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VOLUME IX ISSUE VI MAY 2017
Hollywood says goodbye to retiring staff Joan Kim , Stephanie Starks & jUSTIN wRIGHT
NEIL FITZPATRICK:
FEATURES EDITOR & Chronicle reporterS
As this school year comes to a close, waves of cheerful faces adorned in white and crimson finalize their graduation. Graduating with
them are Hollywood High’s Neil Fitzpatrick, Lois Murphy, Fola Adisa, Geoff Buck, and Robert “Doc” Kurlander. Together they have more than
a century of experience and memories. They share their stories.
A biology, AP biology, and even a former bilingual biology teacher who has been at Hollywood since Jan. 1994 Murphy will be retiring this year. Originally, Murphy had a bachelor’s degree in foreign languages and literature. She enrolled at UCLA to graduate with an M.B.A. in 1974. However, she decided to change careers and enrolled in science classes at Los Angeles Community College, University of California at Los Angeles, Santa Monica College, and East Los Angeles College. From her 23 years as a teacher at Hollywood, Murphy learned that you can “achieve
hundred miles an hour or 0.” She expressed her experience in three words as “edifying, exhausting, and entertaining.” Murphy also thought there was a benefit for her to work with teens. “It was rewarding to work with teens especially 14 and 15 year olds. These teens open the window into the current world making me realize that things do change a lot over a period of time. I will miss my students the most.” Dylan Lintz, a former AP Biology student who passed the exam, expressed his sadness for her retirement. “I loved Ms. Murphy and she was my favorite teacher.
She had powerpoints for the AP Exams, practice questions to help prepare us that made me pass. Even though I am sad because she is leaving, Ms. Murphy deserves it (the retirement).”
LOIS MURPHY:
The notably satirical history teacher, Mr. Fitzpatrick, has decided that this year would be his last and has announced that he is retiring. “As I reflect on my overall experience, it’s a positive one with many obstacles overcome, and some not.” With 30 years of teaching under his belt, Fitzpatrick has finally decided to throw in the towel. Leaving behind a 24 year legacy at Hollywood, he made sure his extensive knowledge and admiration of history did not go waste. He dedicated his teaching career to nearly every type of social studies class he could teach in high school and experienced various East and South L.A. middle schools, of which he had his most memorable moments. Beginning his career as a substitute, Fitzpatrick recalls his most interesting encounters while on the job, “My most memorable job was
covering two weeks in an East LA middle school and having the teacher across the hall tell me, ‘If you stay the entire two weeks, I’ll bake a cake for you.’” Many students were shocked at Fitzpatrick’s news and recognize him as a great history teacher, noting his personality and remarkable teaching. He is known for his avid hobby of photography.
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The 7th Annual Hollywood Idol: Hollywood Idol took the stage once again on April 7. Inspired by the remarkable talent from across the school, the show was created and produced by English teacher James B. Carmicle.
PHOTO CREDIT: JIN LEE (LEFT) Alejandro Rojas plays the piano and sings “All of Me,” before placing second place in Hollywood Idol. (RIGHT) Dale Bockelman and Chynna Tumalad pose after walking down the runway during the Hollywood Idol Fashion show.
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2 MAY 2017
Marching for workers’ rights GABRIELLA MARTINEZ CHRONICLE REPORTER
An estimated 15,000 people from more than 100 organizations marched from MacArthur Park to City Hall on May 1 to show their support for workers’ rights. International Workers’ Day, commonly referred to as May Day, is celebrated on May 1st every year, and though it usually gains little recognition here in the States, it is widely observed across the globe as a method of honoring the working class citizens in countries ranging from Austria to Nigeria and everything in between. Although the United States has distanced itself from May 1 as a celebration of workers in America, the predictions regarding the turnout for this year’s May Day marches were definitely higher than they have been in years prior, and the largest action for worker and immigrant rights since the 2006 rallies. The primary reason May Day this year lived up to such estimates is attributed to Donald Trump’s presidency. The organizations forged ahead in order to to display unity and resistance toward Trump and his administration. The defiant marches were meant to show that they would not tolerate the continuous assault on
Marching band needs funding
Hollywood is known for having spirit and pride. Dance guard, Cheer, and Marching Band bring the routines, pep, and music to each and every performance. Without one of them, it wouldn’t be complete. Due to budget cuts, Marching Band hasn’t had the privilege to have uniforms and upgraded equipment. A gofundme has been created to raise money for this very situation. They currently need around $3,000 more by the end of this school year. Visit gofundme.com/marchingbandhhs to make a donation. Every donation helps. This will not only make the Marching Band sound and look even better, but make the entire Spirit Squad complete.
labor and immigrant rights. “There were a lot of passionate people,” Isaak Ramirez, an SAS sophomore, said. “I felt part of something, and it was special to me to fight for my people, especially now as they’re being more and more oppressed each day.” Marchers also opposed the agenda Trump and DeVos have to promote private schools over public ones in which teachers belong to unions. “It’s unfortunate that people are moving away from unions,” said Lee Tuomala, school representative for United Teachers Los Angeles. “Bad press makes workers out to be greedy, makes them seem like they don’t want to work when all they’re doing is demanding equity and fair salaries. Unions are getting weaker,” he said. Although the teachers’ union wanted schools to shut down on May 1 so that people could attend demonstrations, Superintendent Michelle King decided school should remain open. “At the heart of this decision is our unwavering commitment to keep kids safe,” King wrote. “Schools continue to be the safest places for students to incubate an interest in civic
engagement, and we encourage all schools to use May 1 as an opportunity to discuss matters of civic importance.” Including recognizing workers, the holiday serves to commemorate the Haymarket Square Riot, which took place over a century ago on May 4, 1886, in Chicago, Illinois. So why is it that the United States does not honor such a meaningful day in so many workers’ lives? Although the logical reasoning behind this question may be linked to the fact we already celebrate Labor Day, which commends the American labor movement and the contributions resilient workers have made for the betterment of the country, there is a darker reason for the fact we pay no mind to May Day when it rolls around every year. “It is directly associated with communism,” said Tuomala. “Because of this, it has a negative connotation.” This holds true. May 1 remains a crucial time of year for communists, socialists and anarchists. In countries that are still officially communist it remains celebrated, though the parades are complete with troops, red flags and posters of Marx and Lenin.
said Board Member Monica Ratliff, “the 1.5 million people, women, men, children, and babies who were marched to their death or slaughtered must not be forgotten”. Ratliff also wishes to push LAUSD curriculum to cover the Armenian Genocide and all types of crimes against humanity. “We must ensure that our students learn the truth about the Armenian Genocide, what they can do to prevent such crimes against humanity from occurring in their world, and how they can provide assistance with such a tragedy occurs.” Board President Steve Zimmer added to Ratliff saying, “We will not stop fighting
until the Armenian Genocide is fully acknowledged by the federal government and fully recognized by the Republic of Turkey.” Armenian Americans have been fighting for recognition for many years. Annually the Armenian community organizes a march starting in Little Armenia and ending in front of the Turkish Consulate. Many Armenian Americans as well as other races march for justice. Agness Arzumanyan Sas senior says, “we march every year in hopes of turkey recognizing what they have done to my people. I hope that everyone will be educated about what happened in 1915 and not just forgotten like the Hundreds of Armenians march against the Turkish consulate. PHOTO CREDIT: Agnes Arzumanyan victims.”
their underaged workers and using child labor. Having a cover letter and resume is a necessity when applying anywhere for a job. It shows that a person is organized, responsible and that they have put effort into their work. If a student does not have work experience, they can write down any extracurricular activities and achievements they have completed throughout their school career. From helping younger siblings doing their homework to walking a neighbor’s dog, anything a student has done can
almost always be put down in a resume. Once the cover letter and resume are complete, make multiple copies of both. Select a day to go out around the community to any local businesses and introduce yourself to the manager. Wear appropriate clean clothes and greet them with a firm handshake. This shows that you are is confident and act professionally. Ask for their business card after introducing yourself. Managers are always busy and will most likely forget to contact you. Using their business
Step forward in recognition HAKOP OVSEPYAN
COPY EDITOR
For the first time students who missed school on April 24 to march at the commemoration for the Armenian Genocide, were excused by LAUSD. On April 12 the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education unanimously approved the recognition of April as the commemoration of the Armenian Genocide of 1915. From 1915-25 the Ottoman Empire, now Turkey, ordered the mass annihilation of 1.5 million Christian Armenians, Greeks, and Assyrians. To this day Turkey refuses to recognize the crimes they have committed to these people. “It is essential that L.A. Unified join in recognizing April as the commemoration of the Armenian Genocide,”
NEWS BRIEFS
NEWS
LIZETH CARRANZA
Police respond to fake news
In late April, media outlets posted articles referencing a report focused on the most dangerous school zones throughout major U.S. cities. The articles referenced select crime statistics from the report. Those statistics do not reflect an accurate assessment of true L.A. Unified campus and safepassages safety statistics. The report appeared to co-mingle various crime categories, and provide statistics that include 365 days a week, 24 hours a day activity, without identifying actual schoolrelated incidents during regular school hours. The report noted that Hollywood High School had 252 assaults within its “Safe School Zone” (a boundary the length of three football fields) in 2016. Fact: Hollywood High School had ZERO reported incidents of a school-based or safe passagesrelated assaults in 2016. The report also noted Hollywood High School as having 358 incidents of robbery and theft (combined) within its safe school zone in 2016. Fact: Hollywood High School had ZERO reported robberies and six reported thefts on campus or along safe passages during school hours in 2016. L.A. Unified and the LASPD has a 100 percent commitment to provide safe campuses and safe school zones for all students, staff and the school community as a whole. We work together with law enforcement partners and community-based, faithbased and neighborhood-based organizations to form collaborative partnerships in ensuring that reducing crime and the fear of crime within our school communities remains a top priority. Our schools have – and always will be – the safest and most inviting environment for our students, staff and community.
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Earn money while keeping busy this summer KATHERINE QUEZAda
chronicle reporter
Summer is quickly approaching and the majority of students will be out of school, without anything to do for two months. If watching Netflix all day long for two straight months does not sound appealing, then one should look into getting a summer job or internship. When applying for a job or internship, students under the age of 18 must get a work permit from Samuel Dovlatian, the assistant principal. This is to ensure that the company and or business a student is working for is not abusing
card ensures the applicant can email them, which will increase the chances of getting hired. Before getting hired, a potential employee must go through an interview. It could be in person, through a webcam or even through a phone call. If conducted in person or through the use of a webcam, the applicant should always dress appropriately. If a student needs additional help regarding what to do to better the likelihood of being hired, they can always consult Dovlatian or find vid-
eos online. However, be sure to notify him beforehand when seeking assistance to set up an appointment. “Students can also get jobs based off their interests,” said Dovlatian. If a students wants a summer internship or job but does not know where to search, Dovlatian has a large range of options of places that may apply to a variety of interests. Students can take a look at layouthatwork.org, a website that offers 5,000 jobs for students across LAUSD.
NEWS
JROTC cadets celebrate their 100th and final year
MAY 2017
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JASMINE CORTEs
ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
After the news spread of the removal of JROTC, many in the program were doing all they could to try and keep the program running. Although receiving rather depressing news, the JROTC cadets do not plan to let it ruin their experience in the program. Despite this, there have not been any updates on the position of JROTC and whether there is a chance it will stay at Hollywood. Even with the removal hanging above their heads,
the program has not stopped. On Apr. 19, the JROTC cadet-staff went through a program inspection, JROTC Program Accreditation. The cadet-staff had to perform a presentation going with the theme of how they plan on keeping the JROTC program alive. During the presentation, they spoke of the many ways they have tried to do something about the removal, which included continuing to participate in competitions, sending emails to the school district board president, continuing to contribute to the school and volunteering to help out. “The goal was to keep it open,” said Cadet Sergeant Vega. The one assessing their inspection was the colonel, who had spoken to the cadets and offered them a few words of encouragement, knowing it would be hard to remove the second oldest JROTC program
students, he has packed plans after his retirement. “First after my retirement, my son will have a medical procedure done which will require me being with him for three months.” After his son’s medical procedure, he plans on going back to his hobbies and accomplishing things he wanted to do for a long time. “I want to go back to playing more golf often, relocate somewhere outside of California, and I want to travel all over the world.” Geoffrey Buck Finishing his teaching career after joining Hollywood High in February of 1987, Geoffrey Buck is amongst the staff that is retiring. He started his career teaching Algebra 1 for students who were English learners, which eventually led to him learning Spanish. “Because of that I decided to study Spanish, and
over the thirty-one years I learned Spanish thanks to Hollywood High School” Over the course of his career in Hollywood High he has taught Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Precalculus, and is currently teaching Discrete Math periods 5 and 6. Many students may not know, but when he is not a teacher for periods 5 and 6, he is the E.L. Coordinator for periods 1-4. “My job is to make sure that all the English language learners here at Hollywood High School are getting all the services that they are entitled to receive.” “Here’s my plan, I’m going to take a year vacation, and then after that I’m going to decide what to do.” For 31 years, Mr.Buck has been working hard and contributing a lot to Hollywood High. After his vacation, he plans on continuing on a path that includes helping students
“in some way, shape, or form” as he described it. Over the years, Buck described his time working at Hollywood High as pleasurable, enjoying his work with others and seeing his students thrive and become successful. One example of that was one of his past students that now works at Hollywood High, Mrs. Tserunyan. Robert “Doc” Kurland “It’s been a beautiful ride on the road I grew to know and love.” After 35 years of attending Hollywood High School Robert “Doc” Kurland finally
each other towards a musical play,”said Kaelyn Norwood, who plays Deloris. The main roles for the Sister Act are Deloris Van Cartier, the nightclub singer and the witness of a murder. “It’s been great to be a part of an musical that has to do with religion and also to have been able to do certain things about the religion that I didn’t know,” said Madison Russ, NMA senior, who plays the Sister Mary Robert. Sister Act is all about a very talented aspiring singer in Philadelphia who auditions at her gangster boyfriend’s nightclub.The main character Deloris believes from another character that she is going to be introduced by a big produc-
er, but the outcome was quite the opposite. She got really hurt and rejected. After this incident she accidentally sees him kill one of his cronies. She finds that many of the nuns at the convent are not that different from her, and that they are quite interesting to be around with. They show her important purposes in her life that are made meaningful by showing her love and the affection that was missing prior to her arrival at the convent. Sister Act is a cheerful and very amusing show that uses music to bring different communities, and lifestyles, together.
Cadets posing at 100th year of JROTC celebration. From left to right Harris Kim (SAS junior), Benedict Jhu (SAS junior) and Jose Flores (PAM senior). PHOTO CREDIT: Mr. and Mrs. Jhu
Retiring teachers continued from page 1 Fola Adisa After working three years at Hollywood High School, Adisa is ready to solve his last equation. Before pursuing his teaching career, Mr. Adisa originally was looking for a job and saw teaching as a choice. When he became a teacher, he
saw the job enjoyable as he interacted with his students. “I like to mess around with my students. Here (at Hollywood) there are a lot of good students to interact with.” Although he will miss his
Sister Act to premiere this weekend KARINA olivera
CHRONICLE REPORTER
Hollywood High School students will bring the musical Sister Act to the stage under the direction of Paul Itkin. The dates for the performance are May 19-21, and 26-28. “The reason why I wanted this act to be shown is because last year when we had Hairspray there were a lot of talented females and female talent was specifically what I was looking for,” said Itkin. The main conflict revolves around bullying. The bullies are murderers and the solution is being protected by the police and hiding at a nunnery. “I like interacting with people and trying new things and the people I meet for the first time is sometimes interesting because we learn from
established. The oldest JROTC program is in Virginia, named the American Literary, Scientific and Military Academy. When their inspection was over, Hollywood received a gold star again, which is the highest honor unit. As a highly regarded unit, that also means they need to represent the school at competitions as well. Recently, five of their Marksmanship shooters competed in the Marksmanship Invitational Match. First place was awarded to Hollywood, their top shooter being SAS Senior, Jose Flores. He was one of the five who competed, the other four being Kimberly Salazar, Jossie, Mika Bonus and Benedict Jhu. The centennial celebration Awards Night was held May 3 in the auditorium filled with families of the cadets, school board members and the cadet alumni.
found a way out. Doc is set to retire after this 2016-2017 school year. (continued on page 8)
Fulfill your physical ed requirements with fun melissa viera NEWS EDITOR
Students can now meet the graduation requirements of five credits for physical education without having to take P.E. Los Angeles City College is offering kinesiology classes over the summer, which include yoga and basketball, which would satisfy physical education requirements. For the class combination to grant the student credit, the classes would have to belong to different disciplines. These classes count as two college units and are UC transferable. Freshmen, however, must take P.E. for their first year for their gradual total number of physical education credits to be valid. These LACC classes will take place on HHS campus. These classes will be five weeks long. Classes are completely free. “I really encourage students to take advantage of these free enrichment programs… It is unusual for a high school to be able to provide students with
this beneficial academic opportunity,” College Counselor Heather Brown said. Yoga Works has even donated used yoga mats so that students participating in the summer yoga class are able to have the materials they need to succeed in the class. Students who are registered for the summer yoga class are welcome to stop by the college center to grab a mat with permission from Heather Brown so that they have the equipment they need to pass the class. “Personally I think the class will be really fun,” said SAS junior Gabriella Martinez, “Yoga is a really good way to wind down and relax.” May 26 is the registration deadline. Space is limited. If interested in registering, one may ask for an application from Heather Brown in the college center room 413. Yoga and basketball will be in session in the fall as well.
4 may 2017
OPINION/EDITORIAL
STAFF EDITORIAL:
Leaving a legacy for the future Being in journalism despite the constant deadlines and struggles has been a meaningful experience. Having the opportunity to have your writing on display for the whole school to read is liberating because it makes one feel like their opinion and voice is valid. This being a student run newspaper, it makes it all the more real, allowing students to gain responsibility and take pride in what they produce. It allows us to express ourselves in the comfortability of our peers. In this final reflection of having the privilege of being on staff, there is nothing but
genuine love being left behind by the editors who will be leaving. There has been tears, sweat and even blood put into making these newspapers possible (paper cuts have happened when delivering the newspapers). But after all the hard work, it is satisfying watching the final product be distributed every month, and engaging in joint reactions of ones own writing. We even have the privilege of being located across the street from Hollywood Boulevard, which gives us the opportunity to embark on many fun experiences, special events that are always hap-
pening right in our backyard. Many schools can not relate to writing about cool premiere s and attending award ceremonies like a star being given on the Walk of Fame. Our community is one of our best advantages. To the people we have interviewed, reported on and featured, we thank you and are grateful for the opportunity to star such stunning students such as those at Hollywood High. Even though there have been wrong names, misspelled bylines, and even post article arguments with students and staff, the experience we have
had as a team is irreplaceable. The newspaper staff has undergone many obstacles ranging from missing pictures to being short hundreds of dollars a few days before needing to publish. However, each of those anxious moments made publishing even sweeter. Every struggle was worth the final product of all our hard work. The newspaper will forever be a legacy we leave behind for future generations to enjoy just like we did.
Farewell from this year’s editorial board
the Crimson Chronicle Staff
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Adventures of the Sheik: Promposal Stress
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Man On The Street:
What is your ideal promposal?
“For my ideal proposal, I would want a lot of balloons and a group of people holding a banner that says ‘Will you go to prom with me?’”
“I would take her to the movies and after the movie we walk around, have small talk and ask her. It has to be at night for a romantic feel.”
“Cause I’m a soccer player I would bring a soccer ball and a net and say, ‘Would you be the one to score with me at prom?”
Jalyn Frazier, PAM 9th grade
Matthew Gudiel, TCA 10th grade
Marco Molina, NMA 11th grade
“Specifically nothing, but I would like it if he came up to me with a bouquet of flowers and asking me the question if I want to go to prom with him.” Roxana Pablo, SAS 12th grade
INTERVIEWS AND PHOTO CREDIT: Jin lee (photo editor) & JOSHUA ALEJANO (chronicle reporter)
A Five Finger Discount? Safety at school is questionable
SAFIA FISHER CHRONICLE REPORTER
Is theft common among teens? How can we teach youth that taking others belongings is wrong? Here’s a better question: Can we stop this five finger discount epidemic? High school is a place for youth to acquire knowledge, yet there are many temptations to do the opposite. Phones, iPods, computers and expensive jewelry- all these
things take away from study time and redirect it toward social expectations as well as who has the most flashy, expensive objects. This causes students to crave the newest technology and since most parents think sensibly, youth look to their peers to supply it. They resort to theft. It has become a common occurrence among us. People are losing their phones in locker rooms and jewelry is taken from their backpacks. School is supposed to be a safe and contained environment, but is it really? I started attending Hollywood High School on March 20 and just a week ago I had my phone stolen. I was in the locker room and put my phone in my backpack. When I re-
turned my backpack was open and my phone was gone. It was sad confusing. I went to the office to report the incident and I was mortified to find out that another girl in my class was there to report her stolen items. They
grants, it affects me as well. My parents never actually talked to me about what to do if the Immigration and Customs Enforcements came and took them until Trump became president. Being the oldest of all my siblings makes me think more about them than I do about myself. The fact that I also have my own plan on how to steer my life after a situation like this happens seems like something someone my age should not be doing. My mind should be focused on college and careers. Although some would say demonstrating is “stupid” or “not the right way to do it,” I believe it is. It is understandable that Trump wants all
the criminals out, but not all Mexicans are criminals. Most of them risked their lives crossing the border to pursue a better life style, not only for them, but for their children
here at Hollywood High. “We need to be more aware of our belongings and where we put them,” said Dean Essick Allen. “People come to me after said theft occurred and I ask them, ‘would you bring $600 to $700 to school?’ They always reply ‘no’ but what they aren’t thinking about is their phones; They typically cost at least $700, so why bring them?” According to US News and World Report, “Nonfatal incidents at schools -such as theft and assault- appear to be on the rise after several years of steady decline.” This means that people are constantly unaware of the risks they are taking by flaunting and using their electronics in front of their peers. But on the bright side, we can protect ourselves. We can
start by not flaunting our items (keep technology out of sight). Also, we can stop bringing expensive and valuable items to school. These are just a few of the ways we can prevent theft from happening to us, and by informing others, we can stop it from happening to them.
that they make up a good part of the United States. This is actually a national holiday in Mexico. Just like we have Labor Day in the United States, they have International Workers Day. International Workers Day is celebrated by the whole world. Most of them honor it in similar and different ways. Employment varies from working in fields to being business managers. When they leave, who will take over their jobs? Today the unemployment rates are relatively low. So if they take out all the working immigrants, those jobs will not be filled. The economy will come crashing down due to the lack of labor. I’m pretty sure we all have, at some point in life, seen
people selling fruit or ice cream or even hair accessories on the Metro or freeway. They are doing everything possible to work, to make a living to keep living. They are working hard while others are hardly working. Other people are just out on the streets begging for money when they can work instead. I understand that some people are not capable of working but those who can work should work.
School is supposed to be a safe and a contained environment, but is it really? found the thief the exact same day, but unfortunately my phone was not found amongst the recovered items. Many people that I spoke to about the incident said that people have stolen their belongings as well, and that it was a common occurrence
Safia Fisher surfs in her free time.
International workers day is a phenomenon worldwide
Guadalupe Huerta CHRONICLE REPORTER
May 1 is observed around the world as International Workers Day. Immigrants who work took this day to prove a point to President Trump. An estimated 15,000 people marched from MacArthur Park to City Hall in downtown Los Angeles. As a daughter of immi-
An estimated 15,000 people marched from MacArthur Park to City Hall in downtown Los Angeles. as well. It would be pointless for an entire race to come to the United States just to be criminals. By not going to work, immigrants, such as Mexicans, Muslims and those in Central America, are trying to prove
Guadalupe Huerta is in varsity soccer.
6 MAY 2017
FEATURES
Class of 2017 is college bound and University of California
Irvine
Emie Tremblay Hakop Ovsepyan Gabriela Zakher Jin Lee Ali Sedigh Vanessa Campos Enrique Zambrana Courtney Kilpatrick Dylan Lintz Lirio Hernandez Andrea Ignacio Anayareli Huerta Cuin Shania Vista
Davis
San Diego
Diego Tamayo
Sarah Fuchs Chynna Tumalad Jessica Ceniceros Cameron Haywood
Riverside
Alexis Peralta
Merced
Adriana Hernandez Anthony Cruz
Santa Cruz
Daisy Huerta Jennifer Cruz
Santa Barbara Jose Martinez
Los Angeles
Laura Zita Rebekah Kaufman Shannon Warusevitane Angie Duenas Valentine Zinchenko Aleksander Berg Itzeel Padilla Jamile Taccad
California State University Los Angeles
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Sergio Molina Northridge Jonathan Ramos Hope Cardona Giselle Flores Kyle Brammer Alex Jimenez Karen Pogosian David Gonzalez-Leon Gus Rodriguez Jonathan Ramos Aisha Salazar Asadbek Jaloldinov
Fullerton
Renzo Baluyut Dale Bockelman
Los Angeles
Maurice Volante Bree Martinez Maurice Volante
Tommy Youn
Pomona
Melissa Viera
San Francisco Yesenia Nunez
San Diego
Cheyenne Dioh
Community Colleges Santa Monica
Elizabeth Yamasaki Dylan Gannett Jackie Estrada Alessandro Morales Paulina G. Raigosa Miguel Lopez Catherine Lee
Los Angeles Valley Agnes Arzumanyan
Long Beach
Jacqueline Robles
San Jose
Jorge Tapia
Pierce
Leslie Gonzalez
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MAY 2017
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d ready for the next chapter in life
Out of State and Private Schools
Mount St. Mary’s Roxana Pablo Jasmine Santiago Leslie Herrera Aimee Villeda
Brown
Diana Cruz
Arizona
Lela Curry
Azusa Pacific
Stephany Chacon
USC
Ryan Alba
Concordia
Arizona State
Syniah Featherstone
Joshua Vogl
Hobart and William Smith
Palm Beach State
Lorena Robelo-Lara
Sharmin Shahjahan
Academy of Art University of San Francisco Akili Nkosi
Tuskegee
Chrishondala Quinney
Woodbury
Rudolf Grant
Sheik of the month:
AMDA
Amalia García Santiago
Brown and Proud Diana Cruz
Oregon
Miriam Bernabe
LORENA ROBELO OPINION EDITOR
From cheerleader to ASB Vice President, senior Diana Cruz is the epitome of a dedicated and driven student. After receiving several college offers and scholarships, Diana has decided to attend Brown University, being one of the only students to be accepted to an Ivy League school. Diana began cheerleading her freshman year to the end of the first semester of junior year when she injured her knee. She ignored the problem at first but then it gradually got worse ,which led her to the hospital. She was then informed that she had torn her ACL and meniscus and would need surgery. After the surgery, she was required to take nine to 12 months to recover which prohibited her from participating in dance
and cheerlead.ing However, that didn’t stop Diana from striving academically. Being at the top of her class, she also became ASB vice president her senior year and was offered several scholarships and admittances to various prestigious schools. “We’re always really proud of our students when they get accepted to selective schools,” said College Counselor Heather Brown. “Diana shows hard work and resilience and I know she’ll continue that as she goes on to higher education.” Diana is not only book smart, but also gives back to her community. She considers herself a social activist in the sense that she constantly
advocates for Latino rights and gender equality in any
way she can. She participates in youth groups that help bring light to certain issues she wishes to change, like a grassroots organization that helps advocate for immigra-
tion reform and workers rights, a police advisory board group for teens, a youth advisory board for the LA Trust to advocate healthy living, the Mayor’s Youth Council and so much more. Her desire to take action comes from the origin of her upbringing. She came from a Latino family of eight with undocumented parents, which helped shape her into the person she is today. She admires her parents’ courage and strength and is grateful for the sacrifices they made in order for her to have the opportunities she has today. “My best accomplishment is feeling like I gave something back to my parents,” said Diana. “I feel like that’s a big drive for any minority, first generation student’s life. Seeing everything your par-
ents have done and knowing where they came from and what they’ve gone through is enough to earn my respect and reiterate the action.” After all her hard work, Diana will be attending Brown University with a full-tuition scholarship this fall. She will take the school by storm as an independent, diligent, Latina woman.
8 MAY 2017
13 Reasons why comes to Netflix
ENTERTAINMENT
hakop ovsepyan COPY EDITOR
“13 Reasons Why,” the new addicting show on Netflix, has everyone who watches it speechless and heartbroken. The new Netflix show, released on March 31, is based on the 2007 novel “Thirteen Reasons Why” by author Jay Asher. The show deals with the serious issue of teenage suicide. The protagonist, Hannah Baker, played by Katherine Langford, was driven to suicide by the bullying and abuse of her fellow classmates. However, before deciding to end her life, she recorded 13 cassette tapes
extensively describing the reasons why she ended her life. Each cassette tape focuses on a character who has wronged Hannah in someway. The show received some good ratings; 91% on Rotten Tomatoes. 8.9/10 on IMDb, and a 4/5 on Common Sense Media. “‘13 Reasons Why,’ is the most tweeted about show of 2017,”
teenage suicide and bullying. Carolyn L Todd from the Refinery29 says the graphic suicide scene at the end of “13 Reasons
Lighting in a Bottle happening May 24-29 in Bradley, California is a festival filled with nothing but amazing vibes, great music, and gorgeous scenery. The line-up consists of talented electronic artists who will keep you dancing throughout the entire festival. Other activities include yoga, listening to speakers, trying out delicious food, self-expression, and art. Bradley is in Monterey County on the coast north of Los Angeles.
High Sierra Music Festival occurring June 3-July 3 in Quincy, California. This festival is one of the oldest festivals in California. Every year the event provides a variety of entertainment that is bound to be the highlight of your summer. Activities at the event include: top-notch music, fire performers, parades, and silent discos. FYF happening July 21-23 in Exposition Park, Los Angeles. This is one of the most anticipated festivals in California. This year, three of their most anticipated artists performing will be Frank Ocean, Nine Inch Nails, and Missy Elliot. Every year the
says Elizabeth Wagmeister, reporter for Variety magazine. Many critics are praising this show for bringing attention to
Why was “done bluntly depicting the actuality of suicide.” However, not all critics are praising this show. Some suicide prevention experts found that the show did not sit well with them. Stephanie Weber, executive director of the Batavia-based suicide prevention services, told the Chicago Tribune that, “‘13 Reasons Why’ is a horrible and distasteful choice, I would like to know who were the advisers that said this
would be okay to offer to kids.” Netflix has confirmed that “13 Reasons Why” will be renewed for a season two, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The season will feature 13 episodes like the original season. Netflix’s official logline states that season two “picks up in the aftermath of Hannah Baker’s death and the start of the characters’ complicated journeys toward healing and recovery.”
festival expects thousands of attendees to come and jam out to the music of the artists performing. Nocturnal Wonderland occurring Sept. 2-4 in San Ber-
attendees to experience something like never before. Dirtybird Campout happening Oct. 7-9 in Silverado, California. Ever been to summer camp? Dirtybird will bring back all those childhood memories of hanging out with friends at camp. The festival consists of delicious food, boat races, kickball, a talent show, arts and crafts, comedy, and much more. People who attend are guaranteed a weekend of fun and good tunes while being surrounded by a great atmosphere and the community in the Cleveland National Forest in Orange County. Most events have buses from Los Angeles to their locations. Check their websites for details.
Music festivals arrive for the summer allison oliva
CHRONICLE REPORTER
Coachella fauxchella. With the excitement and advertisement from celebrities and everyone on social media, Coachella has become a massive festival with a handful of well known artists that everyone is dying to see. However, the illusion from all the girls posing in flower crowns and short shorts might not be all that. What about all the other music festivals that have been overshadowed by Coachella? Here are a few other festivals happening in California this year to try out instead.
nardino, California. Out of all three-day festivals in California, Nocturnal Wonderland is guaranteed to be the biggest and best rave. The music creates a perfect atmosphere that allows
A year of must-see stories on big and small screens lizeth carranza
CHRONICLE REPORTER
This has been the year where creators have had the opportunity to experiment with their projects, which have resulted in many movies and television shows to look forward to. FILM The new movie year began
with “A Dog’s Purpose,” released on Jan. 27. This gave insight to a dog living new lives as each one ended. Fanatics of the “Fifty Shades of Gray” trilogy were gifted “Fifty Shades Darker,” released on Feb. 10, which fit perfectly with Valentine’s Day. Released on Feb. 24, “Get Out” became the thriller of the year, starring a black male visiting his girlfriend’s parents in a white, supremacist neighborhood. The kick in action continued as the year progressed. “Logan” swept the theaters on March 3, resulting in fans being forced to say goodbye to their favorite
member of the X-Men. Following it up was “Kong: Skull Island,” released on March 10. The movie brought back nostalgia to many fans of the King Kong films. “Beauty and the Beast,” released on March 17, portrayed a beautiful, realistic take on the original fairytale. TELEVISION As for television shows, “Beyond,” released on Jan. 2, became a must watch sci-fi show. It centered around a boy who fell into a coma and many years later woke up as a young adult with supernatural abilities. On Jan. 13, “Lemony Snicket’s: Series of Unfortunate
Events” became a Netflix series, which will continue in order to cover all 13 books. Archie Comic fans were given the new show “Riverdale,” released on Jan. 26. “Marvel’s Iron Fist” was released on March 17, which gave Marvel fans new insight on another popular hero. March ended with the release of “13 Reasons Why,” which was inspired by the original books. This became the talk of the town and a show for all teenagers due to it focusing on high school and severe situations, such as suicide and depression. This year will continue with outstanding films and shows.
Retirements continued from page 3 Doc has been a part of Hollywood High School since 1965 when he attended for the whole four years graduating with the class of Winter 1969. In 1982 he decided to come back and give a helping hand. Starting in the P.E. department, he is now does the scoreboard for all sports at Hollywood. Within 35 years there is obviously a culture change. “The school wasn’t as full of buildings and the field isn’t what it is now. In the early 80s P.E. teach-
ers would have to take the kids over to LeConte (Middle School) to do their physical activities,” said Doc. Doc made it clear that the various generations he’s witnessed have become more diverse throughout his time at Hollywood. When asked if he would ever trade working at Hollywood for another high school, he responded, “No I wouldn’t. I met great people and created great friendships within the time I
was here. I wouldn’t trade the experiences for the world. Hollywood High is the place to be for me and it always will be.” The nickname “Doc” actually came from a childhood friend of his. “An old friend of mine during the time I was in high school on a regular Friday called me Doc and it just stuck with the others who heard. They began calling me Doc and I grew to like it and roll with it.” So what’s next for the famous Doc after he officially is
gone from the school he grew to know and love? “I am going to more than likely choose to relocate. It is too expensive in Los Angeles and I know there’s so much more in this world to see.” Doc worked longer than most of our existence. Robert “Doc” Kurland will be missed but it’s not over for him, the future is bright in the Bahamas.
This features movies such as “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword,” “Alien: Covenant,” “Spider-man: Homecoming,” “Thor: Ragnarok” and “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” and shows such as “The Defenders,” “Mr. Robot,” “Stranger Things,” “Sense8” and more. 2017 has been a promising year for fanatics of all trilogies and genres. It has spoiled the entertainment industry and creators have continued to impress.
ENTERTAINMENT
9 MAY 2017
Kendrick Lamar’s new album goes platinum aniello angrisano CHRONICLE REPORTER
Kendrick Lamar has been at the top of the rap game for a while now, but his new album “Damn.” has just gone platinum. The news was published on Twitter on May 4 by Interscope Records, Kendrick Lamar’s record label. The album was released on April 14 and already has sold over a million copies, which certifies it as a platinum album according to the Recording Industry Association of America. This was Kendrick Lamar’s fourth studio album and his first project since his compilation album “Untitled Unmastered,” which was released last year, and his third studio album “To Pimp a Butterfly,” which came out in 2015, both of which earned critical acclaim and won six grammy awards. “Damn.” has also received critical acclaim, earning a 95 out of 100 on Metacritic, which said, “Damn. is an almost flaw-
less hip-hop masterclass that crunches Kendrick’s consuming concerns--life and death, pride and guilt, fate and freewill--into the tightest, most explosive package yet.” It also received a 4.5 out of 5 stars on Rolling Stones, which said, “Seemingly exhausted with the burden of constantly pushing hip-hop forward into concept operas, electric Miles explosions and Flying Lotus electronic burbles, Damn. seemingly takes a classicist route to rap music. If To Pimp a Butterfly was the best rap album in 2015, Damn. is the ideal example of the best rap album of 1995, a dazzling display of showy rhyme skills, consciousness-raising political screeds, self-examination and bass-crazy-kicking. Kendrick has many talents – pop star, avant-garde poet, lyrical gymnast, storyteller. But here he explores what we traditionally know as a
“rapper” more than on any of his albums to date. The rhymes on songs like “DNA,” “Element,” “Feel,” “Humble” and “XXX” come fast, furious and almost purist in nature. In an era where “bars” seems almost oldfashioned in the age of Drake’s polyglot tune smithery, Young Thug’s Silly-Putty syllable stretching and Future’s expressionist robo-croak, Lamar builds a bridge to the past.” It is my opinion that “Damn.” is already the best rap album of 2017. What Kendrick Lamar is able to do so well is express how he feels about serious
political and religious issues plaguing our current society. That is what separates him from other rappers today, he is able to mix so many different themes and rhymes into his albums. The album has been number one on the Billboard top 200 for the past three weeks and his hit single, “Humble,” was number one on Billboard’s top 100 songs for the last two weeks until it dropped to three recently. Kendrick Lamar’s album features 14 songs, some of which include Rihanna, Zacari and U2. While this may seem as an accomplishment for Kendrick Lamar, it is only the beginning
as his album will sell more copies, seeing as it has only been released for four weeks. All 14 tracks from “Damn” are listed below: 1. BLOOD. 2. DNA. 3. YAH. 4. ELEMENT. 5. FEEL. 6. LOYALTY. ft. Rihanna 7. PRIDE. 8. HUMBLE. 9. LUST. 10. LOVE. ft. Zacari 11. XXX. ft. U2 12. FEAR. 13. GOD. 14. DUCKWORTH.
Guardians of the Galaxy returns to the screen Julio Mazariegos
CHRONICLE REPORTER
“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2” came out on Cinco De Mayo and was a great movie. I’ve watched a lot of sci-fi movies and have done a lot of movie reviews, but “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2” is the best movie I’ve reviewed. I have a biased opinion because I love the series. There were so many cool moments and a perfect mix of comedy and action. It was a phenomenal movie and I loved it. Toward the beginning of the movie there was an intro where Star-lord (Chris Pratt) and the rest of the Guardians were protecting a location from a huge monster for the sovereign (an advanced humanoid race) and it was action packed. Baby Groot was extremely adorable and had many cute moments. “Guardians of The Galaxy Vol.2” was great. It had more
action than the first movie and had even funnier moments than the first movie. The first movie had a better soundtrack, but the second movie was just better when it came to action and comedy; it had more dialogue and it even had some scenes where you could feel the romance between characters. I preferred the soundtrack from the first movie but the Awesome Mix Vol.2 was just as good as Vol.1. The first soundtrack featured songs like “Come and Get Your Love” by Redbone and “I Want
You Back” by the Jackson 5. The second soundtrack featured songs like “Come a Little Bit Closer” by Jay & The Americans. There wasn’t much I would’ve changed to make the movie better, but every movie has its mistakes. They could’ve done more to make it better, such as adding more comedy scenes but also action. Every character played their role well and the producers
did a good jobbalancing each character to ensure they had enough screentime. The first movie and the second movie had recurring characters, but some of Peter’s foes became Peter’s allies. Peter and his team made even more enemies than before and he increased the bounty on them. It was a great movie overall, the space setting was great as they traveled from destination to destination. The music was great; it made the audience happy, and there was no doubt that you were going to tap your foot along to the beat. This was honestly such a good movie and I hope everyone gets the chance to watch it. “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2” received many good reviews with a 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 8.1/10 on iMDb. The movie was 2 hours
When you’re allergic to “Everything”
and 2 minutes long but it was a great movie and definitely worth the $15. The movie is rated PG-13 and cost $200 million to make. It gained $440 million at the box office according to Mashable. com The directors really got their money’s worth. The ending of this movie is definitely worth the two hours due to what happens. In the ending it says, “The Guardians of the Galaxy will return,” which leads us to believe that there will be another movie in continuation of the second.
SAFIA FISHER
CHRONICLE REPORTER
Everything, Everything is about a sickly girl named Madeline Whittier that can’t go outside of her house. She has a rare disease commonly called SCID that makes her allergic to everything. Her life is bland, void of all things teen related or interesting. Every day she does the same thing at the same time with no changes in sight. No going out with friends, no friends entering the house, no one except the nurse and her mother.
But one day she hears people moving in next door, and one of the family members catches her eye. The member in question is a boy named Olly who is unpredictable in nature. He was always climbing up things just to jump off them and constantly in motion until he catches her looking at him and both of their worlds are changed forever. This is just the beginning of a rare, unbreakable love story.
The movie comes out in theaters May 19, 2017. 90% of people want to see this movie according to Rotten Tomatoes. The story was first a book written by Nicola Yoon and now has an movie adaptation. You won’t want to put the book down, I finished it in one day, it was a tear jerker for sure. I would recommend reading the book before watching the movie. The New York Times bestselling debut created a popular fanbase for the upcom-
ing novel. It can be clearly seen that the story holds a certain meaning to many. Make sure to see the well known cast, including Amandla Stenberg and Nick Robinson.
10 MAY 2017
SPORTS
Athletes of the Year
Lukas BErg , sas freshman, lacrosse Crimson Chronicle: How did you get into Lacrosse? Lukas Berg: Well one of my friends from 5th grade played Lacrosse and they got me into it. Crimson Chronicle: How long have you been playing Lacrosse? Lukas Berg: For about 4 years
Crimson Chronicle: Can you describe in three words how you feel about Lacrosse? Lukas Berg: Fun. Exciting. Competitive. Crimson Chronicle: Are you surprised that you were selected? Lukas Berg: Kinda surprised, it actually came out of no-
where. Crimson Chronicle: What do you feel when you are out there on the Lacrosse field? Lukas Berg: Well I am really competitive, so I’m very determined. Since its the first season it’s okay, win or lose it is for my team.
AAMANI THOMPSON, pam junior, softball Crimson Chronicle: How did you get into softball? Aamani Thompson: I’ve been playing since I was five years old. My mom told me I have to play at least one sport. Back then I used to sit on the grass and play with the ladybugs. Crimson Chronicle: How long have you been playing softball? Aamani Thompson: I’ve been
playing for 12 years. Crimson Chronicle: Can you describe in three words how you feel about softball? Aamani Thompson: Aggressive, mental, and teamwork. Crimson Chronicle: Are you surprised that you were selected? Aamani Thompson: Yes, I was not expecting it at all. Crimson Chronicle: What
do you feel when you are out there on the softball field? Aamani Thompson: I feel like you don’t have to worry about anything else. Everything else in the world is at a pause and the only things that really matter are teamwork and the game.
INTERVIEW AND PHOTO CREDITS: JOAN KIM & SHARON ULLOA (FEATURES EDITOR AND CHRONICLE REPORTER
Volleyball makes their way to finals Guadalupe Huerta & Stephanie Starks
chronicle reporters
Jason Yu takes a leap and spikes the ball against the Contreras Cobras in a home game. They will face Roybal this Saturday at 4 ready to bring home a ring. PHOTO CREDIT: STEPHANIE STARKS The boys won 3-0 against Foshay at semifinals on May 16, charging through playoffs and making it to championships against Kennedy this Saturday, May 20. From last years overall record of 1-12 to finishing this year with an overall 17-4 record, Coach Beverly Kilpatrick labels this season as remarkable. The boys motivation and determination brought them together. “It was just the team that kinda just mushed together and it worked.” said Coach Beverly Kilpatrick. “I just wanna say I’m proud of them.” SAS senior and varsity captain, Elgin Tacata is confident and happy with this years team, making a milestone and reaching playoffs for the first time in 3 years. As they get their name out
there and charge through playoffs, the confidence of the boys’ volleyball team has never wavered, bracing themselves for the harder teams to come. When asked about how high her expectations were for the team, Coach Kilpatrick said, “Through the roof, all the way. Like Drake’s song, ‘All the Way Up’.” This season is one for the books. Not only have they made history by reaching playoffs for the first time since 2014 (they are currently farther than the 2014 team), but the boys have proved their strength by making it to first in the Los Angeles City Section Division 3 Rankings “I wouldn’t have thought in four years of playing volleyball that we would ever get to the city championship. Going from
a one win season last year to the city finals is one huge accomplishment,” said Varsity player Aleksander Berg, “I’m so proud to play with this team and every one of my teammates.” The team in second, Triumph Charter, got kicked out of playoffs in the first round and the team that was in third, Mendez, got eliminated in the second round, leaving Hollywood as the only team in the original top three left in playoffs, which is a victory within itself. “It’s hard work paying off, we deserve this” Jason Yu, SAS senior, shares his reaction to going to the semifinals against Foshay after their 3-0 win against Northridge. “We worked hard and we all deserve it.” That was the boys’ overall win
streak before their first league loss against Contreras, 3-1. They won two more games after that, but suffered a loss again to a team they had already beat prior, Bernstein. After the 3-1 loss against Bernstein, Coach Kilpatrick had a meeting with the guys. She sat them down and asked them what position they would prefer to play in and she got their answer. “It worked because they were happy in their position instead of playing in the position they weren’t happy with.” The boy’s determination was shown through their actions on and off the court, devoting their time and complete energy to game. “Im proud how everyone worked in the game,how we bond as a team, and how we play as a team,
even if we don’t go all the way every time, we still pull through.” said varsity captain Elgin Tacata. Referring back to Coach Kilpatrick’s earlier statement on how the team just kind of “mushed together”, this can be best personified in the newest addition to the team, SAS freshman, Andrie Carigo. “I’m really happy to be a part of this team and working with this team, and hopefully we can make it to championships.” The Sheiks’ Volleyball team has a long way ahead of them, already paving the road with victories. “It’s amazing to see how you guys have come from not being in the playoffs for three years, to going through it like it’s butter” Coach Kilpatrick said, “I am honored to be your coach.”
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Lacrosse ends their historical season Aniello Angrisano
chronicle reporter
In their first year ever at Hollywood High School, the Lacrosse team picks up their first win to wrap up their season. With a 3-2 win over the Jordan Bulldogs on Wednesday, April 26 at home, the Lacrosse team finished at 1-5. They also had a scrimmage Tuesday, May 2 at home against the Harvard Westlake Wolverines, who are 19-3 this season, which resulted in an 8 to 2 loss. “I mean the score in the end was 8 to 2 but despite losing everything was good and we had a lot of fun playing them, we thought it was going to be more serious and competitive but as a scrimmage game we had a good time together and we learned a lot playing them,” said Captain Lukas Berg. That was their last game of this season to what has been an interesting first year. Before that they had a hard fought 5-3 loss to Westchester Comets at home on Friday April 21, this was before the Sheiks playing Westchester on the road on
Wednesday April 19 in a 5-2 loss. Although the team finished 1-5 they competed really well and diligently for a team that has had many obstacles. Lacrosse first started having demonstrations in November of last year and struggled to garner popularity. The team also struggled with funds to buy equipment and supplies for lacrosse even starting a GoFundMe page that raised $355. The team also struggled with getting players to go to morning practice. “Our challenges would probably be getting our team together, making sure kids were there on time because practices were in the morning so that was the hardest issue but besides that all the kids learned a lot from the time that we got together,” Lukas said. With all these challenges, Lukas, a freshman who has been playing for five years, and first year head coach Gus Corwin did a great job with
teaching the lacrosse athletes how to play. “For his first time coaching a high school team so far he has done a great job introducing the sport to all the new kids who never learned before and preparing us for the game of lacrosse and teaching us all the skills that we need to know, so far it’s been good,” said Lukas Berg. “For the upcoming season I’m hoping to improve our team and recruit more players and also trying to get a winning record together,” said Captain Lukas Berg. As for next year it has to yet be seen what Lacrosse can accomplish.
Jose Flores picks up the ball with his lacrosse stick to get on the offensive and score against their opponents. PHOTO CREDIT: ANIELLO ANGRISANO
Baseball trains for redemption next season JUSTIN WRIGHT
chronicle reporter
The Sheik pitcher prepares to strike out the batter in their game. PHOTO CREDIT: JUSTIN WRIGHT
Softball wraps up
The varsity baseball team ends their season with a 4-12 record and is wrapping up their year. “I want to say I’m disappointed in our varsity season, since so far we’re 4-10 but we lost a lot key games,” said captain Tjallin Guevara, SAS senior. The Sheiks actually had good talent to do something this year, however, due to grade cuts and a loss of several players the Sheiks suffered for the remainder of the season. They had a lack of support on their defensive side and
were unable to keep up during their games causing most of their losses. The Sheiks even tried to bump up a few JV guys to add a much-needed help, but most of the players were first year players so it did not do much. The JV team was not doing
If we figure out the defensive side of our team’s personnel we will be in great standing.
least three returners coming back while it’s just up to more students to come forward and give baseball a try. But if we figure out the defensive side of our teams personnel we will be in great standing,” said Tjallin The Sheiks still kept the games competitive and looked at the bright side of things. But the youth cannot wait for next season and the team is looking to redeem themselves and let the league know who they really are.
any better as they stand at a 0-14 record. Both teams remain optimistic to change their outcomes next season.“They have at
ESTEban Garcia
chronicle reporter
It’s almost the end of the season for softball with only a few more games left to play and the Lady Sheiks are pushing it to the max to do their best before it all finishes. The varsity Lady Sheiks currently have an impressive play of 10-4 wins.Their game against Bernstein gave the Sheiks a win 19-0 leading them closer to the city games. “I think we were successful this year even though we lost a lot of players last year,” said varsity player, Aamani Thompson. “This year we had a whole new team and even though we didn’t make to league champs, we did great.” The JV Sheiks currently have a 11-0-1 wins. They had tied against Belmont, keeping
their scores without a loss. Their last win against Bernstein was 17-7. Both JV and Varsity were able to take down the Lady Dragons keeping them on top of their game. Their next game played was against Belmont. Both JV and Varsity were able to defeat the Lady Sentinels. The Varsity team won with a score of 18-7 and the JV team also won with a score of 11-7. Both teams are doing their best to keep pushing to the top to become the best they can be. Their last game of the season was against Contreras before they compete in the playoffs. The Varsity team had a close game ending with a loss of 6-5.
Powderpuff is coming back
rUBEN SALAZAR
cHRONICLE REPORTER
Powderpuff is back this year and many girls are hungry for victory. Powderpuff the annual game at Hollywood High is back and will be played June 2. The practices have already started on are on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. The game will be only available for juniors and seniors as they will face off to see who will have the best coordination in order to win. There are a total of 6 coaches for each team. These coaches all have been selected
from the football team and they all have skill. This game will have all that can offer in positions so if you want to go on the all out offensive then you’d want to go with offense. On the other hand it’s all about defense and like many coaches and famous athletes say “Defense wins Championships.” The game will be open to the public which means anyone is welcome to come and watch. “ I can’t wait to play it’s going to be a lot of fun” said Senior Free Safety/Wide
Receiver Sara Medina. The day of the game there will be food that will be sold and will be treated as if it were a regular Sheik football game.