Voice of the Apaches Since WarCry the 1940’s March 2009 Nogales High School Volume XL Issue VII Job shortage taking its toll Fernando Parra eager to By Michelle Ceballos Have you ever noticed the "Now to finding a job. lead NHS Open" sign at Melrose that has been up “Just come looking professional By Lyanne Lira for about a year now? This is a perfect and presentable,” said Quizno’s manager After weeks of speculation, the deci- example of how, since businesses seem Leo, “It really looks bad when people sion has been made: Fernando Parra, cur- to struggle in Nogales anyway, the eco- come for an interview in holey clothes or rent principal of Mary Welty Elementary, will nomic crisis has only made it more diffi- baggy pants.” be principal at Nogales High School next cult on them. What stores are actually They also want fast learners and year. closing? When businesses close down people with good people skills who are "I am glad the process is over. I wish people, like our parents and ourselves, willing to work hard. When looking for a him the very very best and I know that stu- lose jobs and getting jobs here in Nogales job it is also important to remind yourself dents and faculty will get along with him is very difficult. that you are the one who needs the job and that it is all for the best," said current “In these times when the economy and so you cannot be picky. NHS principal Mark Valenzuela. is so bad it is really hard to find a job,” “You need to be flexible and open Mr. Parra is not new to our campus. said Hector Miranda. Hector was able to up your availability,” said Wal-Mart as- He himself was an NHS graduate who later find a job but it took a lot of time and sistant manager Luis Olivas. went on to become a Spanish teacher here in perseverance. Your efforts show in the resumes 1992. Along with teaching, Parra also Some of the ways President Obama you write and how you look at interviews coached and was the IB Coordinator, earn- plans to help small businesses is by low- so even if there are not a whole lot of job ing many awards, including Teacher of the ering health care costs, expanding loan openings in Nogales right now, if you Year in 1995. Parra hard at work and highly programs, supporting innovation and really do want a job you are bound to get Parra got his Masters in Administra- qualified to reign high-tech job creation, investing in one. Just keep trying. tion from the University of Arizona, and was women-owned businesses and by sup- Here are a few tips: then hired as the Assistant Principal of NHS, working alongside Mr. Valenzuela. Parra was porting small rural businesses. But how -Create a list of places you wish also the Athletic Director during his tenure as VP. long will we have to wait until we can see to apply Over 20 hopefuls from several states applied for the job as principal of NHS. These visible changes? -Put together a simple resume applicants were narrowed down to three finalists; two were administrators in NUSD and the There is no telling how long we -Maintain an acceptable appearance other, a Middle School Principal in the Sunnyside District. must wait. For those having trouble find- -Stand up straight and be mature After a lengthy interview process involving teachers, administrators and one stu- ing a job, all you can do is keep trying. -Mentally prepare yourself for dent, Parra was chosen for the position. He expressed gratitude to all those who supported A tip from business owners here in rejection him. Nogales is to take note that first impres- Para is set on improving the campus in any way he can and looks forward to tackling sions are really important when it comes the challenges that may present themselves. One of his goals is to increase student achievement and improve test scores. AFJROTC raises funds to hold Military Ball News Briefs By Alyssa Burkett By Mariela Jaramillo The Nogales High School AFJROTC is Major killer of Indian women working hard to raise money in order to More than 1,000 women were host a ground-breaking event... the first killed in fires in India in a single year. Military Ball held in Nogales. Among other Most of these deaths were the effect of efforts, the students recently held a car domestic abuse. Domestic abuse is a wash in front of Wal-Mart on February 22, serious issue in India. Young women, which netted the group almost $300. between the ages 15-34, are the most at “We’re all enthusiastic and work- risk for the time being. They are three ing hard for the privilege of hosting the first times more likely to be victims than their ever Military Ball,” said Melody Agosttini, male companions. ROTC Corp. Commander. Guinea-Bissau President killed Vehicles were in and out of the Wal- Mart parking lot and the students charged 6 Renegade soldiers assassinated dollars to scrub and wash down each one, the president of Guinea-Bissau in his making sure to give their customers their own palace, two weeks ago, just a few money’s worth so the word of their efforts hours after a bomb blast killed his en- would spread through town. emy. The military established that ab- The Military Ball will consist of a solutely no coup was in process in the formal ceremony in recognition of the people poor West African nation. participating in the well-known group of Flu strain or most popular drug? young military recruits and then a dance to AFJROTC members work hard cleaning cars for some extra money end the event. All types of the common flu are The ball is being held on March 28, here at NHS, and the ROTC students are allowed to bring along two guests. The car wash money circling the country, and now after many will help pay for the total event, including the DJ and decorations. Everyone who participated in the car wash worked hard to raise the years of effective medicine, the flu is money they needed to enjoy the reward of holding the ball by the end of this month. resisting the main drug used for treat- “This is really good for every student involved because it’ll be the first year for the Military Ball and I’m having a lot of fun with ing it. Researchers have said that about all of my friends as well,” said Edgar Magana, ROTC member. 98% of the medications usually taken By the end of the car wash ROTC had raised $274 , which can actually amount toover $500 because Wal-Mart matches the money for the flu are no longer working. So far, raised with a donation of their own. four innocent patients have died due to "We had a great time at the car wash and it sounds like the ball is going to be a blast," said AFJROTC senior Jackie Medina. the infection. Inside this issue in the feature section... Take a look Find out how Interested in Have you heard of at the best many musicians political bands back masking? Find and worst made their fame and their out what songs have songs ever on the internet messages? hidden messages Campus Artistic hidden treasure lurks NHS halls By Stephannie Quijada vious years (2000-2004.) to apply herself to the best Senior Denisse Brito really outdid Brito has been painting since she was of her ability when it comes herself when it came to applying herself to- seven. She took art classes at Hilltop Gallery to the Senior Project. Brito wards her senior project. Sure, all seniors for three years where she learned to become plans on attending the Uni- must complete a senior project, but Brito’s the painter she is today. Denisse also ap- versity of Arizona where hard work and effort deserves recognition. plies her talent in her art class at NHS where she will major in architec- Brito did her senior project research she has built her knowledge in painting. Brito ture and minor in either in- paper on “How Contemporary Art Influ- enjoys being behind the easel at home as terior designing or art. enced Today’s World.” For her project, she well as in her art class at school. She set up an exhibit in the NHS library on both has been in art all four years at NHS. classical and contemporary art. Brito’s ex- When Brito’s artwork was avail- hibit included the four new paintings she able for viewing in the NHS Library, worked on for many teachers and students asked if her senior they could buy one of a kind paint- project which ings, but Denisse does not paint for included: profit, she simply does it because she Revolution, loves it. The Door, Twi- “I like to paint because it’s a light, and way in which I can relax and see the Grapes on a world with a different perspective,” Table. The said Brito. other 16 paint- Denisse is a talented young Some pieces by Denisse Brito, on Denisse Brito ings were done lady who is an example of one who by her in pre- gets her work done and knows how display in the NHS library. A wild journey through the jungle of You Tube By Sergio Valdez AIMS Sitting around with nothing pine singer Arnel Pineda got the ent.