September 2016

HOLLYWOOD HIGH • HOME OF THE SHEIKS

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VOLUME IX ISSUE I SEPTEMBER 2016

Striving to be competitive

Freshmen can now take AP Human Geography Vanessa centeno EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Incoming SAS freshmen now have the opportunity to take AP Human Geography, rather than honors World History as a social studies course.

“AP Human Geography almost had 90 percent of 9th and 10th graders with potential to pass the AP test,” said College Counselor Heather Brown.

The potential of students to pass AP tests is based on a database, the “AP potential list,” that collects information on the students who take the PSAT. The information is collected from the scores of every 9th, 10th and 11h grader that is required to take the test. This then generates statistics that show which AP classes have a higher rate of success.

Freshmen have been given this opportunity with the idea that it will give them a head start in taking AP courses, rather than waiting until their sophomore or junior year to take these courses.

“The intention is always to amplify students’ opportunities in the UC system. I have

a big responsibility not just to graduate students, but to prepare them for college level [and] success,” said Principal Alejandra Sanchez.

Incoming freshmen will be the very first to take such a leap into this newly implemented strategy, and are taking it rather well.

“They are excellent students [with] quality work; it is superb,” said Steven Steinberg, the only teacher teaching this course.

Steinberg, however, at this point of the year cannot tell what the results of the AP exam will be.

“I’ll find out later in the semester. The text is more difficult; it is college level but they will accumulate knowledge [and] writing skills,” said Steinberg.

The change in history classes is meant to bring higher AP scores and is all based on a database. “Nothing is random,” said Brown. “You kids may think it is, but it isn’t.”

Due to this change in the

social studies curriculum, this will also be the last year AP European History will be offered to sophomores.

“We had for years been questioning AP European History as appropriate for 10th graders,” said Brown.

The class is only available for SAS freshman so that they can take AP World History their sophomore year; meaning AP European History will become an elective for seniors after this year.

On the other hand, classes such as AP Physics have been cut. “We had more [students] taking honors physics so we needed to take out AP Physics,” said Sanchez,”it was a really difficult decision.”

The class should re open, which should be expected considering that last year was the highest and most successful passing rate in the class. “We had our highest passing rate ever,” said Lee Tuomola, last year’s AP Physics teacher with 6 out of 15 students passing, including a student scoring a 5.

Afterschool app aids cyber bullying Katherine quezada CHRONICLE REPORTER

A new app called “ Afterschool” has created commotion in the hallways since the beginning of the school year. It allows one to post confessions anonymously and can only be seen by students who attend the same school as the person who confessed.

It has students reading what they have to say anonymously and who is talking about who in their confessions.

“The app is full of drama and gossip, said ” PAM junior, Johana Cervantes said. A pattern she repeatedly kept seeing on the app was “ anonymous students would post inappropriate attractions of other people.”

To create an Afterschool account one must first, use an email to log in and then verify with a Facebook account to confirm that one attends that high school.

This app was released on October 3, 2014 but has just recently been getting attention because of its ways of being able to access the app.

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Students have freedom to confess anything they want annymously.

PHOTO CREDIT: KATHERINE QUEZADA

Many controversies have occurred mainly because it is another way of cyberbullying but with faceless people.

The app claims it is a “zero tolerance cyber bullying site” but clearly the content tells another story.

When the app was first released, many high school students weren’t so happy with it either. Many petitions were signed by thousands of students and parents but had no success in eliminating it.

“A tool that can be meant to send a positive message is being misused and used more for harassment,” said Principal Alejandra Sanchez. “We have

enough bullying as it is and that is not the kind of message we want to give.”

The app has different features to it. Such features as a “17+ years or older” section that blocks out any students who are under the age of 18 to be able to read confessions having to involve anything sexual, drugs, profanity and gross content.

If a student were 17 years or older they would have to confirm by scanning their school ID barcode with the scanner the app itself provides.

policies for the better

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Students can now choose and use any restroom without any restraints.

Transgender students can choose any restroom Gabriella Martinez COPY EDITOR

A new school district policy allows transgender students to use the restroom and the locker room of the gender that they identify with.

Although the policy is dated 2014, it was only revealed to the staff at a meeting on the day before school started. It follows a federal mandate by President Obama earlier this year that requires schools to allow transgender students to use the restroom they choose.

“It is our duty to create a nurturing and protected environment for these students, and embrace who they are,” said Principal Alejandra Sanchez. “We need to learn about respecting the gender these students identify with.”

The policy allows for transgender students to be called by whichever pronoun they prefer as well as any name of their choice, even if it does not directly appear on the school roster.

In the case of locker rooms, schools would maintain separate locker room facilities for males and females, but ensure that students retain access to whichever locker room they believe corresponds with their gender identity they have asserted.

If a student, whether or not they were transgender, requested an increase in privacy it would be granted to them

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without further questions.

Ryan Alba, president of LGBT club, said, “It’s something we all have to get used to, it’s something the faculty has to get used to and has to be enforced...it’s their choice and their right to go to the bathroom, and it’s difficult to understand but we have to accept it.”

Despite the problems transgender students have encountered in different schools, there seemed to have been few problems the past few years here at Hollywood High, the policy itself was well received by both staff and the student body.

“Hollywood has always had a reputation for being very understanding, accepting, and tolerant.” George Hayes, sponsor of the LGBT club, said, “We’ve always been concerned about everyone feeling safe, and there have been no issues thus far.”

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Sheiks rush to Club Rush HAKOP OVSEPYAN

CHRONICLE REPORTER

Sept. 15 marked the annual Club Rush, featuring more than 30 different clubs that can cater to each individual student.

“Club rush is a great way to advertise all the clubs we have, here in our school,” said SAS Senior, Sharmin Shahjahan.

Student signing up for F.A.M.E. Health Club during Club Rush This year’s Club Rush was PHOTO CREDIT: Vanessa Centeno the biggest one Sheiks have seen in a long time. “Club Rush turnout, we ran out of room not able to choose their locaon our sign up sheets.” this year seems to have a lot tions.

Club Rush has not always more options than last year; “Because there are so many been a tradition at Hollywood there is a little bit of everyclubs this year, we had to High. Former Lady Sheik, thing for every student,”said organize where they would be Assistant Principal Kristine Alexia Salazar, SAS Senior. placed to make things easier,” Tserunyan, said that “they The clubs range from the said ASB President Aleksander didn’t have club rush [when I originals, Key Club and InterBerg. Many club presidents was in school], I’ve never seen did not like this new rule national Thespian Society, to the recent, newer clubs Arme- one before, in fact I loved that because some were in charge it was organized well.” nian Student Association and of two clubs, so the presidents Organizing this year’s Club Latino Student Union. Vice had to put in extra work to get Rush was different from the President Paulina Raigoza of tables that would be next to years prior. This was the first FIDM Fashion Club said, “This each other. time that club presidents were year’s club rush was a great

Throwing it back to the 90s stephanie starks CHRONICLE REPORTER

Spirit Week is coming to a close as football prepares for their game against Miguel Contreras and as the much anticipated Homecoming dance nears. Students look forward to Homecoming 2016 with a ‘wicked’ 90s theme on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 7 pm to 11 pm.

Tomorrow, Spirit Week comes to a climax with its final theme, ‘Roll Call’. Let’s show our participation by wearing the same color tee that corresponds to their grade. Today, students were able to come to school twinning with their friends, matching from head to toe. On Wednesday, to show

our support for the strong women who are battling breast cancer, students wore pink. Early in the week we subtly got into the 90s mood with Tie Dye day on Tuesday and Monday we had Sports day, where students were able to show off their sports teams by wearing jerseys and representing their favorite athletes.

From the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air to Wayne’s World, The 90s was an era of lively colors and iconic trends. Ryan Alba, a senior in Leadership, explains the group’s interpretation on bringing the 90s back to Hollywood. “We are definitely trying to incorporate a lot of the

iconic styles and trends from the 90s,” he explained, “like Ring Pops and old shows.”

Expect lots of diverse music and 90s jams while you dance at Homecoming. Decorations will include things you would often see in the 90s, like lots of neon and the geometric patterns that were often illustrated. This theme is especially important because the graduating class of 2017 are the last 90s babies. This is one of the inspirations for the creative theme and Leadership is working hard to give Homecoming that retro feeling and start the Seniors’ year off with a bang.

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7-Eleven donates to sports teams

7- Eleven is donating $1,500 to the sports teams at school with the intention of providing better equipment.

“It’s wonderful, makes it easier for us to save up money for the supplies, and that they want to help is just wonderful,” said Athletic Director Raul Grijalva.

“The donation will buy better and more sport supplies for the teams. Out of all the sponsorships we could have gotten, it is nice that one like this one came through,” said Grijalva. They will also be visiting the school to take a picture with the sport teams and coaches.

7- Eleven has programs where they can make direct charitable cash donations to the local community. On Hollywood, there’s a 7-Eleven on the southeast corner of Sunset and La Brea Boulevard. They have also donated to other places like West Hollywood Community Day School.

“It motivates us. We see that outside sponsors are supporting us and it pushes us to do better,” said Brian Perez, a junior JV football player.

GABRIEL GARDUNO

JROTC takes part in Korean parade Los Angeles held its 43rd annual Korean Parade on Sept. 24.

The festival lasted from Sept. 22 to Sept. 25. Schools from all over the city brought cheerleaders, bands, and programs like JROTC to take part in the parade.

The parade also incorporated dancers dancing to traditional Korean music and children playing traditional Korean instruments like the buk, a Korean drum. The school’s JROTC participated in the parade where they had a platoon, color guard, and an unarmed and armed drill team marching and performing.

Benedict Jhu, JROTC’s Battalion Commander, who participated in the parade, said, “I felt a sense of repayment to my community.

I grew up in that place and I got to show them what I have been doing and what my next goals are.” The festival allows Korean Americans and others to be able to celebrate Korean culture.

Jason Kim, JROTC’s S1, said, “I feel proud because it shows that other countries care about South Korea and respect our culture.”

Several booths offered Korean food such as tteokbokki, soft rice, fish cake with sweet red chili sauce, kimbap, steamed white rice, and various other ingredients rolled in gim and served in bitesize slices, which are quite popular amongst the attendees. The food ranges from Korean food to other cultures like Hawaiian food.

Attendees are also able to buy clothes or other merchandise sold in the booths. One of the perks that people enjoy most from the festival is that Korean brands like cosmetics shops come to the festival and give away free items to people. The overall weekend was filled with endless activities where people could indulge in Korean culture and have fun.

ALLISON OLIVA

No early dismissal for the majority of seniors GUADALUPE HUERTA CHRONICLE REPORTER

Class overflow is overwhelming jasmine cortez

entertainment editor

When classes began, there was a larger student population in the halls, which has created crowded classrooms and schedule changes that could affect their studies.

“Originally, some of these rooms were not made for so many students,” said SAS Counselor Raul Grijalva.

“We do not have overflow,” said Lori Gambero, assistant principal in charge of the curriculum. This year, about the same amount of students applied and were accepted into school, which means there should be a balance between the class and number of students. “I do not want to turn away a kid with higher honor classes,” said Gambero.

A few classes that are overcrowded are honors/AP Government, honors U.S. History, AP Literature, AP Biology, and Algebra 2. They all have around 40-43 students.

Some students have become frustrated with the classrooms. “Overcrowded classrooms not only affect the students individually but as a whole, collectively, they don’t do as well because they don’t get as much one-on-one time with the teacher,” said junior Aurora Massari.

Teachers agree with this idea as well. “The lower the ratio of students to teacher, the more attention the teacher can give,” said Lois Murphy, biology teacher.

Students say their foreign language classes are a bit crowded as well, but those are electives, which means there is no limit to the amount of students.

There are other reasons for the increase in students per class. “I thought we had new students, but they told me we had about the same amount,” said Grijalva. There has been a decrease in teachers, which might have upset the balance for this school year.

There is a definite increase in students per class, but it is not the cause of more students, but a need to “provide opportunity for students,” Gambero said.

Seniors are not allowed to leave campus during school hours to go to work, which many say causes a problem for those that actually do work, to support themselves for financial reasons.

This decision was made three years ago by the administration and is now a requirement. It was recommended for seniors to fill their schedule with an extra discrete math class.

According to Student Counselor, Raul Grijalva, “The reason students should take a discrete math class is because it is a college prep class. It prepares them for the placement test for a math class in college.”

For some students, this is an issue. However, there are exceptions. If a senior does have the necessity for a job, they have to have viable

proof that they are working.

They also need to fill out an application to be able to go out. To complete this process, students must meet certain requirements. These requirements include a satisfactory amount of credits and an acceptable GPA. Students who are employed will be able to leave as early as fourth period.

Also, if a senior is taking a college class they may be eligible to leave campus in order to go to their college class. Of course, they need to have viable proof.

“In general, I think it’s good for students to take an extra math class and yes, there are always exceptions,” said Grijalva.

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SEPTEMBER 2016

Kristine Tserunyan is back

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Just that this time, she’s back as our new assistant principal RUBEN SALAZAR

CHRONICLE REPORTER

Not everybody gets the chance to be assistant principal of their former high school, but Kristine Tserunyan got that chance after former assistant principal Dr. Brandy was promoted to principal at another high school.

Tserunyan, who attended Hollywood from 1992-96, said, “It was the best time of my life,” which was why she didn’t hesitate to take the opening job. Tserunyan is in charge of many things, but student discipline is her main job.

Tserunyan migrated from Armenia on Halloween in 1991. She then attended Hollywood High, graduating in white with a 3.7 GPA. She also had teachers Lee

Tuomala, Lois Murphy, Geoff Buck, Essick Allen, and Robert Schwich, who are currently still teaching. Dr. Han was the principal at the time.

After graduating, she went to Cal State Los Angeles to become a doctor due to the fact that her father was diagnosed with tachycardia, a heart disease that causes the heart to beat rapidly.

After becoming a doctor she decided to become a teacher at Marshall High and taught Life Sciences, and also acted as a Restorative Justice Teacher Adviser from 20002016.

Tserunyan says she came back after 24 years because of her “Sheik Pride.” She also

said, “It’s all for the students,” because she is here from 6:15 am until 7 pm or 8 pm every day.

Although she has already came across mini challenges such as having to get used to being an Assistant Principal, as well as having to learn many protocols. Tserunyan hopes to build a strong relationship with students and the staff and is also is working hard to maintain the campus bothhealthy and safe for everyone.

“I feel very excited about it, [she] makes me think of every one of you. She inspires and motivates me to do what I do. [She] is the best fit for the school,” says Alejandra Sanchez.

Kristine Tserunyan in the assistant principal’s office (above) She said she returned to Hollywood High because of “Sheik pride”. Yearbook photo from her sophomore year (right) PHOTO CREDIT: Ruben Salazar

L.A.C.E.R. offers acting, art, dance classes after school JOSHUA ALEJANO

Home to stars and the homeless Sheiks sidestep homeless on their way to schoolhouse door ALLISON OLIVA

chronicle reporter

Throughout the years, homelessness has become a bigger issue not only in Hollywood, but in the country as well. Los Angeles County has quickly become the place with the highest homeless rate than any other city.

The place that tourists love to visit when they come to California is now populated by homeless people asking for aid from anyone who will listen.

According to a tally conducted by the city, there are approximately 4,800 to 10,000 homeless people in Hollywood.

Sometimes they sleep on the school lawn and sometimes they sit outside the school waiting for students to come so that they can ask for money. A few homeless

people are forced to leave, but then more come, restarting the cycle. The numbers keep rising as less people are able to attain jobs or get the mental or medical help they may need.

The growing population of homelessness has not gone unseen. People from all over the city gathered last May on Hollywood Boulevard to march up and down the street. The frustrated people demanded that Mayor Eric Garcetti take action regarding the situation. Outraged people demanded that Garcetti spend $100 million on a state of emergency to begin solving the situation.

The city has already launched a $1.87 billion plan

to step up homeless housing, however, it is very unclear where the money will come from. This is not the first time the city has been troubled with homelessness. Just three years ago, a homeless registry launched that would provide a home for at least 200 homeless people.

“It’s unfair because you could easily get the funding.

We don’t need to get rid of parking lots to create new condos. We could use that money to help people get jobs and stabilize themselves,” said Angela Friedman, vice president of Key Club.

French students say “au revoir”

CHRONICLE REPORTER

L.A.C.E.R. is offering free classes to all students every day after school. The classes they have are Dance Guard, Cheer, Marching Band, Rock Band, Basketball, Art & Expression, College Prep, Acting, Recording, and Tutoring.

The schedules are MondayFriday from 3:07 p.m. - 6 p.m. and 2:01 p.m.- 6 p.m. on early dismissal days. Students meet up in the cafeteria to get their food and meet their instructors or start homework in the library. L.A.C.E.R.. staff members encourage students to join.

Dance Guard has practice every week except Tuesdays.

Tutoring, Lacer Lounge, and Marching Band operate every day. Art and Expression is only Mondays and Fridays. Acting is on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Rock Band runs on Mon-

days, Thursdays, and Fridays.

“We want students to join, so that they can have fun, learn, do homework and hangout with friends,” said Program Director Ramiro Segovia.

Students in L.A.C.E.R. say that it has helped them improve their studies because they have a peaceful environment in the library and tutors are there to guide them.

“L.A.C.E.R. has helped maintain my musical aspects and help me become my best,” said junior Brandy Mendoza, who plays the saxophone.

L.A.C.E.R. afterschool program is a public service in middle schools and high schools. They have a mission to give students the experience of extracurricular activities like art, extra academics, and athletics.

SHARON ULLOA

CHRONICLE REPORTER

French is no longer available as a language clas that students can take. Mandarin and Spanish are the only two languages provided this school year. But what happened with the students who started their first year of language with French?

Some of the students decided to take their second course over the summer with LACC teachers, while others decided to start a new language.

One of the many students was SAS 10th grader Diana Alberto, who decided to take her second course over the sum-

mer. “It was a good experience because I got to meet people from different SLCs, but the only downside was that I was really looking forward to take at least a third year or more of French. It kinda sucks that they don’t provide that,” said Diana.

Some students felt like they didn’t really have a choice. “It wasn’t fair that I had to start a new language, and get stuck taking a third year,” said Kate Caltenco, a 10th grade SAS student.

There is a policy, “A-G requirements,” in LAUSD where

every student is to take at least two years of language other than English. Last year, Mandarin, Spanish, and French were available for any student to take. Unfortunately, due to budget cuts, the previous instructor, Alfonso RolandEstrada, was laid off. He got a job at Hamilton High, teaching both Spanish and French.

Principal Alejandra Sanchez said, “If I could, I would have no hesitation to bring Roland back.”

Marching Band practicing for the Homecoming game PHOTO CREDIT: Renzo Pino-Vargas

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OPINION/EDITORIAL

STAFF EDITORIAL:

First class newspaper unravels truth With a new school year, new stories will unravel truths of the school that are meant to educate and inform the students as well as disregard rumors and replace them with facts.

No published article will in any way feature any form of deception, bias, fabrication, theft, conflict of interest, or burning of a source; all considered to be the “deadly sins” in journalism.

The Crimson Chronicle, a first-class rated, student-run newspaper, will continue to publish the news and “exercise freedom of speech and of the press,” as granted by California Education Code Section 48907.

After a successful year with our former staff, The

Crimson Chronicle has been rated as a first-class paper with a staff that “excels at general coverage in terms of focusing on school and community happenings and feature coverage of people over opinion coverage and fluff topics,” according to the National Scholastic Press Association As a student-run publication, students will take on the responsibility of releasing and reporting on only factbased material. This includes the coverage of every school

event ranging from sporting events to performances from our drama department. We will strive to recognize and appreciate the works of every student regardless of their category of achievement as they will all remain equal in their representation in the paper.

Aside from the activities that go on inside, there will be stories that include the outside activity and the student perspective of the chaotic Hollywood lifestyle.

As a staff, the ultimate goal will always be to reach out to the students and explore the lives of different individuals.

Being open to suggestions and involvement of our peers, The Crimson Chronicle invites any reader to submit a letter to the editor of approximately 150 words to express any concern to our staff email: hhsthecrimsonchronicle@gmail.com. We only request that all letters be signed, but names can and will be withheld if asked to do so. We sincerely look forward to continue being the voice and representation of the student body this school year.

should not be in any uncomfortable situation because they are forced to comply with the gender they do not identify with.

There is no need to get hysterical about the change, most people have coed bathrooms in their own homes.

This policy also states that transgender students have the option to change behind closed doors in the locker room. It is important to give that option to transgender students because it can be hard for some to be confident enough to change in front of their peers.

Transgender students have the right to feel just as comfortable as every other

student, and not be put in a situation where they feel attacked or misunderstood.

Some students might feel uncomfortable because a girl is in the boys bathroom or that a boy is in the girls, but all students should have the same rights and should receive the same treatment.

That also means being called by the name they prefer, regardless of if it is different on the roster.

Their name is huge part of their identity, so calling them by the name they were born with is not accepting their transformation.

This law should be welcomed with open arms and students should feel gratified

that our school is diverse and open-minded. One should not be putting transgender students down or making them feel any worse for being different. Everyone has unique features they might feel insecure of and no one would want others to expose them and make them feel unwanted, which is why we must accept one another.

them in the app along with a link to the app in order to get people to sign up.

The app was designed as a form of social networking targeted at teenagers in which, they are able to “post confessions, funny experiences, compliments, feelings and more,” according to the App Store. The app is supposed to have zero tolerance for cyber bullying but instead, it is a catalyst for it, giving users a direct source to do so, especially when the app gives a direct contact with students from the school.

There have been “confessions” that have gone too far and revealed personal details.

Many have confessed to having crushes or have gone as far as posting disturbing comments about certain people. Some have even asked for

students’ home addresses in which many students replied to. And because all these comments and posts are anonymous, there is no direct source of blame, besides the app itself.

The app makes it easier

One should ignore the texts they get about the app or simply dismiss the app altogether in order to stop advocating bullying within their school. It is not only a waste of time but can cause serious consequences. Although the posts are submitted anonymously, if something gets out of hand, the LAPD will get involved and will be forced to decrypt the “confessions” and see who was behind certain scandals. It’s better to be safe than sorry and not get involved in all this worthless conflict just because one is bored.

As a student-run publication, students will take on the responsibilty of releasing and reporting on only factbased material.

Gendered bathrooms shouldn’t matter

NOVALEE LOPEZ CHRONICLE REPORTER

A new policy passed by President Barack Obama states that public schools must allow transgender students to use the bathroom of the gender they identify with.

Obama states that we should make high school easier for transgender students instead of making them feel out of place.

Transgender students

Transgender students should not be in any uncomfortable situation.

Novalee Lopez is sporty and a cheerleader for basketball season.

OPINION EDITOR

The app After School has caused a frenzy throughout the whole school, enough so that even home addresses of students have been leaked through anonymous sources.

The app began gaining popularity this school year because of anonymous texts that students received saying that someone has mentioned

The app makes it easier to cyber bully and spread rumors that can hinder one’s reputation. to cyber bully and spread rumors that can hinder one’s reputation. It is an excuse to gain money and popularity through an easy but petty way. In order to gain teen users, they promote conflict within the people they most know within their age group.

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Man On The Street:

iF YOU COULD CREATE AN AP CLASS, WHAT WOULD IT BE?

“Lowkey, AP class for eating.

The school lunches are terrible, so this class would be for hungry students. This class would be students bringing food to class and eating them. How are students ever going to be full from small portions?”

“I guess AP free time because we have too much homework and we need a class to relax.”

Nancy Osorio, 10th TCA

Kelvin Martinez, 12th SAS

“AP class for sleeping and relaxing. It should be a free class, like a study hall 6th period where everyone can work together. I would want to make this class because everyone should relax and help each other work.”

“It would be AP LGBT because I feel like the class should be teaching something that is part of our everyday life. It is very important to understand and be informed.”

Hannah Barukh, 9th PAM

Kayla Paredes, 11th PAM INTERVIEWS AND PHOTO CREDIT: JIN LEE & CATHERINE LEE (PHOTO EDITORS)

Homecoming festivities too much to handle?

ANAYARELI HUERTA CHRONICLE REPORTER

The homecoming game will take place tomorrow, a day

before the SAT and the Homecoming Dance which means that those students who plan to attend all three events will face a busy week.

Having the three events so close to each other will make it difficult for those students taking the test because after the Friday game in the afternoon, students will have to wake up early the next day to take the SAT, and later in the afternoon get ready to go to the dance. Some students will not go to the homecoming game

AP puts freshmen at an advantage

ANGIE DUEñAS CHRONICLE REPORTER

This new school year has come with many changes starting with the freshmen now being able to take an AP class their first year here. Three years ago, freshmen did not have this opportunity and many would have taken it. At many other schools throughout LAUSD they offer AP courses for freshmen. Hollywood just started offering the freshmen an AP class, which puts all the older students at a disadvantage in the long run.

It is widely known, the more APs a student takes, the more their college applications will stand out. It seems with this new

AP class, they will begin to make themselves look more competitive early on.

Why are the freshmen getting an opportunity to look more competitive? They are only freshmen they do not have to worry about the college application process, however when the time comes they will have a greater advantage while seniors will be breaking their heads trying to take more AP classes their senior year or doing more extracurriculars to replace the missing AP class the freshmen gained.

As SAS Senior Jamille Taccad said, “not cool, it’s not fair.” One AP class can make or break a college application. One will never know if this is true, only the freshmen will be able to determine that. The upperclassmen should have gotten this opportunity, but at least the freshmen will get something good out of it.

Angie Dueñas is senior class secretary.

on Friday and use that time to do studying before the SAT and others will stay home after the SAT and not go to the dance.

This upcoming SAT is not the last opportunity to take the test, the last opportunity is in the month of december but it will be a great chance for those who have taken it before and

want to earn a better score or those who have not yet taken it. Those who will not attend the homecoming events due to the SAT might feel disappointed, but one understands the importance of the test and aim to receive a high score is critical for all students as it will enhance their chances of getting into commendable colleges.

Having the three events so close to each other will make it difficult for students.

Having the Homecoming game, dance, and the SAT in the same week was not the best idea because students will be increasingly busy. Be prepared for an exhausting and busy week if you plan on going to the two homecoming events and taking the SAT. Anayareli Huerta plays the trombone in marching band.

Letters to the editor

Dear Editors: Have you ever wondered if knowing how to cook could help you for any future events? If you know how to handle your money, you wouldn’t have to become broke so quickly. Schools should have a range of lifestyle classes to better understand the world outside of school. Having a cooking class or any business related class could help students in the future. Knowing the basics of cooking or managing money can be helpful for jobs, unlike knowing the measurements of angles and shapes.

During the summer, I decided to work as a babysitter to make some money.

I thought it wouldn’t be a difficult job because working with children should be simple. However, after babysitting for a couple weeks, I realized it isn’t always fun and games. There were moments where I would have to make certain foods for the kids, but I wasn’t always able to make them. They would have to eat whatever I was able to cook and if they didn’t like it then it became a small issue. After

getting paid, I did my best of students know that they to be responsible with the don’t need to learn about money, but at times I would the pythagorean theorem want to spend it on someunless they want to advance thing I liked instead of saving in math. Students should be it to have more later and get given a class that they will something that I would need. actually need, a class of ‘life My mom is almost never skills’ where they are able to around to help me learn all learn how to thrive in life in of these important skills begeneral. cause of work and I am sure At Hollywood High School that’s how many other teens they don’t provide such thing. are with their families.

Students are unprepared If the schools had lifestyle for the real world once they classes to help us understand leave this school, which is more skills used in the “real adulthood where they are world,” it could make the unable to have their parents future in our lives easier to help all the time. Balancing a live in. checkbook, getting a job, or even as something as simple KATHERINE DELGADO as doing laundry is just a for 10th grade eign language to us. This class will benefit students greatly not only after high school, Dear Editors: but during our high school English, math, history, sciexperience. As a student, I ence, even physical education know a class like this will are some of the subjects that help me with the struggles I we learn at school. Classes have, which is time managewe are taught that we need ment. Life skills should be to have, because for some as equally important as any reason learning about the py- other subject that we have to thagorean theorem seems so learn about. very important for our future lives, and will “clearly” benVivian Rodriguez efit us in the future. Yet, that 10th grade is not the case; the majority

6 September 2016

Sheik of the Month: Cheyenne Dioh lives up to her dreams MELISSA VIERA NEWS EDITOR

If you’ve attended a school play, a football game, Hollywood Idol, or even any of the school pep rallies, you’ve seen Cheyenne Dioh in action. You might know her as the girl who played the “big blonde lady,” Motormouth, in Hairspray last year, or as one of the dancers in Dance Guard, and Laurie Tobenkin’s first period probably knows her as the girl who volunteers to bring breakfast in every morning.

However, her unique story and accomplishments push her beyond just a performer.

She started dancing not for performing purposes, but for physical health reasons. Cheyenne was born bowlegged. Her mother believed that exercise such as dance would help her legs. As a result, Cheyenne was put in a ballet class at age three. After some time, it became obvious that ballet really was helping and it was also obvious that she had a talent.

Cheyenne is now 17 years old and is dancing more than just ballet. She dances mostly hip-hop and technical,

but she can groove to anything. She is on the school’s Dance Guard, is vice president of Dance Club, and has even taken charge in planning band’s choreography for this year’s homecoming.

Her biggest highlight of her dance career is the fact that she is now an official Clippers’ dancer.

She attends practice on Saturdays and she will start dancing on the court at Clippers’ games as soon as she turns 18.

“Dance is life, that’s all I can say,” she says.

Besides dancing, she also has other talents in the bag that are not dance related. In last year’s musical, “Hairspray,” she played a major singing role. At the time, when Cheyenne auditioned, she had just recently moved from Georgia and it was her first time giving a musical a try, but those two factors were not obstacles for her. She obtained the role of Motormouth, Cheyenne is Senior Cheyenne Dioh, a Clippers Girl started dancing who was a lead getting paid to role. She proved when she was three years old (above) take in part of to Hollywood what she’s most passionate about. BeHigh’s audience that she is not only a sides getting paid, this career will also dancer, but also a singer. be taking care of Cheyenne’s tuition Cheyenne’s involvement with the at any college she decides to attend. media is not recent news. She has

modeled for Abercombie & Fitch and she was even a model for Justice when she was eleven.

Currently, she also has an internship with CNN.

Cheyenne hopes to attend USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism and potentially become a journalist. She also dreams about one day having a talk show or being an anchor on CNN or CBS.

Regardless of taking part in such a variety of activities, she manages to juggle her three APs (AP Biology, AP English Literature, AP Government) with her extracurriculars.

“Don’t limit yourself,” says Cheyenne. These words have allowed her to complete all of her accomplishments.

Fall foods: it’s more than just pumpkin spice JOAN KIM

FEATURES EDITOR

It may still feel like summer, but stores have been introducing new foods for the fall. It’s not only the Pumpkin Spice Latte that everyone is excited about, there are places all around Hollywood where the new drinks and foods offered provide a taste of the fall.

Starbucks and its new flavors: Starbucks is a hit when it comes to fall. This year, Starbucks added a new drink to their fall menu called Chile Mocha, which is a sweet cinnamon drink added with a spicy kick of chile. This drink can be made both as a frappuccino and a latte. Starbucks also introduced new fall pumpkin based food such as the Pump-

Photo shows the fall drinks offered at Starbucks (above)

kin Cheesecake Bar and even introduced non-pumpkin foods such as the Caramelized Apple Pound Cake and Dark Chocolate and Caramelized Banana Oatmeal.

The Confection Co-op and

fall cupcakes: The Confection Co-op, which is located on Highland Avenue, is selling fall cupcakes both this month and next month.

The fall edition cupcakes that they are selling are the

Orange Cake with Orange Cream Cheese, Carrot Cake with Vanilla Cream Cheese, and Vanilla Cake with Caramel Buttercream. The address of Confection Co-op is: 1200 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA

90038.

Pie Hole La-Pies and Seasonal Drinks: Pie Hole La, which has four locations (Hollywood, Arts District, Pasadena, and Orange County), has many fall pies as well as many fall drinks. Pie Hole introduced Moe’s Pumpkin Pie, Mom’s Apple Crumble, Salted Caramel Pecan, Cinnamon Sugar Pecan Hand Pie, and other pies that vary according to the month. They also introduced drinks such as the Pumpkin Spice Latte, Chai Latte, Dirty Chai Latte, Horchata Latte, and Salted Caramel Latte. The address for the location in Hollywood is: 6314 Hollywood Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90028.

Tap into your inner Gwen Stefani for 90s fashion Lilyana Summerton Chronicle Reporter

As we all know, 90s fashion is making a big comeback ,so here are some tips on how you can rock the new 90s vibe without looking like your mom’s old yearbook photo.

Hoop earrings are one of the strongest 90s trends happening now ,and the rule is bigger is better! Tap into your inner Gwen Stefani and rock a giant pair with a high ponytail and a scrunchie.

Chokers are sneaking their way back into the fashion scene and have been spotted on everyone from Kylie Jenner to Rihanna as well as students at Hollywood. Tattoo chokers are a great way to punk up an outfit and give this 90s classic a new twist.

People may not know that Doc Martins were one of the biggest trends in the 90s and are definitely one of the most worn looks from that era today. These boots can be worn with literally anything and immediately give your outfit that cools 90s edge.

If you’re looking for something a little more fun and girly, try a pair of jelly sandals. They come in a variety of colors and glitters and are perfect to pair with your 90s floral dress.

For you boys, nothing says 90s more than a flannel shirt. Team it with ripped denim to really give you that Seattle grunge look.

Some 90s fashion found in the 1994 and 1996 yearbooks included hoop earring (left), flannel shirts (above left), and high school athletic gear (above right).

8 SEPTEMBER 2016

ENTERTAINMENT

Frank Ocean breaks his hiatus with new album novalee lopez

CHRONICLE REPORTER

Frank Ocean has been M.I.A ever since he dropped his first album, “Channel Orange.”

Even before that album, he had already created a fan base from being in the rap group O.F.W.G.K.T.A (Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All). Frank Ocean just recently released his new album,”Blond,” in August. All his fans were incredibly excited to hear his new work, and they have been raving over his new music.

It is a really mellow and

overall just a really chill album, and the perfect album to listen to when you aren’t in the mood for 21 Savage but still want to jam out and listen to some good music.

It is the type of album that you can just

Photo Credit: okayplayer.com

drive down the coast with your windows down and enjoy its vibes. The only downfall is that Frank Ocean released it as an Apple Music exclusive, meaning the album is not yet available on Spotify or any other music platforms

except Youtube, though it appears under the name “Boys Don’t Cry,” which was supposed to have been the album’s name.

Stranger Things, Netflix’s new up and coming series

lizeth carranza

CHRONICLE REPORTER

“Stranger Things,” directed and created by the Duffer Brothers, is the eightpart series to watch on Netflix.

It is set in the 1980’s in a town called Hawkins, Indiana.

It stars a young boy named Will who disappears or, as many believe, has been kidnapped. The mother, chief of police, and Will’s friends search day and night for him.

While searching, they confront a top-secret government facility, supernatural events, and a strange girl with unnatural abilities.

Neil Genzlinger from the NY Times, said, “Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’ is a tasty trip back to that decade and the art of eeriness without excess.” This is a perfect show for every supernatural and science fiction lover and a great introduction

for non sci-fi watchers.

The commentary in the show is intriguing and written beautifully. It adds a dimension of intensity and curiosity to the film. However, if some people are not a huge fan of sci-fi and mystery, the show also tends to give a comedic effect.

The filming and graphics of the show intrigues the human eye. The Duffer Brothers made sure to add clues, details, textures, and unordinary environments to really attract one’s attention.

The young, brilliant, child actors are the ones who really capture the show. Millie Bobby Brown, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, and Finn Wolfhard, or better known as the characters Eleven, Dustin, Lucas, and Mike have a bril-

liant charisma.

While watching the show, one can see the lovable chemistry they all share. They are seen having the time of their lives as actors. This makes the show even better to watch.

If season one wasn’t enough, don’t worry. The Duffer Brothers have announced the nine-part series, season 2 of “Stranger Things.” There is no official date on when it will be showcasing, only that it will be around 2017.

“Stranger Things” is the show that can capture and mesmerize anyone. It will leave you asking questions and wanting more.

Photo Credit: kylelambert.co.uk

Galaxy 7 vs iPhone7, competing brands until the end Esteban garcia

CHRONICLE REPORTER

Photo Credit: digitalspy.com

On Sept. 17th, Apple released their new products, the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. The new iPhone dramatically improves the most important aspects of the iPhone experience. It introduces new camera systems and the best performance and battery life ever on an

iPhone. Other new technical specifications included are the immersive stereo speakers, the brightest and most colorful display, now splash and water resistant. These and many more upgrades will be included on the device, such as the new iOS 10 and system operators.

Samsung released their Galaxy Note 7 on Aug. 19th. Samsung added a dual-curved screen to get more out of your phone while making it water resistant. Their security was top priority and they attempted to make it better by adding the all new iris scanner that makes it more convenient for users to keep their information private.

Also, Samsung gave their new phone a bigger battery capacity at 3500mAh, which is pretty impressive since it also has fast wireless charging.

However, giving more power to the battery have been cause for recent incidents, where us-

“However, giving more power to the battery have been cause for recent incidents, where users reported that their phones have exploded or caught on fire.”

ers reported that their phones have exploded or caught on fire.

Lately, Samsung has been recalling their smartphones due to such serious incidents.

They are now giving away a new Galaxy Note 7 with a different battery as a refund or a new replacement device.

This has given Samsung the downgrade they never wanted, and instead has given Apple an advantage, enough so to prove that their smartphones can do better without any incidents occurring.

ENTERTAINMENT

SEPTEMBER 2016

Summer is over, but the concerts are just beginning

lilyana summerton

CHRONICLE REPORTER

Oct 1 Blink 182 – The Forum, Inglewood Oct 4 Bad Boy Family Reunion (variety of hip-hop artists)-The Forum, Inglewood Oct 7 Blink-182 -Irvine Meadows Ampitheatre

Oct 2 Phantogram- The Observatory, Santa Ana

Oct 3 N/A

Oct 5 Cyndi Lauper- Greek Theatre, Griffith Park

Oct 6 Latin American Music Awards- Dobly Theatre

Oct 8 Sia – Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood

Oct.9 N/A

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Oct 11 Drive-by Truckers – Teragram Ballroom, Westlake

Oct 12 Yandel- Hollywood Palladium

Oct 15 Gwen Stefani - The forum Danny Brown – The Fonda Theatre, Hollywood

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Oct 19 N/A

Oct 13 Van Morrison + Tom Jones – Hollywood Bowl Alessia Cara – The Wiltern

Oct 14 The 1975- The Forum

Oct 16 Pierce The Veil & Neck Deep & I Prevail -Hollywood Palladium

Oct 17 Green Day -Hollywood Palladium

Oct 18 Schoolboy Q-Shrine Auditorium & Expo center, USC/Exposition Park

Oct 20 James Blake- Hollywood Palladium

Oct 21 Young The Giant + Ra Ra RiotGreek Theatre

Taking Back Sunday- The Fonda Theatre, Hollywood

Garbage- Hollywood Forever Cemetery Photo Credit: genius.com

Oct 22 R. Kelly- Microsoft Theatre, Downtown

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Even though summer has ended, that doesn’t mean your fun has to stop as well. A great way to enjoy your weekends is by going to concerts, and there are many upcom-

Oct 23 Bon Iver + Patti Smith- Hollywood Bowl

Oct 24 N/A

Oct26 Jimmy Eat World-The Glass House

Oct27 N/A

Oct 28 M38- Greek Theatre

Oct 29 RX Bandits- Telegram Ballroom

Oct 30 RX Bandits- Telegram Ballroom ing concerts in LA in the next few weeks, so here is a calendar of just some of the amazing artists touring around our area in the new few months.

Oct 25 Kanye West- The Forum

Oct 31 Steel Panther- Roxy Theatre

For more information, on news, entertainment, and more, visit the Crimson Chronicle website.

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10 SEPTEMBER 2016

Athletes of the month

SPORTS

surmier cunningham ,NMA SENIOR, fOOTBALL Crimson Chronicle: What’s your goal at the end of the season?

Surmier Cunningham: To reach 1000 receiving yards, make it to championships with the team, and get a scholarship with division one Crimson Chronicle: Why do you love/ enjoy this sport?

Surmier Cunningham: Well I get to tackle and hit people.

Crimson Chronicle: What

is some advice you’d give to upcoming athlete?

Surmier Cunningham: Put full effort and to take it serious Crimson Chronicle: How do you manage your time with school, practice, and social life?

Surmier Cunningham: I try to get home and finish school work, stay focused, and remind myself theres one goal and one purpose for this Crimson Chronicle: How do

you feel about the season so far?

Surmier Cunningham: Ups and downs, but still have faith in my team and we’re going to do what we need to win Crimson Chronicle: What made you want to join this sport?

Surmier Cunningham: Coach Treadaway Laurence encouraged me to play, ever since that I enjoyed it.

Linssy muñoz , sas SOPHOMORE, CROSS-Country Crimson Chronicle: How does it feel to be Athlete of the Month?

Linssy Muñoz: I just found out! I feel good and proud Crimson Chronicle: How long have you been playing?

Linssy Muñoz: Two years, ever since I was a freshman.

Crimson Chronicle: What’s your goal at the end of the season?

Linssy Muñoz: To make it to state and to get 18 minutes for three miles.

Crimson Chronicle: What do

you love and enjoy about this sport?

Linssy Muñoz: It takes my mind off of things, it encouraged me to be a better athlete.

Crimson Chronicle: What is some advice you’d give to an upcoming athlete wanting to play this sport?

Linssy Muñoz: Go to practice as much as possible. Listen to the coach. Have fun and enjoy what you do.

Crimson Chronicle: How hard do you train?

Linssy Muñoz: I practice and

run six miles everyday.

Crimson Chronicle: How are practices going so far?

Linssy Muñoz: They’re getting harder because we’re moving into speed.

Crimson Chronicle: What made you want to join this sport?

Linssy Muñoz: I did track my freshman year,our couch talked about cross country and I thought it was interesting.

INTERVIEW AND PHOTO CREDITS: KATHERINE QUEZADA (CHRONICLE REPORTER) & SHARON ULLOA (CHRONICLE REPORTER)

Lady Sheiks will face Belmont Wednesday PABLO PAMAL

Chronicle reporter

Girls volleyball will be facing Belmont on Oct.5 after facing Roybal yesterday at an away game.

Girls Volleyball so far have gone off to a slow start losing three games just from their preseason games in the past month.

Beginning their season with a scrimmage game against Northridge on Aug. 24 marked the initiation of their season.

This loss was followed by their game against Chavez on Aug. 29, again on Sept. 19 against Sotomayor, and then against Kennedy on Sept. 26.

Their losing streak was finally ended on Sept. 26 once facing Robert F. Kennedy and winning 3-1 sets.

Not only was this their first official win but also their first season game. The game was

very close with the last set being 26-24 and they just came out on top.

As of right now Volleyball has won a total of two games out of five, one of which was by default.

On Aug. 26 their scrimmage game against East Valley was won by forfeit due to the net breaking before the varsity game could begin.

Although all of varsity came back and even an addition of five new girls they still need to improve on their teamwork.

The team has also been switched up with a new coach.

Beverley Kilpatrick is now the official volleyball coach replacing Scott LeWinter this season.

Like many of the other fall sports, this can be described as the year to remake and rebuild the team.

“We’re still getting used to each other,” said varsity co-captain Kelly Perla. According to Kelly the team has been training “hard” everyday Monday through Friday.

The Junior Varsity team has also had to remake their season this year, as many of the players are incoming first year players. Regardless, the team has had a solid season with a 3-2 season.

Winning their first game on Aug. 26 was the beginning of their season followed by an unfortunate loss against Chavez on Aug.29.

Their most recent game on Sept. 26 was against Robert F. Kennedy, and just as varsity did the girls brought home another win.

“At the moment we have been doing well. We have

with that.

On Sep. 17 the team participated in a Division 1 race at the Rosemead Invitational where Linssy Muñoz medalled by placing 42nd out of the 233 runners; finishing her three mile race with a 20 minute and 35 second time.

The rest of the team continues to work throughout the season everyday during their workouts. “Running mentally is the hardest of all. So, I have been pushing myself to run

at a swift pace. Also, the path that I run keeps me on track, and I try not to fall back and attain a slower pace than the pace I usually run,” said SAS 9th grader Enrico Sangalang.

The cross country team is a strong team. Students have said that they have changed mentally and physically.

Some students said they felt exhausted after their first practice but they were encouraged to keep running.

Kelly Perla bumps the ball and scores a point against the Lady Bobcats

been focusing a lot during practice and it shows during our games. We are working as a team and if we keep doing what we are doing we’re going to have an amazing season,” said junior varsity co-captain

Stephanie Ramirez.

From this moment on the girls will be playing to qualify for playoffs and to make it as far and as close to championships as possible.

“On my first day, I felt really really exhausted. My legs were sore, calves hurting. I wondered if I can still do this, but it didn’t bother me. So then, I trained every day with the team. With constant training, I’ve become better and a fast runner,” said Enrico.

New and returning runners continue their training growing as a team and individual athletes.

“I’ve learned to apply the discipline and determination

we enforce in the team into my personal life,” said SAS Senior Adriana Hernandez, “I have grown and become a greater leader than I ever was my freshman year. When I’m a heartbeat away from giving up I remember that I don’t only run for myself but I run for my team.”

With their next meet Oct. 6 against Roybal, the team continues to practice everyday improving their stamina for better results every meet.

Cross country dashes into their new season JULIO mazariegos

Chronicle reporter

The cross country team had a meet on Sept. 24 at Bell Jeff and will compete today against Robert. F. Kennedy at Elysian Park, making it their first official meet of the season.

Other schools the team will be competing against are Bernstein, Contreras, Roybal, and Belmont.

When the team runs outside of school, usually Griffith Park they usually run on rocky and sandy environments so they can familiarize themselves

11 SEPTEMBER 2016

SPORTS

Counting down to the Homecoming game Vanessa Centeno

Editor-in-Chief

“I’m always trying to make the game fun and help my teammates outside of just football because this is nothing but brotherly bonds we build on the team.”

Surmier Cunningham (left picture) scores a touchdown against Eagle Rock during the second quarter. Quarterback, Ray Hardy (right picture), gets past the Eagles with a quarterback sneak.

PHOTO CREDITS: VANESSA CENTENO

With a new season, new team, new captains, and even new uniforms; the football team begins their renovation year with a 2-3 season.

A rough start marked the new team after losing their first game of the season, 2113, against Franklin High on Aug. 26. The game was quickly redeemed by winning their next game against Torres, 3421 on Sept. 2.

The team was shaken up by the division one school, Eagle Rock, that put up a fight against the Sheiks leading them into double overtime for the first time in history, and winning the close game with one touchdown and an interception with a final score of 37-30 on Sept. 9. The division

3 Sheiks stood their ground against the Eagles regardless of their division and continued to bring in the pride.

Kyle Brammer scored the first touchdown for the Sheiks during the first quarter quickly followed by Surmier Cunningham who scored the second touchdown for the team in the beginning of the second quarter.

Right before the second half ended, Daylen Bailey scored his touchdown which had the Sheiks right in front of the Eagles.

The Sheiks had the lead up until the last quarter where the Eagles took it once again and the Sheiks recovered with a 2 point safety that tied the game.

Once in overtime the boys put up a fight until they lost one of their toughest and longest lasting match.

On Sept. 16, the Sheiks faced yet another team outside of their division, the Canoga Park Hunters, losing 26-14, after a back-to-back touchdown game.

Taking the lead in the first minute of the game marked a good start for the Sheiks after Joshua Vogl scored the first touchdown but was soon reciprocated by the Hunters halfway into the first quarter tying the game 7-7.

The second touchdown of the night was scored by Surmier Cunningham before the first half ended meaning the Sheiks had the lead before the third

quarter.

The game turned after the first half when the Hunters took over and scored two more touchdowns winning the game.

Sept. 23 marked the turnaround of their season after wiping out the Gladiators at Marquez. With a victory of 24-7 the boys brought home another win.

The team continues their methods of last year of not only attempting to grow as a team but as a family throughout their season.

“I’m always trying to make the game fun and help my teammates outside of just football because this is nothing but brotherly bonds we build on the team,” said varsity co-

captain Anthony Cruz.

Although following the mentality of those before the team still tries to break the barriers that help them back last season.

“The toughest game will probably be Belmont, not because they’re a tough team, not to say that aren’t, but when we play them we shoot ourselves in the foot,” said Anthony.

The junior varsity team has had a much slower start unable to yet win a game, but with the rest of the season ahead there can be a different outcome expected.

Both teams, regardless of numbers of wins and losses continue to work toward the same goal; their division championship.

Up next for the rest of the fall sports season

Cross Country Oct. 6

Oct 13

Oct. 20

Oct. 26

Roybal

2:30 PM

Bernstein Belmont

Contreras

2:30 PM

2:30 PM

2:30 PM

Football Oct. 14

Oct. 21 Oct.

Nov. 4

Legacy JV 4 PM/ V 7 PM Belmont

Roybal

JV 4 PM/ V 7 PM

JV 4 PM/ V 7 PM

Bernstein

JV 4 PM/ V 7 PM

Volleyball

Oct. 5 Belmont JV 2:30 PM/ V 4 PM Oct. 6 Bernstein JV 2:30 PM/ V 4 PM Oct. 10 Oct. 13 Oct. 17 Oct. 19

Contreras JV 2:30 PM/ V 4 PM Kennedy JV 2:30 PM/ V 4 PM

Roybal JV 2:30 PM/ V 4 PM Bernstein JV 2:30 PM/ V 4 PM

Oct. 24 Belmont JV 2:30 PM/ V 4 PM Oct 26 Contreras JV 2:30 PM/ V 4 PM

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