ROCKET REPORTER Moon Valley High School l 3625 W. Cactus Rd. l Phoenix, AZ 85029 l Volume 44 Issue 1 l September 2008

Link Crew help freshmen on first day Club Rush promotes

Amanda Markley Link Crew leaders. involvment Their purpose was to Xavier Andrade help freshmen get to know Reporter each other and to get to Reporter know their new school. With hearts racing, ap- Coleman says that she hopes proximately 460 freshmen Club Rush was an op- it will positively change the portunity for students to walked into the school gym campus. for the first time. get involved with after Not only did they help school activities, and sports. The first day of school the freshman on their first can be nerve wracking, but Among the clubs that par- day, but they will continue ticipated were Photo Club, the Link Crew was there to to help them throughout help. Spirit Line, Web Quest and the school year. Rocket Club. Photo by Arian Kellwood Instead of following One student chosen was Senior Dannielle Mikulski their schedules on the first Freshman Alexandria Junior Jaime Strand who Hunter signed up for Photo sits at the Photo Club table day, all freshmen were to thinks, “It can be fun if you to talk about the club report to the gymnasium Club and thought it was, Photo by Suzi Coleman get the right group of fresh- “pretty cool to walk around for a welcoming orienta- Junior Jamie Strand leads her group of freshmen on a cam- men.” The Athletic depart- tion, which included a lot of and see your options.” pus tour during the first day of school According to Coleman, Karen Sliwa, Hip Hop ment along with student get-to-know-you activities. the students aren’t the only council started Club Rush Upperclassmen from Club sponsor, wanted to get ones who helped, all the involved with Club Rush to to promote school involve- the Link Crew each took difference between them. Valley. freshman teachers should ment. a group of 10 freshmen advertise the club and show Link Crew is a fresh- Juniors and seniors be thanked as well. that they aren’t just ‘hood- around the school to help men transition program were chosen last year by ”I think that it was re- them get acquainted with lums.’” Sliwa said because that many schools use na- faculty and staff members ally a community effort,” of the help from Club Rush, the campus. Each group had tionwide. Suzi Coleman to be Link Crew leaders. says Coleman. to wear something silly, like the Hip Hop Club jumped and Judy Lopez coordinate Over the summer they re- from 15 to 30 members. a fake tie or a hat to tell the the program here at Moon ceived special training to be Martinez adds more Former band director safety to campus joins administration team

Rico Martinez Katie Smith a position that held a large amount of responsibility Reporter Reporter and a decent sum of chal- lenges. Latham knew what You will start seeing him The 2008-2009 school to expect when applying for everyday in his office. His year started off with a new this position and got exact- main objective is to protect assistant principal of atten- ly what and serve. Who is he? dance and discipline, Jason “I’m really happy to be Officer Wally Martinez, Latham. here, there’s great faculty, who started being a police Latham is taking over the wonderful teachers and an officer 20 years ago; is now position from Eddie Lopez, amazing student body,” says our student resource officer who is now the assistant Latham. (SRO). principal of operation and One goal Latham is striv- ing for is to absorb the Born and raised in Tex- resources, previously held Photo courtesy of www. as, his parents were great by Susan Hertneky, who re- unique Moon Valley cul- moonvalley.guhsdaz.org inspiration to him. They tired last year. ture and become a part of always made sure that he The new position brings the school’s spirited com- thused to be at Moon Val- stayed away from drugs, with it many new duties and munity. Latham is already ley this school year and feeling that Moon Valley is gangs, and other forms of Photo by Rico Martinez responsibilities that Latham hopes that he can continue trouble. Now he wants the is quickly adapting to. like home. to better the learning com- students to do the same. He “Any new job you have Originally from Wyo- school resource officer - be Martinez is looking for- munity within our school. wants a “safe learning envi- you have to learn the rules ming, he attended the fore and was hired from the ward to being on campus “I am very excited to be ronment for students and a and structures of the job,” University of Northern Alhambra School District. and plans to visit class- at Moon Valley and I look safe teaching environment said Secretary Debora Gray, Colorado where he earned “He is doing a great job rooms and give talks on forward to working with for teachers”. who has helped Latham a Bachelor’s Degree in Mu- and has great communica- various topics from talking the students and teachers at Students can count on with his transition into the sic Education. Latham is tion skills with students students about the dangers this awesome high school. him to help with any prob- new dean position. no stranger to the district, and good on keeping the of drugs to how the police GO ROCKETS!!” exclaims lems that may arise, and he’s Being a new administra- prior to coming to Moon school environment safe,” force works. Latham. available to talk to anytime tor can be stressful for any- Valley; he functioned in the says Donaldson. According to Jason of the day in his office or one, but Latham is making role of band and orchestra Martinez says that “ev- Latham, assistant principal, around the campus. the best of this opportunity. director over a nine year eryday is different, but Martinez is a wonderful According to George When making the deci- period at Sunnyslope and problems don’t have to lead resource and a very profes- Donaldson, parking atten- sion to move into adminis- Apollo High Schools. to violence.” sional and experienced. dant, Martinez has been a tration, Latham looked for Latham is more than en-

Rocket Reporter Dual Enrollment New Teachers Remodeling Increased Population The Hunger Artists staff Pages 2-7 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Pages 6 Page 7 Page 2 September 2008 Rocket Reporter 2008-2009 Rocket Reporter Staff 2008 presidential canidates Co-Editor-In-Chief Kylie Boie equal pay (the elimination of wage differences based on Senior Kylie Boie, 17, en- gender). However, he has opposed specific legislation joys listening to music and Co-Editor-In-Chief that would have given workers more time to discern sex reading books. Boie prides discrimination before bringing suit under the Equal Pay herself on her sarcastic per- The upcoming presidential elections have already Act of 1963 sonality and looks for a good made history with an African- American man as the dem- Obama: Obama favors the concept of equal pay. He has sense of humor in others. ocratic nominee and a female running for vice president. supported legislation designed to improve the effective- Boie’s heroes are her fa- The 2008 election is principally notable because it is the ness of the Equal Pay Act of 1963. vorite classic writers. After first time in U.S. history that two current senators will Global Warming/ Energy dependence. leaving high school, Boie plans on going to an out-of-state run against each other for president, and because it will McCain: McCain generally supports increased energy ef- university and double majoring in journalism and political be the first time an African-American will be a presiden- ficiency, but has not announced detailed targets. science. tial nominee for a major party, however, these elections Obama: Obama proposes to reduce overall U.S. oil con- Boie has been active on the Rocket Reporter staff for are noteworthy for a couple other reasons as well. sumption by at least 35%. the last three years. This year she serves as the co-editor- Either candidate would be the first president born The War in Iraq: in-chief. With this being her last year on staff she plans to outside the Continental United States; Obama was born McCain: McCain voted for the use of military force, and make the most of it. in Honolulu, Hawaii and McCain was born at Coco Solo, is calling for more troops to be sent to Iraq. He sup- Panama Canal Zone, a US naval base. McCain would be ported last year’s “surge.” And says that victory is “still Co-Editor-In-Chief the first president from Arizona, also, if inaugurated on achievable.” Working for Anytown January 20, 2009, McCain would be the oldest U.S. presi- Obama: Obama has always been opposed to the war. He Arizona, Junior Matt dent, at 72 years and 144 days old. Obama and McCain favors bringing the troops home as quickly as possible. Longdon helped spread are 24 years apart in age. This is the largest age disparity Education: acceptance and diversity between the two major party presidential candidates McCain: McCain wants to limit the federal governments to kids over the summer. This election also marks the first time since 1928 where involvement in education. He believes that parents However, he also managed neither incumbent president nor vice president is run- should have more power over where their children go to school, and wants to hold schools and teachers more to find time for video games, ning for office. President George W. Bush is already on his second term, therefore, is prevented from running, accountable. 76 hours of volunteer work and vice president Dick Cheney has chosen not to. Obama: Obama wants to reform the No Child Left at John C. Lincoln Hospital and was given a 1996 The 2008 election is guaranteed to make the history Behind program, and increase access to early childhood white Acura. An only child, originally from Illinois, he books, in a notable way. This won’t be a chapter your education programs. Also, he wants to bring music and certainly loves Arizona’s winters more than the cold children’s history teachers skim over, and you can be a art programs back to public schools. weather back home, but prefers the heat over the cold part of that chapter. On November 4, you can vote, you Abortion: anyway. Although his biggest focus this year is his work can take democracy into your own hands, and pick the McCain: In 1999, McCain said of Roe v. Wade, “I’d love to for the Rocket Reporter and maintaining his grades next leader of the free world, if you’re over 18 and a see a point where it is irrelevant, and could be repealed he also wants to get as many scholarships as possible. registered voter, of course. because abortion is no longer necessary, But certainly in Longdon plans on going far, getting into a good school Unfortunately, with this election being one with the short term, or even the long term, I would not sup- just like any other over-achieving student, and listening such milestones, many people are voting for a candidate port repeal of Roe v. Wade. “ However, on February 18, 2007, McCain stated, “I do to classic rock ‘n’ roll all the way there. because of who they are, not what they stand for. When voting, one should look at how the candidate plans to not support Roe versus Wade. It should be overturned.” deal with various issues and, their opinions on the issues. McCain has said he supports amending the U.S. Constitu- Campus Editor With a little background information, you might just tion to ban abortion, except in cases of rape, incest, or Senior, Tosha Phillips be surprised who you actually want to support come risk to the mother’s life. found herself walking November. Obama: Obama stated his abortion position as: “Abor- toward a glass door. When Equal Rights: tions should be legally available in accordance with Roe v. Wade.” she reached the door, she McCain: McCain has said that he favors the concept of had not realized it was there. She continued to walk straight into that glass door. Scholarships tips and tricks Phillips pulled away rubbing her aching forehead, while Kayla Zilius Any student can increase their chances by applying as looking around to see if anyone had seen what she had soon and as often as possible, and by being determined done. After realizing no one saw her, she quickly opened Reporter enough to strive for a successful future. Applying for a the door and walked out. scholarship has many benefits, but the biggest and most When Phillips is not running into glass doors, she likes obvious is the opportunity for a free education. The ca- to spend her time hanging out with friends, listening As senior year begins, the stress of the future increas- reer center is located in Room 503 to answer any career to music and reading. This is going to be Phillips’ last es upon many seniors. Scholarships are a popular subject related questions. year as a reporter for the Rocket Reporter. Phillips loves with Moon Valley seniors; from how to get them to when Some seniors, though, have a completely different hanging out with some of her closest friends as well as to apply for them; scholarships are an important factor view on the future. listening to her favorite bands Insane Clown Posse and upon graduation in May of 2009. Senior Michael Cacy says, “School is important, but Apocalyptica. Overall, Phillips is your normal teenage Scholarships are everywhere and are for pretty much rushing isn’t going to get anyone anywhere they want to girl trying to survive her last year in high school. anything; all a person has to do is look. Some ways to be.” approach the scholarship process are to: talk to parents, There is a lot on a senior’s plate, and although they teachers, and school counselors; research on fastweb.com may feel rushed, scholarships will help alleviate the anxiety Campus Editor and fill out the information that applies to you; complete of the future. A student cannot expect to go to college Senior Marcus Burrell all scholarships, even the little ones, and send them off to with no feeling of stress or pressure to do everything cor- has always loved to gossip their final destination. rect at the right moment. and has spent his entire Donna Taylor in the career center said “Everyone can Senior Ashley Pauley says that she always dreamed of high school career at Moon get a scholarship as long as they apply themselves.” going to college, but her mom would have never been able The career center is not a new resource to the Moon to afford it. After applying for scholarships both of them Valley, which has been full of Valley student body; Taylor has information for any stu- were a little less worried about how she would reach her memorable and embarrassing dent that asks. dreams. moments. From being in the “A student should start thinking about scholarships Not everyone can afford to pay for university. Some school musical The Wizard of Oz, to having his pajama their freshmen year, but start applying for them at the be- may have to go to a community college, but this still does pants ripped off by his car door, Burrell has really grown ginning of junior year,” said Taylor not eliminate the need for a scholarship. Scholarships are as a person. This journalist loves Sugar Ray and can While in the career center, a student will quickly learn flexible, and well worth the time, if a student is willing to easily find a hero within himself that he wants to share that with a little help from the career center and a lot put in a decent amount of it. with the world. Burrell is a fun loving journalist with a of determination, anyone can get a free education. Most In the end it comes down to how a student feels sense for adventure and now plans to dazzle the student scholarships transfer to universities, but it will take some about their future. Scholarships will help a person reach body with his insight on life. research by a student to figure out the full extent of their the university level, but taking them lightly is not the way scholarship. Most students think that there is a limit to to go about getting them. Scholarships are time consum- how many scholarships one can apply for, but truth is, the ing, but more than rewarding. Any person can complete a Photo Editor sky is the limit. scholarship; it all comes down to determination. Senior Bekah Sipes loves the swim team she’s been a part of for the last three years. Sipes swims 2008 Summer Olympics the 500m and 200m freestyle (sometimes Joe Jaurigue a scream of joy after team- son Gay. while China finished with mate Jason Lazek turned in breaststroke) during her Nearly 600 athletes the most gold medals. The the fastest relay time, win- represented the U.S. in Bei- competitions against Reporter games concluded on Aug. ning Phelps his second of jing among those were Mi- 24. schools. She lives with a The 2008 Summer eight gold medals. Another chael Phelps in swimming, Senior Roberto Cazares wonderful 14-year-old brother and her mother and father. Olympics opened August 8, was when Usain Bolt of Ali Bernard and Henry Ce- would really like to see the According to Sipes her saddest moment was when her 2008 in Beijing, China. Jamaica ran the 100m in judo for wrestling, and Cat next Olympic Games held grandfather died during her fifth grade year. Sipes says A few of the more world record time of 9.69 Osterman for softball. in Arizona, he wants to see that her future plan after graduation is to attend ASU for memorable moments were seconds, as the baton was The U.S. finished with if they can “face the heat.” her degree in either in journalism or in astronomy. She is when Michael Phelps let out dropped by U.S. runner, Ty- the most medals overall, also thinking about being a missionary. Rocket Reporter September 2008 Page 3 How do you get through Students earn college credit all these hot summer days? Junior Yesenia Viramontes don’t even have to worry script. If you want to go to about book costs either; a university right after high likes climbing on top of her they are already supplied! school; these credits will roof with her best friend and Credit hours vary with each be on your transcript as if jumping off into her pool. class, so it would be wise to you had already gone to a When she’s not jumping off check with the teacher be- community college. Not her roof, she enjoys going fore writing out the check. to say it’s the same as go- to the movies, being at the mall, hanging out with her This kind of “short cut” en- ing to community college; friends and listening to music, preferably Lil’ Wayne. She ables students to enter col- only the classes you’ve reg- also likes to spend time with her two little nieces and two lege as a second semester istered for will be covered dogs. for as many hours that you freshmen. This year she hopes to improve in her writing as a So what’s the catch? You have earned. reporter for the school newspaper. She also wants to pass have to be in the classes in Teachers must meet cer- order to register, and pass tain requirements, as well, all of her classes and stay on top of all her work. Photo By: Arian Kellwood the class(es) with at least in order to teach these Gateway visits Moon Valley allowing students to sign up for a C. college courses to high When the final bell rings, dual enrollment. Classes that include AP school students. They must Senior Katie Smith runs be certified to teach at the Jennifer Burch Calculus, AP Biology, and tests may also provide ex- to meet her best friend community college level, AP Government. Advanced tra credit hours, but again, Ambere Owens for their meaning that they must Reporter placement and accelerated that is something you traditional after school have their master’s degree classes aren’t the only ones would want to check with and at least 24 credit hours meal at Rolando’s. Ever wanted to get col- through which you can en- your teacher about. This in the particular field they When Smith isn’t lege credit without having roll: fire science, marketing, special opportunity is of- are teaching. hanging out with Ambere to spend so much money? child development, health fered mainly to juniors and “The high schools have and eating at Rolando’s, she’s your typical senior who At Moon Valley, a program education and even cosme- seniors whose futures are a partnership with Gate- loves to hang out with her friends, and enjoys shopping at is set up for students for tology can earn you college coming more and more way Community College,” that very purpose. Dual En- credits. into focus. Hollister, Forever 21, and Tilly’s. says Luanne Ashby, guid- rollment is a program for Students only pay half This opportunity is pro- Smith loves listening to the Jonas Brothers, they just ance counselor, “So these students to earn college the price of the community vided by Gateway Com- happen to be her favorite musical group. But when she’s credits can easily be trans- credit while taking high college rates for the course, munity College. Of course, not drooling over the Jonas Brothers, she’s listening to ferred anywhere, in or out school courses. usually anywhere between that doesn’t mean you R&B and country. of state.” However, certain re- $40 and $60 per credit have to go to Gateway in If Smith could create her own animal, it would be a hot Overall, this program is strictions do apply. Only hour. For instance, Don Io- order to register. In fact, entirely set up for the stu- pink zebra. certain classes offer this li’s AP Government course the transcript with which dents’ benefits. You get col- “I’d ride it to school everyday,” Smith exclaims. special opportunity, like AP is three credit hours, so the these dual enrollment lege credit in high school English, AP or Accelerated students pay less than $200 credits is the same as any for half the price. French, Accelerated Pre- for the entire course. You community college tran- Ever had one of those moments where you’re up against a car with your sleeve caught in the door, Fall fashion graces our campus sprawled on the ground Marcus Burrell and Alexander McQueen teacher Daniel Peterson and more young adults are with a ton of people looking to celebrities for showed off their new- “I like flip flops. I’m more watching? No? Well, Campus Editor est looks at their fashion of a jeans and t-shirt kind fashion tips. Junior Athena Howard shows. of guy,” Peterson stated. “Even more than that, As the leaves begin to If Haute Couture isn’t Students are also taking it’s really the music indus- has. change, so do the trends. your thing, teen magazines the more casual route to try and athletes who have When she’s not doing embarrassing herself, she likes to Fall is a time when the including Seventeen and fashion. Stores like American a huge influence [on fash- listen to her favorite bands, including: The All American weather cools down, and Cosmo Girl offer these same Eagle, Aeropostale, and Hol- ion]” Peterson shared. Rejects, Three Days Grace, 30 Seconds to Mars, and Fall this season’ fashions reflect looks at a much lower lister remain the top brands Whether you are into Out Boy. Not to mention writing for the Rocket Reporter. that. price. among students; jeans have high fashion, or catching She also likes reading and hanging out with friends, not This season, tweed skirts Around campus, stu- become very popular this the latest sale, there is a to mention that she is in love with Ryan Sheckler. and silk scarves dominated dents and teachers are tak- season including boot cut look for everyone this fall. the runway as big name de- ing a different approaches and low rise. Junior Joe Jaurigue was signers such as Balenciaga to fashion including math Also this season, more standing on the pig pen on a sunny Saturday morning very excited to see many to realize that in a game when he was unexpectedly of my runners, both boys you only get one chance Fall sports updates and girls, do very well dur- to get it right. He plans on nudged by 300-pound pig. He this year, volleyball coach smacked her right ear trying Bekah Sipes ing state.” Jackson says that overcoming this issue by Brandi Jans is excited to they are still recruiting kids “playing hard and smart as to get her to stop. He had no see how the season turns luck when he once again felt Photo Editor for the team, so get a run- a team.” out this year. She hopes to ning start and race on over With the angst of two her snout shove him. Before he knew it she was beneath have a better record this With high hopes for there before it is too late! badmiton tournaments him causing him to jerk forward onto her back. His first season and with a close the upcoming season, Although the football coming up in the near fu- instincts were to grasp her sides, which he did when she golf team as it is, it looks like Coach Curtis Folkman is team is off to an 1-1 start, ture and the difficulties of started bouncing around. During that time his head kept that is what she is going to excited about his team this head coach Mark Smith has training many new players, bumping brutally against her giving him a concussion. get. year. This year Folkman high hopes for the outcome Coach Denise Silcox still As cross country is He finally let go, declining to the floor with pain. He hopes to qualify as many of this season. He is most has very high expectations running to the finish line, stood up too quick which created another problem as golfers as possible to go to excited about this region’s for the girls this year. As Coach Angela Jackson and he slammed right into a door giving him an additional state. Aside from some of matchups. “The opponents they are still working on Coach Scott Short are ex- concussion. the newer players, Folkman in our region are really go- basic skills with the new cited to see all of the po- When Jaurigue’s not getting targeted by a sow or is excited to work with ing to be a challenge this girls, Silcox enjoys working tential in their team. With running into doors he enjoy wrestling and listens to music them and to bring them up year,” says Smith. Accord- with the team and says that hopes to place four or five to experienced golfer. ing to Smith, one of the they are a hardworking especially classical and sometimes rock. His goals for of their runners at state, Aside from a young team greatest difficulties of this bunch. She anticipates how this year includes improving his attendance in school and Coach Jackson says, “I am season is getting the team the season will turns out. joining wrestling team. Likewise, he joined DECA for the success in his business class. He is part of a huge family which includes his younger sister, older brother, mother, Stuco hosts sport’s assembly two nieces and a nephew. This year’s fall sport’s assembly featured Jaurigue says his first love is animals. He loved to take Varsity teams, NJRTOC, Vocal Ensemble, care of his grandma’s farm animals and spend time with and the announcement of the fall play. them. His saddest moment is when about three months ago his grandmother passed away. “I lived with her for 7 years, off and on” he says, “I used to talk to her a lot and

Senior Steven Gobster’s most embarrassing moment was sophomore year when his pants were sagging so low that he didn’t even know! On the 2. upside, passing English teach- 3. er Deborah Hoff’s accelerated 1. class is his most exciting mo- ment at Moon Valley. Gobster’s favorite band is The Beatles Photos by Amy Madanat and Bekah Sipes and his favorite song is “Lady Madonna.” His hobbies in- 1. NJROTC members present the colors during the National Anthem. clude music and watching the Diamondbacks play. His fa- 2.The football team gets the crowd pumped up for the night’s game. vorite color is yellow and he loves ALL animals! His goals 3. Spiritline members dance and cheer during the assembly. this year are to graduate! After he graduates he hopes to 4. Drumline shows off their stick skills. 4. move to Prescott! Page 4 September 2008 Rocket Reporter Moon Valley’s newest Rockets Rocket Reporter staff writer, Lindsey tions to Moon Valley’s campus, and here’s Schmitz, sat down with the newest addi- what they had to say.

Erin O’Neal Josh Teel Katie Grimoskas Sjohnna McCray Rocket Reporter: What was your job Rocket Reporter: Have you had any prior Rocket Reporter: What was your job Rocket Reporter: Where did you teach prior to this? teaching experience? prior to this? prior to this? Erin O’Neal, Counseling Secretary: I Josh Teel, Science: I did my student Katie Grimoskas, Title One: I was a stay Sjohnna McCray, Language Arts: I worked at Glendale High School for eight teaching here with Bonnie Knecht. at home mom. taught at the High School of Science and years in Title One, the Cardinals Nest, Then I was a full time substitute for the North High School. which is like the B.L.A.S.T. Center, and I remainder of the semester. I also worked RR: Where did you go to college? was a math tutor. at Independence High School. Grimoskas: I went to Glendale RR: Where did you go to college? Community College. McCray: I have a Bachelors degree in RR: Where did you go to college? RR: Where did you go to college? journalism from Ohio State University, a O’Neal: I graduated from Apollo High Teel: I went to Glendale Community RR: What do you hope to accomplish this Masters of Fine Arts from the University School. Then I went to Arizona State College and then to Arizona State year? of Virginia, and a Masters of Education University and Glendale Community University. Grimoskas: I want to help as many from Teachers College, Columbia College for a while. students as I can to become successful. University. RR: What are your goals for this school RR: What are your goals for this school year? RR: What brought you to Moon Valley? RR: What are your goals for this year? year? Teel: Well getting married for one is a Grimoskas: The want to help. McCray: To learn my way around O’Neal: To learn my job. Get to know big goal. I want to get that done and over campus. To get to know each of my Moon Valley, the kids, and the faculty. with. I’m looking forward to getting my RR: How do you like Moon Valley? students, I guess my biggest goal would life started with my wife. Oh, and for all Grimoskas: I love it. be to create better writers. RR: What brought you to Moon Valley? my students to get good grades and move O’Neal: I wanted a secretarial position. onto biology. RR: What brought you to Moon Valley? It’s close to where I live. Plus I just McCray: Well I left the Phoenix Union needed a change. RR: What brought you to Moon Valley? High School District and I heard that the Teel: Since I did my student teaching here Glendale District was a good district and RR: How do you like Moon Valley? and I graduated from here in ’99, I’m the kids were great. O’Neal: I love it so far. I like the staff and already familiar with the campus. Plus I the kids, and I have a brand new work like the atmosphere and sports. It’s a tight area so that’s cool. knit school.

Wasim El Habach Jenna Serafini Rick Matheson Commander Patrick Maclean Rocket Reporter: What was your job Rocket Reporter: Have you had any prior Rocket Reporter: Have you had any prior Rocket Reporter: Have you had any prior prior to this? teaching experience? teaching experience? teaching experience? Wasim El Habach, Athletic Trainer: Jenna Serafini, Language Arts: I taught Rick Matheson, Language Arts: Well Commander Patrick Maclean, ROTC: I was the assistant athletic trainer at English back in Michigan at the middle I was a student teacher here and I taught This is my first teaching job. Before this I Tolleson High School. I was also working school level. here for a while last year. was responsible for the maintenance and at a physical therapy clinic doing rehab repair of a few nuclear power plants. with elderly patients. RR: Where did you go to college? RR: Where did you go to college? Serafini: I went to Central Michigan Matheson: I went to ASU West, the RR: Where did you go to college? RR: Where did you go to college? University in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Community College of AF, and Glendale MacLean: I graduated from Chaminade El Habach: I went to Northern Arizona Community College. University in Honolulu with a Bachelors University. RR: What are your goals for this school degree in general studies. year? RR: What are your goals for this school RR: What are you hoping for this school Serafini: To get to know each of my year? RR: What are your goals for this school year? students on an individual basis and instill Matheson: I want to connect with the year? El Habach: For everyone to stay healthy; in them a passion for English. Also, I kids, form relationships with them and MacLean: For the unit to achieve and to bring home some championships. want to feel like a contributing member to watch them grow and learn. distinguished unit. It’s the top 30% in the Moon Valley. country. RR: What brought you to Moon Valley? RR: What brought you to Moon Valley? El Habach: I knew the athletic trainer and RR: What brought you to Moon Valley? Matheson: I’ve kind of always been here. RR: What brought you to Moon Valley? Coach Smith. He coached my brothers Serafini: Well I just moved about a month I did my high school internship here and MacLean: A desire to make a difference. while I was in college. So that helped me and a half ago and I was offered a job. I’d my student teaching. I wouldn’t want to to get in here. heard great things about Moon Valley so I be at any other school. RR: How do you like Moon Valley? took a chance. MacLean: I like it a lot. RR: How do you like Moon Valley? RR: How do you like Moon Valley? EL Habach: It’s nice. Definitely hectic at RR: How do you like Moon Valley? Matheson: I like Moon Valley a whole times, but the kids make it worth while. Serafini: I’ve had a great first impression. lot. I think it’s one of the best schools in I’m doing a lot more since I’m the only The students seem eager and have high the district. trainer this year, but it’s all right. expectations. Everyone has been very welcoming. Rocket Reporter September 2008 Page 5

Junior Xavier Andrade Counseling center gets a new look went to IKEA to buy a couch user friendly,” shared Lo- bed for himself. While he was pez. “It makes everything so there, he grabbed a long cart much easier for everyone.” to put the couch on. While The first thing students walking through the store, and parents see now when Andrade’s little brother start- they enter the counseling ed pushing the cart while An- center is the help desk and drade decided to take a break the secretary. Craig Mussi, and lie down on the cart and wave to all the shoppers. assistant principal of stu- When Andrade is not waving to strangers, he likes dent services, office is now listening to R&B music, watching movies like Ever After, located in the back, away drawing, and volunteering at his church. from the guidance counsel- He looks up to his dad the most because he is a hard or’s offices. worker. “The theme in the coun- Andrade is taking journalism this year because he seling center is customer wants to be a writer when he is older and taking this class service, so the reason for will allow him to see what it’s like. the renovation was to make Sophomore Jessica Lieber- it easier for both students man is a new addition to the and parents to get help,” Rocket Reporter staff who en- added Mussi. joys listening to heavy metal, Junior Ashlyn Kelley especially Bullet for My Valen- says, “It feels like it’s a lot Photo By: Jen Burch tine. bigger and more approach- The silliest thing she ad- The openness of the counseling center offers students to be attended to quicker and adds a able; I like it.” more friendly atmosphere. mits to doing was when she The counseling cen- wore a black and red wig and boxers outside of her pants, Yesenia Viramontes the maintenance crew got tended to quicker instead ter hopes you will feel the in public! It was on a dare. hard to work remaking the of having them wandering same. She recalls her happiest memory as when she taught counseling center. around trying to figure out my nephew how to play patty cake. However, her scariest Reporter Throughout the sum- where to go,” said Edward moment was when she almost drove a car off a cliff because mer the maintenance crew Lopez, assistant principal of the trail was too small. Lieberman wants to accomplish a degree in medicine The counseling center worked diligently to create operations and resources. and become either a nurse or a therapist and one day she on the Moon Valley campus a better place for students “I like the new look hopes to have a llama. has been recently renovated. and parents to get help. because it’s more spacious, As soon as the year ended “Now students are at- inviting, and it’s also more Breaking three differ- ent lamps at three different friends’ houses in the course of one week was the most em- Smaller learning communities for freshmen barrassing moment for Senior to help their students changed their schedules program was started Jen Burch this summer. Chris Romero academically, socially as for the program. This because teachers have “[My friends] were mad well as to promote school includes having the same noticed that they tend to at first, but then they just Reporter involvement and to gain prep hour and lunch lose freshmen students laughed,” Burch commented. relationships with the time. During these times between the eighth and She loves to listen to classic rock, classical music and jazz as well as eat Asian food, especially Thai food. Burch We all know how hard teachers. it gives the teachers a ninth grade transition. “This is a beneficial chance to discuss what Some areas of concern is a middle child of five with four siblings, both older and it is to start a new school, younger brothers and sisters. way to target incoming they are teaching in their were attendance, behavior, get new teachers, and meet Burch is taking journalism because she’s always wanted new people, but this year freshmen,” said math classroom. Clark, science and learning skills. to be a photographer and the class will help her improve Moon Valley has come up teacher Sue Kamman. teacher, is enjoying the Teachers at Moon Valley her skill. Besides journalism, she’s in five AP classes, and with a plan to make this All faculty members are program and says he are trying to help freshmen her goal this school year is to “get as many scholarships as transition much easier for involved in this program, enjoys the communication students get ahead for their humanly possible.” but some of the main with different teaching transition into high school. freshmen. One dark night at a friend’s teachers involved are; subjects. The Small Learning house, Senior Lindsey Community is a program Kamman, Tim Clark, Tom According to Craig Schmitz was walking through which allows the freshmen James and Denise Silcox. Mussi, assistant principal the shadows when all of a sud- teachers to work together These teachers have also of student services, the den she spots another person lingering by the arcadia door. She fell into a panic and began Maintenance maintains 2008 Super Bowl field to scream; only to find out it was just her reflection. To keep the sod healthy and maintained, it is watered Schmitz loves reading, writing, the color red, eating at Arian Kellwood often and moved two to three times a week. Chipotle and listening to the Jonas Brothers but, if she could Stephn Schetting, assistant facilities supervisor, do one thing over it would be re-doing her sophomore year Reporter said “It’s a bigger responsibility to maintain this field and actually staying in school, rather than dropping out compared to the old one. Although both fields were the and having to come back. One Sunday of the year people all over the nation same type of grass this one is more leveled, and higher gather around in living rooms, bars and even throw maintenance.” Sophomore Arian Kell- parties just to watch the most anticipated NFL game of Brian Smith, head freshman football coach, says that wood moved from Canton, the year – The Super Bowl. keeping the field leveled is also about safety; to prevent Ohio eight years ago. Last season’s games was held right here in Glendale the kids from getting hurt Like any other teenager, at the University of Phoenix Stadium. After each Super Also, being aware of history can be inspiration for all Kellwood likes to hangout Bowl, the NFL decides who will receive the sod from the the players who use it. with her friends. Her favorite off campus activity is to race game. Sophomore Cyruss Corrier says, “I think that knowing her YZ125 dirt bike. She’s had Fortunately, for Moon Valley, they received the field this field is from the Super Bowl that it should help minor cuts and bruises, but always gets right back on and this year and the maintenance crew wants to ensure that it motivate the team.” keeps riding. Kellwood also likes listening to music like stays in pristine condition. Although maintaining the field is work, our school is Led Zeppelin, “Robert Plant is an amazing person,” she said very fortunate to have received it. . She also enjoys The Misfits. When Kellwood’s isn’t racing dirt bikes or rocking out to Led Zeppelin and The Misfits she is your average sixteen year old girl. Kellwood chose journalism because she wants to work for the Rolling Stones magazine when she gets older. Many will never forget their most embarrassing moment. Senior Kayla Zilius won’t ever forget the time her dress was lifted up exposing her un- derwear. This recent addition to the Rocket Reporter staff is more than happy to be a part of the newspaper family. “This [being a reporter] is what I want to do in the future,” she shares. When not creating stories for the paper, Zilius likes Photo by:Amy Madanat to hang out with friends, listening to her favorite group, Photo By:Arian Kellwood The football team plays their first home game oon the new Rascal Flatts, and is looking for the right boy. Zilius is very The new field needs a little more upkeep , but it’s worth it. field excited to see where her tenure with the Rocket Reporter will take her. Page 6 September 2008 Rocket Reporter Rising gas prices Junior Chris Romero has Increasing student population lived in Arizona his entire Tosha Phiillips Jessica Lieberman life. He enjoys going on MySpace, hanging out with Reporter friends, listening to music Campus Editor “I’m always broke,” says Junior Reese and watching I Love Money. Ferralez. Romero admitted that his As many people on Since the gas prices have gone up, it’s most embarrassing moment campus have noticed, the been affecting the students at this campus. was when he spilled soda on himself and had to go the student population at Moon Ferralez spends $80 a week to fill up his mall right after. Romero has two younger sisters, a dog Valley is rapidly increasing. tank at Fry’s, his gas station of his choice. named Buddy and a turtle named Troy. Romero’s goals This is due to the intake of new freshmen; there is Of course there are alternative ways of for this year are to write great stories, pass all his classes, a total of 477 freshman at- getting around; Ferralez mentioned he get a job and get his driver license. Romero hopes that tending Moon Valley this would get a motorcycle if he could. being on the Rocket Reporter will be a great experience. year, as opposed to 425 last Senior Nick Olivas also thinks that the Senior Mackenzie John- year. gas prices are ridiculous, and it’s tight on son was hanging out at the Some seniors who were money for him. Olivas spends a total of part of the smaller freshman mall one day with her friends $60 filling up his Acura RL, the cheapest when she missed the “cau- class, feel that this new class is just too overbearing. gas stations he goes to are Circle K, Seven tion wet floor” sign, and she 11, AMPM and Pump & Munch. slipped and fell! Not only was “There are just way too Photo by Suzi Coleman many freshmen this year. P.E. teacher Karen Sliwa explained that it embarrassing, but it was a OVERCROWDING: Freshman students prices are going down, but they will go total nightmare when she re- The school is flooded with make their way around campus. back up in the future. alized she was wearing a short skirt. them, especially at lunch; the When 17-year-old Johnson isn’t slipping on wet floors, lines go all the way outside of Sliwa spends a total of $50 to fill up her a she’s listening to Lil Wayne. She loves being in journalism the cafeteria,” explains Senior Michael Cacy. Honda Hyundai Elantra. class and enjoys writing for the Rocket Reporter. Johnson’s However, not all students feel that way. “I always buy my gas at Costco, mostly favorite thing to do is hang out with friends. Johnson is a “It’s not their fault that they’re a part of a very large freshmen class. because I do my shopping there and it’s very friendly and social person who enjoys working with There’s nothing they could do,” says senior Lindsey Thomas, “people convenient,” says Sliwa. shouldn’t make such a big deal out of something that can’t be changed.” the rest of the Rocket team. Sliwa intends on riding her bike more But it’s not always easy for Johnson After her first car Even some teachers are having trouble coping with Moon Valley’s sud- den intake of freshmen. this year. accident, the car was totaled and the passenger had minor Gasoline credit cards may help cut cost injuries, but luckily for her she came out with no scratches. “My classes this year are definitely bigger than they were last year, and that can make it very difficult to teach,” stated English teacher Kim for gas. These cards can save you anywhere Her first words right after the accident were, “I hope I get from 3 percent to 5 percent on your gas bill. a new car.” Fisher. Fisher insists that the only way she can handle her class is to make sure You may have to spend $2,500 before you they have enough attention and try to get in a lot of one on one. get 5 percent back. Some freshmen still feel they are being unfairly treated by other stu- If you go to the same gas station with When she’s not jamming dents due to their class size. the card you probably will get a better to Panic at the Disco, “I don’t think it’s fair that just because people don’t like this year’s fresh- deal; however, you have to spend a certain Sophomore Amanda men class size, that they take it out on us [the freshmen],” said Freshman amount in order to get a percentage of Markley loves to hangout Donald Cameron. money back on it. with friends, swim, eat, and To alleviate this feeling and help teachers with their class sizes, the Other alternatives include taking the bus much more! Summer has Counseling Office has added more science, math and English classes. or using the new light-rail system. Both just barely passed us by, and can help people save money on gas prices. Markley’s favorite summer memory was when she went to Prescott with her family. Markley recalls her most embarrassing moment when she was in elementary school, “Back in second grade a friend of mine was laughing really hard, and snot came Making friends as a freshman out of her nose, and it was green and slimy, I got up and ran across the cafeteria throwing up, it was everywhere!” Tincy Simon that you already know be critical; share your difficult.” Furthermore, how to do would help in a opinion honestly, but with share your vulnerabilities; With excitement building Reporter student’s success. tenderness and maturity; not being perfect makes up inside them, Sophomore Classes and clubs not focus on yourself; wait you more human, more Amy Madanat, her friend How do you think you Maya, her sister and her cous- automatically put you with a bit to be discovered, and reachable, and less in got in their car, ready to go can make friends as a people who have common spend time discovering threatening. Likewise, to The Jonas Brothersconcert. freshman? interests. Likewise, since the person you’re with; be complimentary-don’t Although it was hot and Three basic ways you choose your electives and don’t overwhelm the overdo it, but when humid, Madanat and her would be first being in high school, try talking person with attention; it’s real, share your group had a blast, even in their lawn seats. around people to meet to the people in your start slow; put out a little appreciation of her or him. When she’s not rocking out at a concert, Madanat likes people. Second, you need elective classes. They’ll bait and see if you get any The main objective that to listen to music, hang out with friends, eat and swim. to interact with them in at least be interested in nibbles. you must always remember Some of her favorite things are basketball, The Jonas ways that are inviting and the elective you take with When making friends is never do something Brothers, and her favorite sitcom is Wizards of Waverly non-threatening. And them, so you already have listen - there are also “just so you can be around Place. third, you need to take something to talk about. positive detailed with the cool kids,” says Madanat is taking journalism because she loves writing initiative in turning an and taking pictures. According to the article information on this matter Vernon. acquaintance into a friend. “Making Friends” by such as listen; this doesn’t Sometimes you could According to Senior the Caltech Counseling mean just pausing until the sit by some one not in an Ali Miles has an unusual Kristie Janda, during her Center, while interacting speaker stops; but making obvious group of friends hobby. While most other girls freshman year she was a with others there are some sure your comments and start up a conversation her age prefer spending their “total outcast.” However basics dos and don’ts. relate to and recognize with a generic question money on clothes, make up, after a couple of months Some of the fundamental what you’ve just heard. like, “Hey, what classes and electronics, Miles spends she became comfortable “should not’s” are: do Next, be open-minded. are you in?” tell a crazy hers on shot glasses. with people around her and “I bought a really cool one not monopolize the Use your compassion; teacher story, or comment [shot glass], two years ago, started making friends. conversation because that is, understand and on the school food. Just be that I got on a trip to Cabo Counselor Sandy Vernon you should allow others feel from the other yourself and get involved San Lucas, Mexico, with my family.” suggests getting involved to speak as well, do not person’s perspective, if you’re too shy to just When she’s not collecting shot glasses however, Miles in school activiteis. try to impress; your and let your responses join a group. Vernon is your typical sophomore. She likes going to the movies Vernon suggests getting attractive qualities will show you’re doing this. reminds us said, “part of with her friends, and just hanging out. After surviving high involved in something that reveal themselves all on For instance, “That high school is mingling school, she wants to go to Arizona State University and you like to do or something their own, and do not sounds like it was really with different ages.” major in journalism.

Co-Editors-in-Chief Felicia Clark Christopher Romero Eddie Lopez, assist. principal trators, students, or Glendale as necessary. Kylie Boie Steven Gobster Lindsey Schmitz Union High School District. Matt Longdon Athena Howard Tincy Simon The Moon Valley High School Contact Us: Joe Jaurigue Bekah Sipes Rocket Reporter is a publication The Rocket Reporter is pub- The Rocket Reporter Adviser Mackenzie Johnson Katie Smith of Moon Valley High School’s lished six times a school year 3625 W. Cactus Rd. Melanie Allen Arian Kellwood Jordan Sneil Journalism 3-8 class. and is distributed to the entire Phoenix, AZ 85029 Jessica Lieberman Yesenia Viramontes The Rocket Reporter is open to student body. Staff Amy Madanat Kayla Zilius-Hughes public forum for the free exchange Letters to the editor are wel- Press Room Amanda Markley of ideas from students, staff, and come, but they must be legibly Room 903 MVHS Administration Karina Aleman Rico Marttinez the community. The opinions ex- written or typed and include the 623.915.8146 Michael Fowler, principal Xavier Andrade Kyersten Marx pressed are those of the writer and author’s name. Names will be Susan Hertneky, assist. principal Jennifer Burch Alexandria Miles do not necessarily represent the withheld upon the request. We Craig Mussi, assist. principal Marcus Burrell Tosha Philips opinions of the school, adminis- reserve the right to edit letters Rocket Reporter September 2008 Page 7

Born in Arizona , mov- ing to New Mexico , attending Emerging band: The Hunger Artists school there then traveling Matt Longdon his band’s and we ended up writing back to Arizona to be closer songs, he our first song “Where Did to his family has been an ad- Co-Editor-In-Cheif doesn’t have We Go Wrong?” That night venture for Senior Rico Mar- a favorite be- they decided to keep writ- tinez. But when his life isn’t They call themselves cause all of ing music. on the run senior, Martinez The Hunger Artists and the songs he The third member, Mike enjoys Listening to alternative rock in the comfort of his they describe themselves says repre- Acres, is the band’s percus- own bedroom. as a mix of indie and folk. sent different sionist, but not with the Everyone has that special someone they look up to that Sophomore Thomas Acres, emotions for usual drums and cymbals; one person who they can count on when times get tough Junior Mike Acres and him and by Mike Acres uses spoons and Martinez’s hero just so happens to be his loving grand- Moon Valley graduate Troy choosing a to play on pots, pans and ma, “She’s always been there for the family whenever we Simons formed the band favorite song, bowls to create a different needed her” says Martinez. over a year ago. it seems likes and unique sound. Also, he Martinez’s life has been a journey from being born in It started off as the he is cat- sometimes plays back up Arizona to moving to New Mexico and attending school three of them playing just egorizing his guitar which he has been most of his childhood. Now that Martinez is back in Ari- for fun, but they decided feelings. playing for a year. zona he is a senior and plans on attending NAU for college to make it official and start On the “My favorite part [of to major in photography. writing music after sit- other hand, being in The Hunger Artists] When Martinez is older, graduated from college with ting in their backyard one lead guitarist is that we all get to sing a steady job he would like to live in the phoenix metro area night and writing their first Acres who together,” confessed Mike with a family of his own that consists of 2 children. song “Where Did We Go has been Acres. So when Martinez isn’t listening to alternative rock Wrong?” playing for His favorite song they or planning the rest of his life, he is busy with journal- five years wrote is “The Blind, The The name of the band Photo By: Matt Longdon ism, trying to learn something new and get the best out of came from a story that Si- says his fa- Proud and The Fighting” school while he still can. Band member from left to right: Troy Si- vorite song and like Thomas Acres, was mons, 25 years old and the mons, Thomas Acres and Mike Acres. Sophomore Kyersten oldest member of the band, they wrote a member of Impregnable Marx started an interest in read by Franz Kafka about was “The Impulse which was his only journalism freshmen year, again recently for the band. Unnamed.” other band. Pink Floyd, Bob a slave that became famous Simons says he’s been in and she won’t let anything because he could starve Acres has been in two dif- Dylan and Tom Petty are stand in her way of becoming eight other bands, but be- ferent bands, Lobster Armor just three of his influences. himself for any amount ing in The Hunger Artists has a better writer. of time and became wor- and Impregnable Impulse, Mike Acres says they Her favorite color is red, been one of his favorites. and has many influences perform at the Willow shipped and thought of as a “It’s more relaxed being and she has a variety of musi- messiah, but ultimately died including his friend David, House as much as they can cal tastes. She plans to start at GCC and then attend ASU, in a band with family,” ex- people he knows and loves, located at 17 Avenue and from starvation and left the plains Simons, “It’s easier to but most of all she also wants the world with less violence people who worshipped Weezer, Andrew Jackson Van Buren. However their and hates crimes. create music when you’re Jihad, Bright As, Brad Noel next show is on Sep. 20 at him wondering why they around people you know.” Marx’s most embarrassing moment occurred in sixth had worshipped him be- and Haunted Cologne. He the Trunk Space. grade when her friend dared her to do a jumping “lep- Simons says that music says that his favorite part of The official website for cause they didn’t learn any- in general has influenced rechaun” heel click across stage, well she did it, but she thing. being in The Hunger Artists is the band is www.myspace. tripped on an electrical cord and landed on the stage. him, but he mentions Eliza- making the music and hang- com/corporatepork where Simons is the band’s beth Cotton, Daniel John- Junior Tincy Simon ad- lead singer; he started sing- ing out with his cousins. you can see a list of upcom- ston and Elvis Presley as a The band started when ing shows and hear their mits that her most embarrass- ing when he was 16 years few of his major influences, ing moment was when she old, stopped when he was they were sitting in the music. as well as 1950’s music. Of backyard one night playing was dressed to impress when 20 and picked it back up she walked into school on the first day of fourth grade, but to her disappointment she got an unexpected reaction from her fellow classmates upon Will history repeat itself? entering class, the students covered their noses and stared. Athena Howard are being forced to live in Apparently, while walking to class, Simon stepped in an alternate living arrange- unknown substance and the nasty surprise on the bottom Reporter ments. Many stores have of her shoe once she walked into class. actually closed down and When Simon isn’t accidently trotting through animal Milk, gas, soda, and many are going bankrupt because waste, she enjoys reading her favorite author Stephanie other things we use every- they can’t afford the funds Meyer, singing and dancing, and playing on Moon Valley’s day are starting to go up in needed to run a business badminton and tennis teams. Her favorite cartoon shows costs. This is because, ac- because often times the are Ben 10: Alien Force, Power Puff Girls, and Pokémon, cording to experts, we are consumer can’t afford to while her favorite movie is The Incredibles, because she heading into a recession. spend their money. “loves supernatural beings.” A recession is when the A recession can also af- Junior Felicia Clark is a definite fan of the rock mu- economy begins to raise fect the students of Moon sic group Testament, showing no hesitation as to who her prices on things we need Valley because the stu- favorite musical artist was. When asked what her favorite but the consumer isn’t able dents’ parents are spending memory of high school was she recollected going to her to afford it. For instance extra money that they can’t boyfriend’s band’s shows. Also, her hero is your friendly the average family gets afford to give their children neighborhood Spiderman. Her hobby is watching the Bos- about $1,600 a month; at lunch money or buy new ton Red Sox win and last year’s World Series is still fresh in least $1,450 goes into bills, clothes. the back of her mind. However, when all is said and done which includes car insur- Some students have and it comes to relaxation her favorite meal is a good tur- ance, groceries, utilities, gas started working to help key sandwich. for your car, and other ex- their families. However, It all happened so quick- penses. some students aren’t able ly; moving from Florence to As a teacher at Moon to handle working, school, Arizona, leaving his mom, Valley, Travis Kenyon knows Photo by: Amy Madanat friends and family so they little brother, little sister and saving money and using it Every day items like milk are increasing in prices becuase it usually end up slacking in most painful of all, his pre- wisely is the best thing for costs more to ship them to local stores. school. cious girlfriend, Cassandra, the economy right now. The bottom line is to get behind. Kenyon does this by driving not being able to “splurge”, Many people don’t re- a recession under control Senior Jordan Marcus Al- less, eating out less, and not but he believes it’s the best alize how serious a reces- one needs to save and use len Snell is an average teenage using airlines as often. Ke- way to help stop the reces- sion can be. Many people your money wisely. boy who just recently moved nyon has found it difficult sion. are losing their homes and with his dad, step-mom and baby sister. He is very quiet, but once you get to know him you’ll see that he is a very talkative guy. His experience at Moon Valley has turned to be not-so- Photo Club sends members to colllege bad. He also says that the teachers have been really helpful Amy Madanat cost $235 and an additional “We learned how to in getting him started in his new school. $100 for supplies. Students use SLR cameras and After graduation, Snell is planning to attend Central learn about the focus of Reporter learned the functions of a Sophomore Karina Ale- them too, I would choose Seniors Chuck Frye and 35-millimeter camera, how man says that her mother is a college class over a high Dannielle Mikulski, and Ju- to develop photos in a dark her hero because “she’s been school class any day,” says niors Nick Arenberger and to Mars and back for us.” Her Howard. Matt Howard, took an eight mother is a very supporting “We learned how “Photo Club sponsors Photo by: Matt Longdon week summer photogra- yet challenging person who to use SLR camer- the techniques these stu- from left to right: Junior phy class every Monday, without a doubt has made a as and learn about dents learned that could be Matt Howard, Junior Nick Wednesday and Friday. huge impact on her life. the focus of them helpful whenever they are Arenberger, and Senior “It was about 8 weeks, I Aleman loves to spend money and hangout with friends too,” taking pictures,” according Dannelle Mikulski pose for loved it, I am so sad I don’t in her spare time. Aleman is taking journalism for the sim- to Kim Fisher. the camera with their 35mm have a dark room or access ple fact that she loves to read and writes, and also enjoys cameras. to it anymore,” said Dan- room, and picture tech- being a part of a team. nielle Mikulski. This class niques, according to Frye. 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Karina Aleman wreck diving. Kenyon’s only wish was that “the summer was longer.” This sum- mer others chose to take an adventure in Reporter the water. Some people on campus decided to Many of Moon Valley student’s sum- head to some more worldly destinations. mer vacations were adventurous such as English teacher Kimberly Fisher, spent trips to Las Vegas, San Diego and scuba three weeks in Europe visiting Paris, Ven- diving. ice, Florence, and Rome. This summer, California was a major “We walked about 10 miles a day,” hot spot for summer traveling. History shared Fisher. teacher Craig Zellmann traveled with his Fisher and her husband’s high school son and wife to San Diego where they travel group visited cathedrals, towers, col- enjoyed a day at the beach. He also spent iseums, and took an abundance pictures. most of his time this summer at the gym Photo by Kim Fisher This summer’s voyages certainly ex- working out and at the mall. RELAX: Fisher takes a moment to relax press the adventure within the walls of “I enjoyed the summer,” Zellmann ex- during her busy trip out of the country. Moon Valley. pressed. Sophomore Kelee Furr had an “awe- some” time. She went to California and enjoyed the beaches and having fun at Sea World. “It was awesome, I loved it!” says Furr. Photo by Kim Fisher She also spent some of her summer with CHEESE: Kim Fisher, English teacher, en- her friend and her mom in Las Vegas at the joys her visit to Paris, France, one of the Mandalay Bay. many places she visited this summer while Business teacher Travis Kenyon went in Europe. on an off-shore sailing trip and went ship