’s Decath theme, the team “We are creating relationships ick, returning alumni, Marcus “I encourage more stu- Aldridge. “I like everything about her, simply everything,” says Alcala. came together and bonded. Some that we are probably going to James is also aiding the team. dents to start looking into it. De- Although the two may not ad- of this was a result of the team keep for the rest of our lives.” “He comes in a knows cathlon isn’t just for people with mit to being the smoothest people, downsizing from the previous year. As expected, Decath exactly what needs to be done. good grades; it can be open to the awkward pair has been starting “Last year, we weren’t isn’t fun and games, nor is it He genuinely cares about the anyone who is a hard worker,” to sand down the edges. “I think our as much of a team. Since we easy. “Having to balance all [my well-being of the team because suggests Alcala. If you are inter- awkwardness is cute, but my awk- had 19 people, it was hard to AP classes] with Decath is very he in Academic Decathlon and ested in joining Academic De- ward sometimes frustrates me, ” make those meaningful rela- hard, and trying to have a so- knows the severity of the scores,” cathlon, see Mr. Retana in A104. shrugs Alcala. Although the couple’s tionships,” explains senior and cial life in all that is even more says senior, second-year de- awkward may seem weird to each other, students have grown to adore it. “They are cute as [heck],” says senior Linette Valenzuela, Looking Back: 2016 “They are so cute, just look at -Donald David Bowie dies, January 10, 2016 -Olympics in Rio, Summer 2016 them.” “Oh, I enjoy it,” says senior Vanessa Espinoza. “I envy -Alan Rickman dies, January 14, 2016 -Ellen Ochoa school is opened, August 2016 them,” laughs senior, Junior Man- -Zootopia, March 4, 2016 ning. “No,” simply puts Mr. Zeko. -Killer Clowns, October 2016 These two intend to continue -Harambe died, May 28, 2016 the relationship after high school -Kim Kardashian got robbed and Kanye West went crazy, November 2016 and possibly into college, but catch -Orlando Nightclub Shooting, June 12, 2016 -Trump is Elected President, Tuesday, November 8, 2016 a glimpse of them before they gradu- -Brexit, June 23, 2016 ate on cute, awkward talks around campus, at the Little Theatre -Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, November 18, 2016 -Pokémon Go becomes a symbolic game of culture, July 6, 2016 in K101, or at Winter Formal. -Dallas Shooting, July 7–8, 2016 -Bernie Sanders become a political icon for the community, Amber, will you go with -Stranger Things, July 15, 2016 all of 2016 me? -Jose El Rodeo, Pg 4 El Rancho High School HAPPY HOLIDAYS

What’s your favorite Christmas All I want forsong? Christ - mas, because Justin Bieber sings in it. -Victoria Arauza, 9th

What is your Favorite Christmas movie? Cartoon by Michael Martinez My favorite Christ- mas movie is Home Fantastic Beasts Alone, because it brings By Aleksey Soto back a lot of memories. El Rodeo Staff Writer -Roger Torres, 10th Potterheads rejoice! After five years, J.K. Rowl-

Word ing finally gifted us with new content from the wizarding world. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is based on a Hogwarts text- book of the same title that was written by the film’s main character, Newt Scamander. The story follows Newt and his suitcase full of creatures as he navigates his way through 1920’s New York City where magical creatures are strictly banned by the Magical Congress of the United States of Amer- What is your ica, the American equivalent of Britain’s Ministry of Magic. Newt unin- tentionally befriends a no-maj (a non-magical person) named Jacob and, Favorite Christmas On The Street later, ex-Auror for the MACUSA, Tina, and her sister, Queenie. The quar- movie? tet tries to round up Newt’s creatures after they escape, as well as discov- Elf is my favorite er the source of mysterious attacks that continue to plague New York City. movie because it’s Overall, the adaptation was fantastic. Rowling herself wrote the screenplay, super funny! and she made sure that Newt’s universe linked flawlessly with Harry’s. Everything -Zeno Medina, feels authentic, as if it belongs to the wizarding world. The soundtrack, composed by James Newton Horton, also enhances and supports every scene in the film. 10th Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them also shows a perfect balance of humor and gravity. One second, the audience sits on the edge of their seats; the next, they howl with laughter at Newt’s and Jacob’s antics. One of the best things about the film is that Rowling is not afraid to ad- dress and criticize social issues. Rowling blurs the line between their world Favorite and ours as she portrays the segregation of magical and non-magical peo- Christmas ples. It is a main focus of the story and mirrors segregation in America, with food? the two groups not being allowed to marry, much less interact in any way. Tamales! My Head to a movie theater near you to experi- grandma makes a ence the magic head-on, or wait for it to come out on ton and they are DVD. Either way, this is a movie you don’t want to miss. great! -James Reynozo, 12th -

fluffy. Instructions:Beat eggs at high or until speed with electric mixer Auntie Kayla’s● minutes Rec 5 Pumpkin Roll for ● Gradually beat in sugar and stir in pumpkin Courtesy of Celia De La Torre and lemon juice. Cake: pumpkin Combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, of mashed ● ⅜ cup nutmeg, and ginger in small bowl. 3 eggs ● Combine all dry ingredients with pumpkin flour batter. Pour batter into a greased or floured ¾ cup wax paper sheet inside of a pan 1 cup of sugar Spread batter evenly Favorite ● 1tsp. Baking soda ● Sprinkle chopped walnuts on top of batter 1 tsp. Ginger ● Put in the oven to bake for 15 minutes Christmas Once it is done baking let it cool down food? ½ tsp cinnamon ● ½ tsp nutmeg ● After the cake has cooled, remove the wax Champurrado, paper sheet ½ tsp lemon juice it keeps me warm! ● Take the filling and spread onto the cake BOMB.COM ½ tsp salt sheet until you leave a ½ inch space at the 1 cup of chopped walnuts edge -James Garcia, 12th Filling: ● Reroll cake and store in the refrigerator until 1 cup of powdered sugar cool or ready to serve 1 6oz package of cream cheese ¼ cup of butter ½ tsp of vanilla extract (Mix all ingredients together until smooth) El Rancho High School El Rodeo, Pg 5 HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Winter Date Ideas By Jocelyn Estrada El Rodeo Staff Writer 13. New Years party 1. Snow ball fight date Ask Ru- 2. Deck the halls 14. Baking 3. Ice skating 15. Hiking That is the question: 4. Christmas tree 16. Steal Christmas before The Grinch Whether ‘tis nobler in the mind to suffer picking The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune 5. Kiss at midnight on does Can I hold a dollar? Or to take arms against a sea of troubles And by opposing end them. To die, to sleep-- January 1st, 2017 17. Christmas decorating -Future Dollar No more--and by a sleep to say we end 6. Christmas exterior The heartache, and the thousand natural shocks decoration viewing 18. Chinese New Year That flesh is heir to. 7. L.A. Zoo Lights festival Holding Don 8. Kidnap “Sandy 19. Caroling Well the shirt’s hole may not Claws” 20. Gift shopping Does size really matter? fit your ginormous head, so, 9. Drive-In 21. Dance to Christmas 10. Bring a snowman music - Pondering Don yes size does matter. to life 22. Make tamales 11. Disneyland 23. Christmas movie 12. Tell “Santa Baby” marathon A great man named Goofy what you want for 24. Reindeer hunting onced asked “How many Christmas 25. Play real life 8 ball How far way is the moon - Astronaut Don cups of sugar does it take to Best Christmas gifts get to the moon” and not even under $10! By Aleksey Soto he could answer this. The El Rodeo Staff Writer world may never know. As the season of giving draws nearer, so does the panic of not having anything to give. To avoid an anxious mind and an empty wallet, here are the best ten gifts under ten bucks. Christmas Wishes ● Warm, colorful, and fuzzy socks ($2-$5) By Aleksey Soto ● A nice keychain/lanyard (vary) ● NYX’s soft matte lip creams or liquid suede lipsticks ($5-$7) El Rodeo Staff Writer ● A mixtape CD with all of their favorite songs (around $5) “I wish for better grades and a higher GPA.” - Bethany Cardona, 11 ● 5 Bath and Body Works hand sanitizers ($6) “I wish for something tragic to happen to Trump and Pence.” - Briana Kurovsky, 11 ● Portable phone chargers (around $7-$8) ● Coffee/tea mugs (vary) ● A photo frame with a memorable photo “I wish for the ERUSD to provide free Wi-Fi for the students. Data isn’t free.” - Klarissa Olivarez, 11 - (around $9) ● A journal (vary) “I’m wishing for my friends to find solace in anything that can relieve them. I want everything to ● If all else fails, a food-related gift card just work out.” - Dylan Joseph, 10 never disappoints anyone. “I wish to enjoy the holidays with my family and to eat some lit pozole.” - Devenie Anchondo, 11 Instructions: Auntie Kayla’s● Beat eggs at high speed Rec with electric mixer “I hope I get a full ride to college!” - Sophia Galvan, 12 for 5 minutes or until fluffy. Circle all the ● Gradually beat in sugar and stir in pumpkin and lemon juice. christmas “I hope that I get into college and that I get the scholarships I applied for.” - Mia Alvarez, 12 ● Combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in small bowl. trees! “My only wish is to pass calculus.” - Sam Anguiano, 10 ● Combine all dry ingredients with pumpkin batter. Pour batter into a greased or floured wax paper sheet inside of a pan First person “This Christmas I wish for new makeup! I also wish to have quality time with my friends and fam- ● Spread batter evenly to come in X-1 ily.” - Jasmine Sanchez, 12 ● Sprinkle chopped walnuts on top of batter ● Put in the oven to bake for 15 minutes “I wish to spend more time with my family.” - Robert Herrera, 12 ● Once it is done baking let it cool down with all of the ● After the cake has cooled, remove the wax paper sheet trees circled “I wish to enjoy the little moments next year and to make them matter.” Daniel Martinez, 12 ● Take the filling and spread onto the cake sheet until you leave a ½ inch space at the wins a prize! edge ● Reroll cake and store in the refrigerator until cool or ready to serve RECYCLE THIS ISSUE El Rodeo, Pg 6 El Rancho High School Dec. 15, 2016 CAMPUS

Drama entertains at both lunch and dinner costume changes, and set work, the “We had a great crowd of 10 College Advanced Drama class prepared an people,” says Advanced Drama Vice amazing show. “The turnout was far President, Vanessa Espinoza, regard- Reminders for more than we expected, actually, we ing the turnout of the dinner. Instead were overflowing with customers,” of catering the event, the students, Seniors! says senior, Advanced Drama mem- led by senior Advanced Drama member Olivia Ball. Not only were the ber Linette Valenzuela, cooked the By Jocelyn Estrada performers making some noise, but food themselves for the parents and El Rodeo Staff Writer the audience wasn’t short of singing students that nearly filled out nearly and cheering as well! “The ‘Lunch- half of the cafeteria. The student 1. Financial Aid (FAFSA) bag’ was very entertaining,” said au- chefs did have a couple of setbacks, dience member, Johanna Caprietta. however. “We burned the first batch applications are open! “A lot of the songs appealed to my of everything pretty bad, so that set Apply as soon as emotions, and I was proud to cheer us back a little,” said Valenzuela. possible. on my friends. They did a great job!” While the chefs faced trials and 2. Private School The class hopes to have a tribulations, the chefs pulled through deadlines vary by second lip sync Lunchbag shortly, in and prepared a fantastic dinner that in- school. Research your which everyone on campus is invited cluded spaghetti, salad, and a choice choices! to perform a song of their choice! of cheesecake or apple pie. “The 3. CSS Profile applications Advanced Drama would also like M.V.P’s were the chefs because the also vary by school. to thank everyone for their support food was dank,” explained Espinoza. and participation. For more details The team performed familiar 4. Search and apply for By Jocelyn Estrada or to sign up to perform a song for improv games for a different group scholarships! (Hispanic and Ethan Sepulveda were just a few featured in the show. the next lip sync lumchbag, speak to than what they are used to as the team Scholarship Fund, Cal El Rodeo Staff Writers The idea came about when Mr. Wlasick in K-101 or Xcaret Es- often performs “only for students at Grant, etc.) Advanced Drama presented lip sync trada, president of Advanced Drama. lunch, our parents don’t get to see 5. Write your personal On Thursday, December 1st, songs within their class. They were But the drama department’s what kind of stuff we put on,” Espino- statements! Do not 2016, El Rancho’s Advanced Drama all very excited about their perfor- holiday spirit didn’t end there, as za added. The Improv Team also per- delay on writing and Department hosted their first annual mances and felt that it was a new and Advanced Drama started another formed brief skits that included paro- editing. Lip Sync Lunchbag! For only 50¢, very original idea to present during a department first by hosting a ‘Win- dies of slam poetry, online dating, and 6. Create a resume or the drama department welcomed ev- Lunchbag. After carefully selecting ter Wonderland Dinner’ fundraiser an emotionally troubled 911 operator. eryone on campus to the Little Theater on the 9th of December. Drama held Originally meant as a fun- brag sheet (found the best of the best songs and perfor- during lunch to watch the class per- mances, a mixup of the selected ones the event in the cafeteria, and for draiser for the upcoming produc- in the College & form a mashup of songs! Songs such was made. Immediately after, the pro- tickets ranging from $8 presale to tion of Auntie Mame, coming early Career Center, G1) as “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” cess of making magic on stage began. $12 at the door, guests were treated next year, the reception for the din- to keep track of your “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” “Inter- Despite having only two to dinner and a hilarious perfor- ner was so strong that the depart- accomplishments. galactic,” and “Knock You Down” weeks to choreograph the dances, mance by Drama’s Improv. Team. ment hopes to make the dinner an They can be useful to annual tradition for years to come. whoever writes your Dons get into the spirit of competition letter of rec. Restaurant of the month: 7. Letters of Recommendation: Kiko’s Mexican Grill Be sure to give your recommendors at least a two weeks notice before you would like to receive them. 8. Visit the upstairs library Tuesdays-Thursdays for 1-on-1 help with any of the above. 9. Keep in touch with your counselors to help stay on track and ready for college. 10. Join Be A Leader club By Adam Allred niors’ theme was Star Wars (meetings every other El Rodeo Staff Writer with the colors silver and red, Tuesday) for more the juniors’ theme was Winter assistance and college This Wednesday in the quad Wonderland with the colors sil- reminders. All grades during lunch, members from each ver and blue, the sophomores’ are welcome! See class along with their advisors theme was the Nightmare before Michelle Sandoval got together to decorate a Christ- Christmas with colors purple and in the CCC or VP of mas tree. The decorating was yellow, and the freshmen had By Sebastian Arzate licious,” says El Rancho Senior Admissions, Jocelyn judged by hand-selected teachers. The Grinch Who Stole Christ- El Rodeo Staff Writer Casey Spindola. “The shrimp ta- Estrada, for more Each class was assigned mas with colors red and green. cos are delicious as well as the information. a theme and had to decorate The trees used will be do- Come on down to Kiko’s rest of their food,” expressed long their tree accordingly. The se- nated to families in Pico Rivera. Mexican Grill and get the best time customer Antoni Cardona. Mexican food in Town! Kiko’s The restaurant names orig- Mexican Grill opened in 2008 sup- inated from the owner’s very own ported by family members. It is lo- name. As a child, he was nick- Library Corner cated at 8924 Beverly Boulevard named “Kiko,” which became in the heart of a small town center. the name of the restaurant. James El Rancho Senior James Garcia’s favorite item on the menu Garcia’s family-run restaurant are the “jaiva tostadas” which was opened up by his father Fran- consists of cut crab in chopped to- cisco Garcia to fulfill his dream of matoes, onion, cilantro, peppers, having his restaurant. He aspired cucumber and squeezed lemon, to provide for the family and have one of the restaurant’s specialties. What is the title of this book? an economically stable income. The restaurant continues The first 3 students who bring the cor- Kiko’s offers “sensational to run successfully. The business customer service” and “lovely also offers other services such as rect answer to ERLibrary will receive enchiladas,” commented senior, catering for parties, quinceaneras, an In-N-Out burger coupon. Humberto Sanchez. The family and weddings to continue to pros- decided to have a “rodeo” themed per. The restaurant is located on restaurant to “bring some of the the north side of Pico Rivera next cultures from Zacatecas,” The to Norms and Mobil gas station. Family’s home state in Mexico. Be sure to visit James and The restaurant offers many na- the Garcia family between 8AM tive foods such as enchiladas, to 8PM Tuesday through Satur- red menudo and “mole,” other- day and 8AM to 3PM on Sundays Happy Winter Break! wise known as wedding food. to enjoy the best Mexican food The traditional Mexican food and Aguas Frescas in Pico Rivera! which “tastes so good and is de- Dec. 15, 2016 El Rancho High School El Rodeo, Pg 7 SPORTS Boys’ basketball “hoop”ing for the best Girls’ basketball higher than ever and hope that shoots for 5th title By Danae Rodriguez shows on the court during this upcoming season. “We’re closer com- El Rodeo Staff Writer pared to previous teams. No one on the team is selfish, it’s always about The boy’s basketball team us as a whole, not just one person,” has been working hard and are ready says varsity captain Sebastian Lara. to start the new upcoming season This group of boys has key with hopes of improving from last strengths which will ensure them a year. So far our varsity boys are 7-2 in good season. “One of our strengths preseason so far and recently placed has to be shooting, we have excel- 3rd out of 16 in our very own Blue lent shooters on the team,” says Lara. Pride Classic, already showing the “We have a good height advantage potential they have for the real thing. over other teams,” says Lasoya. Ja- “Preseason is going pretty cob Baltierra adds “We play very well, it’s going smoothly just like fast pace, not much slowing down. By Danae Rodriguez I wanted it to be but now we just We have very good shooters and El Rodeo Staff Writer have to keep growing as a team,” everyone’s dedicated on the team.” says Noah Lasoya, one of the varsity However, just like every team captains. “There is a lot of positives they face some challenges and set- Although the Lady Dons’ season that we can take away and hope- backs as well. With a sudden new isn’t going exactly as planned, there is fully we can keep playing at this coaching staff the boys have some high hope that they will be successful level,” adds captain Jacob Baltierra. adjusting to do, however hope is still Boys’ basketball strives for greatness during an intense season. and maintain their streak of winning a league title for the fifth continuous year. According to Lasoya, “We strong.“I hope to help the team get treats us like their own, like sons,” harder than before,” says Lasoya. Our girls’ varsity basketball should place at least top three in better everyday. Our coaching staff says Lara. According to Angeles, “Our team goal is to get better ev- team is currently 3-3. When asked our league because we practice and balances teaching skills with also “Every coach is like a father figure ery day through playing with energy how they feel about their current work harder every day.” “Hopefully helping them be confident with their to every single one of us, so they and staying positive. We can live performance varsity captain Amy we earn a league title and annihilate own game,” says new varsity coach help us out on and off the court with any results as long as those re- Navarro answered, “We haven’t every team in our league,” added Ar- Jason Chacon. “We struggle with and to become a better person.” main constant,” says Chacon. The had a great start but I am confi- turo Angeles, another varsity captain. paying attention to detail, you know “Our coaches help us a lot, without boys are ‘killing’ it in preseason and dent that we can pull through it and “We practice a lot and play the little things,” adds Baltierra. them, we wouldn’t be where we’re hope to carry the trend when league figure out the rest of our season.” harder compared to last year,” says Although talent and skill are at right now,” concludes Baltierra. starts. Their first league game in on Varisty captain, Brittany Co- Lasoya. “We’ve progressed in team part of their success, they are not The varsity team strives to January 11th against Sante Fe high rona, added, “Our preseason is go- chemistry and individual skills,” the only factor. Coaching has taken have a successful season this year. school. Be there to support our boys ing okay. We’ve had some letdowns added Angeles. All four captains these boys a long way as well. “The “We hope to place top three because and watch them battle on the court. but I feel like we’ll turn around agree that the team chemistry is coaching has been really good, they we practice really hard and work because my teammates and I all have the drive to do well this year.” “I think it’s just lack of confidence that’s holding us back. We Boys varsity soccer sets goals have all the talent and skill along By Jocelyn Estrada emotional,” shares Adrian Lopez. with dedication but we just need to have a little trust in ourselves El Rodeo Staff Writer “Seeing everyone in the stands so we can be the successful team motivates me to keep on scoring, we can be,” continues Navarro. This 2016-2017 boys’ var- and I hope I achieve my personal For their next upcoming tour- sity soccer team hopes to prove goal of scoring at every game.” nament our Lady Dons will travel everyone wrong and achieve The boys agree that their to Las Vegas on Monday, December the title of CIF champions. brotherhood and strong relation- 19th to face Agassi Prep. However, their league doesn’t officially start un- The boys began their pre- ships have allowed them to stay til January which means there is time season on November 29, 2016. united and be successful in their to capitalize on their flaws and really After an intense game versus Sale- games throughout the year. Being fulfill the potential the team carries. sian High School, the boys took more than just teammates, while A lot is on the line for this tal- the win with a final score of 3-1. building trust and friendships off ented team, they have won league for four years in a row and hope to gain The boys have had an the field, has ensured them great a fifth consecutive league title. How- undefeated season to this day, trust and communication skills. ever, because of their talent and abili- including victories over John The team members have ties they are ranked Division 1 when Glenn High School (2-0), Lyn- set high expectations for them- they hoped to be placed in Division 2. wood High School (6-0), and selves, as this is the last opportu- “I think we’ll get the job done, Norwalk High School (2-0). nity for the seniors to make their we will do what it takes to make The boys hope to finish off the season with an undefeated streak. sure we get a victory,” says Navarro. The brothers agree that their mark. About 14 of the players Their overall goal has not methods are strong, but they must wrong. We’re not just a league As the soccer boys hope are seniors who have been play- changed, they strive to be successful and continue to work hard, as a team, champ team,” says senior captain, to continue their undefeated ing since their freshman year. win league and go far in playoffs and to be successful in the near future. Fernando Vargas. “I believe we are streak in the season, they de- The veterans of the game plan hopefully win a ring. Be sure to cheer “Our goal this season is hard working and work great as a scribe the feel of scoring a goal. to go all out and fight to make on our Lady Dons for their upcoming to win CIF and prove everyone team. We’re all the superstars.” “Scoring a goal is extremely their season a memorable one. season, you won’t want to miss out! Girls’ waterpolo drowns the competition but we’re recognizing the things take league,” concludes Santos. like we’re going to defiantly beat that we need to improve that will Just like in every sport, this everyone but La Serna will be help us in our future games,” team as its strengths and weak- our biggest competition,” says adds captain Sara Polanco. nesses. “We play defense really Santos. “I think season will turn Our girls water polo team well but our downfall is shoot- out pretty good. We just have to still have quite a bit of time to ing. We shoot at the goalie or work a lot harder as a team and make improvements and be as over the cage, our aim needs to learn what’s best for us. As long successful as they plan to be be more accurate,” says Santos. as we keep trying and work- and there is no doubt in our “We have really talented players ing hard, we can only get bet- minds that they won’t achieve but we lack confidence and we ter from here,” says Polanco. such that. “Seasons going well crowd up to much in the pool,” “Just learn from our mis- considering a lot of injuries adds Polanco. “We have a large takes and know that every day is which has caused some of the group of girls that work together always a clean slate and we can girls to be out and miss games,” very well who are very dedicated always keep learning and apply says coach Xenia Castillo. to what they’re doing,” says Cas- it, we can always succeed and “I want the team to im- tillo, “our only setback is that always apply it,” advises coach Girls’ waterpolo continues to dominate the competition this season. prove together and just enhance we have a very young team, the Castillo for the upcoming season. By Danae Rodriguez this group of talented athletes. all of our abilities. I also want us majority are sophomores or fresh- Girls water polo sea- El Rodeo Staff Writer “We’re off to a good start to do really good in league and men or are first time varsity play- son doesn’t begin until January but we’re a little out of shape do better than last year,” says ers, it’s a lot of younger girls.” 10th were they battle against La The girls varsity water polo but I see improvements in every Polanco. “Our overall goal is to This team has high hopes Serna High School. Be sure to season is quickly swimming by. game we have,” says Varsity cap- play every game our best and for their upcoming season, there show your blue pride and sup- With a current record of 4-4 there tain Briana Santos. “We’re start- not have what if’s or we could is no telling what awaits for port our girls varsity water polo is still room for improvement with ing off in a bit of a rough patch, have done this. I would like to these talented athletes. “I feel team for their first league game! Dec. 15, 2016 El Rancho High School El Rodeo, Pg 8 ENTERTAINMENT Holiday Horoscopes

Aries- Take a chance in Taurus- This is a great advancing your goals! Op- time to put your goals into portunities for learning and motion! Focus on your deter- growth will be opening up to mination and go for it. Make you leading to positive and un- sure to spend time with your expected surprises. However, closests friends and fam- don’t allow this motivation to ily and don’t forget to incor- turn into unrealistic expecta- porate them into your life. tions and make sure to stay Don’t forget who has always been there in tough times.

Gemini- Focus your Cancer- Learn to control Leo- Harness your in- Virgo- Don’t be afraid Libra- Even though part- mind on fluid thoughts and your inner emotional rage and ner confidence and show the to be simple and practical, nership can be of great impor- emotions give into your free sensitive emotions instead chan- world what you’re capable of there’s nothing that you can’t tance to don’t be afraid to be flowing childhood emotions nel all of this in the search of accomplishing. Make sure not fix this way. Even though original and come up with your and let yourself become fas- new possibilities that can help to ignore your own problems you may feel overwhelmed ideas you’re amazing and don’t cinated by everything in the you shine. Being loyal is one of when helping others over- with your goals and responsi- need anyone’s approval. Be sure world around you. Surround your greatest assets, but be care- come their adversities, don’t bilities make sure to take the to surround yourself with art yourself with people who are ful and make sure the people forget that you should always time to take in all the beauty and beautiful music to match facing the same hardships you invest in are truly worth it. be your number one priority. around you and be grateful for your harmonious personality. and help one another succeed. the blessings you’ve received

Scorpio- Continue to be Sagittarius- you’re full Capricorn-Motivation is Aquarius- It’s time to let Pisces- Be sure to ad- determined and strive to reach of energy and curiosity go out one of your strong suits be brave go of your outer quietness and vantage of opportunities that the goals you have already set into the world make sure to and follow your gut feeling and shyness, embrace your energetic will receive to heal and im- for yourself. Work on your freely travel and explore new dare to embrace new chal- and eccentric inner self. Look at prove your overall well be- communication skills and have environments. Due to your lenges that will make you stand the world as a canvas full of ending physically and mentally. conversations about things that idealistic nature you’re driven out from the rest. Let go all of less creative possibilities, strive Stay grounded and don’t get make you feel less confident to argue with someone when fear and restraints you’re set- to surround yourself with pro- lost in your imagination your with people you trust in order their opinions differ try to keep ting for yourself move forward gressive thinkers who will help desire to escape reality can to achieve a new point of view. an open mind and you might with strength and confidence. you reach your full potential be a blessing, however might even learn something new. also be disguised as a curse. Art Contest! Shoutout to the top 3 winners of our first ever art contest. Your talent is truly amazing! Digital animation by Jasmine Gonzalez Painting by Jasmyn Perez

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