Friday, April 27 2012

El Rancho High School - Volume 60- Issue 8 www.erusd.k12.ca.us/elrancho El Rancho’s Get Lit Poets Head to Slam By Li z e t t e Ra m i r e z El Ro d e o St a f f Wr i t e r

Five selected finalists prepare to head to finals for the Get Lit Classic Slam competi- tion at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles on May 27th and May 28th. Mr. Sorenson stated, “it’s sort of like a poetry competi- tion.” He organized his Advance Placement and Creative Writing classes to enter the Get Lit Clas- sic Slam Workshop to compete with other schools from around southern California. He explained Compositions the competition as “twelve Showcases weeks of experiencing poetry.” On March 30th, the five Mr. Sorenson’s junior AP English students compete for top five places in Get Lit Classic Slam. Student Work best students were chosen by are many opportunities to win cash and also present information all, appreciate poetry. After talk- five judges to head to Finals. Ms. prizes. A five hundred dollar prize about the author to an audience. ing to one of the finalists, Jaque- By Ka r i n a Ce r d a Oase, Ms. Melgar, Dr. Ventura, is given to “best coach,” “best When the students complete the line Escobar, she stated, “. I’m El Ro d e o St a f f Wr i t e r Ms. Padilla, and Ms. Gonzalez team,” and “best individual.” Be- long process of the Get Lit Work- excited to present my response were the five women to judge sides the money that the players shop, they have a “graduation poem, “Love’s Alzheimer,” to The second annual El all of Mr. Sorenson’s students’ can win, Mr. Sorenson mentions ceremony” in honor of their dedi- Edna St. Vincent’s “I Shall Forget Rancho High School art exhibit, poetry presentation. The judges “that they get bragging rights.” cation to the Classic Poetry Slam. You Presently, My Dear” because Compositions, debuted on Sat- decided that Robert Brown, Jac- The process of the Classic There are three graduations, in ev- I put my time into that poem. I urday, April 14. More than 150 queline Escobar, Samantha Her- Slam Workshop consists of learn- ery graduation some students are really think that my team and I people showed up on the first day. rera, Citlali Molina, and Naomi ing poetic terms, reading clas- eliminated from the competition. will do really well this weekend!” All the work came from students Zaldate would move forward sic poetry, memorizing a classic Now as Mr. Sorenson’s stu- She shows her optimism for her taking design, digital imaging, to the finals at The Wiltern. poem, writing a response poem, dents wait for Finals, they con- team as she anticipates for the photography, calligraphy, fine El Rancho students will and memorizing the personal re- tinue to practice their poems. The days to come. She and the rest of arts, and sculpting. Two high- compete with the best players from sponse poem. After memorizing Get Lit Classic Slam Workshop is the team have high hopes for the lights of the exhibit were a mixed other schools to try and win the both the poems, each student is an opportunity for students to ful- final competition this weekend. media piece, ‘Tis a Collective’ by five hundred dollar prizes. There required to present the poems, ly understand, master, and most of Noelle Gonzales and ‘Awake’, a sculpture done by Lynette Haro. “I am very proud of all my art students’ work that is dis- Lamar Blazes a trail through Beantown played in this year’s art show. I have numerous students that are By An d r e a Mu n o z also spectators with their water talented in my class, but unfor- El Ro d e o St a f f Wr i t e r hoses, freshening up the runners. tunately I could only put a few Lamar said, “Really nice pieces in the art show”, says Art English teacher, Mrs. first few miles, but the last few 1 teacher Carolyn Robledo. Marcella Lamar, recently par- miles I was thinking, please don’t It was the collaboration ticipated in the Boston Athletic let my head explode.” Lamar has a of the art teachers; the visual arts Association’s 116th Marathon. strategy she has picked up through department teachers, the “SWAT” Lamar has been run- her experience in marathons. “I group, and the Pico Rivera Cen- ning since college, just not play mind tricks with myself, oh tre for the Arts that helped cre- competitively. “I did it for the look I’m half way there, oh only ate this show. The SWAT group same reason other folks do. I eight more miles, 2 more miles, consists of several teachers who couldn’t give up the ice cream wow I’m done,” says Lamar. have a variety of groups that and chocolate,” said Lamar. A majority of the race are focused on the art programs. Lamar began running was downhill, “but it was still Since the beginning of marathons about eight years hot, there was no breeze. It felt the school year in September, ago. “My husband and son like a hair dryer,” said Lamar. the groups have been talking and both ran, but mostly my hus- Lamar was able to fight planning a second art show. The band was my inspiration. He through to the end. “Marathon- idea came to life at the begin- was the first person I knew who ers are not wimps,” said Lamar. ning of second semester, when ran marathons,” Lamar said. The usual finish rate for a mara- the groups had collected enough As for training, Lamar has thon is 98 percent; for the Boston masterpieces from the students. a normal fitness routine, which marathon the rate was 96 percent. “The whole point of put- she increases as the race comes “It wasn’t that bad,” said Lamar. ting the show on, is to showcase closer. “Part of my schedule is on There were people who fainted, the talents our students possess; my class calendar,” said Lamar. and they got up, refreshed them- the students possess all these Lamar’s routine consists of a two selves, and finished the marathon. different talents like music and to three mile run on Sunday, four Lamar plans on going back cooking. I just hope we continue to five mile runs on Tuesdays and and participating in the Boston to value that in our students”, Thursdays, and alternating Sat- Athletic Association’s Marathon says Justin Diaz, Digital Imaging urdays of 14 miles and 22 miles. Lamar ran through a blazing heat in Boston Marathon. in about five years. “I was think- 1 and Video Production teach- Lamar is not new to running hottest race day in race his- The course served as an ing about going back next year but er. marathons; she has participated in tory. “It was the top story in all inspiration for Lamar, “it was there is too much to think about,” The more people go and see eight marathons already. Lamar the newspapers,” said Lamar. beautiful, very scenic, but it was said Lamar. One might think that the show, the more likely it will says, “I think I’ve got it down.” Lamar was able to over- not easy,” said Lamar. Lamar ran marathons are free but they are continue to be an annual event. It “It’s kind of fun. I look at come the heat and fight her way past Boston College and Welles- not, marathons range anywhere is open Monday through Thurs- my life, and its out there. That through to the end of the mara- ley College. “The colleges were from $95-$200. “In five years my day from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm, is why it’s fun,’ said Lamar. It thon. “I wasn’t sure if it was very beautiful,” said Lamar. sons will be out of college, and I’ll Fridays from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm isn’t pain free either. “You have hotter with my hat on or off,” The spectators that came have more money,” said Lamar. and Saturdays from 10:00 am to to fight through all the blis- said Lamar. The marathon be- out to watch the marathon were Lamar plans on push- 1:00 pm. ters and rashes,” said Lamar. gan at 10:40 a.m. and continued very encouraging. “The college ing her boundaries, “one of The last day to visit the art On race day, April 16th, through the hottest time of the students were all cheering, it these days I am going to see exhibit is Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012. Lamar was faced with a chal- day. “I felt like my brain was go- seemed like it was a champion- how far I can go, if you don’t lenge: the heat. It was the fourth ing to cook or fry,” said Lamar. ship,” said Lamar. There were do it you will never know.” El Ro d e o , Pg 2 El Rancho High School Ap r . 27, 2012 opinion American dream far from being a nightmare

By Jo r d a n Ma g a n a El Ro d e o St a f f Wr i t e r

Is the a na- tion in decline? Many say yes due to our faltering economy and Advisor dwindling reputation among all Paul Zeko nations, but what if another pow- er took the role as superpower? Editor-in-Chief We as a country can- not let that happen. The citizens David Ochoa of the United States are a free people, and although we want Copy Editor only to focus on our own prob- Des Delgadillo lems rather than those abroad that is an isolationist view that Section Editors the US has had once before. That view led to WWII be- News cause we didn’t take our role as Andrea Muñoz a superpower seriously and didn’t Opinion act quickly enough. We as a peo- ple cannot let other nations down David Ochoa as the world’s sole superpower. Features If we isolate ourselves Raven Barela once again who could take our Sports place? What are the implications? Cartoon by Jason Stouts, Austin Chronicle. Andrea Muñoz If China became a leading at one time a Monarchy but is This recession will soon Iran and North Korea, the United Entertainment power we would see an exponen- now a republic. Many nations make the country stronger and lead States must exert greater influ- Brandon Mendoza tial increase in the number of des- undergo this trend and soon those to another age of economic revival. ence since no other country is potic governments that are openly monarchies or autocracies can be- Our military is still the great- willing to sanction them without Reporters hostile to all democratic govern- a leader, that leader being us! come republics or democracies. est on earth, with the US respon- Karina Cerdas ments and make a world unsafe The people of the United sible for 40 percent of the world’s We also have to finish the for every free nation and person. States do not see the greatness military expenditures; many na- mess in Iraq and Afghanistan so Mark Chacon The United States has a job our country has achieved in the tions continue to stand in awe of we don’t look weak, and we must Michelle Chavez that is not yet done. The United past and continues to achieve. it as well as ask for its protection. do it without the atrocities some Des Delgadillo Nations is basically run by the We as a nation may not have Our alliances still ex- soldiers commit. Those are not Gabby García United States. When a situation fought two world wars and come ist; others still support what the Americans but misguided men Samantha Gurrola like that with Syria appears the out on top in this century, but country has done in the past and that many countries can attest to. Pedro Herrera first nation people think about that this century is not over with. will continue to support decisions The United States is still Jordan Magaña can resolve the crisis is the US. We as a nation are not made by our country in the future. a great country; we all still live Cindy Martinez The world needs a strong weak, and we cannot show oth- The only countries that here; we like the laws; and the Brandon Mendoz nation that prefers liberty and De- Roman Empire may have been ers we are weak. Our economic don’t like us that are a threat are Andrea Muñoz mocracy. Yes, we have established situation has been greatly overex- China and Russia. Russia is sore like us at one time, a wasteful monarchies and supported them, aggerated; they say it’s the worst because we won the Cold War, society. But we can prevail over David Ochoa but only in the name of evolution. economic collapse since the Great and China is equally perturbed by all the forces thrown against us. Destinee Ortiz The United States was at Depression, yet there are neither our call for freedom and democ- We are Americans, and Mariah Leos one time a monarchy but then breadlines nor massive calls to racy, which they try to put down. this country is the greatest Su- Lizette Ramirez became a republic; France was change to a communist society. With rogue states such as perpower the world has seen yet! Samantha Ruiz

Photo Editors Ozzie Guillen strikes out with Cuban community Clifford Billington Nathaniel Gonzalez By Da v i d Oc h o a to say and criticize whomever. El Rodeo is published monthly El Ro d e o St a f f Wr i t e r except during vacations by the El Ran- I find it a bit hypocritical cho High School journalism class. that they are offended and are The El Rodeo offices are located at man- complaining about someone ex- 6501 S. Passons Blvd., Pico Rivera, ager Ozzie Guillen is no stranger ercising his freedom of speech. CA 90660 in room X-1. The paper is printed by The Gardena Valley News. to controversy, but apparently Guillen also really did he went too far this previous not praise Castro; he merely El Rodeo, the student news- month when he complimented said that he respected Castro paper of El Rancho High School is an Cuban dictator Fidel Castro on for surviving all of the assas- open, public forum for student expres- sion and an opportunity to discuss its his ability to survive in an in- sination attempts on his life. terview with TIME magazine. audience’s issues of concern. Opinions I personally agree. I find expressed are those of the writer and do He later apologized, but it a bit admirable to be able to not necessarily reflect the position of his remarks earned him a five- ward off assassination attempts the school board, administration, spon- sors, parents, student body or advertisers. game suspension by Major from major powers like the League Baseball. Cuban-Ameri- The Editorial Board, which United States, especially when consists of the editor-in-chief, sec- cans were outraged by the com- I see how much more technol- tion editors, and assistant editors, will ments, and I guess rightfully so. ogy, military, intelligence, and determine the content of El Rodeo. Student journalists on the El Ro- Castro took land, murdered, man power the United States has and oppressed many Cubans. The deo staff will make every effort to publish compared to third world Cuba. following the legal definitions of libel, Marlins moved to Miami (a city What else did the peo- obscenity and invasion of privacy. Con- heavily populated and influenced Cartoon by Brendan Mruk. ple of Miami expect when sistent with California Education Code section 48907, the staff will refrain from by Cubans) and built a new half a they learned Guillen was billion-dollar ($634 million) sta- printing material that may incite students, Florida Marlins. As a matter of lash from the Cuban community. to be their new manager? be a violation of school regulations or dis- dium in Little Havana, the heart of fact I do not recall anybody ever I understand that Cubans’ He has been in trouble rupt school operations. At the beginning of the Cuban community in Miami. supporting the Marlins. Other did not particularly enjoy what for running his mouth before; each semester, journalism students will be reminded of the legal, financial and ethi- Guillen’s comments obvi- than their two wins, he had to say, but they should they should have known that ously did not sit well with the cal implications of each article they write. 1997 and 2003, the franchise not have attacked him and de- the topic of Cuba and Cas- Ed Code 48907 affirms the right Cuban Community. A group even has seen hardly any support. mand that he be suspended. tro was bound to come up. of high school newspapers to publish threatened to boycott Marlins Although Guillen does not They obviously hate Castro, The fans will return, and if whatever they choose, so long as the content is not explicitly obscene, libel- games’ until Guillen was fired. entirely have the right to “Free- but they escaped a country where the Marlins win the World Series The funny thing is I do not ous, or slanderous. Also, there shall dom of Speech,” as he is an em- Freedom of Speech did not and all will be well in Miami...until be no prior restraint of material pre- remember the Cuban community ployee of a private organization, he still does not exist. They came to a Guillen’s next inevitable slip up. pared for official school publications ever coming out to support the should not have seen such a back- country that offered them the right except insofar as it violates this section. Ap r . 27, 2012 El Rancho High School El Ro d e o , Pg 3 Bopinionopinionusiness El Rancho’s Entrepreneur Councilman Camacho looks at big business solutions Club strives to prepare students for the business world, one step at a By De s De l g a d i l l o Rivera. He attributes this problem time. But the club has another, per- Ex e c u t i v e Vi c e Pr e s i d e n t o f to two variables: the topography of haps greater purpose: to expand our St r a t e g i c Pl a n n i n g the land and an aging infrastructure. student body’s economic horizons. The cumbersome lay of the Our research concludes that Eager to invent new ways for land on the north side leaves busi- El Rancho students contribute $4.7 million each year to the Pico Rivera students to interact with the Pico Ri- nesses without a steady stream of economy. Our club is constantly gath- vera economy, the entrepreneur club consumers, Camacho explained. ering data in order to create ways conducted a survey last week in order “It almost eliminates an entire for you, the El Rancho students, to to form a consensus on what the stu- trade area on the north side,” Ca- maximize the value of your dollar. dent body felt to be the biggest eco- macho said. “Statistics show that As our advisor Mr. Elias ex- nomic problem currently facing the folks psychologically are not will- plains, “We are neighbors but strang- city. Not surprisingly, respondents ing to go over a freeway to pur- ers.” This recurring business page aims cited high gas prices, severe budget chase, even though it’s probably the to narrow the gap between El Rancho students and Pico Rivera businesses. cuts, and a lack of jobs for youth as same distance from the south side.” This page aims to allow stu- some of the city’s biggest economic The problem of an aging infra- dents to explore the services available shortcomings. But a wapping 67 per- structure is a vexing one, especially to them outside school. From burgers, cent of those who responded to the because buildings have deteriorated to coffee, to clothing, to transporta- club’s survey felt that the city’s sales far beneath modern expectations, tion, this recurring page is the place to tax, currently sitting at an abnormally thus becoming a sort of big busi- go to see your options available to you. high 10.25 percent, has a lot to do with ness repellent. Because of the af- Remember your dollar matters. the city’s current economic woes. fordability of rent, small businesses Let the Entrepreneur club show you how to maximize your spending potential With the sole aim of repre- currently dominate the north side. even more. Students should feel free to senting the student body in the com- So what does Camacho propose attend any of our club meetings, a sched- munity, the entrepreneurs took their the city do to make the north side an ule of which you can find on this page. data to Pico Rivera City councilman even hub of big and small business? We hope to see Gustavo Camacho, whose job is to Nothing can be done over night. “If you at our next meeting. attract and coordinate any and all we do capital development projects -Des Delgadillo,Vice President of Strategic Planning merchants that set up shop in the city. correctly, we can create an economic Though many currently re- development hub, and use that as a Upcoming Events in J-7 gard the sales tax a lofty investment, catalyst for economic development in Tuesday, May 1 Councilman Camacho explained that that particular area,” Camacho said. Entrepreneur Club Meeting the numbers are actually in the tax’s At the moment, allocating (3:15 pm-4:30) favor. Most taxes levied on a city city resources for the development are distributed throughout a county of one area doesn’t seem like some- Tuesday, May 8 or a state, Camacho explained, with that the 10.25 percent sales tax has to the next city. “Lease agreements thing that can occur right away, but Entrepreneur Club Meeting a city like Pico Rivera rarely receiv- become a major deterrent to busi- are what break the deals, because with time the entire north side could (3:15 pm-4:30) ing any substantial benefits. The nesses looking to make their mark [some businesses] are not willing undergo serious renovations that sales tax is different. “For every on Pico Rivera’s strong value com- to pay high rents,” Camacho said. could even the playing field a bit. Tuesday, May 15 hundred dollars that you spend,” munity. Camacho cited discussions “The businesses that I’ve known One thing the student body Entrepreneur Club Meeting Camacho explained, “You’re only he has had with several businesses, that have left the city,” he continued, should take away from Council- (3:15 pm-4:30) spending one dollar more than you including the Chipotle Mexican Grill “did so because there were not enough man Camacho is that development normally would have spent.” But that recently opened in the city, dur- sales going on to pay their rents.” is a process, one that may or may Tuesday, May 22 [the city] receives 100 percent of that ing which “sales tax was not being Instead of the sales tax, Cama- not occur seamlessly. Economic Entrepreneur Club Meeting extra dollar.” The tax might appear discussed.” Camacho has dealt with cho feels that the real barrier between development projects should be (3:15 pm-4:30) steep at face value, but when investi- countless businesses during his time Pico Rivera and steady business is taken on as a community, and only gated further it proves to be a wholly on the city council, and not once was merely a problem of “location, loca- then can renovations come to frui- Thursday, May 24 sound investment in the community. the issue of sales tax a deciding fac- tion, location.” For a long time now tion, thus bringing business back Teen Court First Anniversary Another prevalent speculation tor on whether a business found a Camacho has found it difficult to fill to the forefront of Pico Rivera. Fundraiser (6 pm-9 pm) rampant in the student community is home in Pico Rivera or moved on vacancies on the north side of Pico Jim’s Burgers a definite “Go to” place DON DINERO Follow the Entrepreneur Club @ERHS_MAD_MONEY Entrepreneur Mission Statement

By Ru d y Ch i n c h i l l a of the Pico Rivera Libraries Entrepreneur Cl u b Pr e s i d e n t Book Center in order to bolster By Mr. El i a s sales for the faltering book store. “Show me the money” The Entrepreneur Club Such links between club It’s right here on the El Rancho was masterminded by El Rancho and city are crucial to the “Trap campus. Where else can you gather ap- proximately five percent of the city economics teacher and former the Dollar” in Pico Rivera cam- population with a combined purchasing businessman, Mr. Raul Elias. paign, whereby the Entrepreneur power of over $3 million per year all in The club began as a Club is attempting to redirect stu- one place for over five hours a day, five group of three students meet- dents to local business through days a week? The El Rancho High School campus is a businessperson’s dream! ing in the summer of 2011, and efforts such as social media. By Br y a n Pe r e z For my meal at Jim’s, the staff Collectively our students have it has quickly snowballed into At an annual disposable in- was very accommodating, and the the ability to make any local business a group recognized by officials come of 2.7 million dollars, stu- a great success, but we have a prob- I recently went to Jim’s Burg- manager was very friendly to me. from the Pico Rivera city hall. dents at El Rancho are in a position lem: We are neighbors but strangers. ers in Pico Rivera and ordered a When the kind staff informed me First of all, businesses fail to The aim of the Entrepre- where they can make or break their DUI. I had heard a lot about the DUI that my order was up I found my- see the big picture when it comes to the neur Club is to provide future city’s economy; the Entrepreneur from a few of my friends, most no- self in front of a plate loaded with youth market; these businesses sell to businessmen and women an op- Club seeks to harness the purchas- tably that The meal consists of fries, a surprisingly generous amount individuals who only provide the occa- portunity to kick-start their ca- ing power of students to improve sional $10 purchase and won’t return chili cheese, carne asada, and pas- of food. I was a bit hesitant to try reers in the ever-changing world the state of the local economy. this bizarre concoction, but after to the store unless with their parents. trami. I thought the meal sounded Second, and perhaps more im- of business, as well as to pro- Prospective members need interesting, so I decided it would my first bite I was completely con- portantly, students have a difficult time vide a crucial link between the not be afraid of joining. The club vinced that my DUI was delicious! be good to go and try for myself. realizing their collective buying power. El Rancho High School student is open to any students who are As I waited for my order to The mixture of the different flavors When local businesses began hear- body and the city of Pico Rivera. willing to put in the time and ef- be called I noticed that the place was amazing, a real explosion in ing about our estimated $280,000.00 per With these goals in mind, fort to improve themselves, their had improved facilities for bet- my mouth! The food was great, and month purchasing power, their first reac- tion was an understandable “give us proof.” school, and their community. ter customer satisfaction. The new the portions were very satisfying. the Entrepreneur Club has worked The memorable response saw alongside the city to provide the By offering such things as seats and paint job give the place Overall the food was delicious, an El Rancho student empty a box filled an inviting atmosphere, something but like everything else it was not with thousands of receipts from our stu- students of El Rancho an afford- public speaking workshops and that never fails to impress me. perfect. One thing the dish lacked, I dents in front of our city mayor and presi- able form of public transportation. business plan training, the En- Their menu comprises a thought, was a little touch of spice. dent of the local chamber of commerce, With the public transporta- trepreneur Club seeks to get the wide array of meal options, vary- Still, I wholeheartedly recommend thus proving your consumer power. tion issue still a work in progress, best out of El Rancho students. How can both businesses ing from salads, to cheeseburg- this place as an option for a date, a and students recognize the com- members of the Entrepreneur Members are not treated ers, to Mexican food. The prices family dinner, or just a casual hang- mercial potential of this matchup? Club have recently taken on other as children but as young adults were very affordable. One could out spot to go with friends. So on a Businesses can support great- ventures by partnering with the who will someday make their probably enjoy a highly satisfying scale from one to five, I would rank er student social mobility through city to create a fundraising and mark both on El Rancho High affordable public transportation. meal for no more than five dollars. the dish and the restaurant as a 4.5. marketing plan for the Friends School and on the world at large. El Ro d e o , Pg 4 El Rancho High School Ap r . 27, 2012 campus events Scenes from Multicultural Carnival

NBA Playoff Set to Begin By Ka r i n a Ce r d a s , El Ro d e o St a f f Wr i t e r

For many people, it’s the most exciting time of the year next to Christmas. Beginning April 28th, the National Basketball Asso- ciation will present the 2011-12 NBA Playoffs. The top eight teams from the West and East will compete in a best out of four-game se- ries in the hopes of eliminating each other in their respective divi- sions. When each side goes down to the final two teams, they com- pete in either the Western or Eastern Conference finals. The winning teams from each side will compete against each other, in an exciting West vs East match up, with the first team to pick up four victories earning the right to call themselves the 2011-12 NBA Champions!

All the teams have put on an exciting season so far, but it was the team with the most overall wins to advance to the Playoffs. Over in the Eastern conference, we have favorites like the Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls, Boston Celtics, and the New York Knicks. All over ESPN, the Miami Heat has been the overall favorites to win it all this season. With the loss at the NBA Finals last season to the Dallas Mavericks, fan fa- vorites Lebron James and Dwyane Wade are set on avenging their loss and capturing their first championship together. At the same time, the highly favored Chicago Bulls are set on advancing after being elimi- nated by the Miami Heat last season. Can Lebron James and the Heat pass through a hungry Eastern Conference back to the NBA finals, or will another team advance themselves past the Heat to the Finals first?

Over in the Western conference, favorites like the San Anto- nio Spurs, , and of course both the Los Ange- les Lakers and Clippers have all advance. The Dallas Mavericks, last year’s NBA champions, are set on repeating the victory in the finals once more, but with the departure of a few key players, they are un- likely favorites. The Oklahoma City Thunder, formally know as the Seattle Sonics, have a young and very talented roster. They have their minds set on advancing to the finals and bringing the city a champion- ship for the first time since 1979. One big story in the Western con- ference is the participation of both Los Angeles teams in the playoffs this year. They both have so much to prove, with each team vying to become the dominant force in Los Angeles. Is the Clippers’ addition of Point Guard Chris Paul going to help the team advance, or is it Kobe Bryant’s destiny to win his sixth championship, or can another West- ern team come out on top? Tune in to what is sure to be a great NBA Playoff run! Like this year’s slogan says, “Win Big, or go Home.”

NBA Playoffs will be featured on local channel ABC 7, and Cable channels ESPN and TNT. Check your local listings for times and dates. Word on the Street What do you think about the day of silence?

Salina Chavez 12th- “I think Alexis Rodriguez PriscillaMartinez10th- Debbie ascencion 10th- FranciscoAnguino it was good for people to represent 9th- “I liked seeing students “I thought it was a great ‘I thought it was something 12th- “I think it was non the people that do get bullied.’ stand up for people that can’t idea to put themselves in different because not that sense, but at the same time it stand up for themselves.” other peoples’ positions.” many people can pull it off .” meant something for them.” Ap r 27, 2012 El Rancho High School El Ro d e o , Pg 5 campus Mrs. Zeko collaborates with Whittier College professor to help put poetry in motion By Sa m a n t h a Gu r r o l a El Ro d e o St a f f Wr i t e r

On June 4th, sophomore honors English teacher Charissa Zeko with Whittier College Pro- fessor Tony Barnstone, will be taking the sophomore and honors English classes to Whittier Col- lege to perform original poems. Hoping to get poetry pro- Rising stars in El Rancho’s Got Talent showcase gram started here at El Rancho, By An d r e a Mu n o z pens by Sugarland as a solo act. Zeko looked to bring in a teacher El Ro d e o St a f f Wr i t e r For music, Sarah Gonzalez, artist, “originally, Mrs. Chodos performed Black Horse on the Cher- and I wrote a grant to bring Get Lit At the second annual el rancho ry Tree, and received first place, Or- players to work with the students, talent show Sarah Gonzalez received lando performed an original Eclipse but they were not eligible under first place for music, Elysse Men- and received second place, and the the grant, so Mrs. Oase recom- doza received first place for dance, band Get Down received third place. mended Mr. Barnstone, an English and Valerie Morales, Dana Gallegos, Senior Gonzalez admits, “I teacher at Whittier College in.” Adrienne Munoz, and Ashley Espar- was surprised and couldn’t believe I Barnstone currently works za received the judges choice award. got first, I thought Sarah Dickinson would win because she sounded very at Whittier College right now, but The talent show was held on April thirteenth in the main gymnasium. good.” Although Gonzalez is a part of he has always worked with cre- This year the talent show was the drama department she admits she ative writing because his family organized by ASB Vice President, was nervous about performing but at was into literature and art as he Alyssa Nunez. “It was overwhelm- the same time she was also excited. “I was growing up.“ I was already ing at times,” confides Nunez. She decided to perform in the talent show so busy, but on the other hand had some troubles contacting peo- because it is my senior year and I had it was going to be nice to inter- Mrs. Zeko looks forward to seeing her students gain confidence from ple last minute because of mix-ups never done it before and I wanted to twine college with high school upcoming performances at Whittier College. with music but everything worked go out with a bang,” says Gonzalez. creative writing,” says Barnstone. and an improvement in their portantly it allows us to gain con- out well. “I do think I could have In the dance category Elysse Mendoza performed Nothing but Wa- Overwhelmed with how writing styles as well as their fidence in ourselves in becoming been more prepared,” says Nunez. Despite the troubles the talent ter, and received first place, Valerie he was going to organize and structure, but we still have time better speakers and performers.” show went on with great success. Morales, Dana Gallegos, Adrienne for improvement,” says Zeko. The sophomore English deal with the teaching of the stu- The talent show was divided Munoz, and Ashley Esparza per- dents Barnstone says,“ This was Excited for the upcoming classes will be performing at the into two main categories, music and formed Burlesque and received second going to be a big step for my- performance Angelica Gamez Ruth B. Shannon center at Whittier dance. There were many participants place, and Breanna Lopez performed self since I am use to teaching says, “This is an opportunity for College on June 4th at 6 p.m. “ My from all the classes. The music and Ocupala and received third place. only fifteen students and now the sophomore English classes hope for this years performance is dance genres varied from rock to Valerie Morales, Dana Gal- it will be over one hundred.” to become open about express- that the kids leave the stage hav- scream-o to pop as well as country. legos, Adrienne Munoz, and Ash- The students have worked ing ourselves in a different way. ing gained confidence in them- There were soloists, duets, ley Esparza received the judges choice award, on of the biggest hard this semester to make their It gives us a chance to relate with selves an a insight into the world as well as bands. Nunez didn’t only organize the event, she participated honors of the night. “The girls did poems as perfect possible. “They each other when listening to our of poetry writing,” says Zeko. in it as well. Nunez sang It Hap- great as a group,” says Wlasick. have definitely made progress classmates’ poems but most im- El Ro d e o , Pg 6 El Rancho High School Ap r . 27, 2012 features Halverson and El Rancho have chemistry By Jo r d a n Ma g a n a “What you would do was El Ro d e o St a f f Wr i t e r look at the stars and measure where the star is. It had ten sys- Dr. Peter Halverson, the fi- tems and they didn’t have enough ery Physics teacher in M-1, has people to invent them, so they been at this school for four years. had me do it,” he said. He soon He is best known for his contri- would back off from the proj- butions to the Robotics Club as ect because “The first week I well as his own clubs, the MESA knew it was doomed,” he said. Club and Electronics Club, Sure enough, the project where he and his students create was cancelled after fifteen years. such project as the solar pow- Then he decided to go into teach- ered car and many other gizmos. ing because “I always wanted to Dr. Halverson was born teach. When working on Kamio- in Indiana in 1958. After his kande I taught graduate students, birth he went back and forth be- Dr. Halverson stands with the beginning stage of a solar powered car. and at JPL I also had students and tween France and the United Dr. Halverson went to New York Dr. Halverson got his PhD at was a great job but the problem taught them physics.” When he States. After coming back from University in 1976. Aside from the University of Arizona before was traveling from here to Japan,” started looking for a job he was Paris, his family moved to Bos- studying Halverson was also working at U.C Irvine where he he said. He also stated “there was interviewed by El Rancho and ton “where my dad worked at interested in sailing and joined collaborated with the University no future for me. I felt stuck in a one other high school. “The other MIT in a research job,” he said. the university’s sailing team. of Tokyo on a project called Super way. I had to jump ship to change, school never called me, but then He then went to Cambridge We would go out in New Kamiokande, which is a machine and I wanted a change,” he said. assistant principal Mrs. Linares High and Latin school, where he York Harbor and go sailing in that would look for neutrinos. He then headed for Jet Propul- hired me straight away,” he said. joined the Science Club. Once the winter time,” said Halv- “We dug a tunnel into the sion Laboratory in Pasadena, He also said “I didn’t choose there he said “One year we decid- erson. He also added that one middle of a mountain and filled where he worked for ten years. El Rancho; it just happened.” ed to build a giant saltwater aquar- time “a gust of wind flipped my it with 20,000 tons of super clean “When they hired me I just Looking back on his four years he ium and since the fish liked cold boat and I was swimming in water, and once in a while [the said to them, put me in a lab and said: “The people treat me really water I took a part of my refrig- New York harbor,” he laughed. neutrinos would] hit the water whatever’s broken I’ll make it well. I like working with the sci- erator and put it in the aquarium. Not only would he just sail particles, and the light sensors work, and that’s what I did for the ence teachers and I like the stu- Soon the refrigerator had a for fun, but he also acknowledged would see the light emitted,” “I first few years,” he said. After the dents because they are very good- leak and gas filled the high school, that “Our team would compete worked on a few projects. This first few years he was told by JPL natured, it’s really incredible. The and it had to be evacuated,” he against West Point and we rare- one was successful,” he said. to work on a new project called only downside is it’s hard to get chuckled. After his crazy sci- ly won. When we won one race He soon felt the trouble of the Space Interferometry Mis- them to do their homework!” ence experiments in high school, I felt pretty good,” he laughed. having to work at U.C Irvine, “It sion that would detect planets. Teacher Profile: Mrs. Parvin Qureshi EL RANCHO TEEN COURT FOUNDATION By Br a n d o n Me n d o z a TIN# 45-287084 El Ro d e o St a f f Wr i t e r

History teacher Parvin Qureshi PO Box 1051 Pico Rivera, CA 90660 was born and raised in the city of Sylet, Bangladesh. At the age of three, the Qureshi family decided to emigrate to the United States through London. Qureshi’s father hoped to get a better education for her and her older Loyal Supporters brother. He made sure that they would Save the Date have a better, safer life by moving to Whittier, California where her uncle th lived in the early 1970’s. At that time, On May 24 at 6:00p.m.to 9:00 p.m. in the banquet facilities of the City of Pico Rivera there were only a handful of Benga- Municipal Golf Course we will be celebrating the El Rancho High School Teen Court lis in the greater Los Angeles area. When Qureshi and her fam- one year anniversary by honoring its founding members and students. Honorees include: ily moved to Los Angeles, she did not understand one bit of Eng- lish, nor did she know what the national Student Advisor and Op- “Civil War” in Bangladesh meant. erations Manager for Kaplan Test o The Honorable Olivia Rosales, The Superior Court Luckily for Qureshi, her Prep in Orange County. “The job o The Honorable James Horan, The Superior Court neighbors tutored her after school at Kaplan put me in contact with The Honorable David W. Armenta, former Mayor of Pico Rivera in English, history, and many oth- doctors, nurses, and profession- o er subjects. “They taught me the als from all over the world, which o Detective Sergeant Rachel Canchola, ERUSD Board Member typical American childhood pas- was an enlightening experience.” o Officer Vanessa Alvarado, Deputy Probation Officer II times like how to skateboard, roller Qureshi decided to pursue Michael Cervantes, Area Supervisor (PREP Program) skate, and ride a bike,” she said. teaching when she led SAT test o “Being that most of my prep and college advisement work- o The Executive Committee of the Student Teen Court Club neighbors were all World War II shops for Kaplan because she en- veterans, they didn’t see my fam- joyed interacting with the students. ily and I as ‘foreigners,’ just people This was one of the moments that trying to live the American dream.” made her want to be a teacher. Events include dinner, presentations and a silent auction. Fortunately for the Qureshi In her teaching career, Qureshi Ticket Price: $60.00 Table of Eight: $400.00 family, there were educational op- has taught everything from freshman Corporate/Organization/Individual Sponsorship Available @ $500.00 which includes: portunities for Qureshi and her English to Advanced Placement U.S v brother. With these opportuni- History. “At El Rancho, I’ve had the Table of Eight ties she was able to attend Nelson pleasure of teaching sociology, gov- v Listing in Event Program Elementary, Los Nietos Middle ernment, U.S history, world history, v Listing of Corporate/Organization/Individual name School, and Pioneer High School. and AP U.S History. I’ve also taught for Growing up the oldest daugh- the after school program, SAT prep as listed in El Rancho Teen Court website as “Friends of ter of the first generation immigrants well as the economics portion of Aca- Court” for 12 months of the Qureshi family was difficult demic Decathlon and was the advisor Formal invitations to follow for her, but she survived the hard- of the Debate Club,” said Qureshi. ships. “I helped raise my younger The benefits of having moved for event information call Raul Elias @ 562-322-3349 or email teencourtfoundation@ sisters, and although I got accepted from Sylet, Bangladesh to Whittier, gmail.com to many out-of-state schools, I chose California were speaking English Please make your tax deductable contributions to El Rancho Teen Court Foundation to attend Cal State Long Beach so in and out of her home while main- that I could help out at home during taining her native language, Syleti, a 501(c)3 Charitable Organization TIN#45-287084 my college years,” said Qureshi, “I a common Bengali dialect. “Look- put myself through college by work- ing back, I wouldn’t change a thing. Pico Rivera Municipal Golf Course ing two jobs while living at home.” I’ve travelled all over the world and Pico Rivera, CA 90660 After graduating from CSULB have had many job opportunities, but 562.692.9933 and earning her teaching creden- I feel that my biggest accomplish- tial, Qureshi worked as the Inter- ment is the success of my students.” Ap r . 27, 2012 El Rancho High School El Ro d e o , Pg 7 sports Track determined to keep Del Rio League title where practices were diffi- cult to complete, improvement was the goal for many athletes. “Hard practices are worth the pain,” Berlin Diaz stated. Diaz, a senior participating in 100 and 300-meter hurdles, Pole vault and the 100-meter sprint, agreed with most athletes on the team, that they have grown to become a family. “Losing to La Serna was a reality check,” Jessica Moreno, a senior, said. “We wanted to push each other more after that defeat so that brought us closer together.” Moreno credits El- liott and the assistant coaches for not giving up on the new team when the thought of becoming Undefeated Champions disap- peared after the La Serna meet. Moreno went on to state Freshman Angelina Carrasco that the team lost “a lot of good currently only girl in golf. people last year,” but that the team has compensated for the New hope for Senior Andres Mata, junior David Sarco, and junior Anthony Perez prepare for the upcoming Track meet. loss with the attendance of the “freshman athletes.” With the ER Golf By Sa m a n t h a Ru i z help was needed most. Never- team is tied in first place with next event in sight, the Track El Ro d e o St a f f Wr i t e r theless, Elliott explained, “A lot Santa Fe’s boys’ varsity team. and Field team is ready to de- By Sa m a n t h a Gu r r o l a of new kids have done a great Also, the girls’ varsity team from feat Santa Fe and assume second El Ro d e o St a f f Wr i t e r With the biggest team so job in adapting to the program.” El Rancho and Santa Fe are tied. place in the Del Rio League. far, the Track and Field team is This week, the team will However, the athletes of “Really, what our goal is this With only a couple of shooting to make it through this compete against Santa Fe. With the Track and Field team are season is to get as many athletes matches left for the golf team, they season with a good record. Head La Serna in the lead to win the not worried about the competi- to qualify for CIF Finals,” Elliott hoped that they could get a win coach Mrs. Elliott and assistant Del Rio League, Elliott is current- tion between El Rancho and said. She has hope for her athletes and make it to finals. “Thankfully coaches have managed their ly focused on leading the team to Santa Fe. The team has had vig- to P.R. this season and to help their our hard work is now showing and time to focus on their athletes defeat Santa Fe to place in sec- orous workouts for the season team reserve their title as the best getting us some where,” says Zack. and improve on the areas where ond. Currently, the boys’ varsity and although there are times track team in the Del Rio League. Their six main players are, Albert Romero, Bobby Villarreal, Zackary Gurrola, Gregory Ser- rano, Jason Cerillo, and Andrew Boys in blue remain optimistic and realistic Banuelos, and they hoped that they could get a win this season. “We are honestly a work in progress, but in the end I know we will not have any regrets,” says Romero. The team has been taking practice very serious and really working on improvement on their weakest points. “I was sure that we were going to get a win. We just needed to stay positive and take advantage of the time we got when practicing, ” says Romero. They finally got the win they had been hoping for against Whittier on Wednesday, “ by gaining this win, we hope that this will give us the push we need to finish the last two matches of our season strong,” says Zack. Since there are no golf courses on school campuses; El Rancho along with the rest of the teams in their league have to play at local golf courses, “ma- jority of the time we play our The boys’ baseball varsity team strives to repeat last year and become Del Rio League Champions for another consecutive year. matches at Whittier Narrows By Da v i d Oc h o a teams would feel dismal af- such as Pioneer and La Serna. The Dons are attempting to Golf Course, and once in a while El Ro d e o St a f f Wr i t e r ter a four game losing streak, “It’s going 0to be tough...but repeat as Del Rio League Champi- we get to play at Friendly Hills, but the Dons were not discour- only one thing can beat us and ons, it will be difficult,Aguilar said, but practice is at the Pico Rive- The El Rancho Dons aged by their recent four game that’s lack of focus,” said Llanes. “We work hard overall, so I don’t ra Golf Course,” says Gurrola. Varsity baseball squad is current- skid at the St. Paul Tournament. Llanes also praised the re- see why we can’t go really far.” Not ready to finish up ly in a four-way dead heat with “It made us stronger,” said cent play by first basemen and The Dons are certainly pre- his last season of golf Romero Cal High, La Serna, and Whit- Llanes. The Dons have played in senior J.J Aguilar. “[He’s] been pared to go deep as evidenced by says, “our biggest competi- tier for the Del Rio League title. a strange set of games recently. In coming around really big,”said their intense workout regiment tion would probably have to The boys in blue currently a two game series with the Whit- Llanes. Aguilar was named player that is also known as “grind- be La Serna, they are a strong posses a 6-3 record in the Del Rio tier Cardinals this past month they of the week for the week of the fif- ers.” They are a series of con- team and get a lot of practice at League and an overall record of ten were clobbered 14-2 in game one, teenth. Aguilar has been playing tinuous push-ups, sits ups, and Friendly Hills Golf Course.” wins and eight losses. With only a but retaliated strongly in the next ball at the Ranch all four years of everything in between. To the Hoping that next year’s handful of games left in the regu- game, with a 3-2 victory in extra his El Rancho career including the common eye it looks like a drill golf team will be more success- lar season the Dons are optimistic innings behind a stellar pitching last two on the varsity squad. His sergeant training his soldiers, but ful Gurrola says, “ the team will and realistic about their future. performance by junior Julian Viz- hitting has improved dramatically as Llanes said, “This is normal.” be full of freshmen and new “It’s good, we can be bet- carra who pitched 7 1/3 innings. this year. “I’ve been listening to Catch the Dons in ac- players, there are only going to ter, but we could be worse,” The Dons upcoming sched- what he [Coach Llanes] has been tion later today vs. the Pioneer be two seniors but next years said Coach Frank Llanes. Many ule will feature league opponents telling me to do,” said Aguilar. Titans at Pioneer High School. sophomores are pretty good.” Ap r . 27, 2012 El Rancho High School El Ro d e o , Pg 8 Entertainment Entertainment icon passes away the show, rebranded it Ameri- By De s De l g a d i l l o can Bandstand, and put it on a El Ro d e o St a f f Wr i t e r national platform. The first na- tionally syndicated episode aired Richard Wagstaff Clark, bet- on August 5, 1957, featuring an ter known in the entertainment in- interview with Elvis Presley. dustry as Dick Clark, passed away Dick Clark’s American on Wednesday afternoon from a Bandstand is regarded as one of heart attack after undergoing a the key forces in pushing rock medical procedure. He was 82. “n” roll to the forefront of Ameri- Clark, most recently known can culture. At the time, rock ‘n’ for his historic New Years Rockin roll was still regarded as a sub- Eve broadcasts alongside Ryan genre of music reserved for delin- Seacrest, has already gone down quents and other sub-cultures that in the history books as one of were frowned upon at the time. the most influential figures With his charming per- in the entertainment industry. sonality and exceptional com- Perhaps influenced by munication skills, Clark was the interview and communica- able to “present rock ‘n’ roll tions styling’s popularized by in a way that was palatable to local New York disc jockey parents,” said renowned Holly- Hal Jackson, Clark pegged ra- wood producer Michael Uslan. dio as his career of choice by Clark’s nationally syn- the time he was ten years old. dicated television show, which He spun that fervent consisted of Clark talking and passion into a degree in ra- playing records, played a large dio and advertising from Syr- part in making rock ‘n’ roll iden- acuse University in 1951. tifiable for everybody,” whereas Even during his college it had previously been vilified Dick Clark hosting Rockin’ New Years Eve. Image provided by google. days Clark possessed a propen- by a much more conservative butions to American culture, by ABC , in obser- movement in the 60’s, created a sity for quality radio broadcasts. sector of the ABC audience. however, Clark was always vance of the new millennium. Holiday mainstay in the 70’s, and His first job in radio saw him Dick Clark’s American one to humbly minimalize Even then, , provided a wealth of entertainment impress management enough to Bandstand eventually placed his involvement, simply stat- who hosted the telecast, threw to for gameshow fanatics in the 80’s. land a fill-in spot for a vacation- less emphasis on playing re- ing, “I played records, the kids Clark in at midnight His accomplishments include his ing weatherman after only a few cords, instead choosing to focus danced, and America watched.” for Clark’s signature count down. own star on the Hollywood Walk months of working for the station. on live performances from up- With American Bandstand In 2004, Clark, 75, suf- of Fame, four , a At the height of Clark’s and-coming artists. The pro- receiving such high critical ac- fered a stroke, which was at the daytime Emmy Lifetime Achieve- youth, television was still a very gram became a place for artists claim, ABC decided in 1972 to time expected to be mild at best. ment award, and his own place in new and expensive concept, but to showcase themselves in front give Clark the most important As New Year’s Eve ap- the National Radio Hall of Fame with time it became clear that this of a viewership of 20 million, night of the year: New Years Eve. proached, however, it was an- and Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame. new medium would very quick- which was a significant chunk of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ nounced that Clark would not be At the peak of Clark’s pop- ly surpass radio in popularity. the viewing audience for the time. Eve consisted of Clark in any fit condition to host the ularity, rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Hank It was on this new medium Artists like the Talk- counting down to midnight, at special that year. Regis Philbin Ballard wrote, Clark was “the big- where Clark would begin his most ing Heads, Stevie Wonder, which point the ball would drop hosted the show in Clark’s place. gest thing in America at that time. popular and influential venture. Buddy Holly, and Johnny in Times Square, and Clark would Clark returned to the show He was bigger than the President.” In 1952, a Philadelphia Cash made their television de- yell “Happy New Year” and cel- in 2006 alongside Ryan Seacrest, Shortly after news of television affiliate of radio sta- buts on American Bandstand. ebrate with those in attendance. and Seacrest has assisted Clark Clark’s passing broke, President tion WFIL launched a show Perhaps even more impor- After midnight the show in hosting the show ever since. Barack Obama issued a statement called Bob Horn’s Bandstand. tant than putting an entire genre featured performances taped Since his stroke, speech praising Clark’s accomplish- Clark regularly served of music on the map, Dick Clark’s earlier that night in Hollywood, has been a struggle for Clark, ments. “But more important than as a fill-in host for Horn, until American Bandstand pushed the California. Little did Clark but it had been improving since his ground breaking achievements 1956, when Horn was arrested racial envelope. The program was know, that signature count down his return to television in 2006. was the way he made us feel – as for drunk driving and subse- one of the first to offer desegre- of his would become synony- His difficulties speaking never young and vibrant and optimistic quently fired from his high- gated seating, as well as feature mous with New Year’s Eve for stopped him from continuing as he was,” the President wrote. profile television position. Dick both black and white artists on countless American families. to perform his memorable New His accomplishments are in- Clark took the job, and one of the same stage at the same time. For the next 40 years Dick Year’s Eve count down, however. numerable, and though health is- the most celebrated television Clark was always one to point out Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve Dick Clark’s legacy will sues hampered the final few years programs in the history of mu- that he never saw different skin went on unimpeded, with only two stand the test of time among the of his life, America will always sic and entertainment was born. colors; he only saw musicians. exceptions. The first was in 1999, greats in the world of entertain- remember its “Oldest Teenager.” In 1957, ABC picked up Despite all his contri- when the show was preempted ment. Clark’s efforts shaped a Pablo Albaron brings flavor to “Spanish” music scene ple behind each computer.” With this, he tries to show peo- Ga bb y Ga r c i a With this great amount ple and involve them to make El Ro d e o St a f f Wr i t e r of encouragement by his fans, those songs their own, in a way and of course his unique songs, that they can relate to them. he has been nominated to Latin In this album, that he ac- Although many do not have America’s Best New Artist, Best tually wrote a few years before, that interest in Spanish music, Male Pop Vocal Album, and Song he hints a bit of classical sing- Pablo Alboran brings to us a new of the Year. His music has been ing, piano, and guitar. By in- Spanish spice in the music scene. heard internationally releasing tegrating many sounds to his Alboran, born in Malaga, Spain, albums all over the world includ- songs, he hopes to bring more devoted himself to music since ing the United States, Mexico, people into interest to his music. he was just a teenager, and now Argentina, Chile, and Colom- With the popular song from at 22, he impressively brought bia amongst other countries. his first single album “Solamente the attention to many Latin remains Spanish Artist if the Year. thusiasm and passion for music. Pablo Alboran’s music Tu”, he produced over 9 million Americans all over the world. Although he has created fans slow- Many of his support- genre mixes the Latin pop sound views. Yet he still hopes to reach Alboran’s first album was ly through every gig or show in ers came through the Inter- with “kind of odd sounds; to ex- out to people into listening to his released February 1st, 2011 in small cities, he has created a large net, using YouTube, Facebook, periment”, said Alboran. What music and come into more support. Spain. With this album, Alboran amount of admirers with his first Twitter and Tuenti to follow he mainly focuses of his music Pablo Alboran has revealed was nominated for three Latin single “Solamente Tu”. Before he him and lead him to success. is based on, ”love and heart- that hard work pays off, and with Grammy Awards and stayed for 15 had released this single, he trav- “The internet has had breaking,” explained Alboran. his rapid fan base population weeks at #1 for best selling records eled around Spain with a guitar everything to do with my suc- “I like to write in a straight- through Internet, he demonstrates and achieved platinum status. playing at venues for the support cess,” Alboran says, “but more forward manner aiming to con- that he is a dedicated music artist. Currently, Pablo Alboran he needed to continue with his en- than the internet, it’s the peo- vey what I think,” Alboran says.