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BY ALEX POLETTI exclusive also entered into Lopez’s deci- sion to push for a new section. Because Carmel Unifed School District of the importance of a ninth grader’s as- administration approved funding for a similation into the high school system, third section of AP Human Geography creating a less overwhelming class size on Aug. 24, reducing the average section is more of a priority for freshmen than it size of the course to below 30 students. is for upperclassmen, the principal says. This change occurred unusually late Although most decisions of this sort in the school year, with most changes are made during the spring of the prior in the academic master calendar taking school year, according to Lopez, the fux place before the high school’s Aug. 8 of enrollment from the 2017 spring term start date. to the start of the 2017-18 school year “In a perfect world, we wouldn’t was cause for concern; over the course be making changes that affected student of the summer, AP Human Geography schedules in the third week of school, sizes ballooned from two sections of 27 but it’s certainly better than the fourth to two sections of 33. week of school,” CHS principal Rick Larger class numbers can cause Lopez says. problems for AP teachers, especially Lopez credits the change’s neces- when seminar-based learning is integral sity to the increase in AP Human Geog- to the curriculum, as is the case with the raphy’s enrollment; the freshman course freshmen geography class. has been gaining popularity since its in- “It’s hard to give students indi- ception four years ago, reaching a total vidual, personal attention,” AP Human of 64 students last year across two class Geography teacher Bill Schrier says of photo by LUKE DEPALATIS periods. Averaging 32 students per sec- classes over 30 students. CHS junior Robert Brown teams up with Something Ridiculous, a unicycling tion, AP Human Geography surpassed the goal of 29 students per class. CLASSROOM SIZE basketball duo, to ring in the school year in a slamdunk of fun on Aug. 8. The fact that the class is freshman- CONT. ON 2 DISTRICT NEWS THE DOCTOR IS IN Superintendent Dill-Varga ready to make her mark on Carmel Unifed School District BY ALEX POLETTI perintendent says of her mother. “She passed that onto me.” More than a month before the frst pealings of the Somewhat ironically, given her grandparents bell marked the offcial start of another school year, could not speak the language, Dill-Varga frst started in new CUSD superintendent, Dr. Barbara Dill-Varga, education as an English teacher. After spending a few was already hard at work. Bringing in over a decade of years as a teacher, the Northwestern graduate served as experience in public education, she aims to honor and the English department chair for Glenbard District 87, build upon Carmel’s tradition of excellence. the third-largest school district in the state of Illinois. Dill-Varga comes to the Monterey area after an Her love for English extends beyond the class- eight-year tenure as the assistant superintendent for in- room; in her free time—wherever she can fnd it, the struction and curriculum of the Maine Township High superintendent jokes—she works on a novel she began School District in Park Ridge, Illinois, a school district two years ago. named by “Tech Insider” as one of the 14 most innova- “I have a draft of a James Patterson-like thriller,” tive in the country. the part-time author says. “It’s very rough and needs The Illinois native comes from more humble be- work. I hope to get back to it some day!” ginnings; the daughter of a Greek immigrant, Dill-Var- A keen observer may fnd scattered traces of the ga grew up around teachers and librarians. She notes United Kingdom throughout the former English teach- these professionals proved to be some of the most in- er’s offce, most notably the “Keep Calm and Carry fuential in her mother’s life, and by proxy, hers as well. On” mug from which she drinks her daily joe. “Certain female adult role models she had were teachers and librarians, and they gave her a safe haven DILL-VARGA and gave her a vision of what she could be,” the su- CONT. ON 8 Meet CHS New Staf Members pages 4 & 5 2 NEWS www.thesandpiper.org SEPTEMBER 2017

EDUCATION THE SANDPIPER In-class political bias leads to some STAFF Editors-in-chief: TBD disagreement over its appropriateness BY KYLIE YEATMAN litical conversations with their students, but at the same Layout editors: Joyce Doherty, Becca time, we ask teachers to let go of their implicit biases Goren On Nov. 10, 2016, Mountain View history teacher during these discussions.” Frank Navarro found himself being asked to leave the Meanwhile, teachers at CHS note their coverage of Online Editor: TBD school after a parent sent the school an email expressing both sides of the political spectrum during class time, their concerns over Navarro comparing President Don- rather than focusing on specifc party or candidate. ald Trump to Adolf Hitler. Navarro, a Holocaust expert “I think that political opinions will be there, it’s just Copy Editors: Becca Goren, Alex Poletti with more than 40 years of teaching experience, says human nature,” AP World History teacher Brent Silva that the school refused to read the contents of the email says. “You have to take out the bias and cover both sides Staff Reporters: Joyce Doherty, Ellah to him, ABC News reported. equally. As a teacher, you have to present all of the con- Foster, Becca Goren, Asha Johnston, This incident, however, was not the only incident clusions, and let students go from there.” Archer Michaels, Alex Poletti, Julia within the Bay Area of school faculty members be- Silva, who discusses current events with his classes Sudol, Kylie Yeatman ing put on leave after expressing anti-Trump remarks. weekly, notes the Charlottesville white nationalist riot ABC also reports that Milpitas High School Principal as an example of a situation in which some students Phil Morales was excused from the school after using may not have all the facts before speaking. Faculty Adviser: Mike Palshaw profanity when referring to the president during an on- “There’s the basic facts that people have, namely campus student protest. that a car drove through the crowd,” Silva says. “But When it comes to teaching politics, it can be dif- it’s the little things, like what the rally was for, what two The views expressed in The Carmel Sandpiper are solely those of authors fcult for teachers to leave their own political biases out groups were there, whether it was a rally or protest. Was and are not intended to be viewed as of the conversation. While teachers adding their own there a permit gained? When you can learn all of the those of the Carmel Unifed School Dis- political opinions to a classroom discussion—particu- facts, you’re able to learn clearer and form a stronger trict administration, the Carmel High larly those widely held by students—may not be in the opinion.” School administration or the adviser. front of a teacher’s mind, do these biases have an effect Some students note their concerns over expressing on students? their own political opinions in the classroom. WANT TO SEND US A According to the Political Activities of Employees “I know I’m personally sometimes afraid to express section of the Carmel Unifed School District Code of my political opinions in the classroom,” sophomore LETTER? Conduct, teachers and faculty are prohibited from en- says sophomore Brian Porter, who identifes as right- dorsing specifc political parties or candidates in the leaning. Porter cites California’s liberal voting history The Sandpiper staff welcomes contribu- classroom or on school grounds. The CUSD code states, as a reason for this, with most students identifying as tions from the student body in the form of “District employees shall not use district funds, servic- liberal. letters to the editor to sandpiper@carmel es, supplies or equipment to urge the passage or defeat “I’m glad that we all have free speech,” sophomore unifed.org. The Carmel Sandpiper staff reserves the right to edit all letters for of any ballot measure or candidate, including any candi- Marcus Lo says. “I hope to keep it so that we can have clarity, length, libel and taste. date for election to the Board of Education.” civil discussions, which isn’t always possible.” CHS Principal Rick Lopez notes that CUSD policy Lopez also notes that the concern for political con- also states that teachers are not permitted to endorse versations often stems from the parents of students as Carmel High School, P.O. Box 222780 their own political parties or candidates in the class- opposed to the students themselves. Carmel, CA 93922 room. However, Lopez adds that CHS is a public high “I have been involved in parents being uncomfort- 831-624-1821, ext. 3723 school, and therefore a part of the government. With able with classroom discussions,” Lopez mentions. [email protected] this in mind, he says, schools should allow free speech “There are some parents who don’t like what we have for teachers and students alike. to teach in California...for instance, not teaching sex “Teachers are allowed to make political comments,” education in schools.” Lopez says. “However, it has to be directly connected to However, Lopez goes on to note that these classes the course. We encourage our students to engage in po- are mandatory, at that it’s ultimately up to the state what students learn. Nationally, political bias may also take shape in the form of speakers who are invited to speak in classes, with right-wing speakers often being silenced through protest. “Disavowing right-wing provocateurs isn’t a sup- pression of free speech,” Colby College professor Aar- on Hanlen was reported saying in The Washington Post. “It’s a value judgement in keeping with higher educa- tion’s mission.” Meanwhile, in an interview with the Young Amer- ica Foundation, political journalist Ben Shapiro de- scribes the disinviting of right-wing speakers as “disap- pointing, but unsurprising.” Shapiro, who was blocked from giving a speech at University of California, Berkeley, blames the school’s political biases as being the reason. “We want to have this event,” UC Berkeley vice chancellor Dan Mogulof says. “We want to support the students’ right to invite speakers of their choice.” photo by JACQUELINE PILAR Because of the diversity within CHS, the adminis- tration stresses the importance of civil disagreement and A member of Young America’s Foundation advocating for free speech in the group’s rally. the allowance of all voices to be heard.

1.2, meaning he only has one period off in a day to we have as many students taking AP Studio Art classes Classroom size prep, plan, grade papers and tend to other teaching re- as other large AP classes taught in core subject areas,” CONT. FROM 1 sponsibilities. art teacher Steven Russell says. “The program of visual Out of the Advanced Placement courses on cam- arts is only getting bigger from the perspective of AP.” pus, Geography seemed to be the anomaly in terms of Russell does fnd himself in an interesting position. Although a section addition this far into the frst average class size; most courses maintain an average His AP Studio Drawing classes share the same periods semester is rare, changes of this sort are not entirely at or below the paradigmatic 29, AP teachers report. with his Art 2/3 classes. While enrollment for the APs uncommon, Lopez says. This is not to say class size will not be a problem in the is capped at 20, there may still be up to 35 students in In order to add a section, a teacher must forgo a future, as increasing enrollment in Carmel schools and the period, according to the art teacher. prep period, adding an addition .2, or 20 percent work- a seemingly greater interest in taking AP courses, class Lopez says this type of late-August remediation is load, to their schedule. A teacher with fve classes has averages may again rise above a more ideal number. not likely to be employed by administrators again. a full schedule. With the aforementioned schedule ad- “This year between the two visual arts instructors, dition, Schrier’s course load increased from a 1.0 to a SEPTEMBER 2017 www.thesandpiper.org 3 NEWS

EDUCATION Carmel Valley High School welcomes CHS’ staff members to team BY BECCA GOREN Lopez as a mentorship preparing him for this new position. As a result of opened positions and “Lopez was the best role model, and visions of a high school consistent with it was an honor to have my friend at the their own, three of Carmel High School’s meeting where I was offcially appointed previous staff members—Brenda Buran, by the board of education on May 3,” Jeff Schatz and Tom Parry—transferred Parry says. to Carmel Valley High School this year, Parry’s transfer to CVHS was initi- bringing their CHS-honed skills to ated by the retirement of previous CVHS CVHS. principal of 20 years, Tom Stewart. “I applied for the position at CVHS Stewart told Parry of this opening be- once I understood that the vision for the fore he offcially announced his retire- school was going to be quite progres- ment and encouraged Parry to apply. At sive and exciting,” says Buran, a CVHS the end of his third interview, Parry was English teacher and team member, now offered the job by new Superintendent working toward rethinking the tradition- Dill-Varga and immediately accepted. al concept of school. In his current position, Parry is not courtesy of TOM PARRY It was this very idea that initially just a principal but a teacher, which he 2017 Carmel Valley High School all-star staff: Jason Fosler, Jeff Schatz, drew Buran to Carmel Valley High describes as “the best of both worlds,” School: there can be an alternative learn- creating an even closer dynamic with Tom Parry, Tina Gerow, Brenda Buran (from left). ing process that coincides with the in- the rest of the staff at CVHS, including frst time, but rather returning to her roots “That could not be further away dividual needs of each student, and the former college and career counselor Jeff there, Tina Gerow, who spent 2016-17 at from the truth,” Parry explains. “Stu- 5:1 teacher ratio at CVHS lends itself to Schatz. CHS flling in as Lopez’s administrative dents are attracted to CVHS because of deeper interactions with the students and “[Schatz’s] experience as a coun- assistant, has returned to her position as its small class sizes, fexible schedule potentially a deeper capacity for support selor is invaluable to our system,” Parry offce manager at CVHS. and the ability to work at your own pace. to do just that. says. “He was always someone I looked “Tina is the heart of this school,” Students choose to go here.” With Buran’s chance to reshape the up to at CHS, and now I get to talk to Parry says. “She is everyone’s mom, su- “Valley High is unique,” current traditional school, the importance of him every day.” per supportive but not afraid to call you CVHS junior Morgan O’Connell says. student learning in concert with student Schatz continues to support students out if you need it.” “The teachers give you freedom, but are well-being took paramount importance in their postsecondary goals at CVHS, With four of the fve staff members still always there for you. It’s much more at CVHS, and she says the leadership of but has also returned to the classroom, of CVHS spending last year at CHS, motivating than any other approach I’ve new principal Tom Parry supports Buran teaching science and math, which he did Shatz notes that the environment among seen.” and the rest of the staff in this progres- prior to becoming a counselor at CHS. the staff closely mirrors that of CHS. It The intent of providing a 40-stu- sion. “I can’t recall who approached is the students and the intimacy of the dent maximum school is to ensure that “We have a saying around here,” whom frst regarding my transfer to school that is really different. all of its students receive a specialized Parry says. “‘By name, by need.’ We fos- CVHS, but I know that it quickly be- Parry admits that when he began at learning plan as well as the individual at- ter an atmosphere of support, motivation came apparent that there was mutual in- CHS eight years ago, the notion among tention needed to satisfy the social and and a sense of family.” terest in my being part of the new team CHS students about those at CVHS was academic needs of each student. Indeed, Honored by the chance to be privy being assembled there,” Schatz says. that they had failed their classes or were many courses taught at CVHS also meet to and participate in the progression of “When I was offered the job, I immedi- expelled from CHS—the perception was requirements for admission to Univer- this school, Parry looks back to his po- ately accepted.” that CVHS was a place that students sity of California schools. sition under current CHS principal Rick Not transferring to CVHS for the were made to go.

STUDENT LIFE Returning home, CHS students recount their adventures abroad BY JOYCE DOHERTY Right over the border into Germany, the experi- my friends,” Robertson says. “They are the best and ence differed. Kohlgruber was enrolled in 12 classes coolest people ever, and I miss seeing them.” Last school year, three CHS sophomore girls— which met from one to three times a week. Addition- Many of the girls noticed a different atmosphere Azul Gabrielson, Nelly Kohlgruber and Stella Robert- ally, she was able to learn a lot even with a lack of in their home-stay country and Europe as a whole, and son—individually went abroad to France and Germany homework. some of them have brought those values back home. and are now back as juniors in the United States. “My school was called Landrat-Lucas Gymna- “In Europe, life is more relaxed with far less While all few over the Atlantic, they left for differ- sium,” Kohlgruber says. “The schools there are 180 stress,” Kohlgruber notes. “Something I gained from ent reasons and through different routes. Robert- being there is more of a sense that things will be son and Gabrielson went through the traditional okay and that I can’t control anything by wor- foreign exchange programs for six and eleven rying.” months, respectively. Additionally, Gabrielson All of the girls experienced discomfort in was immersed into a language with which she their frst few days just for being the “new kid.” had no prior experience, while Robertson had Additionally, the new sense of freedom was taken two years of French. surprising. According to Robertson, it was com- Contrastingly, Kohlgruber, a native German mon for teachers to not show up to class, and speaker, felt that she was losing fuency, infuenc- students would be given the period free. ing her decision to go abroad her second semes- “When I was brand new, I was awe-stricken ter of sophomore year. During the frst semester, by the fact that at lunch breaks we were free to her German friend, Sophie Barthels, lived with go eat at restaurants of our choice” Kohlgruber her in Carmel, and they went to Barthels’ home says. “Also, everything was really close and it in Cologne second semester. was very different for me for everything to be For the French girls, language was a bar- so accessible. Being the newbie was a meaning- rier the frst few days. According to Robertson, ful experience because it forced me to get over whenever someone would try to talk to her, she any shyness or doubts, and I learned how to be would not understand and would answer oui for outgoing, open, assertive and welcoming.” everything and nod. Fortunately, by the end of While the people and the food are being courtesy of Azul Gabrielson her stay, she was at the fuency level. greatly missed, the girls are happy to be back “It felt amazing to speak French and to just home among their friends and families Taking in the evening beauty of France, junior Azul Gabrielson overall have reached the goal that I had set,” “While I was gone, I missed the people here Robertson adds. “There is just such an amazing enjoys the lively nighttime environment of the city. and general friendliness of Americans,” Gabri- sense of accomplishment after every conversa- elson says. tion or history class.” Back in their hometown, acclimating into For all three of the girls, school was different than degrees different to American schools, in which they their normal lives has been a struggle. the U.S. According to Robertson, in the French equiva- have three levels for each age group based on aptitude. “Adjusting back into school is very hard and, to be lent to junior year, students are required to pick one They have education down to an art.” quite honest, I’m struggling a lot, but I’ll pull through,” of three subjects—science, literature or language—and All the girls found themselves able to try new Robertson says. “It can’t be harder than moving across study that in depth for the rest of their secondary edu- things and spend more time with friends. the world to a country where I don’t know anyone and cation. “The things I miss are infnite, but above all I miss don’t speak the language.” 4 NEWS www.thesandpiper.org SEPTEMBER 2017 Welcome, New Staff! Carmel High School greets 2017’s new staf members across departments “My favorite part of this job is being cations, Puente reveals that she hadn’t able to connect with the students,” she always seen herself in the position of a Yesel Von Ruden says. “Building relationships, helping, Debbie Puente school staff member. supporting and guiding. My counselor “I ultimately had to make a deci- was always there for me when I was in sion in college,” Puente says. “I ended high school, and I try to model myself up getting my teaching credentials be- after her.” cause of my love of working with kids.” Von Ruden’s role as an academic With all her years of experience counselor allows her to have an inside teaching at high schools, the assistant look at the schedules of students and spe- principal says it’s diffcult for high cifcally the amount of diffcult academ- school students to make smart deci- ic courses they elect to take. With this sions free from their friends’ infuence. knowledge, she cites managing stress in “Most of the time, they go with students as being one of the most impor- the crowd,” Puente says. “It’s so much tant aspects of her career. Assistant Principal easier to just say, ‘That’s not my thing’ Academic Counselor “There’s always a pressure to be BY KYLIE YEATMAN and move on.” BY KYLIE YEATMAN able to perform at the highest level,” the Puente cites students’ dependency counselor says. “This trickles into every As Carmel High School makes on validation from their friends and For any freshman or sophomore stu- aspect of student life as they take on way many changes to its staff this year, peers as a main reason for this. dent looking for guidance, a class sched- too much at a young age. Their health assistant principal Debbi Puente has “It’s important to be your own per- ule change or just somebody to talk to, should be much more important.” joined CHS staff in her 28th year of son, and to be confdent in what you Carmel High School’s newest academic As a native to the Bay Area, Von education. believe.” counselor Yesel Von Ruden will always Ruden also notes her excitement to return Puente, who has lived in the Mon- As a native of the Gilroy area, Pu- be there. to Carmel each day after regularly vaca- terey Bay Area all her life, reveals that ente reveals that Carmel was often a A Cal Poly graduate with more than tioning in the area. she immediately felt welcomed by vacation spot for her and her husband 20 years of counseling experience, Von Yesel Von Ruden is available every the students and staff of Carmel High making it a dream to work in town. Ruden has counseled students from mid- day in the freshman & sophomore coun- School. A source of guidance, Puente dle school to high school and from all selor’s offce. “One thing that really excited me wants to communicate with students walks of life. was how over-the-top nice everyone that she’s ready to create a safe and in- is,” Puente says. “My job takes me to clusive campus. “We didn’t have just a college and many schools, but I don’t feel like I’ve “I want students to feel excited to career counselor,” Rogers says about his been to a better place than here.” be here,” Puente notes. “I want students Jef Rogers time at WRHS. “At CHS, I can focus on As a graduate of University of San- to fnd out what they want to be at the more of what I’m passionate about which ta Barbara with a major in communi- end of this four years.” is really helping kids connect things they experiment with the techniques that he accomplish in high school with their col- recommends to other teachers. lege dreams.” “For example, I can better help Rogers’ time in Santa Clarita helped Colin Matheson teachers use Remind in their class- many kids fnd their strengths and a path es, because I now use it in my own,” that lead to college or a career, empha- Matheson remarks on the app to sup- sizing that students need to fnd their port communication with students and strengths in high school in order to be parents. successful in college or a career. Not only does Matheson appreciate “I really want students to identify the value of practicing what he preach- their strengths and develop them in order es to other teachers, but the addition of College Counselor to thrive,” Rogers says. “Know thy self.” his own group of students satisfes a The counselor is excited to be part of BY ARCHER MICHAELS need that he’s had since his hiatus from the community and to be working on one teaching science, including AP Biology Jeff Rogers has joined the Carmel of his passions. He does admit, however, eight years ago. High School college counseling team that it will take time for him to adjust to Biology Teacher “Before, I was the guest in some- and is ready to help students fnd a path the culture of the school and the commu- one else’s classroom,” he says. “Now, to success with their college or other nity around him. BY BECCA GOREN I get to experience the most rewarding post-secondary school choices. Rogers is looking forward to helping Eight years in the making, for- part of teaching—getting to be a part The veteran counselor has worked students fnd college and career paths as mer full-time technology professional of the students’ lives—and I still get to with youth for over 20 years, mainly in well as building upon the CHS counsel- coach Colin Matheson has made his work with the teachers.” Santa Clarita at West Ranch High School. ing department. comeback to the CHS science depart- Colleague and friend Joe Mello, WRHS was a larger high school where ment with one section of college prep a college prep Chemistry and honors Rogers worked with all the students as Biology during ffth period with the rest Biology teacher, appreciates Colin opposed to focusing primarily on college of his day still coaching teachers on the Matheson’s tech coaching and collabo- and career guidance. use of technology in classrooms. ration in the sciences. Dr. Curtis Smith is Carmel High With a growing technology de- Mello says, “You can’t put Colin School’s new Honors Physics and Hon- partment in the Carmel Unifed School Matheson in a box. We get to enjoy hi, Dr. Curtis Smith ors Chemistry teacher, with 24 years of District, Matheson was able to delegate still as a mentor with our tech needs, experience and a background in teaching enough of his responsibilities creating but now we can enjoy his Hello Kitty all around the world. an available period in which he can toaster in the storage room.” Smith teaches fve classes of Honors Chemistry and one class of Honors Phys- science teacher worked in Silverdale, er ran into his new coworker over the ics and is scheduled to teach CHS’ very Washington, for the Naval Strategic summer and soon realized that the two frst AP Physics class next school year. Weapons Program. had a lot in common. This is no big feat for the science “It’s what the Navy calls their nuke “I think Dr. Smith is going to be a teacher who has taught all possible high program—the things that make big phenomenal addition to our faculty here school science courses ranging from ma- mushroom clouds,” Smith explains. and to the science department,” Dooner rine science to human anatomy and cov- Working in Washington allowed says. Physics/Chem Teacher ering the three most daunting of them all: him to use his doctorate in Quantitative The Connecticut native hasn’t AP Chemistry, AP Physics and AP Biol- Analysis from Excelsior College. taught a high school class for 12 years, ogy. “I’m a math geek,” Smith admits. noting, “I’m energized because it’s been BY JULIA SUDOL Just before moving to Carmel, the Fellow science teacher Tom Doon- a nice break. It’s fun to be back.” SEPTEMBER 2017 www.thesandpiper.org 5 NEWS librarian. English that they enjoy. “It brings together my love for “I began my career at Oak Ridge Valarie Seita teaching students and my ability to bring High School in El Dorado Hills and light to the inquiry process and emerging Shelley Grahl taught there for about four years.” technology,” Seita says. Grahl explains how she went back One of the new changes she has to school to get her master’s degree, brought to the library is the creation of met her husband and eventually moved a quiet study space. According to the to the Carmel Unifed School District. librarian, it was brought on by student She currently teaches three separate suggestions, and there will be more classes: English I, English Honors II changes to come through both staff and and English Language Development. student input. “From the very beginning, I’d say Additionally, the book enthusiast the biggest difference here is an overall has worked out other collaborative ac- positive attitude and a lot of students tivities such as the Book Cafe for Shel- and teachers who are glad to be at Librarian ley Grahl’s English II Honors class in English Teacher CHS,” Grahl says. “It’s been a really BY JOYCE DOHERTY which she set up the library as a cafe BY ELLAH FOSTER great change.” with different genres of books at each Coming from a variety of school Valarie Seita, Carmel High School’s table where students “tasted” books and atmospheres, the English teacher says new librarian, has already made a splash selected a title for free reading. English teacher Shelley Grahl her move to CUSD was a good change. by helping bring new ideas to life, both “I was pleasantly surprised and im- wants to spend her frst year at Carmel “I’m most excited to just work in the library and in the classroom. pressed by her efforts on my class’s be- High School trying to convey her love with students,” Grahl says. “I want to As an educator for twelve years and half,” Grahl says. “She went above and for literature to the young adults enter- help students fnd their potential and a librarian for one, she has always had beyond my expectations with her book ing her classroom every day. Not only hopeful love somewhere in the English great interest in teaching the inquiry pro- tasting.” does she want students to learn, but she Language Arts, whether it’s in writing cess which led her to becoming a school says she wants them to fnd a part of or in reading.”

Carmel High nurse Amy Hurst has because she wanted to take care of peo- Indiana University for about four and a vision of an inviting clinic where any- ple and educate. a half years and worked as a school Amy Hurst body can feel welcome to go, regardless “I look at myself and see what I nurse in Indiana for an additional six. of the severity of illness. Hurst is ready want to give to people and what I want She moved to Carmel a week before the to help CHS. to do,” she says. “I really want to take school’s start and is still getting used to “I’m passionate about providing care of people and make them feel com- the way CHS works. She moved here care and support to students that consid- fortable and help them be the best that because she loves the area and thought ers their whole being, unique and indi- they can be, whether that’s related to the school district was attractive and ev- vidual to each person,” the nurse says. health or emotion.” eryone very friendly. “I follow the concept that we as humans Carmel High counselor Alison Fran- have so many layers and pieces that cis says, “Hurst is amazing and ready to make us who we are, and sometimes that jump in and get to know students and can change from day to day. We are not faculty. We are just really excited she’s just an illness or a disorder and shouldn’t here because she brings a new energy to School Nurse be defned as such.” our offce.” BY ASHA JOHNSTON Hurst decided to be a school nurse The new school nurse studied at COLLEGE BOUND College and career counselors sound of on application season MICHIGAN CHS experts recommend research, diligence and fexibility M

BY ARCHER MICHAELS Going directly to a four-year college is not the only way, says Rogers, proposing some alternatives The time has come for Carmel High School seniors to going straight to a four-year. to start thinking about college; however, there is still “There are other options. I would think though Te ACT Test hope for those who put off college research until now. that community college has some gate options,” the Upcoming Test Dates Starting the search for a college is diffcult. How- new staff member says. “If not, you could take a gap ever for seniors, there is wide range of options and year. Gap years should be connected to goals and ob- TEST Scores First BUCHEYES techniques for getting started on the path to college. jectives.” The CHS College and Career Center is full of help- College may not be the best option for some. All Resources for Students DATE Available ful resources and counselors who are there to help the counselors encourage students to fnd a passion Quad2Quad students succeed in fnding a path to college. College or skill at which they excel and stick to it. Rogers t mobile app for scheduling college tours and navigating Sept. Sept. and Career counselor Darren Johnston, who has stresses that setting goals and staying motivated college campuses worked with students for eight years at Carmel High, are keys to being useful whether in college or in the College Reality Check 9 19 has some advice. workforce. t online site for selecting and comparing satistics of “One of the best places to start is by simply vis- Rogers also emphasizes that learning skills is es- diferent colleges iting college campuses nearby,” Johnston says. “It’s sential to be successful in the world. Registration Photo TEST Scores First kinda like dating.” Johnston also explains that the college require- FastWeb Deadline Deadline DATE Available Finding likes and dislikes is important for seniors ments differ a bit from Carmel High’s graduation re- t online site used to fnd and apply for scholarships PENN STATE in the search for a college that fts them, Johnston quirements. Sept. Oct. Oct. Nov. says, and he encourages students to visit College and “[They’re] two different things,” Johnston re- Career Center specialist Patricia Hunt to further in- marks. “Graduation requirements are a little differ- 22 20 28 14 vestigate colleges. ent.” Hunt recommends students use College Week Live, Johnston explains that graduation requirements a service that connects students to over 200 univer- are a lot less demanding, although many A through sities across the nation with information on campus G standards do apply. life, courses and fnancial aid programs. “For example, Consumer Math doesn’t count for Te SAT Test This is only the tip of the iceberg, according to four-year college,” Johnston says regarding the new college counselor Jeff Rogers. Before students course. “But you can take it to graduate Carmel High.” Upcoming Test Dates can get into a four-year college students must com- For students who worry about getting into college TEST Registration Late plete the A through G requirements paired with an or students who may not want to pursue college, there NOV 1 DEADLINE: DATE Deadline Registration WISCONSIN ACT or SAT score for the application to be considered. is hope of graduating CHS and a vast array of options BADGERS Both Rogers and Johnston recommend students after high school. All the counselors understand that work to make their applications more competitive going directly to college isn’t for everyone, but all do EARLY ACTION Oct. Sept. Sept. with jobs, community service, sports and other ex- strongly encourage students to pursue some form of 7 tracurricular activities. high education at some point in their lives. VS. EARLY DECISION 8 27

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COLUMBIA 8 NEWS www.thesandpiper.org SEPTEMBER 2017 their experience in school. Although she while also driving them to affect the Township, Wallace notes. Dill-Varga may be a newcomer, she knows of Car- world in a positive way, citing the Unit- “[Barbara] helped us implement mel’s students and history, mentioning ed Nations’ list of world problems as po- professional development strands like CONT. FROM 1 off-hand accomplishments of students tential areas of student interest. our action research project and instruc- from the past several years, despite nev- “We want students to have a pur- tional coaching model that is one of the Indeed, Dill-Varga does have a er knowing or teaching them. pose and drive to improve some aspect best in the nation,” the Maine Township connection with the country across the For those who know her, this is no of the world,” Dill-Varga says. “It’s not superintendent says. pond; perhaps one of the informative surprise; the incoming superintendent just about getting into the top college or Her aforementioned instructional experiences in her life was a year-long is known for her people skills and great making six fgures, but a nobler goal.” coaching model is of great importance to exchange program in Cardiff where she passion for learning. Moreover, she advocates for a more Dill-Varga, emphasizing the importance taught English to Welsh high school stu- “She is really good with people, metacognitive approach to student learn- of building on the knowledge that teach- dents. Her sojourn in the United King- cares deeply about others and is a smart ing, where students ask themselves, ers already have. dom gave her a new perspective on life decision maker with great judgment and “Why am I here?” and “What purpose is Dill-Varga described the coach- and helped improve her educational common sense,” Maine Township su- my life going to serve?” before choosing ing model as “helping teachers become skills. perintendent Dr. Ken Wallace says of the educational path on which they wish studiers of their own practice.” “I had to become more of an extro- his former co-worker. “She is genuinely to embark. Coupled with this innovative Using her experience and drive, vert, so I really grew up that year as a kind and compassionate. She will be a thinking are the aspirations to expand Dill-Varga hopes to build on the success person,” the superintendent says. good listener and learner, and if you are upon the role technology plays in educa- of the Carmel Unifed School District, Furthermore, Dill-Varga received lucky enough, a good friend.” tion. Dill-Varga intends to use technol- and it is not likely she’ll be stopping the opportunity to view America from At her previous district, Barbara ogy as a means of student agency. anytime soon. the outside, most notably the presiden- Dill-Varga helped pioneer the Global “It isn’t about getting more stuff. “She is not someone who will rest tial election being held in the year of her Action Inquiry Network Academy, a It’s not about the boxes and the wires,” with the status quo,” Wallace says of his exchange program. product of her collaboration with XQ explains Dill-Varga, stressing instead former co-worker. “Dr. Barb Dill-Varga What is clear from the outset of a America, a project headed by Laurene the ways in which the usage of technol- believes in and breathes to be better, conversation with Dill-Varga is her inter- Powell Jobs, wife of late Apple founder ogy can help students change the world. and no matter how good Carmel is, and est in the students of the district; she en- Steve Jobs. The GAIN program intends These theories of work proved I know it’s great, she will help fnd an gages with students, asking them about to gear students towards their passions successful during her tenure at Maine even better version.”

OPINION Student objections with questionable merit and little to no evidence

OBJECTION OBJECTION To the useless, annoying, boring morning To the lack of lunchtime areas where bulletins. That one girl cannot stop laughing. students can sit alone and not be judged. Imagine I don’t know who decided that she would be a good the frst fve hours of the day have been a drag and you addition to my morning routine, but it’s not okay. Learn are just radiating negative energy. All you were thinking how to pronounce some names! How hard is it to say every ffth period was “I can’t wait to sit outside and just eat my word perfectly knowing that the whole school is listening leftover homemade fettuccine alfredo.” You just want to be to you, and everyone is going to make fun of you if you do alone and eat this in peace. Why must every minute be anything wrong? Not that difcult. And the laughing. Oh, expected to be a social hour? Once students graduate the laughing. This is not the time to be happy. No one from “the best years of their lives,” the adult life is full wants to hear that you love life and have fun. Just of lonely lunch hours. Let us practice. So please read the words on the page. give the introverts their space, do not judge - Becca Goren and move on with your day. - Joyce Doherty 9 NEWS www.thesandpiper.org SEPTEMBER 2017

EDUCATION State ftness test leaves student-athletes unable to pass Stivers was unable to pass the state’s Physical Fitness BY ELLAH FOSTER Test, the same one administered to students now. Al- Every spring, the Physical Fitness Test is issued though Stivers was on both the varsity basketball and DO YOU THINK THE PHYSICAL to all freshmen by the state of California to determine football teams for CHS as a freshman, he was unable to FITNESS TEST IS ACCURATE? whether they pass their Physical Education class. How- pass the BMI and the sit-and-reach sections. ever, some Carmel High students question whether the “I think the legitimacy of the ftness test varies for test truly deciphers the health of every individual. person,” Stivers recalls. “The body composition was There are six parts to the Physical Fitness Test, not accurate for me on the frst test.” NATHAN BLAKELY according to CHS test administrator and P.E. teacher He and his parents were able to go through the ad- SOPHOMORE Debbie French. There is the mile—offcially referred ministration to the Physical Education department and No, I think if you par- to as the Vo2 Max—pushups, sit-and-reach, sit-ups, receive a “pinch test,” a supposedly more accurate ver- ticipate in sports, you trunk lift and body mass index. Students are capable sion of the body mass index, which he passed. should be able to get a of failing one section and still passing the test, except “BMI only goes by your height and your weight. passing grade. for the mile. It doesn’t pay attention to what percent body fat you “I didn’t pass the BMI or the mile,” sophomore have, how muscular you are,” Cambra comments on Juliana Cardinale says. “I play travel softball outside what she tells her students. “The entire point of the of school, I play golf and softball for the school, and I BMI was to survey large groups of people. There are NAOMI JUN played basketball last year. The BMI has been proven people that are perfectly healthy and amazing athletes SOPHOMORE to be inaccurate, and it is not a good way to measure that can’t pass it because of genetics, or maybe they I feel like not being able health.” even lift a lot of weights and are very muscular.” to do a certain amount But some students have found alternative ways to French says she believes that those that don’t pass of pushups doesn’t get the Physical Education requirements to graduate, the BMI are often at a higher risk for heart disease and show how much of a mostly through enrolling in another “gym credit” class that it is important to know at a young age. risk you’re at for heart at CHS, such as Yoga, Weight Training or Dance. Tak- “I understand that there are different body types, disease. ing another gym credit must serve as an all-year elec- but a lot of times the body fat percentage can be worked tive for the student, typically the year after the student on,” French comments. “A lot of times, it depends on fails to pass the test. your diet. If you change your diet, you’re going to lose BRENNA OZEL Cardinale herself enrolled in a summer course that body fat.” SOPHOMORE she says she discussed with her counselor and believed The Vo2 Max, the only section of the ftness test No, because I know a lot would give her the credits needed to pass Physical that students are required to pass, is also tied into the of people that failed the Education. Once she returned to school after spending body mass index. The mile time, height, weight, age ftness test, but they’re three hours at the gym weekly, that program was found and gender are all calculated into a computer and the really healthy and in inapplicable. solution is the Vo2 Max, according to French. sports all year. In the classroom Carmel High health teacher Leigh During the 2016-2017 school year, another fresh- Cambra dedicates multiple weeks of her course to man on a varsity team, Ava Weiman, was also unable teaching students about nutrition and physical health. to pass the PFT. Weiman participated in varsity water to pass fve out of six, Carmel High School’s Account- “Each student must decide what is best for them polo throughout the fall season, but when the test was ability Report Card shows. That 24-32 percent doesn’t and their body,” Cambra recalls. “Watching your sugar administered, she failed the Vo2 Max. necessarily mean the students passed, if the one re- intake or getting exercise is healthy, but too much can “I think the ftness test is more geared towards quirement they didn’t meet was the mile. be harsh on the body.” people who do sports that involve running, instead of The test standards and requirements have not been Current Harvard University football player and swimming,” Weiman comments. altered since the 2007-2008 school year, says French, 2016 CHS grad John Stivers received more than 15 Over the past few school years, about 10 percent who notes that all freshmen are required to take the athletic recognition awards and achievements dur- of freshmen could only complete four out of the six re- state ftness test in the spring, usually beginning the ing his decorated four years of high school. However, quirements, and another 24-32 percent were only able process in March.

COMMUNITY Cyclebar hosts Big Sur fundraiser, raises $850 for community BY JULIA SUDOL ly Lederle attended the class af- bers in Big Sur who are still suffering cleared of construction for 30 minutes in ter hearing about it from Cambra. from the destruction of Pfeiffer Canyon the morning and evening, allowing cars Members of the Carmel community “[The ride] was more fun than I thought,” Bridge that occurred in February. South to pass. began their morning workout on Aug. 6 Lederle says. “I am not a big gym per- Highway 1 and Nacimiento Road are Because of the limited access the at CycleBar, peddling their way through son, but I liked it so much that I went still the only access points available. community in the region has to Carmel, the fundraising class which raised $850 back for another class.” However, Nacimiento Road faced some it is diffcult for them to supply basic to aid the community in Big Sur. All of the money raised is going to- damages as well, leaving the road inac- needs such as groceries. Several Carmel High teachers and ward the needs of the community mem- cessible most of the day—the road is This is why This Club Saves Lives students participated in the cycling class has bought groceries for the community in order to raise awareness and money in Big Sur and delivered it to them fve for the cause. Already, the cycling studio times. Members of the club take vans that opened in early June has garnered full of students and groceries all the way a reputation for hosting fundraising to Big Sur Lodge, where they unpack the classes known as “CycleGiving events.” bags from the van and hike them up the According to Gennifer Millington, an trail to the local post offce, where the instructor at CycleBar, the studio does community members await with grati- its best to host at least fve CycleGiving tude. events a week. To put on a CycleGiving event, lo- CHS Health teacher Leigh Cambra cal nonprofts may reach out to Cycle- attended CycleBar’s frst CycleGiving Bar and choose a date for the class. They event during the summer for Monterey also have the option of determining the High School’s football team where she fee, although the standard $25 is recom- met Millington. The two of them began mended. talking about Big Sur, so when Cambra CycleBar is located in the Carmel mentioned the volunteer work she and Rancho Shopping Center and offers CHS Spanish teacher Bridget Randazzo free 30-minute classes every Saturday do with their group of students from This at 11:30 a.m. for those interested in cy- Club Saves Lives, Millington offered to cling. give her time for free to host the ride. This Club Saves Saves Lives de- “We got together, picked a date, livered groceries and supplies to the and it was almost full,” Millington says. community in Big Sur through Aug. 29. photo by LEIGH CAMBRA “There were a lot of people there sup- If interested in aiding the club, contact porting. It was really exciting.” Freshman Olivia Randazzo and sophomore Julia Kurz pose with the $850 check Cambra at [email protected]. CHS digital media teacher Hol- that Cyclebar raised for Big Sur. 10 ENTERTAINMENT www.thesandpiper.org SEPTEMBER 2017

THEATER Shift in CHS musical ‘Spamalot’ alleviates drama for performing arts

BY JOYCE DOHERTY ates much of the chaotic stress, accord- afternoon, rather than ing to junior pit orchestra member Olive the traditional Saturday Unlike the past seven musical DeLuca. game. Unfortunately, the productions performed at CHS, this Although preparation just started game occurs the same year’s “Spamalot,” a musical version of in mid-August, issues regarding both day as a “Spamalot” per- “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” is the timing and the show in general have formance. set to open the last weekend of Septem- arisen, according to Poletti. In the frst “It might be a little ber rather than in late March as Carmel week of rehearsal, a censorship issue too long a day for our High’s musicals have in past years. arose about a song which the adminis- pit orchestra, but we’ll “It’s something we’ve been think- tration believed contained a slur to a cer- make it work,” Handley ing about for a while,” music teacher tain people. However, Poletti brought it says. Brian Handley says. “This year seemed to their attention that it was actually an Another plus for the right to experiment the placement of the homage to a certain cultural group which music department would musical.” had contributed much to Broadway. be the reduction in sac- One of the main reasons for transi- “Once the administration under- rifces the jazz band has tioning the musical to the fall is to allevi- stood the true culture and historical to make in order to ac- ate the stress of the spring, especially for backdrop of the song, they were okay commodate pit orchestra the music department, which provides a with it,” Poletti says. “Aside from that, rehearsals. live pit orchestra to accompany the per- I’m worried about the numerous fresh- “Normally, we re- formance, but also to give the chance to men who auditioned and might be over- place the jazz rehearsals, courtesy of THEATRICAL RIGHTS WORLDWIDE spring athletes to be a part of the pro- whelmed with the entry into high school. which occur on Mon- “Spamalot” is a comedic spoof on King Arthur’s search duction, according to both Handley and However, I’m sure we’ll all manage.” day evenings, with pit for the Holy Grail and will be a great thrill for the CHS drama teacher Gracie Poletti. On the musical side of things, every orchestra based on mu- performing arts department. “I think it’s great to move the show other year the music department com- tual members who are from the spring to the fall,” says senior petes in the Heritage Festival in Ana- already available then,” doing that again,” Handley says, “or we TJ Sullinger, cast as King Arthur in the heim. With the transition of the musical Handley says. “As a result of shifting the may say, ‘Okay that works, that’s an op- production. “More people can do the to the September, stress is mollifed for musical, jazz would potentially only be tion,’ or we may say, ‘That was fantastic. show which means more talented and March and April, according to Handley. starting a week later rather than having That’s the place it needs to be.’” lovely people in the cast. I’d love for With benefts come setbacks. The to give up three weeks of rehearsal in the The musical is set to open Sept. 29 it to permanently be in the fall, and for only implication in the fall for the mu- already chaotic spring.” at 7 p.m. in the CHS performing arts those of us who do the musical regularly, sic department is home football games, The drama and music departments center. Other dates include Sept. 30, Oct. it’s no problem.” for which the school’s pep band must be will not know until May whether the 1 at 5:30 p.m., and Oct. 6-7 at 7 p.m. Additionally, for students who are a present. The football game before Oc- shift of the musical was a success or not. part of the pit orchestra, the shift allevi- tober break has been moved to Friday “We may do it and say we’re never

REVIEW has landed, but can it live up to hype?

BY ARCHER MICHAELS ploding into a drum-and-bass section headed by Mi- with prominent synths on “Un-Reborn Again” and chael Shuman and on bass and drums. “Hideaway.” It’s a great departure from the seminal The latest release from rock band Queens of the The vocals are all over the place, ranging from a album “” and its heavy tones. “Vil- Stone Age, entitled “Villains,” promises to be “hon- low growl to high falsettos, with innuendo thrown in lains” is a long way away from its predecessors it’s a estly the best album ever,” and boy does it deliver welcome change, no two QOTSA are the on its promise. same. The Mark Ronson-produced album boasts The sound of QOTSA has always been ever- a full nine songs starting with the banging “Feet changing; as time moves forward, so does their Don’t Fail Me.” The songs plays off themselves, sound. bouncing between Queens multi-instrumentalist The album approaches its end with its sec- ’s intricate ‘80s synths and frontman ond single, “The Evil Has Landed,” a song that ’s manic guitar playing. seems to echo some of Homme’s previous work Overall, “Villains” keeps things uptempo, with the legendary John Paul Jones of Led Zep- blending with the favor of “Uptown Funk” by pelin and of in Them Bruno Mars. It’s as if you had a blender and mixed Crooked Vultures. Though neither Jones nor QOTSA, disco, a tad of pop, some sexy and a Grohl appear on the album, it’s clear that Hom- whole lot of weird. me integrated some of his other band’s sound into The frst single for the album, “The Way You QOTSA’s. Used to Do,” keeps the spirits high and the sexy on The album ends with “Villains of Circum- full blast, much like the band’s “I Wanna Make It stance,” the saddest song on the album and pos- Wit Chu.” It’s the closest thing to a love song you sibly in all of the Queens of the Stone Age dis- will here on the album. The only other song some- cography. It starts with ominous, ambient noise what pertaining to love is “Fortress.” The song before Shuman comes in with a melancholy bass speaks of human emotion, calling back to 2013’s line. “...Like Clockwork.” Homme pours his heart out Homme then drops in his smooth, sad vo- in the song, warning the listeners that everyone’s courtesy of cals over it. Each syllable is expertly uttered, and emotional fortress will come down eventually. the lyrics twist and turn each word playing, off Though it is not the end, for we are safe within his The latest Queens of The Stone Age album cover features art by the next. It tells the tale of lovers separated by fortress that has been built up and torn down over indpendent artist Boneface. distance; they are “hostages of geography” and and over. miles apart. The album takes a sharp turn with “Head like A every which way. It’s psychotic in every sense of the “Villains” is a twisting and turning journey that is Haunted House,” a song that shifts to dual riffs played word. unlike any other. It will leave you stunned and wanting by Homme and guitarist before ex- The album slowly drifts into uncharted territory more. I give it 4 ½ imps on my back out of 5. 11 ENTERTAINMENT www.thesandpiper.org SEPTEMBER 2017

ENTERTAINMENT Carmel’s hidden gem Il Grillo serves organic, homemade pasta BY ASHA JOHNSTON agar, which turns the balsamic into jellylike sub- stance. They do this by taking vinegar and dropping In downtown Carmel, a ways up from the busy bits of it into cold olive oil. By the time the vinegar streets and chaos, lies a unique little Italian restaurant hits the bottom, it has turned into little pearls of bal- with a quaint outside seating area serving all organic samic. food and making all of their pasta and bread from “I would say the customers value the attention scratch. to detail that we try to give,” chef Quinn Thompson Opened in 2015, Il Grillo’s menu is constantly changing sauces and other minor details, but they try to mainly focus on their house made pastas. “We try to do everything from scratch,” says Anna Bartolini, one of the owners to Il Grillo. “Our ingredients are very important to us, and we try to work as much as we can with local farms.” Their bread and balsamic is also homemade; they make their balsamic in a unique way known as agar

photo by ASHA JOHNSTON Il Grillo’s house-made bread accompanies their balsamic and olive oil beautifully. sual atmosphere, like her favorite restaturants in Italy. “I really believe that they have a lot of integrity,” Thompson speaks of the owners. “They want to work with great products and local farms, and they care about Breakfast/Coffee Mon-Fri 9-11:30 a.m. the community and their employees.” Lunch/Dessert Mon-Fri 11:30-4 p.m. Thompson has been cooking in restaurants for 20 Dinner Mon-Sat 5-9 p.m. years, and before working at Il Grillo, he was cooking for Post Ranch as a sous-chef in Big Sur. After the win- says. “It’s not just with the food, but making sure that ter’s bridge closure, he decided to get a job in a more they feel welcome when they come in.” convenient location. Their strozzapreti pasta combines housemade to- Located on Mission Street between Fourth and mato sauce and wagyu beef fresh from Oregon. Fifth Avenue, Il Grillo is open from 11:30 a.m. to 9 “A lot of repeated guests keep coming here, mostly p.m. Monday through Friday. On Saturdays, they are photo by PRESTON MIGLAW locals,” Il Grillo manager Jay Mavrid says. “It’s one of open from 5 to 10 p.m. Strozzapreti pasta with wagyu beef (top) and an the neighborhood restaurants authentic cheese gnocchi topped with mushrooms. so everybody just knows each other.” Barolini says that she wanted Il Grillo to have a ca- question and answer

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WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR- meeting graduating very little baseball voting WARD TO MOST THIS YEAR? new people

AP Human Jazz WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE Philosophy AP Chemistry CLASS SO FAR? Geography Workshop Art 2/3

WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE Ange Schrier Staford Ange Schmidt TEACHER? and Bean

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WHICH CLASS HAS THE MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT? My freshman class, for sure. seniors juniors seniors seniors 12 ENTERTAINMENT www.thesandpiper.org SEPTEMBER 2017 CHS annual Club Fair gets crazy Speaker highlights appreciating others

Students enjoy a game of spikeball in the center of Carmel High Speaker Rochelle Whellams sets the tone for the Breaking Down School’s annual Club Fair on Aug. 25. the Walls two-day event to empasize student empathy.

Pisces: Feb. 20 - March 21 Sagittarius: Nov. 22 - Dec.21 Gemini: May 21 - June 20 You’re in a bit of a pickle right now, Pisces. On Life is like a good pair of red cowboy boots. Gemini, you may fnd yourself in a situation one hand, that signifcant other you’re thinking HOROSCOPES You see them on the shelf, they’re a little where your heart seems to be caught at a of right now (could be your cat, the planets pricy, but you take a risk. You try them on and crossroads. Being the Gemini that you are, it’ll Virgo: August 22 - September 22 aren’t too clear on that) is taking up a good things are going pretty well, and then they get be good for you this month to take a bulldozer Your quiet ways will do you favors this chunk of your time. On the other hand, your a little tight It’s okay if you need to buy a new and drive straight through the path. Whatever month, but get your anger out later in the day friends are feeling a lil’ neglected. Just take pair of boots, Sagittarius, that’s life. foliage, road signs, or dreams you crush in the by going into the produce section and yelling them all out to sushi together. If the signifcant process are all just collateral damage. at the gourds shaped like your rival. Capricorn: Dec. 22 - Jan. 19 other is, in fact, a cat, the sushi thing still Listen, your practicality and organization is all works. Cancer: June 21 - July 22 Libra: Sept. 23 - Oct. 22 great stuff, but it’s September! The universal You might fnd yourself sitting in your closet Saturn’s placement is going to be particularly Aries: March 21 - April 20 infuential this month. It can mean one of two month of spontaneity and joy. Let that hair Aries, get ready for a great month. It may not contemplating the meaning of your existence. things: a promotion or a violent death. You down, buy a new pair of pants, read some seem like it now, but you have a major success Take control of your own life by bursting choose. Except it’s not really your choice. It’s horoscopes. Bon voyage and mazel tov. around the corner. Work a little bit harder and a out of this closet and exploring your inner Saturn’s. Sorry. Find yourself some wood and little bit longer, and it is seriously going to pay passions for art or free-form jazz this month. start knocking. off. Apply for a job at your local Jamba Juice. Aquarius: Jan. 20 - Feb. 19 Leo: July 23 - Aug. 22 Scorpio: Oct. 23 - Nov. 21 Okay, listen. The planets are screaming at you Taurus: April 21 - May 20 Leo, life is like a box of chocolates. You’re Sometimes you gotta just curl up in a little right now. Get up from whatever sitting device Look, the planets aren’t messing around constantly disappointed by what’s inside, even ball on the foor with some Oreos and cry. you’re using right now and talk to your crush, anymore when they tell you that you need to though there’s clearly a guide that tells you Well, this is not that time! Dye your hair and we’re not talking about some orange soda, take that opportunity that’s right in front of what’s inside each chocolate by its outside a funky color, eat some quinoa, and fnd unless you’re into that kind of thing. There has you. This opportunity could present itself in design. Take this as a sign from the stars to been some hardcore avoidance for a while now. yourself a Gemini. Things are about to get several ways—your mom yelling at you from judge a book by its cover this month. Say This is your month. It’s gonna be great. Leg- your room, your teacher telling you about it every thought that comes to your mind and see spicy. endary and stuff. class, a hoard of poisonous snakes manifesting how your friendships turn out. in your home—it’s up to the stars. JAMES RANTS: He hath emerged once again PLAYLIST of Not to compliment myself, but these see this habituation through. I refuse to be- complaints I commenced creating the previ- lieve that it is possibly polite to transparently ous year continued to gather a following that text during class without any effort to ob- the MONTH suffciently warranted their return this year, scure your actions. The forthright disrespect and without further ado, my introductory of such actions is obvious to the teacher and condemnation will concentrate on the cre- those in proximity, but remains oblivious ation of our student and teacher identifcation and lost upon the deaf ears of the texter. Its cards and, more specifcally, the pictures put self-inficting consequences should cause on them. Of the four photos in which I’ve students to think twice before whipping out 9:17 partaken for my documentation throughout the mobile to send a text out in a hot second. Playlists Edit my high school escapade, each one proves as What are our Chromebooks for if not to con- comedic as the previous. Why, might I ask, ceal our screens behind them? I’m simply does my head have to follow some expo- condemning blatant phone usage; next time September Music nential function of stupidity to acquire some you’ve got some business to attend to, better unerring arrangement that somehow increas- yet, save it for later. If not, hide it, bud. ingly augments my chin quantity while il- Downloaded luminating every imperfection on my face, only to fnd that my torso contorted itself one Shuffe All degree too far for my photographer’s lik- ing forcing me to undergo the process once again? The problem of high school back The Middle trauma is not from our backpacks, but rather Jimmy Eat World an enduring agony from these mispositioned pictures. Should the school necessitate one 99 Red Balloons more picture from me, I might necessitate a Goldfnger cervical spine replacement as well. Now that I have suffciently eluci- dated my rebuttal to school photos, I can Gold Lion now further my own annoyance with the Yeah Yeah Yeahs ubiquitous use of phones within class. Be- fore beginning this tirade against the well- About the author: James Delehanty is celebrated cell phone, I must admit I am not a proud graduate of the Mike Palshaw irreproachable for this offence. Yet this rant teacher’s assistant program at CHS. He rewards me with cause to conclude my in- shares his newfound wisdom with the congruous phone use in class, and I hope to public. Enjoy.