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 of ’14 breaks prom tradition
Posted on June 1, 2013 by Amber Cordero in Op-Ed
Every year that has passed, was one year closer to my senior year in high school. The first two things that come to my head when I think of senior year is prom and graduation at the Hollywood Bowl. I Think that’s what almost every student looks forward to it as well.
Because of our poor fundraising, our sponsors and class officers are predicting our senior prom to be located in the big gym. Prom in a gym where the paint is old, ceiling pieces falling, and there is no air conditioner. I can imagine it already, the gym full of people dancing with no a/c.
My plans for senior year have changed drastically. I was expecting to go to a nice place and dance the night away. Prom night is supposed to be a night to remember. Although it might not be the best place to have prom, there are some bright sides.
Prom tickets this year are over a hundred dollars, but if prom would be in the gym it would be around $20. If prom were to be in the gym I suggest that we should have a good theme, dj, and good prom decorations.
chic sheik
Posted on May 1, 2013 by Amber Cordero in Features
Susana Negrete
grade: 12th
slc: SAS
CC: Where do you buy your clothes?
SN: Half of the stuff I own are from thrift stores and the other half are department stores. One of my favorites is Crossroads Trading Company.
CC: What inspires you to dress the way you do?
SN: I am inspired by clothes from past decades, mostly from the 1970’s.
CC: When did you start dressing like this?
SN: I started shopping at thrift stores since middle school and have always dressed different from others. My style has grown to be more eclectic now.
CC: What advice would you give people that are scared to express themselves?
SN: My advice to kids at school would be to not focus on what other people think because that would prevent them from expressing themselves.
CC: What was the best thrift store find?
SN: My leather jacket in the picture.
Christophersen Mitchell
Junior
PAM
CC: Where do you buy your clothes?
CM: I do H&M, I do online Zara, tradition, I like benetton and expres.
CC: Who inspires you to dress the way you do?
CM: No one. It’s all about getting colors together. It doesn’t have to match. To me, fashion is being yourself.
CC: When did you start dressing like this?
CM: I started dressing dressing my way in middle school. I’ve always been different compared to other people.
CC: What advice would you give to people that are scared to express themselves?
CM: I would say if they want to dress better to look at magazines and try to mimic them, and over time, you know what matches. Don’t let the clothes wear you, you wear the clothes. Be yourself and don’t care.
CC: If you were able to go to any era fashion-wise, what era would you go to?
CM: The 70”s time, when they wore the cool plaid pants and the hats or the Hip-Hop 80’s, where they wore colorful jackets and the MC Hammer pants.
Hollywood Idol puts Sheik show spectacular
Posted on April 26, 2013 by Amber Cordero in News
Hollywood idol
On Mar. 22, Hollywood will be having their third annual Hollywood Idol in the newly renovated theater of Hollywood High.
In 2012, Hollywood Idol was canceled, because the auditorium was under construction. Hollywood Idol is comprised of live performances and lip synching. This year’s Hollywood Idol will include a total of eight acts and a fashion show. Half are live acts and the other half are lip synched.
SAS English teacher James B. Carmicle is the coordinator of Hollywood Idol. Students should look foward to “high energy, upbeat music and dances by our talented high school students,” he said.
The students who are performing have been rigorously rehearsing since the beginning of the year, during lunch and after school.
“I was in it [Hollywood Idol] two years ago. I’m the president of Carmicle’s fan club. Hollywood idol helps me release my high school related stress and I know Mr. Carmicle plans it to perfection and bring Hollywood entertainment,” says SAS senior Ariadna Angulo.
On March 22, homeroom will be the last class students attend. Teachers who reserved seats for their class will be able to talk their students to the auditorium.
“I would like to thank leadership, the principal, the judges and the performers. Those are the people that make Hollywood Idol possible,” says Mr. Carmicle.
Video Credit:
Camera : T’aven Roque
Editor: Mike Melikyan and Artur Didorenko
Chic Sheik
Posted on April 12, 2013 by Amber Cordero in Entertainment, Features
Many people might not know her name, but have surely seen her around school. She is the girl with the blue and green hair and the go-go boots. She has a unique style unlike anyone else. She is Lacey Podwats a tenth grade magnet student.
CC: Where do you buy your clothes?
LP: I buy many of my clothes on the Internet like ebay and Forever 21. American Apparel is one of my favorite stores too.
CC: What inspires you to dress the way you do?
LP: Basically, just being myself and expressing myself.
CC: When did you start dressing like this?
LP: Since I was twelve years old. I have been verbally abused and I was a loner at school, but now that I moved to Hollywood High School everyone has been more accepting of how I dress.
CC: What advice would you give people that are scared to express themselves?
LP: I’ve learned that nothing matters besides who you are and what you are. That’s how I survived the abuse of other kids. The main thing I would tell them is not to be scared and stay true to themselves.
Girls Basketball becomes League Champions
Posted on February 14, 2013 by Amber Cordero in Sports
The varsity girls basketball team defeated Robert F. Kennedy High School Bobcats on Feb. 6 with the final score of 58-12 and junior varsity with the final score of 34-31 .
The varsity game was a complete success. In the first minutes of the game, captain Ashley Ramirez, an SAS junior, #30, made the first layup of the game. With it being their penultimate game of the season, the girls were playing hard and giving it all their might in the hopes of remaining undefeated.
In the second quarter, Captain PAM senior Ingrid Barrera got injured on the court. By halftime, the girls were up by 20 points.
All of the Lady Sheiks’ hard work came to an abrupt end on Feb. 8 with their last game of the season, when they were beaten by Belmont High School.
Junior varsity lost with a final score of 36-28, and varsity with the final score of 42-40. Although both teams lost, this season the girls varsity team are league champions.
“I had a great time with these girls. They’re like my sisters on and off the court. When we play we always communicate even in bad or good situations. Being a senior and playing varsity has taught me a lot on how to deal and surpass peer pressure,” said Barrera.
“We had such a great season. It was such an accomplishment to win,” says Aliyah Spears, PAM junior.
“I think the girls worked really hard this year. Since the other team lost last time, they wanted to make sure they won us this time, but we didn’t. We gave it our all,” says Tolu Familoni SAS sophomore.
“All I can say is that I think those 6 in the morning practices paid off. Even though we didn’t win by much, we won by enough. We tied, so we went overtime. They came back strong, but we came back stronger,” says Elizabeth Casillas, an SAS junior.
The girls on the varsity team are now league champions, and they will continue on to playoffs.
Lunch Tickets Dropped in Favor of Electronic Code
Posted on October 11, 2012 by Amber Cordero in News
Long lunch lines have become a common sight as students enrolled in the school lunch program punch a seven-digit code into the system before they can get their lunch.
Many students think this is a hassle and complain it takes too long, “It’s horrible! It’s a waste of time,” said MET Junior Julio Diaz.
Students sometimes don’t even have time to eat their lunch by the time the bell rings. “The lunch lines were so long. I was late to my class,” said SAS Anthony Beltran.
Once students adjust, the process will speed up, said Procle Boayes, the cafeteria manager said. “At first it’s a little hard, as it goes on they will be okay. Give us a chance to learn.”
It is supposed to get better, yet it is the middle of the school year and those long lines are still out in the quad.
Also to add to the students’ frustrations, lunch prices have increased. The price of breakfast and lunch has gone up by $0.50, for those who don’t have reduced lunch tickets, they now have to pay $1.50 for breakfast and $2.00 for lunch. Those who have reduced price tickets, breakfast is still free and lunch is $0.40.
