Chatsworth High School The Clarion October 2005 Davis Plans to Restore ‘C-House’ By Clarion Staff want to keep them going, en- has a variety of ideas to improve hance them, make them better,” the school. They include chang- When Jeffrey Alan Davis he said. ing the registration process to attended El Camino Real High Davis came from Sun Val- make the school year start more School in the late 70’s, rival ley Middle School, which was smoothly. He also wants to start Chatsworth High School was considered one of the poorest two to three new academies, always considered one of the performing schools in the state. which would function as smaller top academic schools in the Val- “I had 18 months to fix this schools within the school. Addi- ley. school,” Davis said. tionally, Davis plans to cultivate Davis, now Principal Davis, In fact, the school’s test a “college-going atmosphere” has his mind set on one thing: scores improved 125 points in and enhance technology. restoring CHS to the academic the 3 ½ years Davis was there. Under Davis’ plan to champion it once was. “My reward was to come streamline the registration proc “There are a lot of good here,” Davis said. ess, students would complete things already happening so I Now that he is here, Davis Continued on page 4 Academic Fire Put Out, Activities Put Off Decathlon By Jannet Torres and Candy Wong Staff Writers Back In

Flames con- sumed approximately Business 24,000 acres of the By Katherine Falcon mountains on Staff Writer Wednesday, Sept. 28, causing hundreds of The Academic Decath- residents to evacuate lon has come back this year from their homes. representing Chatsworth High in The poor conditions the big competition January 28, also caused the dis- and February 4. trict to cancel and “When I came to this school postpone outdoor and found out they didn’t have after-school activities, an Academic Decathlon class, I practices, and games. was determined to get right on Sophomore it,” said Principal Davis. Christina Dowd, who This year’s theme, the had to evacuate for European Renaissance, brings the second time from Fire races down hillside near Chatsworth on Sept. 28. nine of the best students in her home in Lake Chatsworth High to compete Manor, said, “I was a lot more down were tough for anyone against other schools. “It is a scared, but I knew that we had a that was practicing,” Principal Student Firefighter great commitment,” says Ms. lot of good firemen out there.” Davis said. “The district ordered Wiesner, a history teacher work- She was told to evacuate on us to cancel the athletic events ing with the decathlon team. Wednesday, but was safe to that were outside [to be held] for Burns With Ambition And indeed it is. The Decathlon return home the following Sat- next Monday.” class takes field trips, spends urday. On Friday by sixth period, By Andres Villarruel the Chatsworth fire that oc- time after and during school, The fumes continued to however, a short P.A. announce- Staff Writer curred in September. takes time out of their busy threaten athletes by Friday after- ment told students a different Vincent stated that he schedules all to represent our noon, postponing the Friday story. Senior Jonathan Vincent works for Fire Station 39 in Van school in the big competition. night football game against San “A directive from the local has wanted to be a firefighter Nuys and that he went up with Our academic standing depends Fernando to Monday night in- district mandated (the postpone- since he was two years old, has Light Force 106 to Chatsworth on how well nine students do on stead. ment of the football game) be- been a fire explorer for a year Park to cut fire lines. He also the tests. “We put our heart into “The air gets very polluted; cause of the Jewish holiday,” and a half, and recently partici- stated that there are many risks it,” says English teacher Ms. the smoke and ash that came Continued on page 4 pated in the care and control of Continued on page 4 Continued on page 4 Coming to a Computer Near You: Your Grades

By Jaclyn Ferber comments and attendance. It Senior Jeff Alvarado thinks Sophomores Claudia and ing and never has to guess. The Staff Writer will be a way for students to that ISIS will “Keep [students] Leslie on the other hand, dis- only bad part, his parents can keep track of their grades and on track,” but “puts a lot of agree that the ISIS program will also know his grades as instan- In about a year and a half stay involved with their classes. pressure on students”. “ High be successful in any way. They taneously as he can. Brandon’s students of Chatsworth High Parents will also be able to school won’t be fun.” He stated. don’t feel that they want their father John Reff also enjoys the School may not have to wait for view their children’s grades and parents to be able to check up online grading system, stating report cards to arrive to view teacher comments. Report cards Another senior, Matthew on their grades and attendance that he is always able to check their grades; instead they will will still be sent out regularly to Lapid, believes that this pro- in school. And don’t see any his son’s progress in school. simply be able to log on to an accommodate for any parents gram will mostly have good need to worry about grades be- Mr. Miller, a teacher at internet web site. The Los An- and students who may not have effects on students. He thinks fore report cards are sent out. CHS, explains that to engage in geles Unified School District, online access. that it will help students balance From another point of view, such a program will be substan- including Chatsworth High Many students like the idea their grades. The only negative Brandon Reff, a student at Mag- tial for the reason that it will School, will be beginning a new that they will one day be able to side, Lapid concluded, was that nolia Science Academy, a help attendance and make sure online grading system called check their grades without wait- parents being able to view their school which currently uses a all computers are up to date. Mr. ISIS, according to Mr. Jarvis. ing for report cards, but they children’s grades at the begin- similar program to keep track of Miller says that he as a teacher Posting grades online, also feel that if their parents ning of the year might not see its students grades, states that he will keep his grading account up teachers will be able update could do the same, their privacy their students capabilities to loves having his grades online, to date when this program be- grades as they please including would be violated. improve. he always knows how he is do- gins. The Clarion Editorials October 2005 Page 2 One Nation Under … By Andres Villarruel On June 14, 1954, Dwight cent are Jewish, 0.5 percent are Staff Writer D. Eisenhower authorized the Muslim, 2.7 percent make up change for the Pledge of Alle- other forms of religion, and 14.1 For 51 years the American giance one last time to include percent do not follow any or- people have recited the modern the words “under God.” The ganized religion. day Pledge of Allegiance, and American people make up a “I bow down to no god,” for many of those years two population consisting of many said senior Leon Glass. Others words within the Pledge have religious beliefs and freedoms do not even care for the Pledge. stirred up controversy amongst causing mixed feelings over “I never say it. I never pledge many individuals and their be- these two words. my allegiance because I have liefs. “I like it. It’s something to the right not to say it,” stated “Reciting the Pledge of be proud of. We are so incredi- senior Michael Lieu. Allegiance in public schools is bly fortunate to live in this Morning flag salutations in a Chatsworth classroom. The Pledge of Allegiance unconstitutional,” a federal country. America is a remark- has been around for quite some people of different backgrounds other higher being for that mat- court judge ruled, saying that able place,” stated substitute ter. A study by the American time now, and these mixed feel- the pledge’s reference to “under teacher Mr. Spector. “Our fore- and beliefs. A nation “under ings will always be around. God” does not appeal to every Religious Identification Survey God” violated children’s right to fathers were really spiritual peo- (ARIS) conducted in 2001 “Everybody has to make that be free from a “coercive re- ple and the fact that there is in- single American and that is choice of what’s important,” where the controversy about all found that 81 percent of Ameri- quirement to affirm God,” ac- tense controversy with this is can adults identify themselves said Mr. Spector, “We should cording to the San Francisco really bizarre.” this lies. There are a great num- keep that little phrase in because ber of people in this country that with a religion. Of those, 76.5 Chronicle. America consists of many percent are Christian, 1.3 per- someone may ask someday what do not believe in God or any that phrase really means.” What’s in Your Minute, CHS? By Brian Cho luxury. but it is very useful, ” said fresh- Daniel Penalber, “because Does the term minutemen Staff writer School ends a minute earlier man Jin Nah… “It’s the little there’s nothing that matters ring a bell? It dates back to 1776 this year at 2:32 instead of 2:33 things that can make a differ- more to me.” in Hartford Connecticut during You’ve often heard the and the best part of it is that ence. After all, there are only so According to assistant prin- the American Revolution, when phrase, “make the most of each those 60 seconds are all yours. many minutes in one day.” cipal, Mrs. Bushner, school is our soldiers could get ready in a minute”, but how many students A minute isn’t as insignificant While most students would let out a minute earlier due to minute’s notice. If it had taken actually do? If you imagine a as you think it might be but if anxiously use that minute out- the reduction of shortened days them two, we probably would minute’s worth in one day, it’s you add a minute each day until side of class, some students like from sixteen to fourteen. The be speaking with British accents not very important, but think the end of school, it comes to Nah, spend the extra minute loss of two shortened days in afternoon tea parties. about adding that minute to- the grand total of 297 minutes or making sure they haven’t for- equals 180 minutes, which Whether it’s taking extra wards watching T.V., talking to 5 hours and 35 minutes a year. gotten any of their belongings. spreads out to one minute earlier precaution, realizing what you your friends, or even sleeping. With that time, you could do “I would use the extra min- each day until the end of the value most, or coming up with Thanks to a change in our hundreds of things! ute with family and friends,” school year. clever replies, a minute can be school’s schedule you have that “A minute may seem short, said senior class president When asked about possible put into good use, and if our accomplishments in a minute, forefathers could make the most senior Joanna Deng cleverly of it, so can students here at replied, “I would think of a re- Chatsworth. Your Brain Cells Won’t Be ply to your question.” Back After These Messages old boys include “The Simp- prioritizing, and productive By Candy Wong sons, Malcolm in the Middle, “distractions” are key. Clarion Staff Staff Writer and The O.C.” Jessica Weiner, a senior

Computer teacher Mrs. who claims that her mom Adviser: Mr. Lehr A Google search for Simmons does not watch televi- watches more TV than she does, Editor in Chief: Jannet Torres “television” gets 347, 000, 000 sion for what she thinks is says, “It’s not that I don’t want Features Editor: Huong Nguyen hits while a search for “Jesus” mindless entertainment. to [watch TV]—it’s just that I News Editor: Brian Cho, Candy Wong, assistant reaps a satisfactory, but not “Television is a great number… don’t have time to.” Weiner Editorial Editor: Jaclyn Ferber staggering 56, 700, 000. Do conversation goes away. I think works at Washington Mutual, Sports Editor: Christopher Cunningham these statistics reflect our soci- when you’re using the com- hangs out with friends, and is Copy Editors: Huong Nguyen, Nidia Espino, Brian Cho, Andres ety’s obsession with the small puter, you have to have some selective about her TV pro- Villarruel, Jaclyn Ferber, Candy Wong, Jannet Torres screen? knowledge. Anybody can watch grams. A smattering of A’s in Design and Layout Editor: Huong Nguyen Students are told that tele- TV,” she said. When Simmons her high school transcript re- Photo Editor: Peter Tran vision kills brain cells--that too was in high school, she partici- flects her restraint. Staff Writers: Heather Azami, Luis Barco, Brian Cho, Christopher much TV breeds stupidity. pated in piano, cheerleading, Turnoffyourtelevi- Cunningham, Nidia Espino, Jaclyn Ferber, Rebecca Sanchez, Jan- However, children in the U.S. running, surfing, and sewing. “I sion.com, a helpful resource to net Torres, Andres Villarruel, Katrina Vu, Peter Tran, Virginia are still spending an average of think TV makes you stupid,” those against the tube, observes Moreno, Brenda Nequis, Trang Nguyen, Katherine Falcon, Chris- four hours a day glued to the Simmons stated bluntly. a decline in Japan in the abilities topher Foley, Huong Nguyen, Candy Wong tube. It’s easy to fall into the of elementary and junior high “They put an off button on television trap and overindulge school students taking science. the TV for a reason. Turn it when you don’t have a routine. They saw that Japanese children off… I really don’t watch much Some students, however, have a were the most exposed to televi- Clarion’s Editorial Policy TV,” President Bush said in a schedule applicable to not only sion and videos in the world, The goal of The Clarion is to provide relevant and reliable C-SPAN interview in January homework and extracurricular and found a link between low news to students and staff at Chatsworth High School. All stories 2005. activities, but to television, as science scores and high rates of are produced by students in the journalism and school newspaper According to a study done well. television watching. by Parents Television Council classes unless otherwise stated. The paper is subject to review by “I get home, watch some If you find yourself wast- school administrators before publication. The newspaper is funded from parentstv.org, nearly 109.6 television, and usually start my ing more than an hour nightly in by the school and private advertisers. million American homes have at homework by five,” says 16 front of the television, failing to The opinions expressed in the editorials are those of the least one television set. The year-old Judy Huang. Her complete your homework on individual writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the most watched shows for 12-17 schedule, like that of most high time, or failing to sleep before staff as a whole. year old girls include “The O.C., school students, includes a dawn, it may be time to tune-up We hold ourselves accountable for the accuracy and fair- Will and Grace, One Tree Hill, block of downtime devoted to your time management skills ness of our work. If factual errors are brought to our attention we and American Idol.” The most the TV. and cut out some TV time. will correct them in the next edition. watched shows for 12-17 year- For others, moderation, The Clarion Features October 2005 Page 3 Is Technology a Time Saver CHS Students or a Time Waster? Service Project Pitch In For

By Nidia Espino Disaster Aid Staff Writer Now Required By Rebecca Sanchez Many of us may By Jannet Torres how to read, and even helping Staff Writer think that technology Staff Writer to save animals near oil wells. saves us time, but The teacher is allowed to Chatsworth students raised when we think about The Unified decide what type of service $1,206 in one lunch break for it does technology School District has decided to the class will do and, if de- the Hurricane Katrina relief actually waste time? make the Service Learning Pro- sired, how it will impact stu- effort and the people who were Could you use those ject a graduation requirement dent grades. affected by the tragedy. five hours that you beginning with the class of Although service learning The leadership class sup- spend on the com- 2007. has been around for several ported the fundraising, started th puter on something Senior Andrew Chung is working hard. The Service Learning Pro- years, the district has never on Friday September 9 , by more productive? ject is part of the service learn- made it a graduation require- decorating cans so that people ing standards created by the ment. “I first heard about it a Nowadays, time is spent Student Andrew Chong can put money in them, and also online, playing video games, LAUSD to help middle schools few years ago and nobody made banners to help the Red believes that “The entertain- and high schools increase the really wanted to do it because talking on cell phones, and lis- ment value really does waste Cross. Robert Rush, the Chan- tening to music on iPods. Not literacy goals for all students by it was viewed as another thing cellor of School Spirit, and Ja- time.” He enjoys being on the using research, writing, and piled on. Teachers didn’t think too many years ago teens and computer at least five hours a son Yoon, Chancellor of Drives, children might have actually social skills. Its purpose is also it was something that was go- put most of it together. day, though he does his home- to make kids more aware of ing to stick around, but it be- been playing sports and focus- work during this time. Ms. Donner, who is the ing more on homework. what goes on in their communi- came serious,” said Mr. Le- leadership teacher, donated Also, senior, Jeremy ties. vine. Mr. Chavez, the computer Payne spends approximately some money herself but did not animated drafting teacher said, An example of a project Any teacher is allowed to want to say how much. Many five hours a day talking on the could be what took place several experiment with it, but U.S. “Like the automobile and the phone while he only spends other people on campus also television, technology can be years ago. A couple of students History teachers must make donated money. “I was pretty one hour doing homework. from a nearby school realized sure their students fulfill the abused and it’s up to parents to “When I’m not doing some- amazed in how much we made moderate how much time their that LAUSD was buying sports duty. (in) 30 minutes,” Ms. Donner thing related to technology equipment made by laboring A debate has arisen over children should be using.” there’s pretty much nothing to said. Statistics show that of those children in Pakistan. They de- whether the Service Learning With the money that was do,” he said. cided to confront the district by Project will replace the 20 U.S homes with children, 70 “Technology is a mixed donated by CHS students and percent own video game sys- writing letters in hopes of get- hours of community service others across the country, the blessing because it can be mis- ting them to stop buying the Chatsworth High School tems. Seventy percent of chil- used, overused, and some- Red Cross will send $2 billion dren and teenagers, ages 3 to 17 equipment. Some other exam- requires to graduate. to help Katrina victims. Accord- times, cause danger,” such as ples are raising money for vic- Career Adviser Mr. Pina use the computer to play games, the use of a cell phone while ing to www.redcross.org, the and only 47 percent use it to do tims of Hurricane Katrina, doesn’t want community ser- money has gone towards 1,100 driving, believes Harriet Pep- teaching elementary students vice to go away. “I personally homework. per, a teacher here at CHS. shelters across 27 states. Exchanging One Life For Another By Luis E. Barco “It’s a much bigger, differ- about you without even know- Sostmann is out on the successful score in a personal Staff writer ent, and modern world,” said ing who you are”. field, with the Chatsworth var- interview and should have the Moreno, when comparing her This experience has taught sity football team putting the maturity to adapt to a new envi- The desire to learn about a home country, Spain, with the Moreno to see the differences colors of the school on the top, ronment. This exchange pro- new culture and society, made U.S. between cultures and learn an- while Moreno works on the gram helps your personal exchange students Virginia Mo- Even though it is hard to other kind of life, language, and school academic part by giving growth, language skills, and reno and Thorben Sostmann live with other people, Sost- ideas and to value her family her best in all of her AP classes. school experiences. seek an adventure thousands of mann and Moreno feel like it is and her country more. Moreno and Sostmann will If you wish an adventure miles from home, here at Chats- part of the adventure. “My host both always remember this ex- like the one Sostmann and Mo- worth High school. family is great,” said Sostmann. perience, the adventure of com- reno are experiencing, and you “I came for only one semes- “I met them two years ago when “(I)t is great to be ing to a new country and of tak- would like to go to France, ter, but I want to stay for the rest I came to visit my brother.” ing part in a new life style. Spain, Germany, England or any of the school year…[It] is a Sostmann has good relation- with people that care Some of the basic require- other participant country, you great experience to be here,” ship with his host family and about you without even ments for this program are a 2.0 can find more information about said German foreign exchange receives a lot of help from them. GPA or higher, and some foreign exchange student pro- student Sostmann, whose Moreno said “They make my knowing who you are.” knowledge of the language spo- grams at brother attended Chatsworth hard times here softer…it is -Exchange student ken in the country of your www.studentambassadors,org, High in 2003. great to be with people that care Virginia Moreno choice. Also you have to get or www.twoworldsunited.com. Project 10 Offers A Place To Fit In outside. The issues relate to are involved due to lack of inter- suicidal, but through this pro- event coming up called Models By Huong Nguyen them,” said school psychologist, est or trust in the club’s confi- gram, they can be surrounded by of Pride XIII at Occidental Col- Staff Writer Anita Hoch, who sponsors the dentiality policy, or they are just people who they know are like lege, and possibly a food stand club. unaware of it, said Hoch. them, said Hoch. at Club Rush. It is an ideal way The Project 10 group at Due to lack of publicity, The program was founded Project 10 here at Chats- for teens to meet others who Chatsworth High School is an many may not know of this sup- by Virginia Uribe, a health worth is an effective club that share similar views in a harmo- impact program that reaches out portive program that consists of teacher at Fairfax High School. has done a variety of different nizing and non-abusive atmos- to gay, lesbian, and gender ques- about 30-40 members each year. She was also an open lesbian. activities. During one of the phere. A member of Project 10 tioning youth. Meetings are held in different Very often, homosexual stu- previous years, the club mem- said, “There are a lot more kids It is a place to find comfort rooms every week to avoid any dents would come to her for bers took a trip to Sacramento than I thought and the people I and support for students who have attempts of harassment. advice for their hardships. and lobbied representatives meet aren’t so judgmental.” previously been abused or stu- The reason for the name of Eventually, Project 10 about passing a bill on gay If you are interested in join- dents who are just trying to truly the club is that statistics show spread throughout many schools rights. Speakers sometimes ing, Hoch’s office is in A-1. fit in. that about 10 percent of the and has been proven to be a come to talk to the club mem- “The only way to join is to “It’s a place to truly be who population is gay. Not all of the great impact program. Many bers about experiences, also. come see me,” she said. you are. Some kids can’t be that gay students here at Chatsworth gay teens are depressed and In addition, there is an The Clarion Sports October 2005 Page 4 Football Team Can Still Make Playoffs

By Chris Cunningham The loss of Moustakas doesn’t the rest of the season due to a said. Staff Writer seem to dash the hopes of the broken ankle, but strong addi- As result of Moustakas’ team, however, “We’re a tal- tions like runningback James injury, junior, Troy Cassidy, The Chatsworth High ented team and that should be Walker and veterans such as now takes his spot as quarter- School football team has played enough to carry the team,” said Oliver Padre, Chris Cozza, back. to a 2-4 record while coping Padre. and Dan O’Conner, have with the loss of its star quarter- helped alleviate the loss of Cassidy, in his first five back, , as a The team can make it to Moustakas. games, had 24 completions in result of a broken ankle. playoffs by winning at least one Kicker Wilmer Segura is 59 pass attempts for two touch- “It’s like peanut butter more game. “We still have a “a pleasant surprise,” Coan downs. without the jelly,” said leading shot. It’s a challenge. We have said. “Troy is picking up the of- runningback Oliver Padre, when to play and perform all four “We’re doing well defen- fense, week by week,” Coan Injured quarterback, Mike asked about the loss of Mousta- quarters,” said Coach Coan. sively, but we need to be more said. Moustakas is able to practice kas. Moustakas will be out for consistent on offense,” Coan for the upcoming baseball sea- son. NEWS Academic Decathlon Continued from page 1 Service learning Continued from page 3 Sakhai. academics. Colleges now days Continued on page 4 All incoming sophomores difference in someone’s life and “I think it’s very challeng- are looking for well-rounded feel it will be a detriment to the and juniors will have to com- have a positive impact on ing because there is extra stuff students; if you are already in- school and students if they stop plete the community service them.” to cover… a lot if work and volved in sports, complete your the 20 hours of community ser- requirements and the service Other students don’t seem dedication,” says 11th grader schedule with the Academic vice because community service learning project. to be too thrilled about it. “I Joshua Badger, who currently is Decathlon,” explains Ms. at CHS has become a tradition don’t think it should be a in the Academic Decathlon. Coffman, a teacher at a private in the Chatsworth and extended Students such as junior Ja- graduation requirement because The Decathlon competes in school who is in charge of the community that many agencies red Mateko find service learning a person might not be able to ten different subject areas: math, Academic Decathlon class there. of service have grown to depend to be welcoming. “It’s a great attend the community service English/literature, history, sci- The Academic Decathlon on,” Pina said. opportunity to help out the com- event. We already have to do 20 ence, art/music, economics, will be taking new students into munity and give something hours of community service to speech, essay, and interviews. their class this coming Decem- While almost certain that back. Students should do both graduate, but since this is a re- Nine students will take a 50 ber. All grade levels are ac- it won’t be an addition to the because, really, the more quirement we should be able to question, multiple-choice test in cepted. Students must take a test senior portfolios, Mr. Levine chances you get, it can make a the subject areas. The score is to join the class or be recom- indicated that service learning and community service are two then tallied both individually mended by a teacher. Student Firefighter Continued from page 1 and as a school group. The Overall, the Academic De- different ideas. In community school with the most points goes cathlon students are striving to service, a person would have to with the kind of work he does; cally demanding, and takes a lot to the next level of competition. complete their goal, “not to win, give to the community, but the most notable being: falling of dedication, he said. “I ain’t “This is a great opportunity but to do our best,” said Ms. service learning expects through a roof, traffic, running going to homecoming because to participate in school activi- Sakhai. students to respond back and out of oxygen, electrocution, a of it. I’m working that day.” ties, not only athletics but also learn from their input. building collapse, and falling off When asked why he wanted to a ladder. be a firefighter, he said, “I want “Initially I was working to help people and protect life Davis story continued from page 1 overtime with 106. We were and property.” called out at 4:03 p.m. We were The fire began on Sept. 28 their paperwork, receive their “Mr. Davis is a very dy- attended a meeting Davis held part of the strike team that was and lasted for about a week. schedules, locker assignments, namic and innovative profes- for those retaking the High sent to cut lines above the hills More than 24,000 acres burned, and parking places before sional. He is a team leader and I School Exit Exam. She said he of Chatsworth Park,” said Vin- much of it on public parkland. school begins. enjoy working with him,” said not only motivated the stu- cent. Vincent stated that being a “When school starts, you’re Lopez. dents by giving them test- “The line we cut was a fire explorer has been a very pretty much hitting the ground taking strategies and tips to mile wide and three miles long. good experience, “It’s a lot of running,” said Davis. “The start “You know, many people use, but also communicated At 8:00 P.M. we were sent to do fun. You get to see the looks on of the school year pretty much wanted to be the principal for with them by doing “more structure protection at West little kids’ faces as you drive by sets the tone for the rest of the this school but he got this job parenting than teacher talk.” Hills off of Valley Circle,” said and you get to help people in a school year.” because he is more than quali- “Some people were pay- Vincent. way no one else can.” The academies under con- fied … I really admire his peo- ing really close attention lis- The work is hard, physi- sideration might focus on tech- ple skills and fun, high-spirited tening to what he said and nology, medical careers, and personality,” Lopez said. taking his advice. He was governmental services. “Besides Senior April Zornes was really cool about it and it was Fire continued from page 1 Humanitas and the School for just one of the few students who kind of like a pep talk,” she said Mr. Immken, the athletic High School (CHIME) close Advanced Studies, we really director. down on account of the un- don’t have programs for our The district postponed the healthy air quality. higher academic students from football game to Monday since Many Chatsworth students our feeder schools,” he said. A Few Nifty Facts About it was a health hazard, but later may still wonder why Chats- The rebirth of the Academic postponed it again since varsity worth High was not closed Decathlon team is another thing Our Principal, Mr. Davis would play after sundown on down during the conflagration. Davis is pleased to see happen- Monday--interfering with ob- “The only thing it affected ing. The decathlon is now a --Philosophy on teaching: --Reconnected with high servers of Rosh Hashanah, or were the sports schedules,” said class with four teachers coach- “Students don’t care what you school crush after 25 years on the first day of Ramadan. Davis. “We take our directive ing the students. know until they know that you ClassMates.com, then married LAUSD had told most from downtown and downtown Officer Lopez and Mr. care.” her schools in the San Fernando gets it from the Air Quality Brigandy, the lead campus aid, --Previous positions: baseball, --Will be Dr. Davis in May Valley to suspend outdoor ath- Management District also came from Sun Valley basketball and softball coach; when he gets his doctorate in letic activities until the follow- (AQMD).” Middle School. Mr. Lopez high school newspaper adviser; Educational Leadership from ing Monday. The district also “It’s bizarre—I don’t un- agreed to come along with Mr. history and English teacher; and USC requested that other schools, derstand it, either,” he added. Davis because they are in a club sponsor --Had a basketball scholarship such as Chatsworth Park Ele- “We are all thinking it should be good working relationship and --Was a singer in middle school to East Texas State University, mentary, Justice Elementary, cancelled, but the powers-that- have known each other for three --Has The Ohio State fight song now known as Texas A&M at Pomelo Elementary, and Charter be didn’t.” years. as his ring tone. Commerce Middle School, Chaminade