Athletes of the Month

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Abril Chuvac in Sports

Tiaja McKnight – Volleyball

Grade : 11th

SLC : PAM

CC: How do you feel being Athlete of the Month?

TM: I feel happy, excited, and surprised. I appreciate that I was picked out of everyone else.

CC: Why do you think you were chosen for Athlete of the Month?

TM: I think because I put my “all” into the game. I love my team and I bring my “A” game.

CC: How long have you been playing volleyball?

TM: For about three to four years.

CC: What do you like most about volleyball?

TM: I like that’s fun, it takes a toll on me and it feels better after playing.

CC: Who is your athletic hero? Why?

TM: Destinee Hooker is my athletic hero because she is a Olympic volleyball player.

CC: Do you see yourself playing volleyball in the future? Why or why not?

TM: At the moment yes, in college, but not sure after that. I have two scouts looking at me right now and it feels amazing that they are looking at me! Although yeah, I’m not sure about after college.

Josie Medrano – X Country

Grade : 12th

SLC : SAS

CC: How do you feel being Athlete of the Month?

JM: I’m kinda shocked and happy.

CC: Why do you think you were chosen for Athlete of the Month?

JM: I honestly don’t know; it’s a huge shocker.

CC: How long have you been running X Country?

JM: For two years this is my second year.

CC: What do you like most about X Country?

JM: Everything, I love X Country, I like it better than track to be honest. We go out on a three miles run, you’re around nature, and no one watches how you run. It’s just you.

CC: Who is your athletic hero? Why?

JM: It would have to be my coaches, Coach Adolfo Carcano and Assistant Coach Fernando Jauregu Well, my assistant coach because he has the same injury that I have and because he’s being helpful. And my coach because he’s been through a lot and he still supports us.

CC: Do you see yourself running X Country in the future? Why or Why not?

JM: I‘m actually thinking about it, hopefully I do.

 

Kevin Castaneda – X Country

Grade : 12th

SLC : TCA

CC: How do you feel being Athlete of the Month?

KC: I feel surprised.

CC: Why do you think you were chosen for Athlete of the Month?

KC: I have no clue at all. I’ve been working hard.

CC: How long have you been running X Country?

KC: For two years, this is my second year.

CC: What do you like most about X Country?

KC: That it takes a lot of hard work to accomplish your goals.

CC: Who is your athletic hero? Why?

KC: Galen Rupp, he’s an Olympic runner for the USA. I like that he doesn’t show any weakness and doesn’t give up.

CC: Do you see yourself running X Country in the future? Why or Why not?

KC: I’m not sure yet if I’m going to play X Country in the future.

 

Aaron Ramirez: The astronaut crocodile wrestler

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Li Dulce Cruz in Features

Dulce Mandujano

Chronicle Reporter 

Aaron Dean Ramirez is an 11th grade PAM student who is likes to be called Dean. When he was younger, he used to imagine himself something extraordinary, “I used to imagine myself as an astronaut crocodile wrestler, Indian mariache, biologist, MMA fighter from Jupiter.”

He describes himself a tired and lazy person. The biggest change he would like to make himself is to be able to grow a mustache. He would like to meet Katniss Everdeen from the Hunger Games to ask her why she didn’t marry Gale.

His biggest regret about high school is not telling the teachers his true feelings about them. Most of his teacher would be suprised to know that he is European. While he does his homework which is not that hard for him to do and does not need to bring an excuse, he spends his free time watching his dad sleep.

What most adults don’t understand about kids is that they are fat and they want to be left alone. It took him a while to state one last question that he brought to the end and finally says, “the accomplishments I am most proud of is helping Dulce with her interview and obtaining my drivers permit.” He is to describes himself as a happy person as well.

Tiffany Parker: On the Path to Stardom

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Abril Chuvac in Features

Tiffany Parker is a TCA student who soon will be the class of 2014. The accomplishment she is most proud of is her 3.5 GPA. Although she said that she did not know what her teachers would be surprised to discover about her, she gave the thought some consideration before saying, “I’m a big donor except for blood.” Her aversion to donating blood stem from a bad experience in which a nurse took out her blood.

Tiffany seems to be a down-to-earth person, so it is fitting that the fictional character she would like to meet is Cinderella. Her simple answer as to why was because “she is fierce.”

Though she does try to turn in all of her homework on time, she, like many, occasionally slacks off. She stated that she does not have a favorite excuse for not turning in homework, that it is all “just a bunch of excuses combined together.”

When she does have free time, she likes to spend it by watching movies and singing all day.

Since she is a senior, she does have regrets about high school, including giving teachers her information about past conflicts. Tiffany believes that what most adults don’t seem to understand about kids is that there are some things that teenagers can’t live up to, that if they put too high of expectations on a teen, it can result in them failing those expectations.

Three words that she thinks describe her best are glamorous, confident, and diva. When asked why a diva, she responded that everyone calls her diva and that she doesn’t know why.

Tiffany believes it started when she was younger. She used to imagine herself being like so many superstars, and a great performer. She hopes to be a great singer some day like her idols, some of the best performers of all times..

One of the biggest changes she would like to make about herself is to do everything to her best ability, so she can achieve that goal.

 

Diego Rivera expert educates students on arts and life

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Amber Cordero in News

Gregorio Luke, the director of the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach, spoke to the foreign language and art classes about Diego Rivera in the school’s auditorium on Monday, Nov. 4.

Luke, an expert in Mexican and Latin American art and culture, gave a speech on Diego Rivera and his life. “ Diego Rivera Barrientos and Maria Barrientos had tried many times to have a child. When they finally did, they had twins. The younger twin died and the older one lived to become the great artist we know now as Diego Rivera,” said Luke.

Luke spoke about Diego Rivera’s life and how his surrounding influenced his art. Like presented many paintings and how they transformed as the years went by. Students were captivated by Diego Rivera’s paintings.

“Looking at Diego Rivera’s forbidden painting was amazing,” said SAS senior Marvin Renoj.

Foreign language and art teachers were invited to take their classes.

“I personally found it interesting when he spoke about Diego Rivera and his life and his career as a painter,” said Spanish teacher Miguel Martinez-Lafuente.

Luke enjoyed speaking in front of a young audience and educating them on Mexican and Latin-American art.

“I want to continue coming to high schools to teach young students about the Mexican American culture, art and tradition,” said Luke.   

Class Favorites

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Kimberly Cardenas in News

The Senior Reception, when the Senior Council announces the winners of Class Favorites, was held after school on Oct. 30 in the auditorium.

PAM senior Kira Morrison sang the song “Mean” by Taylor Swift, while SAS senior Arielle Taccad sang the song “We found love” by Rihanna. PAM senior Marina Sangit sang the song “I’m no good” by Amy Winehouse

These are the categories and their winners:

Best eyes: Gregory Grigoryan and Yajaira Cortez

Best Dressed: Jaime Cabrera and Krzel Manansala

Heartbreakers: Kevin Perez and Shalisa Sanuntoong

Class Clowns: Gabby Rodriguez and Erick Martinez

Most Talented: Malik Madison and Kira Morrison

Most Athletic: Alex Lopez and Belginy Molina

Most Unforgettable: Fabian Barron and Marina Sangit

Most Spirited: Jessica Torres/ Sarai Oviedo and Aron Kaplan

Most Likely to Succeed: Vanessa Garcia and Angel Contreras

Mr. and Miss Hollywood: Aron Kaplan and Valerie Orellano

Malik, a magnet senior, said, “I wasn’t surprised, I expected it because I’ve been in every play/musical.”