Volume 103, Issue 5 Modesto High School Senior Issue 2016 2 0 1 6 The Panther Press 18 H Street Inside Your Senior Issue Modesto, CA 95351 Message from Your Principal

Panther Press Staff: Message from Panther Press Seniors Liam Coyle, Roberto Jimenez, Waleed Khan, Yarithceli Mariscal, Stacey Mean, Amar Pannu, Amrit Pannu, Senior Wills & Nicole Parhizgari, Enya Rodriguez, Natalie Schlenker, Jordan Toledo, Senior Tweets Jasmine Underwood, Lucy Wenstrup, Alexandria K. Yaum, and Kristina Zuroff Embarrassing Moments

Adviser: Things We’ll Miss Kerrie Glenn [email protected] Plans After High School The Panther Press is created for and by students of Modesto High School. The MoHi Staff FaceSwap & goal is to bring news to MHS and to acknowledge ideas, events, and indi- Favorite Staff Quotes viduals on campus in an unbiased and professional manner. The opinions ex- Favorite Staff Memories pressed in this publication are those of the journalism staff and not of Modesto High School or Modesto City Schools. Advice to Underclassmen This publication may also be accessed at mohipantherpress.com. Letters may Senior Seven be mailed to MHS or submitted to Kerrie Glenn’s mailbox in the main office.

Cartoon by Gabriel Malonzo A Message from Your Principal, Mr. Manning

Hello MoHi Panthers! Here we are at the end of another exciting, eventful, and action- packed school year. It seems like yesterday we were participating at ROAR, getting our classes, books, and lockers last July. Before we knew it Winter Break was here and gone. We are now gearing up for our remaining projects, tests, finals, and summer vacation plans. Seniors are graduating, while freshman, sophomores, and juniors transition into new roles on campus. We have several teachers and staff members retiring after decades of serving students in and out of the classroom to be thankful for as well.

Modesto High School has played a significant role in the lives of students, teachers and parents for close to 140 years. There is always some positive way for each and every student on campus to become involved. Panther Pride is alive and well and continues to grow stronger with each graduating class. I want to thank each student, teacher, and staff member on this campus for an outstanding, memorable, and productive year. I bid farewell and offer best wishes to all graduating and outgoing senior students, while I challenge all returning students to increase your participation, drive, and dedication to being a Modesto High School Panther. Enjoy and make the most of your summer because August 8 will be here before you know it.

A Message from the Panther Press Senior Staff Members

Hello seniors and congratulations on making it to the end of high school! This issue of the Panther Press is dedicated to you to honor and celebrate all that you have accom- plished here at Modesto High over the last four years. A special thank you to Modesto High School’s Leadership Class of 2016 for making this publication possible. It has been an absolute pleasure creating the school’s news magazine for you over the last four years, and we hope you have enjoyed our work.

Thank you for all of the stories that you have made here at Modesto High over the last four years and good luck as you continue your stories out in the world!

Sincerely,

The Panther Press Staff, Senior Class Senior Wills

I, Dalnea Alanis, hereby leave my school spirit to all underclassmen because you don’t want to regret not being involed. I, Karl Allen, hereby leave my dignity to Danni and Harley because after leaving, I won’t need it anymore. I, Michael Alvarado, hereby leave defensive sleeper of the year to Green Horn because he is on his way up. I, Gina Andona, hereby leave nothing to nobody because I barely know anyone here. I, Rafael Andrade, hereby leave nothing to nobody because I don’t own a lot. I, Yelitza Anguiano, hereby leave my seats that I’ve ever sat in for my senior class to Bryzt Rojas because she is cool. I, Shara Balzer, hereby leave my old wardrobe to Semaj Je because I could sure use a new one. I, Thalia Banuelos, hereby leave all my paper work/cheat sheets to Myrka because you’re honestly going to need it. I, Elizandro Barrera, hereby leave the Hulk title to Luis Valencia because #nomusclebreak2k16. I, Freddy Batt, hereby leave my MoHi cape to Taye because he is a very spirited young sprout. I, Alexandra Beasley, hereby leave my spirit to Ms. Guy because I was the best in her class. I, Kevin Bejarano, hereby leave my savageness to Jaylene Lopez because she keeps it lit in the morning. I, Martin Berber, hereby leave the brick wall to Josue Trujillo because it’s a great background. I, Curtis Bowers, hereby leave $50 to Tyler Mure because, why not? I, Mary Buchaklian, hereby leave my life to Emiliano Ramirez because I love you with all my heart. I, Jimmy Cabanillas, hereby leave my stupidity (ignorance) to Yazmany because he’s too smart and hurts easily by what those around him call him. I, Josephino Cambosa, hereby leave my rhythmic legacy to Jovany Zamora because the beats must continue to live on. I, Vincenzo Cassara, hereby leave my legacy to Mason because he is a good friend. I, Jose Chavez, hereby leave my Power Ranger action figures to Daniel Torres because he be the real one. I, April Cheney, hereby leave all of my AVID knowledge to Blanche Burkhead because she has the potential to become something great. I, Jennifer Cruz, hereby leave a piece of my heart to HR4 because wherever we go in life, they’ll always be my best friends. I, Darin Cudal, hereby leave perseverance to students because I want to succeed and to never give up on your dream. I, Cheyenne Culver, hereby leave pink pencil to Lilly because she is a nice person. I, Alexander Delgado, hereby leave my social life to I.B. because - happiness. I, Frank Deng, hereby leave my will of fire to the first student who reads this because with this power, such an individual will never have any vulnerabilities. I, Julia Desalles, hereby leave my awesome softball skills to Natalie Linker because varsity needs all the help they can get. I, Anthony Drobnick, hereby leave absolutely nothing to Ellen Zheng because JUSTICE! I, Sabrina Esquivel, hereby leave my sunglasses to Heidi Omlin because she appreciates and loves them as much as I do. I, Ivy Ewing, hereby, leave my energy to lower classmen because you are going to need it. I, Giovanni Fisaga III, hereby leave nothing to anyone because I have nothing to give you. I, Maria Flores, hereby leave all the work to Nayeli Flores because she needs to start focusing on getting everything done. I, Maria Garcia, hereby leave my green pencil to an underclassman because I’m not going to need it any more. I, Jasmine Gonzales, hereby leave my MoHi pride to all my friends because once a Panther always a Panther. I, Maria Gonzalez, hereby leave senior stress to Alejandra Loza because I’m out and she have her senior year to go. I, Rahul Gosai, hereby leave my aliens and pizza story to Carlos Ruelas because I just think it would make a great gift and he doesn’t have access to it anyways. I, Johnathon Gouveia, hereby leave weirdness to Alan Guerrero because he needs it. I, Andrew Guardado, hereby leave nothing to Jose because he didn’t earn it. I, Isabel Guerrero, hereby leave my shade to Citlalli Guerrero because everybody calls me shady and she will likely be known as little shady. I, Jesus Guitron, hereby leave legacy to underclassman because the need to keep my legacy alive. I, Biridiana Gutierrez, hereby leave my makeup to Daisy De La Cruz because let’s face it, I don’t use it and she loves her makeup. I, Gabriela Hernandez, hereby leave all of our chismes to Kayleigh M. Collins because you have been there through all of them. I, Esmeralda Huerta, hereby leave my stress to Roberto because he doesn’t know what senioritis feels like. I, Rosa Iglesias, hereby leave my friendship to Tabitha Smith because ever since I began school in Mohi she’s been there for me. I, Roberto Jimenez, hereby leave my hair, boots, chalk door, and playlists to Toriano Joe because he’s my Alaskan rival and prodigy. I, Waleed Khan, hereby leave my procrastination to the junior class because senioritis. I, Hannastasia Leng, hereby leave a remembrance of my spirit to Pamella & Baker because they understood me at my hardest moments and believed I could overcome them and graduate. I, Daniel Loeza, hereby leave all the work I didn’t do. I, Ramiro Lopez, hereby leave my intelligence to my squad because they will need it. I, Vanessa Lopez, hereby leave my friendship to Angelina because she was my best friend throughout the whole school years. I, John Lor, hereby leave my my winning streak 9-0 to Jose Tello because his V8 is slow. I, Abby Lovell, hereby leave my dedication, perseverance, and outgoing leadership skills to Karina Silva. I, Julie Macias, hereby leave my crippling stress to Jennifer Esqueda because that ain’t none of my business no more. I, Leslie Magana, hereby leave memories and experiences to my student soul to keep after high school is over. I, Steve Martinez, hereby leave my Xbox one to Gabriel because it will get Curtis mad. I, Brenda Mora, hereby leave my pictures of any shows to Kiely downs because she is an amazing friend. I, Jubilee Morales, hereby leave my favorite music playlist to Brooke Reid because you need to actually listen to modern music that’s good. I, Grace Morris, hereby leave a piece of advice to Robert Lopez-Martinez because he is very much my little brother. (My tweet) I, Emily Mosqueda, hereby leave school spirit to class of 2017 because it’ll give you the best experience during high school. I, Miguel Murillo, hereby leave knowledge to Nayeli because she will need it to get through the rest of her high school years. I, Karla Navarro, hereby leave my spirit to Isaura Navarro because she is my cousin and I want her to enjoy her 3 years she has left. I, Alejandro Olivas, hereby leave my seat to a junior because it is still warm. I, Michael Perez, hereby leave everything to myself. I, Sonia Perez, hereby leave varsity girl team captain title to Kerry Young because you have the leadership and kindness required to step up and be a role model. I, Esmeralda Prado, hereby leave all of my shoes to Julissa Prado because I know she will take care of them and rock them almost as well as me. I, Kaushik Rai, hereby leave my legacy to Shaninder Bal and Prajeet Sandhu because I trust they will carry on my name as the greatest Panther of all time. I, Adan Ramirez, hereby leave my book repots to Brenda Enriquez because I know that she won’t start reading until it’s too late. I, Corrina Rental, hereby leave my amazing cheerleading skills to Juan Cisneros because he is going to be the next best male cheerleader ever! Love ya J I, Hilario Resendiz, hereby leave my tire marks to Eddy because he swore he could beat me. I, Agustine Reyes, hereby leave this school to people of Modesto because I am out this thing. I, Jessenda Roberts, hereby leave all my prize possessions to Peonny Vega because you are the only person I trust. I, Enya Rodriguez, hereby leave this school. That’s all. I, Estefania Rodriguez, hereby leave all the stress to Sheila Pitalua because it’s the one thing you’ll need for almost ev- erything. I, Evelin Rodriguez, hereby leave all my drama to Daisy De La Cruz because you have always been there for me and understand me. I, Valeria Rosas, hereby leave joy and love to Ariel Rosas because you will deserve it, and you will accomplish your dream. I, Blanca Ruiz, hereby leave my humor to Mr. Gascon. . . I, John Rupe, hereby leave my stress to every single freshmen because it’ll add to theirs. Haha! I, Alexa Sanchez, hereby leave my wisdom to Daisy Sanchez because she will need it for her upcoming high school year. I, Elleis Souza, hereby leave knowledge of TOK to Castellani because TOK is the most practical class. I, Victor Tovar, hereby leave my school spirit to Sofia Tovar because she lacks it and needs to make high school memo- ries. I, Yeelang Vang, hereby leave the Hmong Vaj’s to Wonson Vang because this is not the end of the Vang’s. I, Jisela Vasqueez, hereby leave my quarterly essays to class of #17 seniors because you have to do essays now! I, Graciela Villaseñor, hereby leave my attitude, how I was from 9-12 to anyone who will be like me because they’re go- ing to be like me – someone out there & at the end they will grow up to be awesome like me. I, Keng Vue, hereby put my faith in Kong Meng Vue because I have faith in him as his older brother. I put my hope in you. I, Josalynn West, hereby leave my IB homework from all four years to incoming freshmen because I want them to see all of the work they’re going to have to do. I, Thomas Wilson, hereby leave my dance skills to Xaiyon Phai because he will be the best dancer at Modesto High. I, Craig Yarbrough, hereby leave everything to Jesus Guitron because he is my closest friend. I, Alexandria Yaum, hereby leave the metaphorical crown to Ms. Glenn because – there is no because -She’s queen! @ the Class of 2016

Jubilee Morales Dominic Steffano #ItIsFinished2016 #EndofSuffering

Freddy Batt Christian Von Rotz #MoHiTilIWhat? #GetSnooptoMoHiGraduation2k16

Mary Buchaklian Leslie Vega Bye see you never. #MoHiMoBuckets #SingleMommyMadeIt Jesse Armando Garcia Kari Allen Shout out to the people who sent See you all in therapy! me photos of the homework. You all helped save my grade. #yousavedme Alexa Sanchez #keepthe2016flow April Cheney To all my MHS homies. Y’all the real Jose Ochoa MVP. #Graduationturnup #collegebound Paola Amezcua Sonia Perez #OohAahYouWishYouWereASenior Let your faith be bigger than your fear. #alwaysapanther Yelitza Anguiano We’re kind of a B16 Deal! Albert Coito #WeAreTheBestYouHaveEverSeen #DowneySucks #WeAreTheClassOf2016

Page Desgined by Lucy Wenstrup Messages (16) Mohi Seniors Details

Okay Panthers, confession time. What is your most embarrassing moment? My freshman year, I sat in a random teacher’s class for a whole period and didn’t even realize it. -Evelin Rodriguez

When I did a presentation in the auditorium and I wore the same blue polo as my picture on the jumbo screen. -Riley Noland

I farted in front of three girls.

-Sak Nop

When I passed out upstairs and my two short friends dragged me to the nearest classroom. -Maria Alcantar

When I sat in a desk freshman year in English class and it broke under me and I fell to the floor.

-Salina Ortiz

Christian and I locked ourselves out of a hotel room without our shirts on. -Albert Coito

My friend jabbed me in the side in chem and I squawked and fell out of my seat. -Kari Allen

LOL you guys are hilarious! Thanks for sharing! -Percy Panther

iMessage What Will You Miss Most? High school is a time full of many memories! Whether Teachers & Staff they’re made on the football field, in the classroom, - 22.3% or in a relationship with someone else - there are so many! 444 replies were totaled from all of the senior students and these are what the Class of 2016 will Friends - 20.2% miss the most! Other: Because there is such a variety of things to Modesto (band, Prom, dances, High, we came up with categories based on the re- classes, food, tests...) plies we were given. - 21.1% Going to games - 7.4% Theatre or PAA - 4.4% Sports - 7.4% Homecomings - 2.2%

Rallies & MoHi Spirit - 15.1% Plans After High School

One of the best parts of graduating high school for seniors is moving on and discussing what they’re going to do with the rest of their lives. From the minute we’re born, practically, we are asked, “What are you going to do when you grow up?” Now it’s time that we take a look at our demographic, and see where kids are headed after high school. Whether it’s off to a four year college, or the military, or work, or maybe you don’t know yet, we here at the Panther Press, and at Modesto High, are proud of the senior class.

Work 3.3% Military 5.3% Other 19.2%

Community College 30.4%

Four Year College 41.7% Face-Swap Who’s that Staff Member!? By Roberto Jimenez

We’ve seen how the face-swap feature on snapchat has brought joy to our lives, so I took the time to go out and swap some of our own staff members faces!

Mr. Murry & Mrs. McHale

I lied and went around taking pictures of teachers. I told them that they had been chosen for a special spread of notable teachers.

Ms. Castellani & Mrs. Johnson

Marilyn & Nancy Cindy Hutchings, Elsa Robinson & Alex Gonzalez

Mr. Lawson & Mr. Manning

“I look good with long hair” - Mrs. Sanchez & Mrs. Glenn QUOTES OF THE YEAR Class of 2 0 1 6

Peterson shook everyone’s hands “If morale does not im- and said, “Don’t let anyone tell you prove, the floggings will who you are; only you can define continue.” - Mike Chiavetta “I’m trying to raise you you.” -Miriam Ruiz nimrods from the dredges of ignorance!” - Mrs. Garvin “Always remember, ‘Eres una reina!’” - Ms. Santana “Eat up.” - Alfredo Gonzales

“Get to class!” - Marilynn

“If I can do it, you can do it too!” From Your -Mr. Casillas “God gave you home- FAVORITE work, not me.” “OK...Right?...So...” -Mr. Kasas teachers & seniors -Mr. Saechao

“Givers have to set limits, because “Believe in yourself unless the takers never do.” -Ms. Avila system is rigged, then its just stupid.” - Mr. Kreuger “No homework today.” -Mr. Tea “Get out of my class.” “It’s not due today.” -Mrs. Johnson “All of life is a dichotomy.”-Every Teacher -Ms. Pegarella “Whenever you stress out too much, you just have to tell your- self, ‘It’s all good.’” -Mrs. Negranza “It is what it is” -Ms. Jacquemin “Very nice!” -Mr. Austin

“Cats are evil!” - Mrs.Guinn “Don’t ever be a bystander. Be “If you don’t understand this, you’reToto!” -Mr. Peterson normal.” -Mr. Vincent “Someone died so you can vote, so “The TOK world IS the real world.” you’re going to vote.” -Mr. Durr - Ms. Castellani Class of 2 0 1 6

When Mrs. Baker got up on the desk dressed in a judicial robe whenWhen Mr. Azevedo actually reading The Crucible to us. -Jubileewore a colored shirt. -Sonia When my cheer coach, Coach Dottie Perez Wright, was dancing at cheer camp and Morales When Secretary Raquel would ask me every Friday she dropped into the splits out of no- if I was going to get myself some “guerritos” instead where! My whole cheer team was dying of “cueritos” lol.. - Maria Alcantar of laughter and amazed that our coach

could still do that. -Abby Lovell My Spanish teacher brought only her 3rd period donuts and candy because we were her favorite. -Jennifer Cruz

Mr. Krueger opened a can of Mountain Dew during a test- NUFF SAID. - Alexander Xavier Delgado FAVORITE

Marilyn starts yelling at kids for teacher & staff crossing the street when they are not supposed to. -Maria Gonzalez MEMORIES

Mr. Peters being a GOD on a daily Ms. Glenn was always there for basis. -Elleis Souza me for food and advice. -Lucy Wenstrup

Mr. Murry & Ms. McHale did an improve Mr. Gascon got me new clothes. skit for our class sophomore year. They -Curtis Bowers found a way to incorporate anything that Since my first day of AVID as a Freshman, Ms. we told them to. We made the plot. They Blickenstaff has always had a huge smile on her made the story. -Zayn Largent face. It is the most refreshing feeling to see her When my teachers remind me thatevery I day. - Esmeralda Cordova can do it and I will do it! -Darin Joy Cudal

Ms. Jacquemin giving me my love for readingMrs. guinn and helped all my mep.e. a lot when I Freshman year, Mr. Murry and teachers not giving up on my lazy selfwas and upset. pushing She merules! to pass.- Kari Allen I did a scene and he was Santa -Salina Ortiz Claus. I had to sit on his lap and pretend I was a child asking for Speaking to my Spanish teacher, Ms. presents. -Jesse Garcia Santana, about One Direction. -Daisy De La Cruz Advice to Underclassmen

“Don’t be bad; school is easy.” “Enjoy your senior year!” -Elleis Souza -Colleen “Love school until you Inthapanyavongsa actually love it.” -Monuchroth Keary

“Don’t slack off. I know it doesen’t seem like it, but every year counts for college.” -Julia DeSalles “Don’t screw up and when you do learn from your mistakes “Always bring a snack.” -Judith Torres and grow into a better you.” -Salina Ortiz

“DO NOT TRY TO DO “‘Due tomorrow’ means ‘Do ANYTHING STUPID tomorrow’. Learn how to IF STAN OR MARIO IS work under pressure.” AROUND.” -Anthony Drobnick -Wilson Caballero

“Do your best and don’t fall behind. Most importanlty, enjoy every min- ute because it flies by fast.” -Shara Balzer “Even though you feel “Always check in with like dying, don’t” your counselor to make -Josalynn West sure you’re on track, and be nice to people. Please.” -Daisy DeLaCruz Favorite Restaurant Favorite Netflix Obsession

Favorite Book The Fault in Our Stars

Favorite Class History

Senior Seven

Favorite Mobile App Favorite Music Artist J. Cole SNAPCHAT 7Favorite Movie Deadpool

By Natalie Schlenker Thank you ASB Class of 2016 for sponsoring this issue!