
February 4, 2013WEST www.greeleyschools.org/westword WORD Volume XLV No. 9 Sophomore Spartans Dawson iPads for Rains (left) and Alondra Fierro (right) work diligently in their AVID Spartan Time By Niko Sapp math Staff Writer instruction period. If anyone has ever been in the Advancement Via Individual Determination program or has ever seen the AVID program in the commons during class, they might see students go into other classes to get textbooks for their daily tutorials. Many know that this can be a hassle and that teachers might get a little angry when their classes are repeatedly interrupted. AVID tutorial sessions are a time for students to work with other students and designated tutors to Continued iPads, Page 16 Steve Marcantonio/West Word Spartan Time shows some success By Lauren Miller got test scores back they were pleased that many The top score of the freshman class was Merall Staff Writer students’ scores improved but they did not see the Sherif, who received 30 out of 32 both times. drastic changes that were expected. Many of the Spartan Time continued this semester because Spartan Time is a common topic around the students who started off with high scores remained the administration believed that it has shown a halls of Greeley West it seems like. Freshmen and the same or improved by a couple of points. significant enough change in the final results. sophomores are required to stay an extra thirty Towards the end of October of 2012, teachers The math taught in Spartan Time is multiplication minutes after fifth period to work on basic skills and started to fine tune basic math skills. The majority of facts that should have been mastered by middle many students have been complaining about this studies were focused on fractions. school, if not elementary school. change and believe it to be unfair. Based on that data, the top scoring students were Spartan Time will most likely continue until Steve Marcantonio/West Word Even though many students were opposed to these rewarded. In the sophomore class, Austin Lavelle the administration feels students are at the level Dominick Ibarra lugs white boards activities they cooperated and in the end showed improved from 20-of-32 on the pretest to a perfect they should be in basic math and writing, and will and textbooks from the classroom to growth in what was once a struggle. When teachers score of 32 out of 32. definitely continue as T-CAP approaches. the commons. Westward: Hall of Fame, Page 2 Viewpoints: Save the drama, Page 8 The Hub: Leaving for lunch, Page 4 Inside Sports: ‘Best day ever’, Page 13 Page 2 2.4.13 Westward West announces new members to Hall of Fame By Hannah Wagy Semi-Formal attire is required as well as You could definitely say that Conklin Staff Writer reservations. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm, and the has a “green thumb for Greeley West.” “I’m very It’s that time of the year again; Greeley West ceremony starts at 7:30 pm. A silent auction will He taught at Greeley West for 31 years and enjoyed honored being is having their annual Hall of Fame dinner and also be taking place from 6-8 pm, where various every minute of it. Introduction Ceremony Saturday, March 9th 2013. items will be available for bidding. All the proceeds “It’s a wonderful thing that other people compared to the This will be the fifth class to enter into the Hall of made will go to support the Greeley West Hall of recognized what I have accomplished during my past people that Fame since the tradition began in 2009. Fame. time at West; I’m very thankful for the peers that The individuals that will be introduced into the An individual that is very excited to be introduced selected me in the Hall of Fame,” Conklin said. have been Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2013 are athlete into the Hall of Fame is Mr. Paul Conklin, who Former teacher and counselor Elliot, who retired nominated in the Shane Carwin, distinguished alumni Judy Atkinson, taught Horiculture at Greeley West through his last year as well, still substitute teaches and works Holly Bressler, Jack Bumgarner, Paul Conklin and retirement last year. the scoreboard at Greeley West home basketball hall of fame.” Elliot Waneta Elliot. The third category, reserved for Conklin is credited with giving the program its games. She is excited to be honored as well. - Mrs. economic boosters, had no nominations this year. legs and taking it to enormous heights through his “Number one, I was shocked. I’m very honored The celebration will be held at The Greeley plant sales and trips to Hawaii. being compared to the past people that have been Waneta Elliot Country Club at 6:30 pm, and the cost is $40 Last year, the horticulture program was moved nominated in the hall of fame. I’m very honored dollars per dinner. to Northridge. and grateful, but very surprised,” Elliot said. Spartan Star EthnicFest date set for February 22 Throughout the 2012-13 school year, West Word will be recognizing outstanding students By Jolynn Barger at Greeley West. Staff Writer There are many different cultures in America Diana Rowe today, and in an attempt to show how those cultures Freshman do things differently, a couple of clubs at Greeley West High School have come together to organize a day-long event called EthnicFest. This event is taking place at Greeley West on Friday, February 22. Among the clubs putting this together are LULAC, El Teatro, and the Principal’s Advisory Council. Ethnic Fest is a chance to see and learn how other cultures do things such as Christmas and other cultural holidays. Ms. Light Kovacs is helping PAC put together Diana Rowe, is a very active student in and the widely popular fashion show to exhibit the out of school. Rowe is involved in swimming different ways certain cultures dress. The Martial at the moment and plans to participate in girls Arts Club will be putting on a performance to soccer in the spring. She ran varsity cross represent Chinese and Japanese culture. There will country last season, a huge honor for a freshman be a student speaking about what it’s like to live athlete. with gay parents. In addition, other groups being Her academic skills also shine, as she holds celebrated are Somali, Burmese, Korean, and all of a 4.0 GPA. Rowe is in theatre as well, one of the exchange students. the many ways she chose to dip her toes in the Other sessions are being taught by Spartan students. There will be a culture panel, made up of water. She is also involved in student council, Steve Marcantonio/West Word about 12 students involved in the event, who will art club and MYP/IB. Felix Hernandez and Natalie Luna practice a dance for the upcoming One of her hobbies is riding her horse, Peco, answer questions from the audience. The students will be providing information about their cultural EthnicFest celebration in the commons on Thursday, January 30th. EthnicFest on her free time. She loves to read, but because returns to Greeley West High School for a fourth year on February 22. reading can be a blur she turns to math, her background and experiences such as moving here favorite subject. “I like math because it’s black to the United States and where they came from. All students in attendance. way they do or why they have a certain religion. ” and white, there’s only one answer,” Rowe said. of the students on the panel will be able to answer This is the fourth year that this will occur at West. Ethnicfest is always a positive outcome at Greeley questions from both staff and students. Mrs. Edie Reynolds, the teacher in charge of West. Many students stick around because they are -Kelsey Taylor As in previous years, most of the stations around EthnicFest, said, “The best outcome is the fact that curious about the other cultures surrounding them the school will offer free homework passes for our students are able to learn why people dress the and enjoy learning about culture. 2.4.13 Page 3 Mr. GWHS showcases many talents By Lucy Salazar his girlfriend Rebecca Dunn. To determine the very best Staff Writer After his performance he delivered a red rose and contestant, the guys were Last Saturday was an evening full of handsome hugged her. asked some serious questions studs and outrageous talent erupting throughout Aaron Zimola also performed an electrifying that made it clear that world the auditorium. version of “Smooth Criminal” by Michael Jackson peace was at the top of their Mr. GWHS was organized by the Junior Class on his violin, which left the audience speechless. lists of changing to the world. and was sponsored by Mrs. Cyndy Miller-Hughes. The night continued with the formal wear and led The results rolled in and The night began with a rendition of “Gangnam up to the decision of the final five contestants. Dunkin came in as runner up A tie between two of the contestants caused the and Zimola was crowned as style” performed by the ten contestants: Alex Dunkin Dunkin, Sergio Felix, Chase Harms, Jonathon final five to be six. Mr. GWHS for 2013. Jeffers, Aaron Lyman, Joshua Martinez, Mason Sedlacek, Leo Salcido, Ryan Vance, and Aaron Zimola. The first of four events was the spirit event, where the stage exploded with blue and gold as the guys demonstrated their true Spartan pride.
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