VOLUME X ISSUE I P-Town Press MAY 2014 P- PERRIS HIGH SCHOOL (951) 657-2171 175 E. NUEVO RD PERRIS, CA Once the Student . . . Now the Master

by Alexandra Esquivel tion Day. While recalling that Honor Roll certificate from this school. Hil- memory, he stated that he still ton wanted to start the Principal’s Honor Roll Nick Hilton, principal, has kept his ears remembers the sense of accom- to celebrate the accomplishments of the stu- open since Day One, carefully noting com- plishment he felt when walking dents whose GPA a 3.0 or better. Hilton be- ments and opinions from Perris High stu- up to receive his diploma. lieves that if students feel that nobody cares dents and teachers. He often heard that peo- Another “fact” for whomever about their grades, they will soon not care ple wanted to see change around the school in might be designing a Trivial Pur- about their own grades either. many areas; upon considering most sugges- suit game about PUHSD admin, Happy to be back, he is excited about the tions, Hilton plans to lead the school on a not only did Hilton attend and challenges and opportunities ahead during path to becoming a better school. graduate from Perris High, he the upcoming years. He plans on making Having the roamed the halls again, he no- also taught here for a number of more career programs available to the entire ticed that the personalities of the students are years. He taught Chemistry, AP student body so they could see what could much the same as before: bubbly and bright. Chemistry, Physics, and Physical possibly be Regarding negative comments from outsiders Science from 2002 to 2007. But it in store for about Perris High (which have been circulat- doesn’t stop there. After being a them. ing for many years), “If you go looking for teacher for some time he became The PHS trouble, you’re going to get trouble,” Hilton Assistant Principal at PHS in community stated. With that wisdom intact, he will be 2008 and continued to work in has em- working to turn the reputation of the school that capacity until 2011 when he braced the towards a more positive direction and to was transferred to Paloma Valley arrival of make sure that everybody sees and knows High School. That means this their new that. year’s seniors had Hilton as an AP leader and Now, for the “dirt” on our new principal. during their freshman year! appreciate He started his career at PHS as a student, a With the 1996 alumni running his positivity freshman in 1993; during his four years in high Perris High School, taking the and optimis- school, he enrolled in science club, honor position only a couple months tic approach. society, CSF (California Scholarship Federa- a year out of the four. He said that his favorite ago, you can already see some changes taking tion) and was also in Boys Track and Field for memory was being able to walk on Gradua- place on campus. At the beginning of second semester, many students received their first Hilton, 1991 PHS graduate

Chromebook: How Far Have We Come and How Far Can We Go? by Jos Calderon

In school, at home, or even after school at “Do you want to do the assignment on paper or Chromebook?” Starbucks, students use their Chrome- And when it comes to Chromebook mishaps such as acci- books to connect with classmates, work dentally dropping it, everyone around you is bound to have a collaboratively with partners on projects, heart attack at the sound of the awful crack. and find online help. Teachers have found The future seems bright for not just Chromebooks in school interesting videos accessible for students but other types of technology as well. No doubt you’ve seen and all sorts of other new online resources your teacher take attendance using their I-Pad. The new social that can help students with their subject studies and foreign languages buildings are equipped with work. touch boards in the front of the classroom and our school of- With the new technology, new words fered geometry students a have permeated our vocabulary. Words choice between an online While Chromebooks haven’t been around at our school as like drop-box, haiku, wiki-projects, scholar plus and google textbook or hardcover. long as good old fashioned paper and pen have, they’ve still docs, drive, etc. have all become everyday phrases that years Lots of things have managed to make a place for themselves within every student’s ago we couldn’t have imagined using. changed in Perris High backpack in the short time they’ve been on the scene. We have different problems than we did before. ‘My offline school because of these Throughout the year, students, teachers and staff alike have changes didn’t save’ has replaced the outdated, ‘My dog ate my Chromebooks. While made great use of their Chromebooks and this has helped our homework.’ Classmates are more likely to ask if they can bor- there is room for im- school take one step closer to becoming a more technologically row your charger than your notes. Wi-Fi doesn’t just affect provement, their benefits -able school that emphasizes skills that will be necessary in teachers anymore, but students as well. In some classes, teach- definitely outweigh the the workplace (aka real life) upon graduation. ers will offer students the option of ‘Paper or Plastic?” meaning costs.

Don’t put off purchasing your 2013-2014 Yearbook! There is a limited supply! You don’t want to miss out!!!

You can still upload photos to RePlay It. What is RePlay It? ReplayIt is an upload portal (also a phone APP) where anyone can create an account and upload photos . The yearbook staff was able to access these photos and choose some of the photos to be used in the yearbook. All the rest of the photos that have been uploaded to RePlay It will be available to everybody who purchases a yearbook via the Time Capsule.

What is the Time Capsule? This is an access portal where all the rest of the photos that weren’t used for the 2014 yearbook are stored. They are available for access for ten years by everybody who purchases a yearbook. Awesome!

Inside This Issue

Senior Interview p. 2

OpEd p. 3

Upcoming Band Trip p. 4

Man on the Street p. 5

Sports p. 6 & 7 p. 2 p. 7 p. 11 A&E p. 8 p. 4 JCLC Questbridge Scholar Tennis Star Prom Royalty Prom-Posals p. 11 PAGE 2—NEWS VOLUME X, ISSUE I

The Senior Interview Experience by Jimmy Ortiz

In order to find out how seniors actually Senior, Lizeth Bautista was asked the same felt about the interviews, two seniors were questions: selected to participate in a brief survey. Was this your first interview? How was it? Eduardo Guerrero was questioned: Yes, it was my first interview and it went great! It Was this your first interview? How was was a great experience; I wish I could relive it. If this was a job interview do you think it? you would’ve got the job? Why? Yes this was my first interview. At first I was a Definitely, but I have a feeling the interviewers told little nervous but after the first one , the second one a lot of people they would’ve gotten the job was a piece of cake What effect do you think dressing pro- If this was a job interview do you think fessionally has on the interviewer? you would’ve got the job? Why? I think the fact that I dressed professionally gave a good expression although one of the interviewers Yes I believe I would have got the job did tell me I should try to due to the fact that I named all of my wear a skirt next time. best qualities without being too eager. Were you nervous What effect do you think before the interview? dressing professionally has on If yes, how did it the interviewer? affect the interview? I think it shows that you are mature I felt somewhat nervous before my first interview, and ready to be in the real world but I tried to hide it as Senior Interviews have become a tradi- Were you nervous before the much as I could and show tion at Perris High School. For some, it is interview? If yes, how did it confidence instead. I ended an opportunity to share the hours of work affect the interview? up feeling very comforta- that went into creating a student portfolio. I was nervous for the first interview ble with the interviewers Staff and members of the community par- only and the result was that I couldn't in the end. ticipated in the interview process. say everything I had on my mind. What tip would you give someone going For many seniors, it was their first inter- What tip would you give some- to an interview? view. Anxiety, trepidation as well as hap- one going to an interview? piness were apparent on student faces Be confident, believe in I would tell them it’s not that bad and yourself and be yourself! during the event. The interviews spanned just act like if you were having a mature Don’t feel intimidated. three days in April after returning from conversation with your parents. How important was having your portfo- Spring Break. How important was having your portfo- lio? Despite problems with a shortage of in- lio? I think it’s always important to have your portfo- terviews, coordinator, Lee Alfred, PHS lio no matter what; it’s always good to be prepared. I think that it is important so that the interviewer counselor felt that the whole event was a can see exactly who you are and what you have great experience. Photos above are the seniors who are dressed and ready to accomplished . be called for their interviews.

JROTC: JCLC The Next Crop by Stephanie Solis by Juan Carlos Morales On April 26th, Perris Valley Dodge and Perris FFA hosted “The Next Crop” th th On April 4 through the 6 , approximately 50 But JCLC isn’t just about survival, cadets had fun fundraiser, a fundraiser in which $20 was donated to the FFA organization for JROTC cadets attended the ROTC Leadership there as well. They had a mile run for stress relief every Dodge truck that was test driven by students, family and friends from Perris challenge hosted by JCLC. JCLC is an annual three and much more. After three days of hard work and FFA. All you had to do was fill out a form and test drive the truck. A total of 100 day camp for ROTC students, designed to test the fun activities, the cadets received three ribbons for people test drove the trucks which was exactly the top limit of test drives that leadership and ability of promoting leadership and attending. Dodge had set. teamwork and survival skills. Cadets need an aver- Out of the $20 donated, $13 went to Perris FFA which meant that they received age of a 2.0 GPA to a total of $1,300. Ag teachers, Douglas Cousins and Krystal Thomas along with attend this annual students involved in FFA helped out at the Dodge dealership, making sure every- event. thing proceeded in an orderly fashion. On the first day of Cousins commented, “I’m glad to see how much students love and support our JCLC, the cadets FFA program. We couldn’t have marched an impressive done it without their support.” five miles just to get to Dodge put together this cam- camp. Both day and paign to make the public aware night, cadets received that people need to “step up” for hands on skills and the next generation of farmers. training, such as first Furthermore, it was their intent aid in case of any seri- that the public realize how im- ous injuries and useful portant the farmer is to our way lessons on how to tie to life. That’s why the fundraising knots that might be events was called “The Next necessary for survival. Crop”. The Dodge dealership They were tested on included the FFA organization in the use of a compass this campaign because they rec- and navigated their ognized how focused PHS is on way back to camps as Ag education. groups.

SBAC Testing by Jaime Gastelum

It has been a year of change for Perris High— a new principal, new buildings, new technology and the shift of standards to Common Core State Standards (CCSS). With the shift came the new SBAC, Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium, testing which replaces the CSTs. It is a totally different concept which incorporates more free response questions and minimiz- es the amount of multiple choice questions, and is administered online. Junior, Evan Perez says, “The test is a lot tougher; it is more challenging. The math part was mostly all free response.” Junior, Maria Vasquez stated, “I don’t like the new format. I don’t like using technology to take tests. The new format is a lot harder than the CSTs and not all students are at the level of the test. Most of the test was Algebra 2 and I know many stu- dents still in Geometry and lower level courses.” P-TOWN PRESS OPED—PAGE 3 Jaws’ Piece

When I first came here as a bright-eyed freshman, I first to know about something important coming up. At Perris High, we had a tradition, a school norm, was excited about all the things I would be doing in my This year, I learned what it was like to be sitting on wherein during the week of CSTs, seniors don’t show upperclassmen years. Senior year especially seemed like the seniors’ side at a pep rally and I felt the enthusiastic up for the testing block periods and end up coming to it would be an amazing, memory and privilege-filled rush of adrenaline that went through what seemed to be school until around 10 o’clock. Every year as CSTs rolled year. Seniors it seemed . . . ruled the school. Everything every senior there just before we started yelling. I could around, I could not help but feel envy towards the sen- was about them. A man named Herff Jones seemed to see the envious faces of the freshmen and the longing iors who braggingly declared that they weren’t going to take special interest in them and would visit often. Signs looks the sophomores gave us. I remembered how the wake up until 9 in the morning the same day I was bearing his name would appear everywhere days before year before, I hadn’t been able to see the faces of the sen- scheduled to take my CSTs. Every day as I woke up that his arrival. I found out this year though that Herff Jones iors, but how I felt excited just knowing next year it week, all I could tell myself to keep myself going was is actually just the name of the company in charge of would be me. that one day, when I had earned the right and the expe- senior caps, gowns, class rings, and all that a senior However, there is one senior experience that I was rience to call myself a senior, I wouldn’t have to take needs for graduation. looking forward to for every day for four years. I can CSTs, I too would get these late mornings. I would get Seniors had so many other privileges that underclass- definitely say it was the experience I had been waiting to brag, and most importantly, I would get to sleep in men had no hope of ever gaining. Seniors sat on their for and looking forward to the most as a senior. It was- late. own side during pep rallies, seniors had their own fash- n’t the exhilaration of Grad Night, it wasn’t the bitter- This year though, with the new standardized tests ion show before prom, seniors were allowed to go out sweet farewell of Graduation, and it wasn’t the nerve- being offered online and being done in a way that as a for lunch as long as they were in good standing, seniors wracking wait for college acceptance letters, not the senior I have as of yet not been informed of, there are no were respected more by their teachers, seniors could stress of senior interviews, nor the grandeur of Prom. In late mornings, there are no bragging rights, there is no park in the student parking lot, and seniors had meet- fact, the thing I was looking forward to the most this sleeping in. ings throughout the year where who-knows-what-went year isn’t even really anything officially considered a Nothing could possibly be more disappointing. -on-in-them. They had seniority and were usually the senior activity. I was looking most forward to CSTs.

was introduced, Nick Hilton. The supervisors practically a part of the mold family. The cial or wanted. have been confused on what rules to enforce only satisfying thing I look forward to eat- No matter how much your boyfriend says he Our Voices. this year due to the new principal. ing during lunch would be an apple. I loves you or he’ll do anything for you, his A current problem we have this year is would rather leave campus, go home and “love” will never match the love your family Life Without Social Networks. dress code for hats. Every student is clueless eat by myself than risk food poisoning. has for you. Family is always above any Can you live without social networks? Sure, as they ask “Are hats allowed or not?” I have Marcos Monroy friendship or relationship you could have. The we’ve all deactivated some of our social net- personally had my hat taken by Adriana Lepe, love and affection a family pours out to us is works to get a break from them but most of she made me put my hat away, and told me, —————————————————- unmatchable. us end up going back to them. According to “If I see you with a hat again, I will confiscate Premarital Sex Too EASY So girls—don’t seek happiness or love in a eBiz Rank, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, it.” Yet everyone walks around wearing hats There is a saying out there that teens say in guy unless it’s your father or God. Google Plus, Tumblr and Instagram are showing their fandom for sports. this generation that goes like this, “Boys give Brayan Rios amongst the top 10 most popular social net- So, what is the actual rule with hats? I love to get sex and girls give sex to get love.” working sites, with Facebook being ranked as believe that we should be able to wear any Girls struggle nowadays to find a good, hon- ————————————————— number one. hat, because a hat is an accessory to express est, responsible guy. Also guys seem to have a About JROTC. Personally, I don’t think that most of today’s our personality. The hats that show gang lack of responsibility and a lack of maturity. May 5th was the JROTC 30th Annual youth can live without some sort of social affiliation should be the only hats that should All that males look for in a girl these days is Awards Night; the purpose for this event is to network, including myself. not be allowed on the school premises. School sex. highlight achievements. 50 cadets received No, we’re not on them 24/7, but daily we’re staff should not focus on the use of hats; there Why has true love become so hard to obtain academic medals for many reasons - either for either updating our status, tweeting about are bigger problems around campus that need and sex so easy? participation or for their outstanding work. our day or choosing what filter our selfie attention, like drugs and violence. Why do girls expose themselves so easily? Seniors received their diploma for completing looks best in. Not saying that there’s anything Jesus Perez Why are guys lacking the affection, respect, a year in JROTC. The seniors who have been wrong with using our social networks but and love a girl really deserves? in the program for four years received a sometimes we’re scrolling down our feed —————————————————- Why can’t guys see how valuable it is to plaque for being so motivated and going the instead of doing important things like our A Problem with Cafeteria Food. have a girlfriend? distance - a whole four years. The plaque is homework, studying for that test or doing I think that all of the students have been Sex in marriage should be something worth recognition, a big thank you for being in the that chore that our mom has been bugging us eating school food for a long time now, waiting for. Sex should not be something girls program and being helpful, motivated, a team about. especially because we are in high school should avail themselves to before marriage. player, someone who had to obey the rules I think that we need to put the phone, lap- and we’ve been riding this road since kin- Also, that should not be the only thing guys without question. top or whatever device we use down for a dergarten. There are those kids who get seek for in a girl. As a former member of the ROTC program, couple of minutes or even hours if necessary. I school food for free and are able to eat and Why not try seeking something long term I have been very proud to meet every last one think it’s even a bad idea for us to be multi- than there are those kids who have to pay like a true, honest and sincere relationship of the cadets; they all do as they have been tasking while doing our work, scrolling down for food. Some however, can’t manage to without that sexual intimacy? taught to do: 1. follow the rules and obey eve- our feed as we’re trying to get our homework ry order; 2. be proud and obedient as in com- buy school food every single day. Sex is not everything in a relationship. If a done. plying or willing to comply with orders or In real terms, I think that the kids that guy says he loves a girl he would never do First of all, it’s going to take longer to get requests; 3. always try to succeed and get a don’t buy the food compared to those that anything to cause her any kind of pain or done and most importantly you’re most likely push her into doing things she’s not comfort- higher rank. not going to understand what you’re doing do have a better chance of being healthy. It I have seen them grow over the last few might seem good and like a simple meal but able with. because your brain isn’t fully focused on get- Girls need to start saying, NO! They have a years. I have seen them be very friendly and I have seen expiration dates on a lot of the ting the work done. We’re not going to die if strong say in many things. If their boyfriend kind to other students, reaching out for a school food and some have already expired. we don’t reply back to that tweet or if we only wants to spend time with her to eventu- hand to help others. I am proud to say I was don’t thank everybody for complimenting us Besides that, the kids who buy their food ally have some kind of sexual contact, she once an ROTC cadet and that program has on our selfie on Instagram. We weren’t born from the school for two fifty every single should be strong enough to let go and break truly changed the lives of many – for the bet- with a social network so why tie ourselves day can go to McDonald’s and buy them- up with him. Because they will not . . . from ter. down to it? selves at least two burgers rather than a that point on, be on the same page. He will Juan Carlos Chicas How about we get our work done first and half burned pizza or burger from yesterday only be lusting for her and she will eventually ————————————————— then we can reward ourselves by going on that has been sitting in the back of the be mistreated or hurt. Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Note: Comments published are the opinions of fridge all night long. In too many cases, a girl's excuse is too of- the individual and not of the newspaper staff or Stephanie Solis There have been a lot of things wrong ten, “Oh but I love him.” Try loving yourself advisor. Submissions for print should be sub- with food in school and there are hard cold for once and make a change in your life that mitted to room 5202. P-Town Press reserves the —————————————————- will truly benefit you and really bring you medical facts but there’s one I have been right to edit any letters or articles used for pub- Confusion about Hats. happiness and love. Girls don't need the love focused on, “Nacho Cheese”. I have even lication. In the beginning of the year a new principal noticed that most of the nacho cheese is or affection from their boyfriend to feel spe-

you should do is ditch the guy. He obviously cated as girls, so conversing with him will did not appreciate your company since he make you get all these ideas out your head. cheated on you. What you should do now is Do not think ahead of the situation, your Ask Sally just ignore him and get him out of your life. mind will come up with all these scenarios You have to remember that this is high that are not true. If he does not want to talk school; you should not have it be a bad expe- to you than stay away for a while and if the The Advice Guru rience because of this one guy. Also focus on neglect intensifies, than that’s it. End it with yourself for a while, do things that you could the guy. Hello, staff and students I am Sally the P- Now it is time to answer some of the ques- not do when you were with him. Hope it Town Press advice guru. For the past week tions submitted for this section: helps. The responses expressed here are from a class- some of the newspaper staff went out during mate who wants to help with the typical prob- lunch and asked students to submit ques- “My boyfriend cheated and had sex with “My boyfriend is kind of ignoring me. lems faced by students. This is not professional tions. The questions submitted will stay another girl and he is trying to get back What do I do?” advice. anonymous to ensure student privacy. If you with me. What should I do?” The best thing to do in this situation is go would like to submit questions look for the You may submit your questions to “the box” in I want to start off by saying that I am sorry and talk to your boyfriend, and ask him why room 5202. big green box labeled “Advice Column”. that your boyfriend did that to you. What he is acting like this. Guys are just as compli- PAGE 4—NEWS VOLUME X, ISSUE I

Need New, FREE Apps for Your Apple Device? by Karina Mosqueda

Duolingo: A great, interactive app that offers you did. the chance to learn the languages of French, Italian, Spanish, German or Portuguese. The app allows Studio: A super cute photo app that allows you to you start at the basics of the language and you must add frames, texts, textures, doodles, cut-outs and learn how to spell it, pronounce it, use it in a sen- much more. There are pre-installed decorations but tence and distinguish it from similar words. First, once you sign up and make a profile you can pur- you start in Basics 1, followed by Basics 2, then chase more. And here’s a hint: there are always free Phrases and you finish the course at the level Food. packets at least once every two weeks! Sometimes You’re sure to master the words since you can’t adding a filter just isn’t enough, you have to deco- continue learning until you pass each test or level. rate your picture as well! And if you feel you’re lack- Duolingo also gives you the chance to duel against ing a bit of inspiration you can check out the home other users or a programmed bot. If you master the page and see what the editors have uploaded. pre-installed courses you can head over the in-app store to purchase courses like ‘Idioms’ or ‘Flirty’ RetailMeNot: Now, I know a lot of you guys are Sizzler Meet & Greet because you never know when you’ll have to use a fashion savvy and love to shop so I’m sure you all PHS ASB, Cheer and Band were invited to a Meet & Greet event at pick-up line in Italian. will appreciate this app, whose motto is “Spend Less, Shop More’. RetailMeNot allows you to Sizzler on Tuesday, May 13th. Excitement was in the air, as band mem- VSCOcam: An amazing editing application that search stores either by name or category and thus, bers carried instruments and music stands to the recently renovated offers you a bigger variety of filters. You receive pre- you can see if they have any in-store or online deals. Sizzler Restaurant. installed filters and if you want more, you can go to The categories are wide, you can search anything Three of our cheerleaders greeted guest at front door while ASB greet- their in app store to buy more or if you’re lucky, from accessories, automotive, electronics, food, mu- ed guests inside the newly renovated restaurant. The PHS Band played you’ll find one you like for free. VSCOcam even al- sical instruments, to travel! Once you download it background music before and after the event. On a delicious note, Siz- lows you to create your own profile and upload and check it out you will notice that they will allow zler treated all of the PHS students who helped at the event to a steak your pictures. Head over to your Grid and see pop- you to choose your favorite stores which will be the and shrimp lunch. Checks were presented to Band for $1000 and to ular pictures that have been uploaded or search for first thing you see when you go on the app later on. ASB, Cheer, ROTC for $500. someone! The app requires you to do some explor- This makes finding out about deals at your favorite Jose Rodriguez, ASB Adviser, shared, “The Myers were incredibly ing in order to reap the benefits but once you see stores super easy! appreciative, kind, and treated all the students, Mr. Cerchia, and I like how cool your pictures look, you’ll be happy you VIPs.” Off to the L.A. Pavilion! by Marcos Monroy The Perris High School Drama Department to change her ways from the day’ that she was JOURNALISM: had the chance to go see the Broadway pro- with Crown. duction of “Porgy and Bess The Musical” in In act two, you get to see how Bess has to the Los Angeles Performing Arts Pavil- choose to live a happy life with Porgy or a NEWSPAPER ion. The cast from “West Side Story the Mu- wealthy life with a man in New York; we see sical” performed a quick song “Officer how Porgy take all of this in when they tell Krupke” while in line. While waiting—in him what she has done. & YEARBOOK line— the drama group got introduced to At the end of the musical, the students got a some people that gave out pamphlets, but- chance to ask some questions and get to tons, asked questions about what kind of know how the actor’s life is and how much music they listen to and told them about hard work and dedication they put into the Is looking for a few good students.. . summer workshops for any kind of actor, production. The PHS Drama Department dancer, singer, etc. loved it so much that the play received a The show, “Porgy and Bess”, takes place in If you would like leadership opportuni- the 1930s when there was a lot of discrimi- ties, team bonding experiences, char- nation and racism; it involved choosing be- Pictured above is the city of Perris mayor, tween love or a community. We were intro- Gary Myers, with the National Anthem vocal- acter building activities…. And the duced to Porgy the protagonist, Crown the ist, Estefani Buenrostro, who attended the chance to preserve PHS history, than antagonist and Bess the girl in between the Meet & Greet Ribbon-cutting ceremony for Sizzler. loving grasp of porgy and crown. In the be- ginning, Porgy gets introduced to the de- ceiving eyes of Bess, through the flaws that Go immediately to room 5202 Porgy oversees of Bess he gives her a chance Do not pass go https://www.google.com/search?q=Los+Angeles%E2%8099+performing+ Arts+Pavilion Go straight to the Journalism room And pick up your application!!!!!!

BAND PLANS: Spring Concert and Catalina Island Trip by Karina Mosqueda Your ‘ticket’ to an enriching and satisfying challenge. This year, the Perris High and I can only hope that they and he wants to give our band wisely spend their money and Band is organizing a Spring see how great being in band is kids a similar experience manage their time. JOIN JOURNALISM!!! Concert with music ranging and that they decide to join while also teaching them the from The Simpson’s theme once they enter high school.” responsibility of having to The Newspaper & Yearbook Team song to The United States This concert will be held in

Victory March. The band has the school’s MPR on May 27, been continuously working on be sure to put that on your this concert since January and calendar! Go Panthers!!!! they are excited to show the But before the concert, the school how their work has band will be taking their An- paid off. The Innovative Hori- nual Band Trip. This year their zons Charter School at Nan destination is Catalina Island! P-Town Press & Sanders Band will also be ac- They will be leaving the Fri- companying the Perris High day before their concert and El Perrisito The Legacy Band in a song that will be staying at the Atwater Hotel. performed at the end of the The goal of their trip is to concert. perform in a different city so Brandon Castelan, Band they can expand their hori- President, feels this is a great zons and get Perris High’s way to encourage kids to keep name out there. The band di- playing and to join the Perris rector, Donald Cerchia, at- High Band. “Getting to men- tended similar trips during his tor these kids is rewarding high school and college days P-TOWN PRESS FEATURE—PAGE 5

Thomas Macias & Stephanie Solis, reporters on prowl... Who is the Cutest Teacher at Perris High School?

Mr. Vasquez is my man crush. He’s Ms. Brusca. She’s a goddess. She’s one of Mr. Johnson because he has so much I feel Mr. Wise is the cutest. I’d like to just so nerdy and handsome. the most perfect women in the world. wisdom. I find that very attractive. have him as my teacher all day. Lucy Duarte, senior Eric Lim, senior Minh Tran, junior Natalia Vasquez, sophomore

Ms. Woodard—she makes me want to Ms. Woodard. She has amazing eyes. Mr. Cerchia, without a doubt! The Mr. Waters. He’s so dramatic with all take notes. Carlos Rivera, junior way he moves his hands to conduct is of us. I love it! Emanuel Herrera, senior just . . WOW! Yvette Rodriguez, freshman Abdiel Rodriguez, sophomore

CALDERON RECEIVES QUESTBRIDGE SCHOLARSHIP by Karina Mosqueda

Well, I got kind of mad. I started tearing up—I wanted to go Few make it to college., Fewer make it to an Ivy League. And to Stanford so darn bad. But then I started freaking out. I got fewer still manage to get a full ride scholarship. And… only the really excited. I wanted to go tell Hays and Gartel right elite receive a Questbridge scholarship. Senior, Joselyn Calde- away. They were the first people. Then I met Mr. Hilton that ron defied the odds and is the proud recipient of the honor. For same day and he congratulated me. When I told my friends, those who know her, it did not come as a surprise. Calderon they were really happy for me. My mom was so happy she will be attending the University of Pennsylvania in the fall didn’t even care that I was going to Philadelphia. Then, like thanks to the scholarship. She graciously answered the fol- an hour later., she realized that Philly is across America. lowing questions during her interview. Moving across the country is a huge step. How do you You obviously must have had some confidence in yourself think you’ll cope? to go through with the application process, so what was I’ excited to be leaving my house. I’m tired of looking things up for my your level of certainty that you’d get the scholarship? parents. It’s my brother’s turn now. I’ll miss my friends. Of course, I’ll Confidence? What the heck? No. I have no idea why I even bothered. I miss my brother and my parents and I’ll miss when my brother get a mean, there were a lot of amazing people who were incredibly amazing and girlfriend. That would suck. But I’m really excited about going some- they didn’t get it. I gue4ss I just must’ve done it because Diana Vasquez did where where I an finally build a snowman. Also, my mom says I should it and she had encouraged me to apply when I was a sophomore. I was very do fine alone since I lock myself up in my room to be alone at home any- impressionable back then and so I did it. I honestly didn’t think I’d make it way. to the first round and when I did—I felt like maybe I could do this. Maybe I could win. Being a finalist really increased my confidence about it. A lot of the work and accomplishments are yours alone, but

is there anyone you would like to thank? So, once again, a Panther has claimed the golden Questbridge How did you react? Most importantly, how did your family No one more than Diana Vasquez, thank God she me to apply. Also, Ms. scholarship and will be able to realize her dreams. The Perris react? Brusca for her help on my essays. And for my recommendations—Mr. High community is proud of her and supports her as she goes Vasquez and Dr. Gartel, and coffee and my bestie Karina. off to make her mark in the world. VOLUME X, ISSUE I

PANTHER SPORTS

Boys Volleyball: Season in Review by, Jaime Gastelum

The boys opened the the Sunbelt League, mak- season strong, alongside ing new friendships and their new head coach memories along the Jose Vera, winning their way. first two games and de- Second year player feating the school rival, senior, Juan Chavez Heritage High School in says ,“It was a fun, and their first match 3-1. This exciting season, it was win kicked off a four great to hang out with game win streak, defeat- my friends on the ing Tahquitz, Nuview court.” Bridge and San Jacin- to. During this great run the boys outscored their rivals 12-2, shutting out two of the four. The guys had a great season finishing fourth in

WINDING UP… OR American than baseball. It is the most an- Senior, John Mendoza, shares, “My most ticipated season of the year all throughout memorable moment this year would have DOWN the United States! At Perris High, our base- to be that I was able to play side by side by Jesus Perez ball season is quickly wrapping up—only a with my brother—freshman, Giovanne Baseball is the one spring sport that every- couple of games left to wind up the end of Mendoza.” one looks forward to. Presidents go out to the best time of the year. Varsity pitcher and senior, Victor Busta- Opening Day to throw out the first pitch. Even though there have been stumbles mante, also shared that he plays with his You don’t see presidents going to the Su- with a few challenges at the beginning of brothers, Moses Bustamante and Adrian perbowl for the first tackle, do you? No, the season, the team remained strong, giv- Bustamante, making it one of his favorite you don’t because there is nothing more ing their all and improving significantly. seasons yet.

Fourth Annual Panther Sports Challenge by Jesus Perez

The Perris Union High School District hosted its Fourth Annu- PHS Athletic Director al Panther Sports Challenge, a Special-Olympics type event for our Special Education students. The Sports Challenge was a suc- Receives Award!

The Citrus Belt Area Athletic Directors Association has announced that Athletic Director Ken Cohen at Perris High School, David Drake, Athletic Director/ Dean at Heritage High School, and Michael Pfeiffer, The student mentors from Perris, Heritage, and Paloma were Athletic Director at Paloma Valley High School are all student athletes who volunteered their time on early Saturday recipients of the CBAASA Sportsmanship morning, March 29th. Their reward for their time and sacrifice Award. This award is given to "recognize schools that were the boundless smiles of all the wonderful Special Education emphasize sportsmanship and conduct their athletic students. The Sports Challenge is an event the district hosts every year. It programs with honor". started with just Perris High School and has grown every year Kenneth Cohen, PHS Athletic Director, humbly com- since. mented, “I have really good coaches that are doing an amazing job.” Dr. Jonathan Greenberg, PUHSD superintendent, shared in an email, “As a District, we naturally want our athletic teams to compete at the highest level and win championships and league titles. That being said, cess this year. Several clubs, sports, and schools came to partici- competing with honor extends the lessons of the class- pate with and cheer for the Special Education students. Heritage room to the athletic fields. High School and Paloma Valley High School were a part of this I want to congratulate Ken Cohen, David Drake, and year’s event. The sporting events offered throughout the day consisted of a Michael Pfeiffer for leading great athletic programs at football toss, softball homerun derby, soccer kicking contest, their respective schools. Also, I want to than all of our relay race, and basketball free-throw competition. The winning coaches for setting great examples for all of our stu- competitors were awarded medals, in other words reenacting the dent athletes, their families and the communities we Olympics. Actually, all athletes received a medal for participation. serve!”

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PANTHERS SWIM Editor’s Pick MVP by Joseph Figueroa by Jimmy Ortiz

The team started off backstroke, and 100 yard breaststroke. strong with Cathedral City Valdez, senior, describes her season this, “I Every year student athletes give everything they having been overcome by feel like it was an extra push to test my have on the field or court for their respective our Varsity Boys by over a limits. I gave it my all and saw how much I sport. They work hard not only on their sport, hundred points. The boys had left in me. I accomplished what I but also in the classroom. These students have to have had an outstanding wanted to.” figure out ways to balance school work with year, leading the season The Girls CIF Relay Team consists of Hei- practice and games and sometimes put in extra with a 10 straight victory di Valdez, Melinda Medina, Marylin Rios work on the weekends. The sports editors want record, making it the first and Karina Rodriguez, all of them seniors to recognize these student athletes and motivate one for the books in Perris except for incoming first-year varsity and them to NEVER GIVE UP and let them know they High Swim history. Within freshman, Medina. have the full support of the whole school. the first Swim Meet at One of the most intense matches that De Cathedral City High Moulin remembers is Senior Night against Football: Devin Mitchell- A lockdown corner, School, all three of the Boys Elsinore High School. He recalls, ”I felt “Mitchell’s Island” a place receiver on the oppo- Relay teams made Consid- intimidated.” site side of the line from him fear, he committed eration time for the Califor- For the seniors, this has been a successful to playing football at UAPB in the fall.

Top Row, L to R: Heidi Valdez, senior; Israel De Moulin, senior; nia Interscholastic Federa- season and ‘One to Remember.’ The guys Boys Water Polo: Andy Mendoza, team captain Heliodoro Rivas, senior; Bottom Row: Andres Mendoza, senior; tion (CIF) criteria. The beat Elsinore with a score of 96-71. With Ignacio Barrios, sophomore and goalie had a team high for assist and was a Girls Swim Team had vari- this victory, they retained an undefeated great leader for the team. “The Perris High Swim team started from ous individual accomplishments, including record of 9-0. the bottom and now we are here,” de- Heidi Valdez’s qualification for CIF for the Overall this year’s Swim Season has been Cross Country: Eddie Jamie with his blazing scribes Isaiah De Moulin, junior. 200 yard Individual Medley, 100 yard a blockbuster! speed. Eddie blasts off the line and gives it his all during the race showing no mercy to his oppo- nents. Two Years 8, the boys had never lost in a complete Girls Golf: Victoria Morales. Eagle, birdie, or bo- & Going Strong blowout. Most of our gey, Victoria keeps golfing hard for the win.

by Joseph Figueroa matches have been close calls.” Girls Tennis: Melissa Sanchez. Melissa’s power- ful serve leaves her opponent standing still not Two dynamic players knowing where to hit. This is the second year that Perris High who returned this sea- has had a Tennis team with Lan Noble, son are twins, Josh and Girls Volleyball: Jennifer Quinonez. As varsity English teacher, returning yet again for Jeremy Pagtalunan, setter she always encourages the girls and never another great season. Prior to these last both juniors. They won gives up. She goes to practice every day with a two years, there hadn’t been a tennis team their match in the semi positive attitude. in over two decades. Asked about coach- -finals for the Sunbelt ing, Noble responded, “It is fun as a great League and made it to Boys Soccer: Daniel Juarez, a four year varsity sport throughout your life. I’m excited to CIF and making histo- player who has always been the creator on the be a tennis coach next year because we ry for PHS Tennis. team with his attacking abilities. have great athletes here who need to be “It’s fun bro, but it’s exposed to a sport.” really stressing because Girls Soccer: Summer Traylor has played varsity for four years and has made sure each year the The PHS Tennis team competed in every L to R: Jeremy Pagtalunan & Josh Pagtalunan you have to rely on match and won two league matches, both your partner… but at team gets better and stays united. against Lakeside High School. The first soundly defeating them with a score of 12- the same time you don’t want to screw Girls wrestling: Margarita Sanchez. This was her meet against Lakeside was a narrow victo- 6. up,” Jeremy confided about playing dou- first year wrestling and she did great in all of her ry, nearly winning them 10-8. The most Noble recapped the season, “This was a bles with his brother. matches. notable part of this is when the Boys Ten- successful year as in baseline and improve- Josh stated, “I think its been the best so nis team beat Lakeside again, this time ment. We showcased our skills when we far. I think I’ve played my best tennis this Boys wrestling: Dayvon Joseph was the only PHS were on the road. Even with a record of 2- season!” wrestler to make it to CIF.

Girls Basketball: Kelsey Howgard. The star point guard, a leader on and off the court.

A Day in the Life of a Track Start: Berry Style and Mendivil Style by Jimmy Ortiz Boys Basketball: Elishua Jackson was a beast in the paint and led the team in points per game. Track stars, Aaron Berry and Michelle days so I’ll eat yogurt with granola and fruits, known as the hardest event in track. My advice Mendivil were interviewed and here’s the especially bananas. It is also important to stay would be to learn to pace yourself and try to keep Girls Water Polo: Heidi Valdez. Team captain scoop: hydrated and drink A LOT of water! your form around the entire lap no matter how and goalie, she broke a school record for most saves! Q: A day before the race what do you usually do sleep early stay up all night? Q: Now for gear—what are you favorite Swim: Israel De Moulin & Heidi Valdez. Israel AB: I sleep because it helps your bodey rest and I track shoes? has been a leader since the season started; he's dream on how I need to run my race. AB: I like to wear Nike track shoes because they’re stepped up big by qualifying for CIF in three MM: The day before a meet I try to sleep early to lighter and I love bright colors. events. Heidi has been a great captain by inspir- get rest and have enough energy the next day. MM: The spikes I have right now are called ing her swim teammates to be the best they can “Spider spikes”. I’ve purchased the same 2 years in be.

a row now since they are very comfortable and Track: Michelle Mendivil, A spectacular runner light when running. They are also very simple who leaves her opponents in the dust while keep- which I like. ing her cool.

Q: Do you have any pregame rituals? Boys Golf: Daniel Juarez, the two sport special- AB: One thing I do is pray and thank God for ist— he putts for days. giving me the abilities to run again and bless me on Boys Tennis: The twins, Jeremy and Josh. Don’t my race. Also before my race, I eat Skittles because hard it gets. The last 100 meters are the hardest mess with twins—they have twin telepathy after it’s good luck to me. and pumping your arms will be what saves you. all. MM: Music. Something I noticed that helps me during that event is choosing an inner lane such as 2 or 3 be- Boys Volleyball: Cesar Godoy, a junior captain of Q: What event do you do? Any tips for cause it helps me push myself to catch the other a varsity team. He handles the team marvelously people trying to run that event? offering a leadership role and a never give up girls since the lanes are staggered causing the AB: I do the 4 by 100, long jump, 100 meters, and mentality. outside lanes start off ahead of me.

the triple jump. Q:When you wake up for game day Baseball: John “Hermie” Mendoza” is an excellent You have to really stretch your muscles and get Q: Do you have a pre-game playlist? what does your breakfast consist of? pitcher; he shut down Heritage and any other warm because you want to feel flexible and run AB: I listen to clam music to get my mind right. school he’s faced. He’s been Perris High’s AB: I eat oatmeal because it’s healthy and it fills faster. MM: Lana Del Rey keeps me calm before racing! Mariano Rivera. “Bring the heat”! me up. MM: My main event is the 400 meters which is MM: I try to stay on the healthy side on meet PAGE 8—A&E VOLUME X, ISSUE I

artists at Perris High School. It is the perfect place for stu- P-Town Artists dents to discover a new talent, for students to express them- by Jaime Gastelum selves, for students to create beautiful pieces of art. One recent project this semester that Art 1 students worked Through the years, Glynette Baldwin’s Art class has pro- on was a collage. Students created a work of art out of many duced, created, and brought to light the many bright young small pieces of paper cut out of magazines. One in particular really stood out. The collage was created by Randy Tapia, a senior who is well known for his artistic work. Tapia work on a variety of differ- ent art endeavors for Perris High School; he is currently in- volved in creating many of the school musical’s background paintings and recently created the winning shirt design for the Journalism shirt contest. Tapia’s collage is a recreation of one of Mexico’s famous magazines “Vogue” which had Frieda Kalo on the cover (one of Tapia’s favorite artists). When asked why he chose to create this in particular, he replied, “The fact that Frieda was not so conventionally beau- tiful but yet she was on the cover of a magazine, inspired me to recreate it.” Tapia shared that he likes painting and drawing because it is a great way to express himself and finds it very liberating. Another one of Perris High’s great artists is senior, Summer Traylor. Traylor is an artist who loves to paint in a styled called Pointillism which is a style of painting in which a pic- ture is constructed from dots of pure color that blend, at a distance, into recognizable shapes and various color tones; her latest work is a painting which depicts a beautiful scenery image of a river running through a forest. Traylor has been painting since she was twelve years old, and says she is inspired by Mrs. Baldwin’s great personality to do the best she can on all assignments. She also confided that she loves to paint because it is fun and it relaxes her.

WEST SIDE STORY TO OPEN AT PERRIS HIGH SCHOOL Movie Review: Captain America: The Winter Soldier by Alexandra Esquivel by Thomas Macias After the cataclysmic events that happened in New York with the Avengers, Captain America is back for the third time on the The Perris High Drama Club is busily rehearsing and pre- big screen. In Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Steve Rogers, paring sets for the popular musical, West Side Story. Actors portrayed by Chris Evans, is back and quietly living in Washing- and dancers have been seen practicing after school for weeks ton D.C. trying to live a normal life after everything that hap- now and opening night is fast approaching. pened in the 2012 blockbuster film The Avengers. Suddenly in the Performances begin on Thursday night, May 15, and run film, a S.H.I.E.L.D. colleague of Captain America’s goes under through Saturday, May 17th. You can purchase a ticket from attack. the ASB accountant, Lori Hays, located in the admin build- The Captain gets involved. The entire world is in danger and ing (you know—the open door in the a.m.) for $5 or you can it’s up to him to save it. He joins forces with the very attractive purchase a ticket for $7 at the door. Black Widow, played by Scarlett Johansson and they work to- The musical has many entertaining, suspenseful, romantic gether to expose the “truth” of everything going on in and tragic moments all rolled into one production. It is well S.H.I.E.L.D. known as a contemporary version of Shakespeare’s Romeo This has to be one of the most exciting Marvel Films released and Juliet. The setting is in the 1950s in New York City with to date. You will un- tensions between two rival teen gangs—the Jets and the doubtedly, be on the Sharks. edge of your seat the The Sharks are from Puerto Rico while the Jets are the You’ve read Romeo and Juliet, but are you read for it New whole time. I recom- Polish-American working-class. The male lead, Tony, will be York style—West Side Story? mend this film and so played by Thomas Macias. Tony is a proud member of the Don’t miss out. Buy your tickets before they sell out. And far, it has to be the best film of 2014. Jets who falls in love with Maria, sister to the leader of the we’ll see you. . . at the theatre! Remember to stay Sharks. This female lead will be acted by Angel Allen. until the end of the credits because there you get a glimpse of Are you creative? Artistic? Quicksilver: Aaron Taylor Johnson and Scarlet Witch: Eliza- beth Olsen. This sce- We want to showcase YOU!!! ne leads and will con- nect this film with Contact the A&E Editor, Jaime Gastelum—room 5202 The Avengers: Age of Ultron.

Photos displayed were taken by talented PHS student photographers from Ms. Llexim’s Photography class. P-TOWN PRESS FEATURE—PAGE 9

tion of teens around the coun- Book Review: Life of Pi try, teens their idea of a rela- by Joselyn Calderon tionship with scorn rather Perhaps you've seen the movie Life of Pi, or heard of it. than applause or even respect Not surprisingly, the book is much, much better than for these couples. The whole point of being with someone is the movie (although the movie is pretty great too). to get to know the person on a deeper level. If the solid foun- In it you follow the struggle of Piscine Patel, who is dation of your relationship is stranded on a lifeboat in the middle of the Pacific Ocean to perform physical acts, than you aren’t really ready to be with only an adult Bengal Tiger to keep him company. dating. Whether you agree or Piscine, who implores oth- disagree with this style, you ers to call him Pi, has led an have no right to judge their interesting life in India. He relationship. Instead, learn from it. follows Hinduism, Christi- That’s not to say that you anity, and Islam all at the should bring your parents to same time and his family your next date or you should- n’t hug or kiss your partner. owns a zoo. They are on Instead, try to see the inno- their way to Canada to cence, the modesty and most start a new life when their WHAT? NO HAND HOLDING? importantly, the respect that courting ship mysteriously sinks has. When teens are dating it should be over the Mariana Trench. It’s disturbing—hearing teens say, thought to consider marrying the other something innocent. It shouldn’t be Pi and the tiger, named “He/She broke up with me because I person. Now, more about courtship: about making out in the middle of the Richard Parker, must coop- wouldn’t sleep with them”, or “We’re within the time period a couple is court- hallways, in classrooms and at lunch. If erate to stay alive if they friends with benefits” - hearing the ing, the couple, usual teens, are not al- that is your relationship is about than saucy and at times ballsy stories teens lowed to hold hands or kiss—only a side that’s your issue, but have respect for hope to ever see land again. having one night stands. These types of hug is permitted. All dates are ALWAYS the people around you and don’t do it comments are always “in the air” around chaperoned, including phone call and out in public (the PDA). The novel can get pretty gory and depressing, but it’s campus and it makes me wonder if teens video calls. Depending upon the dis- The intention of this article is not in- also beautiful and poignant. It make even make you look have lost touch with what it really tance between the couple, they are al- tended to insult anyone on campus. This means to be in a relationship with some- lowed to text one another only if the is to share the opinions heard of what at the world in a new way. Life of Pi is definitely a book one. Now a days, seeing couple who text is being monitored. So, group other teens say about courting and teen worth reading. have some elements of courtship is rare. chat! Lastly, once engaged—you are relationships. While there are far too For those who don’t know what a permitted to hold hands. many PDA relationships on campus, courtship is it’s a period in a couple’s Courting was introduced when two there’s actually many relationships on relationship which precedes their en- girls named Jill and Jessica Duggar for a campus that actually have strong and gagement and marriage. The most com- television show on TLC called “19 Kids meaningful relationships. So for– re- mon misunderstanding people have and Counting,” announced that they spect and applause is deserved. about “courtship” is that it is basically were both in a courtship with their part- Reserve judgment on this resurrected just dating someone. However, Court- ners Derick Dillard and Ben Seewald. Jill idea of “courtship”. Keep this article in The 2014 Perris High School Year- ship isn’t simply dating. A courtship is a and Jessa Duggar say, “I feel out of this mind and foster respect for relationships relationship between a man and a wom- experience, we can focus on getting to that may be different and might, hope- en in which they seek to determine if it’s know each more and not being distract- fully, opened your eyes to a new way of book is due to arrive by Friday, in God’s will for them to marry each ed by physical contact that may lead up building a meaningful and lasting rela- other. As for dating, it’s a man and wom- to a physical relationship.” tiobship. May 23rd en who choose to date yet often have no As soon as courting caught the atten-

Sakura Latte [whipped cream with strawberry crunch]. Don’t be left with tears on your from Starbucks International For those who are green with envy, here’s a by Valerie Esquivel recipe that will help you understand the trend face because you didn’t buy the in Japan. Every coffee lover know that fall is around the book. There are a limited number corner (admittedly a “far corner”). A VST (very special time) when Starbucks comes out with 1 Small cup of Ice of books coming to us. their very famous Pumpkin Spiced Latte. 3 Tablespoons of Cherry Flavoring (This can be The Sakura “latte” is the Japanese equivalent a syrup, a jam, or a preserve just as long as it of the cultural forces that is the pumpkin spice doesn't have any lumps of cherry in it.) latte in the U.S. This seasonal drink is in high 3 Tablespoons of White chocolate mocha mix Pay your balance if you had a lay- demand and has achieved iconic status. 2 Small tubs of Vanilla ice cream The main difference, I would say, is that in the away—no later than May 31st, or U.S., there is little change in the Starbuck’s of- Topping: ferings from year to year: the “PSL” is a coffee Whipped cream pay the going cost now of $85—to latte with pumpkin-spice syrup. In Japan, how- Pink sprinkles or created strawberry chocolate ever, the Sakura drink changes yearly. This year, Lori Hays, ASB Accountant. the chain offers two new drinks: Sakura Choco- late Latte with Strawberry-Flavored Topping

Cherries with Ricotta and Toasted Almonds GREEK FRAPPE Shared by Joseph Figueroa shared by Veronica Alvarez, from Taste Made on YouTube

One Serving - PREPARATION INGREDIENTS: 1.5 Tbl. Nescafe classic instant coffee Place the cherries in a small, circular 1 Tbl. sugar or more to your taste container with it being at least five water inches of diameter ice Heat cherries in the microwave on evaporated milk or cream (optional) High until warm, 1 to 2 minutes. Top the cherries with ricotta and Also needed for preparation: almonds. Frappe shaker (could be cocktail shaker or electric milk-frother) tall glasses straw

Eating Well. Cherries with Ricotta & Procedure: Toasted Almonds. www.eatingwell.com. Add coffee to a shaker or cup; The EatingWell Diet (2007). Web. 1 May. Now add sugar and enough water to cover both; 2014. Shake vigorously for 15 - 30 seconds, the drink will INGREDIENTS become airy and foamy; 3/4 cup frozen pitted cherries www.eatingwell.com/recipes/ Pour into a tall glass; 2 tablespoons part-skim ricotta cherries_with_ricotta_toasted_almonds.html Add ice cubes to the glass; 1 tablespoon toasted slivered almonds Add a bit more water into the shaker and shake to get out the rest of the coffee. Pour into your glass. (Optional) Fill up the rest of the glass with milk or cream PAGE 10—FEATURE VOLUME X, ISSUE I

LOOKING BACK . . .

the decision to become a teacher wasn’t hard; but hav- A Bittersweet Farewell ing to quit my job to accomplish my dream, has been by Valeria Esquivel one of the hardest decisions I have ever made.” After working at Perris High School for 15 years, Ga- Tesoriero takes many wonderful memories of people briel Tesoriero decided to make the change from classi- she has come to know fied staff to certificated staff as a Spanish teacher. Teso- well during her tenure at PHS. As soon as she finishes riero stated that out of all the fiftteen years she has her student teaching at Canyon Springs High School, spent here, her last day was the most memorable. she plans “When I told everyone I was leaving is when I felt the on applying for a full-time job. While she will be willing love and appreciation that everyone had for me. I re- to go wherever the Lord takes her, she confided, “If it is ceived innumerable amounts of good wishes which have His will I return to Perris High. I would be more than turned to blessings in my life,” she shared. happy to teach our students Spanish,” said Tesoriero. At the end of the day, Tesoriero had a clear under- “Even though I have just meet Gabby this year, I feel standing of what she means to the Perris High School like I have known her my whole entire life,” Community. This popular staff member received numer- ous hugs and best wishes, not to mention the party that said Jessica Mosque, senior. was thrown in her honor by her fifth period TA’s. Yesenia Moreno, senior, added, “She was the light in Tesoriero always wanted to be a Spanish teacher. She the room that would always brighten our day.“ loves the idea of working with students and after 15 years of being around them, she confirmed it. “Making

website where students are Chromebook Rollout taking it to the next level by Jaws Calderon when it comes to technology and through online assess- Chromebooks are the newest technology being ments, projects (called introduced to Perris High School. Chromebook ‘wikiprojects’), and assign- rollout day started with every English class headed ments. Walters continued, over to the library to have students check out their “It really helps also with shiny new Chromebooks. When they got back to class work because now the class, staff from the technology department taught students can turn things in the classes how to set up their Chromebooks and in a collaborate spot.” start them up. When asked about what Although many students and staff believed a few websites would most likely problems would occur during checkout, thanks to be frequented on the informative videos made by Video Production Club Chromebooks, student re- and the team of librarians, JROTC cadets, and ad- sponses were overwhelm- ministrators, checkout went as smoothly as could ingly in favor of “YouTube”. have been hoped for. Wires ran along the floors of Senior, Stephanie Johnson the classrooms as students charged their Chrome- photo by Jos Calderon said she’d be on YouTube for books for the very first time. Reactions among stu- all the funny videos and dents and staff were varied but all were positive. stuff. Senior, Jonathan Sosa said, “It’ll be a good change, no Chromebooks have really changed things around cam- more paper.” When asked how it would affect relation- English and Drama teacher William Walters said he pus, but students and staff are sure that it’s a good ships with his friends, he shared, “Without friends it’ll was enthusiastic about what having Chromebooks thing. Physics teacher, Ryan Hays said, “I think that stay the same I think. We’ll just be online during lunch could mean for his classes. “I believe they truly prepare they have a great potential to allow for students to learn showing each other things like videos or playing music. students for the future, even in a kind of class like Dra- at their own pace, at their own level whatever it may be I know we’ll be taking more pictures and posing with ma, for example when they’re doing character research.” in our diverse school.” them.” One feature on the Chromebooks if ‘Haiku Learning’, a

Relay for Life Summer Dreams by Thomas Macias by Juan Carlos Chicas

On April 26th, numerous FFA students It’s that time a year again when students are simplyhired.com and jobs.monster.com. from Perris High School held the 24 hour looking around, checking with friends and These sites are great for students. Not only Relay for Life event at Perris High School. family, walking into businesses - asking if this but if you are looking for specific jobs, The American Cancer Society’s Relay For there’s a job opening . . . job applications. . . you can go directly to the company’s website Life is a life-changing event that gives every- or interview opportunities. Summer is filled and look for their careers tab. Usually after one in communities across the globe a chance with these opportunities; once summer clicking past a few tabs, you’ll find available to Celebrate the lives of people who have starts, students want to do everything! And it positions. battled cancer; to remember loved ones lost, takes money – which they don’t have. They Finding a job might seem like a huge task, and fight back against the disease. have plans for every day of vacation to assure but once you get started, you’ll find that ap- This year at the Perris Relay for Life over that not one day is wasted. One of the first plying isn’t that hard. Don’t put it off – start $40,000 was raised. Many companies and questions students get asked as they leave for today to secure that summer job that will other clubs participated including Wal- vacation is, “What do you have planned this make your summer dreams a reality. Mart, Food for Less, and the Perris Auto summer?” Speedway which helped contribute to the To make their plans happen, students fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. need to get a job. Of course with jobs Brandon Lopez, senior, participated in the comes less time for fun, but the freedoms Relay for Life Event and remained for the your own paycheck gives you are worth it. whole 24 hour period. He stated, Having your own paycheck means you “Participating in this event was life- choose where you go and what to buy. It’s changing. The most memorable moment that a smart decision that helps you keep con- day was Zumba dancing with the Crunch friends and family lost to cancer. trol of your own money. You don’t have to Fitness instructor at midnight and the Lumi- Among the many students who participat- ask for loans from friends or money from naria lighting which made everyone cry.” ed were Daisy Lopez and Emily Hamblin. your parents. The Luminaria event is a nighttime event; Hamblin stated, “We cannot wait to partici- There are tons of websites out there that Many small bags are placed around the track pate in next year’s Relay for Life.” put up job applications or available posi- and are lit in order to represent the lives of tions up for students to search. They in- clude snagajob.com, get-me-jobs.com, P-TOWN PRESS A&E—PAGE 11

with roses in one hand and in the Dressing up like a zombie

Promposals—Gone Viral... other a baby pig. A and holding a sign saying huge banner behind “ ______, use your him asked “Monica brains and go to prom by Valeria Esquivel Prom?” with me.” Yes. She said yes.

No longer are teenagers inviting their dates Finding a Nike box with a to prom over the phone, between classes or in Senior Ana Isabel the lunchroom. They are coming up with Romero got sur- letter saying, “It’s been creative ways to make a prom-proposal. prised by her long- running through my mind, It's a trend that's not only popular with distance boyfriend so prom?” several students at various high schools in Jose Velasquez. “I small towns, but also across the country. had no idea he was Going to the movies with These clever and insane prom proposals have going to propose. your boyfriend and you captured so much attention that news sta- He was on his notice that your movie tions like Fox, ABC, and E! have been pro- Spring Break and tickets say “______, ducing features about them. I guess you could came over for the Prom?” say, teens have become pretty determined to ing, romantic, funny and occasionally weird. week. He had been telling me he had a sur- take the necessary steps to ensure that their prise but I never thought it would be that. I It is safe to say that Thomas Macias’ prom- You’re swimming a 500 and you notice at the ideal date will say yes and take them to the went to the Senior Quad on a Friday after posal for senior, Monica Gonzalez, was unfor- end of pool a poster saying Prom. biggest school function of the year. school, like always, to hang out with friends gettable. Social media has taken a bigger role than and all and it was a bit odd how a lot of my It all started with a heart-touching serenade years pass. On Twitter, hashtag #Promposals friends were there. Sooner or later he came Someone surprisingly twerking in front of to the song, “I Can’t Take my Eyes Off You” has been trending on Twitter for over a three around the corner with his saxophone in you. . . very close. . . while wearing short by Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons at the weeks now. One of the biggest risks with hand and with other of our friends with him. shorts saying “Prom?” on the back. Prom Fashion Assembly. He had videotaped a asking someone to prom is the rejection; with Once he got there, everyone just kinda split in production in which he was in detention with huge prom-posals though, the time and effort half and pushed me towards him. He started Lastly, my personal favorite was watching a Drama teacher, Steve Walters. He escaped put into it is considered and the person being to play be our song and at the end of it all, he music video from your boyfriend that he and from the room and ran through campus until, asking can’t seem to help but say “yes”. got the poster and asked the question. It was his friends had made together. in person, he made an entrance into the large You name it, everyone has somehow partici- a moment I would never forget. “ gym where the Assembly was in session. He pated in someone’s proposals. Even the Dark walked/danced up the bleachers to Monica, See the possibilities are endless! No matter Lord, Lord Voldemort joined in on the action. Other popular prom-posals that have cap- how you were asked, just remember to post grabbed her hand and led her to the middle of tured many hearts were popular enough this your proposal on Twitter and Instagram (to the gym floor. After he has finished the song, Most prom proposals are sweet, heartwarm- prom season to be immortalized include: help someone else next year!). he then briefly left her side and came back An Escape to India by Alexandra Esquivel This year’s prom was held on April 12th, 2014 on this beautiful venue in Silverado, CA. The venue was an open range where, if you got there early, you would have been able to see beautiful exotic animals. They had zebras, white and orange Bengal Tigers, macaws, and more. You could take a lovely walk passing through all the animals before going to prom. The scenery was impeccable; the location was on the mountain side so you were able to capture the panoramic view without being interrupted by the busy city. “They had fountains all over the place, even one in their pool,” stated Karina Mosqueda. In the beginning, you see students coming out of lim- ousines, party buses, luxury cars; you name it, they brought it! Regardless of who they came with (either with an amazing date or with their astonishing friends) Antonio Gonzalez, Ivan Gonzalez, Juan Pablo Vasquez, Casandra Gonzalez and Jessica Campos pose for the camera. everybody dressed to impress that night, leaving some people speechless as they walked by. For those who people spent it dancing, laughing, and simply just hav- wanted to capture the moment, they had the opinions ing fun before June 13th. Everybody did look beautiful from a photo booth, professional cameramen, and car- that day but when it was time everybody had their eyes toonists to help make that happen. on the nominees for prom royalty. With all the possible The senior class made their last dance at Perris High choices that were offered that day people were not 100 an unforgettable experience. With so many of those percent positive on who was going to win. But in the end, everyone was cheering in celebration for this year’s prom king and queen: Jose Cervantes and Ma- ria Munoz! ALL HAIL THE ROYALS!!!

Vivian Garcia and Anthony Gonzalez smile for the camera.

Far left: Maria Munoz and Jose “Joey” Cervantes proudly show their royalty status.

Left: Maria & Joey upon being announced the winners of Prom Royalty honors. PAGE 12—COMMUNITY VOLUME X, ISSUE 1

Editorial Staff: Editor in Chief: Joselyn Calderon News That’s Hits Too Close: Co-Sports Editors: Jimmy D. Ortiz, Jesus Perez & Brayan Rios Features Editor: Karina Mosqueda Humboldt Bus Crash A&E Editor: Jaime Gastelum by Veronica Alvarez Photography Editors & Equipment Managers: Joseph Figueroa & Carlos Morales Reporters/ Photographers: Vera Alvarez, Alexandra Esquivel, Valeria Esquivel, Thomas Macias, Marcos Monroy, and Stephanie Solis Adviser: Debbie Georgianna

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BLOOD MOON by Brayan Rios The Moon is a cold, rocky body about 2,160 miles (3,476 km) in diameter. It has no light of its own but shines by sunlight re- flected from its surface. The Moon orbits Earth about once every 29 and half days. On the Photo from: http://media.utsandiego.com/img/photos/2014/04/09/b8d5651f3b9e0c0e510f6a70670035c0_r620x349. chart below are upcoming dates JPEG?75d51d0aea2efce5189afce216053cbc530c46a8 in case you missed the amazing “blood moon” lunar eclipse: Every year, AVID students from Perris be like. A total of three buses were going to High School participate in a trip that takes make their trip up to Eureka that Friday. Eclipse Eclipse Geographic Location of them to northern California to take a first Each bus was carried high school students Type Duration Eclipse Visibility hand look at what the colleges from that part from different regions of California; Fresno, of the state offer. Recently, there was a terri- Sacramento, and Los Angeles. April 15, 2014 03h 35m Australia, Pacific, ble accident that took the lives of students on The Los Angles bus left early that morning 01h18m Americas a similar trip—news of the tragedy hit too to make the ten hour drive to Humboldt close to home; it affected many on our cam- State. It was around 5:00 pm when the bus October 8, 2014 03h20m Asia, Australia, pus. was past Sacramento that the accident hap- 00h59m Pacific, Americas On April 10, a FedEx trailer-truck collided pened. Moments before that accident a stu- April 4, 2015 03h29m Asia, Australia, head on with a Silverado Stages Charter bus. dent on the bus had tweeted a picture of the The bus was filled with southern California bus and after the accident had tweeted, “I students who were going to the spring pre- was asleep and the next thing you know I September 28, 2015 03h20m E. Pacific, Americas, Europe, view of Humboldt State University. The acci- was jumping gout for my life”. 01h12m Africa, W. Asia dent happened on I-5; the truck crashed into Nine people were reported dead on the A lunar eclipse occurs every time the moon the body of the bus and instantly caught on spot, the tenth person had died on their way passes behind the Earth into its umbra around the rim of the Earth makes it to the fire. Some witnesses say that the FedEx truck to the hospital. (shadow). This can only occur when the moon’s surface. Here’s Alan MacRobert of was already in flames before it hit the bus. A A day that started with anticipation and Earth, Sun, and Moon are all aligned. Several Sky and Telescope magazine: total of ten people were killed on impact: the excitement ended in heart-wrenching trage- weeks ago, on April 15, 2014 we witnessed a “If you were standing on the moon during a total two drivers, three chaperones and five stu- dy. lunar eclipse. Many people were fascinated lunar eclipse you would see the Earth as a black disk dents. The PHS community mourns the loss of yet, there were still a lot of people who were with a brilliant orange ring around it. And this bril- The spring preview at Humboldt was going lives cut short. scared. Why were they scared? They based liant ring would be bright enough to dimly light up to last three day; it was intended to give fu- this eclipse on the bible verse of Joel 2:31 the lunar landscape.” ture students an idea of how it was going to which reads like this, “The sun shall be It’s this ring of light which gives the moon changed into darkness, and the moon will be its blood red color. The April 2014 as red as blood, before then the great and eclipse was the first total lunar eclipse since SENIORS. MAKE SURE THAT ALL YOUR FINES ARE fearful day of the Lord will come.” December of 2011. You may have heard the term “blood moon” PAID SO THAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO GRADUATE. before. Whenever the moon passes into en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunar_eclipse Earth’s shadow, it takes on a reddish color- it can be anywhere from a bright copper to a http://thehigherlearning.com/2014/04/14/what-is-a-blood LOOK FOR ALL YOUR LOST BOOKS - CHECK UNDER -moon-and-why-is-it-happening-tonight-during-the- darker hue, like the color of dried blood. total-lunar-eclipse/ THE BED & IN THE SCARY CLOSET. DON’T BE But what causes this? Well, even when the Earth is between the FORCED TO PAY FOR A TEXTBOOK THAT’S HIDING sun and the moon, some of the light from all of the sunsets and sunrises happening FROM YOU!!!

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