SteinmetzVolume 75, Number 6, March 2010 Star ByHonor Jonathan Arguello roll students acknowledged The nearly 200 students who made the honor roll for the first semester were invited to a special assembly on February 24 during first period. Principal Dr. Eunice Madon gave special notice to the “Super Honor Roll” students, the 24 who earned straight A’s. [The names of all the students who made the honor roll are listed on Page 21 of our “Web Extra” PDF edition of this Star at www.steinmetzac.com.] ANAHI CABRALES BY PHOTO Seniors on the ‘Super Honor Roll’ (all A’s on their first semester report card): From left, front: Angela Although some students Maya, Fransely Robles, Nayeli Bolanos, Mayra Matias, Jeannelyn Biabas, Nicole Bradley. Back row: didn’t consider the honor roll Decardion Bovan, Marco Mastache, Marvin Balderas, Alejandra Franco, Tania Jacoba, Monika Falgier; event in Room 122 to be as ex- Not pictured: Tania Jacobo, Dvariuz Kurpaskav citing as the perfect attendance assembly held two days later [see story on a few minutes before the assembly ended. Sophomore Giovanny Castillo has been Page 9], the students were honored and Honor roll students work extremely hard, earning straight A’s since he began high given a few tokens for their achievement. Freshman Luiza Myslinska earned straight school. He said he studies a lot and of- School administrators served Burger A’s doing excellent class work and home- ten goes to tutoring for math. Like Luiza, King and McDonald’s snacks and gave out work all year. She said she had trouble in Giovanny has a dark side. After school special green bracelets signifying the stu- algebra, but she stilled pulled it off. Luiza he plays video games, like “Call of Duty, dents’ honor roll status. Madon congratu- said her favorite classes are English and art. Modern Warfare 2.” lated the students. “Freshmen are smart,” she said. People may call these two straight A stu- Some staff members tried to put on some Once she’s done with school work Luiza dents nerds, but they’re just gamer freaks music for the students, but they had techni- gets her groove on by playing video games, inside. At least they do all their work before cal difficulties. They ended up turning on like “Left 4 Dead 2.” playing the games. a radio for the students to hear music for PHOTO BY ANAHI CABRALES BY PHOTO Juniors, sophomores and freshmen on the ‘Super Honor Roll’ (all A’s on their first semester report card): From left, front: Luiza Myslinska, Iriz Ilumin, Jesus Lozano, Back row: Giovanny Castillo, ARGUELLO JONATHAN BY PHOTO Lukasz Krawiec, Judith Czahor; Not pictured: Laronda Gadlen, Principal Dr. Eunice Madon serves snacks to the honor roll students Fanny Reyes, Gerardo Rodriguez, Sylvia Trejo on February 23 in the small auditorium. Steinmetz Principal’s Message Academic We want you to succeed Centre By Dr. Eunice Madon, Principal and the WorkKeys, plays an important At this time of the year, school gets part in what choices students have after 3030 N. Mobile very busy and very intense. Senior they graduate. Good scores on the ACT Chicago, IL 60634 students are in the midst of making sure may lead to acceptance at outstanding that they have everything in order so universities and colleges. Excellent scores Tel: (773) 534-3030 that they can graduate. They are looking lead to scholarship monies to pay for post Fax: (773) 534-3151 forward to enjoying the fruits of their secondary education. On the other hand, www.steinmetzac.com labor for the past four years and joining good scores on the WorkKeys may mean in the social activities that go along with the difference between getting a job or Principal: Dr. Eunice Madon graduation. Activities like the senior being rejected for a position. luncheon, the senior awards assembly All of our students have received their Assistant principals: and the senior prom are special, once in a progress reports for the first five weeks Jaime Jaramillo, Susan Lofton, lifetime activities that all students should of the second semester. I challenge you Donald Mendro be able to enjoy. However, these activities to ask yourself, “How am I doing? Can I come only to the students who fulfill all do better? Do I need help?” However dire Budget director: Paul Chase the numerous requirements needed to the situation may look to you, don’t give graduate. Underclassmen and even some up! Help is available for all students. See Star adviser: Sharon Schmidt seniors do not always understand this and your counselor to sign up for tutoring or sometimes find out too late what they are go after school to the Homework Room, Journalism class reporters: missing. which is located in the Library, room 200. Sharon Almazan, Cameron Baylen, Juniors are in the midst of studying There you will find teachers who can help Latichia Brown, Willie Brown, Har- for the Prairie State Achievement Exam, you and computers to use to write papers mony Burke, Anahi Cabrales, Erica better known as the PSAE, the longest and or search for information. Cross-Bennett, Jessica Cruz, Nyxsaly most important test that they will have Remember we all want you to succeed. Del Valle, Olyvia Flores, Alejandra to take in their high school career. The We want you to graduate and be a success. Franco, Idali Godinez, Marielita Ji- PSAE, a two-day combination of the ACT You represent the best of Steinmetz. menez, Viola Lawson, Angela Maya, Denisse Murillo, Rebeca Nicolas, Casondra Pass, Tytiana Seay, Timothy Szkorla, Lucja Wolak New Star staff positions Newspaper club reporters: Jonathan Arguello, Earl Billingsley, Datrin Butler, Krystal Canady, Kiara Davidson, Eunice Dimas, Monica Duenas, LaRonda Gadlen, Jisel Garcia, Alejandra Gallegos, Angel Hernandez, Michael Hodges, Malica Lacy, Olga Martinez, Megan Mendez, Leilani Mota, Alexsis Pruitt, Fransely Robles, Stephanie Robles, Alyssa Sanchez, Lillian Sangha, Rafael Totolxin, Jeremy Valentin, Jazmine Williams, Krystal Wilson, Adam Vale The newspaper club meets after PASS CASONDRA BY PHOTO school on Thursdays in Room 201. Anahi Cabrales, copy editor Viola Lawson, production manager Anahi Cabrales, Idali Godinez and Vio- the printing, folding, collating and distri- The Steinmetz Star is a monthly pa- la Lawson have taken leadership positions bution of the Star. Idali works as the Star per produced by the journalism class at the Star. forum editor, gathering reader responses. and newspaper club. Contact our staff Anahi oversees the fact-checking and Other Star editors: Sharon Almazan, through CPS First Class email or at proof-reading of the paper. Viola manages features, Latichia Brown, opinion, Ale- SteinmetzStarNews @ yahoo.com the production of the paper, coordinating jandra Franco, news, Tytiana Seay, sports. 2 Steinmetz Star March 2010 Star Photo Opinion In March, we’re asking about music: What is on the top of your playlist? REPORT AND PHOTO BY ADAM VALE ADAM BY AND PHOTO REPORT REPORT BY TIM SKORLA BY REPORT DAVIDSON KIARA BY PHOTO REPORT, PHOTO BY ERICA CROSS-BENNET ERICA BY PHOTO REPORT, “I listen to anything that gets me in the “Insane, Clownpossy, Darklotus, and Tech- “I love Lil Wayne, especially No Ceilings. mood to skate. I’ll listen to any of my nine. It’s just what I’m in to.” I like his lyrics. They’re about life, about friends’ music. I like anything with a good Kristen Riley, sophomore being famous. His music is all over the beat, like ‘Tears Don’t Fall’ by Bullet for place. You hear it everywhere, except in the my Valentine.” halls at Steinmetz. I don’t like the music Julio Vasquez, freshman played here. It’s boring. It doesn’t make you want to get to class. They should play Lil Wayne in the halls.” Jacqueline Salcedo, junior REPORT AND PHOTO BY LATICHIA BROWN LATICHIA BY AND PHOTO REPORT BROWN LWILLIE BY AND PHOTO REPORT REPORT AND PHOTO BY LATICHIA BROWN LATICHIA BY AND PHOTO REPORT “My favorite kind of music is Christian “I listen to classic rock and a mixture of “I play semi-pro football for the Cook Rap such as Lecrae, Trip Lee and Tedashii. new stuff and heavy metal. I like ‘What a County Grizzlies. Before every game I I also like Christian rock such as Demon Fool Believes’ by The Doobie Brothers. listen to hip hop and rap music, especially Hunters, RED, Flyleaf and Thousand Foot It’s real catchy with a great keyboard solo Tupac Shakur’s Greatest Hits. I try to bring Krunch. These bands help influence my at the beginning of the song.” some fun to the lunchroom staff.” Christian rock band Embarkment.” Christopher Berg, teacher Corey Randle, staff Andre Queen, senior More staff/student opinions What are you listening to? We’ll publish your thoughts about music Star Web Edition (or anything). Contact one of our reporters listed on Page 2. Each issue of the Star includes a reader forum, beginning on Page 4. We www.steinmetzac.com want to hear from you. Email us at [email protected]. ‘Steinmetz Newspaper’ link March 2010 Steinmetz Star 3 Star Forum Readers respond to the Star Teen jobs Avatar, New article Moon reviews Re. “Work with school is tough” by Anahi Re. New Moon reviews by Alejandra Fran- Cabrales, Jan. – Feb. 2010 co and Timothy Skorla, December 2009 I agree that it is hard to work and go to Hi. My name is Don Steinmetz and I school at the same time. I started working live in Mukilteo WA, about 20 miles north part time and now I’m working full time. of Seattle. I have been reading your school It’s really difficult because I don’t have paper recently and have enjoyed it.