Academy of Our Lady of Peace
Issue 1 October 2015
Pilot Press
INCLUDED IN THIS EDITION...
Colleges are Calling (Page 3) The Pressure of Female Athletes (Page 4)
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Sneak Peek Into Saints (Page 7) Restaraunt Reviews (Page 7)
Pope Francis Addresses All of America By Gemma Carretta ‘17 and Katie La Costa ‘17
Wow... the only adequate word to describe the moving and glorious speech by Pope Francis to the Joint Session of Congress. Pope Francis has such a welcoming nature that places all in his company at ease, including both Catholics and non-Catholics. His speech was both intricate and stunning. The pope is truly a role model for the entire world - he has good morals and follows them and has a genuine interest and concern for all on this planet. Even if you are not a Christian, his teachings about human dignity, social justice, and the importance of caring for one another can be applied to all of our lives. What is happening in our country is truly revolutionary. Never before has a pope addressed Congress. Several of our teachers also found the pope’s address moving, legendary, and truly inspirational.
Mrs. Allen by Isabella Hoang ‘17 | Others by Gemma Carretta
‘17 he’s saying is not new, and sometimes I think that what gets misunderstood. He has not changed anything. When you look at the way that Jesus encountered human beings, he first welcomed them, healed them, and then he taught them. I think that Pope Francis, through his Jesuit upbringing, is in light of that. He is welcoming people, and then he is healing them, for whatever they have done or whatever they are carrying with them, and then he teaches. I think that the pope’s speeches have been shedding the light on Catholic social teaching and that we have been teaching for years. The Sisters of St. Joseph have lived their lives as models of God’s teachings and Pope Francis is having the world recognize that Catholic social teaching has been around for a long time. He is showing people that Catholic social teaching is firmly engraved in our Mrs. Allen: “What I love is that we are taking the Catholic identity. I am so happy that something that responsibility as the Catholic Church to speak up and we value so highly on campus is now coming to light.” voice our opinions to Congress, which is very different than the idea of the separation of Church and state. We Mr. Gonzalez: “I thought that the Pope’s speech to are not allowed to pass laws based on what the Vatican Congress was amazing - historic. First time a pope has believes, but we are allowed to speak up and say what addressed a Joint Session of Congress. so I thought is important to us. I think that Pope Francis’s speech personally as a Catholic and as a product of Catholic to Congress really highlighted his demeanor and his education, it was both a humbling moment and a very approach to the teachings of the Catholic Church because proud moment. Historically, I think that we can all get
EF’s: Global Student Leaders Summit! Summer 2015: Davos, Switzerland By Crystal Coriano ‘17
Crystal Coriano giving her speech | Switzerland Education Photgraphy
Excitement! Empowered. Enriched. Evolved! These were all things I felt after returning from OLP’s summer Europe trip on “Education As A Human Right,” led by Education First. This was in part a trip to Amsterdam, Paris, Geneva/Davos, and Switzerland, but also a Global Student Leaders Summit. The summit was filled with activities for students from my tour
group, as well as students we didn’t know from across the U.S. and Europe; we all came together to develop innovative solutions to improve education worldwide. When I signed up for the trip my tour group was told that we could visit a website called “WeShare” where we could do little activities to get us in the mindset for the “global student leaders summit.” I was curious to see what it was all about, and on the website I saw that there was a video contest in which students were to respond to the prompt: “What is one skill that people in your community need in order to succeed in the future?” If I won, I would meet Sir Ken Robinson at a VIP lunch on the second day of the summit. I saw his name and immediately started brainstorming a plan for my video! The reason I was so eager to do it is because Sir Ken Robinson became an inspiration to me back in 7th grade when I watched his Ted Talk “Do Schools Kill Creativity?” Robinson is an advocate for education and schooling worldwide. His inspirational talk discussed how creativity is important and how schools should support it (which at the time, the public school I went to, had not). This video is what jumpstarted my interest in succeeding in high school, my motivation to keep going, my drive to never give up, and eventually my push to apply to OLP. In devising an answer to this question, I started by looking at my community and the world as a whole. I realized that problems are discussed and talked about as far as what could change and what should change, but there is less acting on those ideas to better situations. I took that into CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
caught up in the moment, but I think it was even more powerful if you consider the history of Catholics in the United States, and even as recent as 40 or 50 years ago [the pope visiting] never would have happened. Throughout American history there’s been a huge anti-Catholic sentiment, and to have a pope address the joint session of Congress gives me hope that a group that at one time was seen with very suspicious eyes is now at least more welcomed in our society today. Which gives hope also to those groups that are currently not welcomed, but maybe one day will be.” Mr. Kirschbaum: “I’m stoked how both Catholics and non-Catholics are excited about the Pope; about his words, messages, and actions. It’s amazing how, not just the United States, but the whole world views the Pope as a model of peace and an advocate for justice in the world...with a real focus on the poor, the sick, the hungry, and the homeless. I’m particularly excited because everything that he is saying and doing is exactly what we teach here at the Academy and exactly what the Sisters of St. Joseph teach. Pope Francis is living out the social doctrine of the Catholic church for the whole world to see and the whole world to learn about, which is a wonderful thing.”
Los Angeles 2015 World Special Olympics By Lily Lucero ‘18
The finish line for the swim competition | Lily Lucero
In April of this year, my family received a call from my cousin, Erika. Erika works with the kids in the Special Education department at her Virginia high school, and was calling to ask if she could come visit in the summer. The reason Erika plays such an important role in this story is because she is the reason I experienced something that happens once in a lifetime: the Special Olympics World Games. As the months went by, the anticipation began to mount. All of a sudden I was seeing billboards and commercials advertising the games. Erika and I excitedly communicated, sending each other pictures of posters and audio recordings of radio advertisements. The morning of July 25th, I woke up in a small Malibu house CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
Academy of Our Lady of Peace EF’S LEADERSHIP SUMMIT consideration as I examined my role model Malala Yousafzai, because she speaks and acts on what she believes in and is most known for her advocacy in the arena of girls’ education. I had also just finished reading the book Half The Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide, which is about how women in developing countries are denied voice and action in education and economic status. In addition they are put into difficult, unimaginable situations. After this reflection, I eventually decided what to say in my video: advocate for what you believe in and act on what you are saying, rather than just talking about it. I filmed it, posted it on WeShare, put Malala on my cover photo, pressed send, and crossed my fingers. Eventually I received the feedback email: my video had won out of 400 other submissions from students around the world! I was so honored and grateful, I started crying tears of joy! And what was totally unexpected was that I was going to be sitting at Shiza Shahid’s table (Co-Founder of the Malala Fund), which I had no clue came in the same package as lunch with Sir Robison! I was happy and excited to know I would attend this VIP lunch, but absolutely SHOCKED when the VIP Lunch coordinator called to tell me that they wanted me to give the toast at the VIP lunch. I was given the opportunity to speak in front of Sir Ken Robinson - A TED Speaker! If that isn’t the ultimate speech test, I do not know what is! After the butterflies in my stomach stopped flying, I got to thinking a lot about what I would want to say. I wanted it to be powerful, something to remember, something uplifting, and somehow connected to OLP. I wrote a draft on the plane ride over. On the day of the luncheon, I was given the microphone. I gave my speech, spoke from the heart, and all nervousness escaped me. I went on to welcome everyone: the other 21 students who won alongside me, thanking them for their hard work; the teachers who attended, our motivators who truly make a difference through their teaching and their active role in our lives; Sir Robinson himself, an inspiration to everyone; and all the other leaders who attended. I closed by saying that at OLP, our mission statement is guided by “Le Prochain,” and that as leaders, we need to not only care about the people right next to us, but about the people in our communities as well. After my speech, I finally met Sir Ken Robinson, ( http://sirkenrobinson.com/) who said that I had good speaking skills (thank you OLP)! After taking a picture with him I went to sit at Shiza’s table; I told her about my appreciation for Malala and the Half the Sky movement, (http://www.halftheskymovement.org/), and she told me about growing up in Pakistan, and about her passion for girls’ education. She also told me about the summer school camp in Pakistan in which she met Malala, and how, together, they started the Malala fund. She truly was inspiring, and as the lunch concluded, we took a picture together before I gave her a letter...a few days prior to this experience I had written a letter to Malala Yousafzai, which I now hoped Shiza Shahid would give to her for me! The letter was pink and I wrote “Malala” on the front. I wrote her about my project, and I asked her how OLP could support her fund, as well as girls’ education across the world. I am still awaiting a response but Ms. Shahid said she would make sure to give it to her. What an amazing experience. About a week ago, I found out that I have won a scholarship to the 2016 leadership conference on “Human Rights” in the Hague, Amsterdam. I have also started a blog for students from our summit, that offers monthly action steps for solving challenges in our local communities, worldwide.
Issue 1 October 2015
A Summer Adventure: Berkeley Edition By Ana Maria Rubio ‘16
Ana Maria Rubio and other high schoolparticipants | A Parent
Ana Maria and other high school students at the program | A Parent
Summer break, the most desired time of year. OLP girls leave their plaid skirts behind, put on sunscreen, and hit the beach. It truly is the best season. But this summer, while most girls were having fun with their friends and tanning on the beach, I was getting involved in what I want to study in college. Thanks to the Academy, I had the great honor of staying at UC Berkeley, my dream school, for 10 whole days. A mysterious benefactor from OLP nominated a few girls to attend the National Student Leadership Conference, more commonly known as NSLC, which is a conference that takes place in many prestigious universities all over the United States. The variety of campuses where the conferences are held makes it easier for prospective students to explore the universities and see if that school provides an environment that will suit their college career. NSLC offers many different programs in which students can participate. They vary from culinary arts to medicine and nursing; I am interested in pursuing a career in the field of science, and NSLC offered a relatively new biotechnology program, so I chose it. I becamea Cal student for 10 days! This was easily the best decision of my life. The day I left for UC Berkeley, I was pretty nervous because it was my first time at the airport by myself. I almost boarded a different plane, but realized right before entering the tunnel, and so returned to my seat, incredibly embarrassed. After boarding the correct plane, I struggled to find a seat, and curiously enough, noticed a very, VERY good looking boy - I cannot stress his looks enough; it suffices to say that I asked him if the seat was taken, and it (luckily!) was not. When the airplane landed, I went to pick up my luggage and the NSLC representatives were already waiting for me. I checked in and waited for the other students to get their luggage. While I was waiting I met a girl named Jenna from Seattle, and curiously enough, she also attends a Catholic all-girls school; we started talking about the struggles and perks of single-sex education, and not surprisingly became friends in an instant. Upon arriving at Berkeley, Jenna and I signed into the program, got our binders, schedules, t-shirt, and room keys, and discovered we were dorm buddies. We talked almost all afternoon before the welcome assembly at the campus’ theatre. That night they introduced the three programs: biotechnology, engineering, and medicine. The second day of the program was the real “wake-up-call” though. I realized that I had to get up at 6 a.m., get ready, have breakfast, and be on time, because there were consequences for being late... crab races. To once again suffice, I made sure to always be time. Day 2 consisted of bonding exercises with the help of a ropes course. The ropes course was located in San Francisco where the view from the park of the Golden Gate Bridge was amazing! We were divided into small groups, zip-lined, and then asked to leap off a 15 meter pole, blindfolded. We climbed trees, ate pizza, and bonded with our small groups (ours we named “The Squadrant,” which, admittedly, is pretty bad grammar, but original nonetheless). Our group also had our first leadership session, and started the presentation for a biotechnology product we had to design. Honestly, my group did not have any idea what to do since we were still learning about what biotechnology is, but after a few days of thinking we came up with oncolytic virotherapy, which basically means curing diseases with viruses. Pretty genius right? We actually won 3rd place out of the 8 groups! During the week we went to Laney College in downtown Oakland to have hands-on labs, which only juniors and seniors in college get to do. All of the labs involved DNA. We investigated our own DNA using our saliva, we had a CSI lab where we had to identify a “murderer,” and we completed a third lab in which we had to use our own DNA to find patient 0 for a “virus” that had spread through the lab. All of these lab practices made me realize that I really want to pursue a career in biotechnology, especially if I focus on laboratory research. When we were not assessing DNA, we were socializing, and by the end of the week we were a tight-knit family. I miss them so very much, but I now know where my path my lead me.
I’m not done changing the world yet! Change didn’t end when I boarded the plane and took the flight back home, because for me, my flight has only just taken off. Roll Pilots! Links: Sir Ken Robinson’s TED Talk: http://tinyurl.com/o2be6sl Crystal’s Winning Video: http://tinyurl.com/pdl5md6
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Academy of Our Lady of Peace
Colleges are Calling
By Celia Martinez ‘17 and Sofia Gonzales ‘17
Issue 1 October 2015
New Pilots Already Flying By Isabela Mutuc ‘18
On August 17th, OLP welcomed 194 freshmen and five transfer students, new pilots already happy to call OLP their new home. One pilot, Lauren Amaral, demonstrates that welcoming spirit when she explains, “I just like making friends...I put myself in their shoes and [imagine] that I have come to a completely new place and don’t know anyone.” Junior Abassadors at the Jesuit College Fair | Celia Martinez
What is a Junior Ambassador? For all you girls out there wondering who and what a Junior Ambassador is, wait no more. First of all, did you know that every week college representatives come to Our Lady of Peace to share information with our students about their colleges? Every week Junior Ambassadors and Senior Mentors interview college representatives in order to get information about numerous colleges for their fellow students. Some examples of the colleges that visit Our Lady of Peace include Fordham University, Notre Dame, Brown University, and Pepperdine. If hearing about colleges from your peers is not enough, juniors and seniors have the privilege of sitting in on these interviews with the college representatives themselves. All you have to do is go to Naviance.com: Click on the section titled “Colleges.” Then you press the link that says “view all upcoming college visits.” Then simply sign up for the colleges you are interested in learning more about. Lastly, make sure you get permission to be dismissed from class by your teacher during the block that the interview is being held. During these interviews you will learn from the college representatives about the school he or she is representing. You will also be allowed to ask questions about the academic and social aspects of the school.
With 97% of OLP students enrolling all four years, and a Conditional Use Permit that only allows the school to educate 750 students per year, there are very few spots open for transfer students. So how does OLP select them? Mrs. Lek explains, “We look for students who not only meet our academic standards, but who are supportive of our faith and traditions...students who have gifts and talents to bring to our community.” Military families are also given priority to honor their experience and sacrifice. Some OLP students started planning for this year’s five transfer students even before school started. Every transfer student is paired for the entire year with a “sister” who is in her section. Sophomore transfers can participate in Link Crew, but according to Mrs. Hooper, juniors have their own orientation. Mrs. Hooper says that she sometimes asks a former OLP transfer to serve as a tour guide and mentor. Mrs. Lek, Mrs. Hooper, and the counselors help transfer students by checking in with them throughout the year. In addition, OLP teachers are especially aware of the school’s newest students, always taking time to reach out to them during the first days of school.
Sophie, a Junior transfer stuent with a friend | Gemma Carretta
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Some of the recent colleges on the OLP Campus include the University of Chicago, Ohio State, Nova Southeastern University, and Villanova, just to name a few. Many of you may remember attending the Jesuit College Fair in September. At this college fair you got a little taste of what Junior Ambassadors and Senior Mentors do on a regular bases. I hope all classes enjoyed the experience and learned so much about the college experience. From personal experience we, Sophia Gonzales and Celia Martinez, can tell you that being a Junior Ambassador is a wonderful opportunity to get to know many universities and it is a great honor to recommend universities to our fellow pilots. If you are a sophomore and are interested in becoming a Junior Ambassador next year, just make sure to sign up later in the year so you can participate. In each quarterly edition of the Pilot Press Newspaper we will be updating the readers on colleges that have come to OLP and sharing information with you about what we have learned. Stay tuned if you are curious about the Loyola University of Chicago, Seattle University, or Vanderbilt University!
One of this year’s transfer students comes from Cathedral Catholic High School. Wanting to be a part of a smaller community, and living closer to OLP, she was ready for a change. She feels completely welcomed by everyone here at the Academy. This pilot says, “I like all of my teachers and my classes are all very interesting.” I am a transfer student myself and can speak firsthand about trying to feel at home in a new school. With my father in the military, I’ve had to move a few times. My former school was a military Department of Defense school named Kubasaki High School in Okinawa, Japan. Coming to OLP was different from what I thought it was going to be. At first I was shy with so many new girls around me, but within the first few weeks I was already calling them friends. I have never felt so welcomed anywhere else. I know that my time at the Academy will be what Mrs. Hooper calls “magical.” Both Mrs. Hicke and Mrs. Lek encourage all of us to truly explore and experience OLP-- our friendships, and our education. I have already seen so much of OLP and I have loved every single moment since day one. One transfer student’s parent stated, “The nicest friends my daughter has every had in her whole life are girls from OLP. There is no greater gift that I can give my daughter.” I have already met so many amazing friends, and I am sure throughout my life, they will always be there. I am honored to call myself an OLP Pilot.
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Ignorance and Irrelevance: Are Journalists to Blame? By Gemma Carretta ‘17
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How often do you read or watch the news? According to the New York Times in a recent article, only 9% of teenagers and 16% of young adults, aged 18 to 30, read or watch the news daily. Why so little? The Guardian argues that many people do not stay up to date on current events because they find the news biased, misleading, irrelevant, toxic, and a waste of time. Some even believe that news can make us passive and that it has the power to kill creativity. One writer for The Guardian stated: “I have now gone without news for four years, so I can see, feel and report the effects of this freedom first-hand: less disruption, less anxiety, deeper thinking, more time, more insights.” Now with that cheery statement fresh in your brain as you read this newspaper, another question: Have any news articles or current events ever changed your perception of the world? I created a poll where 92.8% of OLP students agreed that the news has had a powerful effect on them at one time or another, either for better or worse. In whatever ways the news has influenced you, and whatever your opinion of it is, it is vitally important that all of us know about national and world events. No country is its own little isolated bubble; every place is affected by those all across the world. When considering which president to vote for in the upcoming 2016 election, you are choosing someone who is going to represent our nation--someone who will have to deal with and interact with other countries. If the 15 year old boy who put his name on the ballot as “Deez Nuts” were elected president, would really only 25% of those under the age of 30 know about it? The Guardian writer who claimed that reading the news allowed him to live his life with “less disruption” might not be disturbed at first, but he would eventually be in for a shock if “Deez Nuts” were to actually win. For those of you laughing, thinking that this is a joke, 9% of Twitter users would consider voting for him, even though he isn’t legally allowed to be president. Whether or not their claims are serious, that’s a scary thought. The even crazier part is that the Daily Beast article concerning itself with “Deez Nuts” was viewed more times than an article accusing a Texas church of hiring a possible sexual predator. Way to go America. To prevent people like “Deez Nuts” from becoming elected, people need to be interested in the news. However, that is unlikely to happen if people believe the news is irrelevant. If that is the case, then the blame falls to the journalists. What drew you to this newspaper? Are you interested in the contents of these printed pages, or did you come in search of only your friends’ articles? When you read your friends’ articles, do you only make pleasant or agreeable comments? Or are you honest and criticize flaws that might lurk among the black print? If journalists only receive praise from their peers, then they may as well lay down their pens and toss their paper into the fire. Without better journalists our news will remain irrelevant to 91% of teens and 84% of young adults. And without an “in-the-know” generation hot on the heels of their parents, “Deez Nuts” may succeed in claiming The White House for himself. Would you trust an adolescent with our nation? I thought not--or at least I hope not.
Academy of Our Lady of Peace
The Pressure of Female Athletes By Victoria Gonzalez ‘18
Issue 1 October 2015
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“Every Why Hath A Wherefore” By Isabela Mutuc ‘18
The weekend of the nineteenth of September, 2015, was definitely a different one because it included a performance of The Comedy of Errors, written by Shakespeare, at San Diego’s Old Globe Theatre. Shakespeare intended for his play to be performed in the setting of the 1500’s, but Director Scott Ellis decided to set Comedy of Errors in 1920’s New Orleans. Not only did the cast interact with the audience, they also performed a few musical numbers. It was a twist nobody saw, not even Shakespeare.
In the play, Egeon and his wife, Emilia, have identical twin boys, who they take on an ocean voyage along with their two servants (who also happen to be twin brothers). When the ship is wrecked in a tempest, Egeon survives with one of his sons, Antipholus of Syracuse (Played by Glenn Howerton), and a servant boy named Dromio of Syracuse (Played by Rory O’Malley), who also happens to have an identical brother. Separated from her husband, Emilia survives the wreck along with her other twin boy, Antipholus of Ephesus, and the other twin servant, Dromio of Ephesus. After rescuing one of Julia Isbell her sons and one of the servants, Emilia loses the two boys to a thieving fisherman. Out of the grief of The assumption is that males get more losing her son, Emilia becomes a nun. pressured in the competitive world of sports, but more than 50% of female athletes stop participating in sports because they fear that the sport and the training exercises will make them unattractive. Some studies have suggested that two in five young girls refuse to participate in a sport because of concerns about their appearance.
Soon, Antipholus and Dromio of Ephesus, move to Ephesus, where their mother is living, but they do not know that. When Egeon goes to Ephesus in search of his long lost son, he is sentenced to death for entering enemy territory. Soon after, Antipholus and Dromio of Syracuse enter Ephesus for business reasons, and suddenly two sets of long-lost twins are living in the same town, unbenounced to one another. Chaos ensues as a series of events unfold around mistaken identities, love, bribery, and humor. The twins, along with Emilia and Egeon, are ultimately united, and in celebration of their Women who participate in a competitive reunification, Emilia throws a large feast.
sport not only have the pressure of winning but they have the additional pressure of appearance. A few years ago, Olympic gold medal swimmer, Jenny Thompson, posed naked from the waist up for Sports Illustrated, with her back to the camera. She wore a tough, proud expression on her face as she flexed her muscled body. The photo caused mixed reactions: some thought it was overly sexual while others were grossed out by Thompson’s muscles, and felt that she was unfeminine. Jenny Thompson could also be seen as an inspiration - talk about GIRL POWER!
Young female athletes must embrace their true selves because it is better to be yourself than to pretend to be someone you are not. Everyone is beautiful in her own way, whether it be toned and muscular or not. OLP girls can and must be the change we want to see in society, and that begins by being ourselves! No more wishing you were a female Olympic gold medal winner! BE HER. Work for it and embrace your true self. Sources: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-18747137 https://www.competitivedge.com/gender-sports-female-athletes
Support the Arts By Erin Stumm ‘17
Perhaps you’ve noticed that many schools have recently gone from being STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) oriented to being STEM oriented. In doing this, they orient the school towards science and engineering, encouraging students to go into fields where women are the minority. Unfortunately, they are ignoring the beauty of self-expression and creativity that the arts foster. By arts I am not just talking about painting or drawing. I am talking about theatre, dance, poetry, and singing. Arts are incredibly important because not only do they take talent, they take imagination, originality, ingenuity, resourcefulness, and vision. The purpose of the arts is to tell a story, to express feelings or ideas that cannot be verbalized in any other way. The arts are also meant to entertain, and they need an audience to do that. Here are some places you can go to support the arts in and around San Diego:
The dazzling performance was held at San Diego’s Old Globe Theatre, originally built in 1935 for Shakespearean plays. In 1937, the San Diego Community Theatre leased the Old Globe, and renovated it to continue using it. Although it was meant for Shakespeare’s plays, the first play that was performed after the renovation was John Van Druten’s The Distaff Side. In March of 1978, the theatre was destroyed by an arson fire. The only things that survived were the administrative offices, rehearsal hall, dressing rooms, scenery, and costume shops. The Old Globe reopened with William Shakespeare’s As You Like It in 1982 with 581 seats. During the rebuilding, plays were held on the Festival Stage. Sadly, after rebuilding the new stage, an arson took down the Festival Theatre in 1984. In 1985, the Lowell Davies Festival Theatre opened with seats for 612 people. The performance on September 19th was stunning. If I could, I would give it five stars! I, and my fellow theatre-goers laughed out loud multiple times throughout the play; not only did they incorporate humor, they also interacted with the audience. For instance, Dromio spoke directly to a man in one of the front rows. Scott Ellis skillfully staged the play in 1920s New Orleans, and placed several musicians onstage throughout the performance. The production begins with a trumpeter playing a gorgeous number, using his mute many times to characterize the sound. Ms. Herb Baker, head of OLP’s theatre department, attended the performance and also enjoyed it. She explained that although the director changed the setting, it was not odd that the Grecian names remained the same. According to Ms. Herb Baker, one may experiment with Shakespeare’s plays, but not change the lines. You may add lines, but never change them. If you change one line in a Shakespearean play, you change the entire play itself, just like a rainforest. If you take out the water, everything dies. Regardless of a few creative alterations, the substance was still there and the play was an utter success.
Civic Theatre The Phantom of the Opera : Oct 7-18 Annie : November 3-8 Beauty and the Beast : November 24-29 Lamb’s Players Theatre The Wonderful Wizard of Oz : October 9 - November 15 The Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace Anything Goes: November 6-14 The Old Globe In Your Arms: September 16 - October 20 Dr Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! : November 7 - December 26
Even the students enjoyed the play. Madeline Becker, ‘18, claimed that her favorite part was when the Healer came out from behind the seats and interacted with the audience. He humorously healed several people, and although he couldn’t save Antipholus of Ephesus, the audience had a riotous laugh. Becker says she really enjoys Shakespeare’s plays and this one was among the funniest. She enjoyed the interaction between the actors and the audience, and as for me, I didn’t want the performance to end. Sources: The Old Globe’s “Comedy of Errors” program “The Everything Shakespeare Book” by Peter Rubie All photos by Jim Cox Photography for The Old Globe Theatre
Academy of Our Lady of Peace
Class of 2019: Freshman Stand Out!
Issue 1 October 2015
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Photojournalism: A Picture Tells a Thousand Stories
By Crystal Coriano ‘17
By Shannon Doran ‘16
The USC stadium where opening ceremonies took place | Lily Lucero
SPECIAL OLYMPICS 2015 along the Pacific Coast Highway, anticipating the exciting day to come. After a walk on the beach, Erika, my mom, our friends, and I got ready and piled into the car. We then headed to Downtown Los Angeles for possibly the most inspiring night of my life. Darlene at North Terrace | Crystal Coriano
Darlene Villalobos-Cazares is a freshman who truly stands out. Before attending OLP, her upbeat and loving attitude towards OLP set her apart from her fellow classmates. Here she shares why she came, what her hopes and dreams are for her time here, what she plans to do in the future, and what she wants to contribute to the world. What school did you go to before OLP? “Before OLP, I went to Saint Didacus Parish school.” Why did you choose to come to OLP? “When I was in the third grade, I thought that public high school was sort of scary and would definitely not be on my list of options...I remember that all of my teachers talked about OLP and how great it was so I thought that I would apply here. When I finally got to eighth grade [and] discovered that OLP was such a great school I was then so determined [to attend the Academy] and began to do extracurricular activities so that OLP would see me as a competitive and diverse student. Part of the reason I chose OLP was because I knew that it had great academics, it was such a peaceful campus, and what was awesome was that I did not have to worry about having boys around. I also loved the idea of building friendships and meeting girls that I could call my sisters. I...remember saying in my interview for OLP that it is a place where people want you to succeed and I need that type of support.”
When we arrived at the Los Angeles Coliseum on the USC campus, there were tons of people, and buses were packed full of athletes. We took our seats, and cheered as all of the athletes from all across the globe began to fill the stadium. As the sun set in Los Angeles, we listened to stories of triumph and opportunity, of being given a chance to shine in the world. Maria Shriver, daughter of Eunice Kennedy Shriver who founded the Special Olympics, and Michelle Obama both gave moving and heart-tugging speeches. Then Tim Harris, a man who has Down’s syndrome walked onto the stage. As he entered, he hugged every person on the stage, including the First Lady. Everyone in the stadium became emotional when Mr. Harris spoke of the amazing organization that is the Special Olympics. Before he walked off the stage, he said movingly into the microphone: “Your brave is brave enough, to not be afraid of anyone.” As all of LA “reached up,” the motto for the games, the torch made its way through the stadium to the stage, where it was lit. Fireworks surrounded us, everyone cheered, and the athletes danced to the festive music.
Here at the Pilot Press we are making an effort to incorporate more photojournalism this year. The news staff is blessed with excellent photographers, who often work behind the scenes, supporting our journalists and submitting their work online. In gratitude to their commitment to journalism in its diverse forms, we now present the FIRST installment of our series on photojournalism at OLP. Photojournalist: Shannon Doran Site: Syracuse University Subject: Summer College Film Program 2015 What she learned: Film is a series of still images that create the illusion of movement to capture the emotions of an audience This past summer I took a two-week film course at Syracuse University, where I focused on developing screenplays, understanding film-making equipment, and learning about a film’s postproduction process. After enduring longshooting days and all-nighters in the editing suites, we produced two short films using both 16mm and digital film. Here is my story in pictures:
The next day, a group of us met in Long Beach where we cheered on the triathletes. We watched as they entered the water, hopped on bikes, then finished the race, running across the finish line. The first place winner was a 17 year old boy from Team USA named Noah. Everyone cheered and shed tears as he and all of the athletes crossed the line. The medals were placed around their necks, and I instantly thought of a quote I heard the night before at the Opening Ceremonies: “Let me What are your goals, dreams, and hopes for win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” your time here at OLP? “My goal is to get into and succeed in two honors classes. I really want to do well in math and be in a higher placement of math. I also want to make the lacrosse team, possibly try out for the cheer team, and be in one club that I really like because I want to show strong commitment when it comes to applying for college. I also really want to go to prom!” What are your goals, dreams, and hopes for your time after OLP? “My plan is to go straight to a university...I really want to succeed. I am thinking of maybe going to a college out of state to study and become a marine biologist. I can envision myself studying and taking courses in college as well as interning at facilities like the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center or other science institutions so that I have a good amount of experience before I pursue my career.”
Lily and her friends at the beach | A Parent
Monday morning we headed to the beach to watch beach volleyball. We eagerly watched an exciting game of Columbia versus Finland. One of the men on Team Columbia had Down’s syndrome, and every time his teammates made a solid effort, he high-fived all of them. He would jump up and down, pumping up the crowd, and at the end of the day my cousin and I went and congratulated him and his team. When we left that day, all I wanted to do was go What is the legacy you want to leave behind at back and experience more of this truly special event. OLP? What is the one thing you want people Watching the Special Olympics World Games to remember you by? I want people to know that they can accomplish was one of the best experiences of my life. It is hard their goals if they set their mind to it. I also love to put into words just how much I admire and love what Walt Disney once said: “All our dreams can the athletes of the Special Olympics. Their astounding come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” perseverance is so inspiring. Every day they prove that they can do anything they set their minds to, an example What is one comment you would like to make in for the rest of us who may be afraid to break out of our shells. They face disadvantages every single day, yet representation of the Class of 2019? “As freshmen, we are looked upon as small frosh continue to be so happy and enthusiastic about having that constantly fall down the stairs and get lost on the blessing of life. I hope that someday I can attend the campus, but what people don’t see is that we are a Special Olympics again because the games were such fun bunch that are open to meeting new people. We an amazing experience. I learned so much from people observe the upper-class women eating...with their I didn’t even speak to. Their character and attitudes closest friends and see the bond that has grown make me realize how blessed I am, and that I need to be over the course of [their] time here at the Academy, grateful for everything I have. I will never forget their and we envision ourselves doing the same one day.” spirit and the roar of the crowd on that hot July night.
For more photojournalism, including a piece on Spirit Week, visit www.olppilotpress.org
Academy of Our Lady of Peace
Issue 1 October 2015
a staff writer when that opens later this fall. I’m Past Editors of Pilot Press: toalsobeinvolved with the Journal of Human Rights, which isn’t a newspaper (because it’s a journal, obviously), but Where Are They Now? I’m really excited about that, since ideally I’ll be writing By Gemma Carretta ‘17
Morgan: “I miss wearing uniforms so much! Sometimes I think about having to pick out an outfit for the next day and it makes me mad. And I miss Wacky Wednesdays! And Mrs. Turner!!”
Pitrina: “Enjoy your time at OLP. Study hard in your classes because your work in high school Riley: “NYU is really great! It’s a lot to take in, definitely will pay off in college. And never forget though. Moving away to college is a big change the friends you make at OLP, because they will for anyone, and to be living in New York City be around for you long after graduation day.” makes that even harder - but more exciting, too.” Riley: ...Riley? She must be off finding a lead for her next news story... What are you majoring in? Morgan: “I am currently Undeclared, but I am thinking about majoring in English and minoring in Spanish.”
Jurassic World By Alexis Breeze ‘16
about human rights and social justice for my career some day.”
While Pilot Press is still a young newspaper, its brief history boasts some big OLP talent. The Did Pilot Press help you prepare for college or the amazing young ladies who piloted our earliest papers real world? are Morgan Hazel, Pitrina Gilger, and Riley Stenehjem. Morgan: “Pilot Press definitely helped prepare me for college. It taught me to be dedicated to things I am Morgan holds a special place in our hearts passionate about and that hard work always pays off. I for an infinite number of reasons, one being that her learned how to organize my time, to always have a backup determination and energy formed our fantastic Pilot plan, and to never forget to proofread. As an editor, I Press newspaper. She fought tooth and nail for the learned how to work with other people and that being paper for over a year and a half, and finally in the fourth a part of a team that genuinely likes and respects each quarter of her junior year she was granted her request. other is just as important as meeting deadlines and word Morgan is also the brilliant creator of the ongoing counts. Being a part of Pilot Press will always be one of article “Plaid Problems,” where writers answers the most valuable lessons of my high school years and I your biggest questions about boys, school, and owe so much of who I am today to my experience at OLP.” life in general. And Morgan, along with Pitrina and Riley, are back at it to answer some of our Pitrina: “Journalism has been a really great activity questions, specifically about life after OLP. for me; it has helped in a lot of aspects of my life. It’s helped me set deadlines for myself, learn how How is college going? What is it like? to conduct interviews, and write journalistically on a variety of subjects. Plus, journalists are always Morgan: “College is great! It is a lot of fun but if I looking for a story, so it has caused me to keep am being honest, it can be kind of overwhelming. It’s my eyes and ears open and notice a lot of what so exciting to live in a new place and meet so many is going on around me.” new people, but with all of the excitement of new experiences comes a small amount of exhaustion. Riley: “Actually, Pilot Press helped me get my job It’s worth it though! Sophomore year is definitely on campus! I work in the gym at school, which has a lot easier than freshman year because I am more absolutely nothing to do with journalism, but the adjusted to being away from home and I know what first person who interviewed me in the Athletics to expect from classes, roommates, and college department really liked the leadership experience I life in general. There were definitely times during had through the paper. And the writing experience freshman year when I wondered if I had made the is helpful too, of course, for writing for the WSN.” right decision to move across the country. But I am so happy I did! It was scary at first but definitely worth Is there anything that you’d like to say to the OLP it now, and I am so excited for the next three years.” community? Pitrina: “College is awesome. It’s a completely different experience than high school, especially living on campus. I’m constantly surrounded by people my age who are studying and living the college experience, so there’s always a new adventure. And OLP definitely prepared me for my classes and course load.”
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A scene from Jurassic World | Universal Pictures
When I saw the trailers for Jurassic World, I was so excited. As a little girl, I had watched-and loved--all three original movies with my brothers. When they announced the continuation of the series, I felt like there was a whole other world they could go into, especially considering the advances we have made in science since the last release in 2001. When I saw Jurassic World I was amazed by the fantastic computer graphics. Jurassic World was the long awaited continuation of the Jurassic Park series which began in 1993. This current installment takes place twenty-two years after the original movie, but as the park became more and more popular, people just did not seem as amazed by dinosaurs as they were in its early years. So Claire Dearing, the woman in charge of the corporate aspects of the park takes it upon herself to genetically engineer a hybrid, as constructed by Dr. Henry Wu, to ensure enjoyment and therefore sales of tickets to Jurassic World. Complications ensue as a main backer of the park looks into making the park more enjoyable to the visitors. The genetic hybrid, the Indominus Rex, displays the intelligence it has gained through its genetic mutations and escapes into the park and proceeds to go on a killing spree of both dinosaurs and guests of the park. Claire does everything in her power to keep all the visitors safe, including setting a T-Rex free and running from it while still in heels, so that they can finally take the Indominus Rex down. With the help of the newly enlisted dinos, including a small pack of raptors, Claire and Owen are able to finally defeat the Indominus Rex and be able to send all the people from the park back home safely.
The Fashion Corner By Ana Maria Rubio ‘16
Welcome back, Pilots, to a brand new year! It’s a clean slate for all of you, so make good choices, especially fashion choices. Now let’s get down to business, to defeat the heat! As always the hottest and most humid days of summer are here, conveniently, when we head back to school. Well, no worries because you can beat the heat Riley: “That’s a little complicated right now. I’m with these small but useful fashion tips to be and stay technically in the Communications program, but I’m cool. going to transfer out at the end of the year. I’m thinking Tip #1: Wear loose clothing. Did you know that tight about transferring into Journalism with a double clothes actually make you sweat more? This is why I major in sociology, or transferring into Gallatin, recommend a loose pair of shorts and a nice blouse with which is the school of individualized study. Basically, flats or sandals. It’s the right way to go. you design your own major and curriculum there, so I’d be doing journalism through human rights with Tip #2: Wear your hair up. Everyone loves to show off a little bit of international relations thrown in there.” and flip her hair, but having your hair cover your neck actually makes you feel warmer. It is better to be fresh Are you still involved in a school newspaper? and polished than hot and sweaty, so give that hair an Morgan: “I am a writer for the “Features” section updo! Or, maybe you’d rather braid it, bundt it, or just of our school newspaper, The Villanovan, and it is a simply put it in a pony tail - up to you! ton of fun!” Tip #3: Never underestimate the power of light colors. Pitrina: “I haven’t officially declared a major, but I am planning to double major in English and Political Science, so I am completing all of my prerequisites for that right now. After that, I want to go to law school.”
Bryce Dallas Howard as Claire Dearing | Universal Pictures
While most people this summer went to see Jurassic World for the incredibly handsome Chris Pratt in the role of Owen Grady, his continual underestimation of his female counterparts is hard to endure. Bryce Dallas Howard is much more appealing in her portrayal of corporate boss Claire Dearing. She was able to take control in a corporate setting and realize that while she wanted to make the park successful by creating the new dinosaur, it was ultimately a mistake. After the dinosaur was set loose in the park, she did everything in her power to keep people safe. When Owen questions if she could do anything in her five inch heels, she goes out and Colors like black, grey, purple, and navy blue are so cute finishes what needs to be done, and later saves his life! and fashionable, but they absorb heat. So wear light colors like beige, white, lavender, pink, creme, light-wash, baby She spends the entirety of the movie in her heels, blue, green, and so on. which seems uncomfortable at first, but I believe that
Pitrina: “I actually recently got involved in our school’s radio, in the journalism segment of the club. I’ll be doing music journalism, which is what I did a lot of in high school, both for the Pilot Press and other small magazines outside of school. I That’s all for this edition, Pilots. I hope you’ll find this haven’t started writing for our school newspaper useful and fun! And remember fashion is a way to express yet, but I’m hoping to do that soon as well.” yourself and be comfortable in your own skin, so don’t be Riley: “I am! I’ve written a couple things for the afraid to be different and to mix and match your outfits! music section of the Washington Square News, our independent student newspaper. Right now I’m just a With love, contributing writer, but I’m definitely going to apply Ana Maria xoxo.
shows how powerful she is. How many of us could run from a T-rex chasing after us in rainy weather while wearing heels? Not many! She is an example of a take charge woman in modern day cinematography and I think that we need more powerful women on the silver screen to inspire young women all over the world.
Academy of Our Lady of Peace
Issue 1 October 2015
Restaurant Reviews By Katie La Costa ‘17
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Sneak Peek Into Saints By Emily Lujan ‘19 and Darlene Villalobos ‘19
Sabuku: 3027 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA http://www.sabukusushi.com/ Hours: Sun. - Thurs: 12:00-9:00 Fri. - Sat: 12:00-11:00
Are the Saint Augustine frosh really looking fresh? The following stories from the 2019 class say otherwise:
In one word: Creative In more words: Sabuku is a sushi bar that serves traditional Japanese sushi and appetizers, as well as more unique varieties, including a bacon scallop sushi and something called a “Chillaxin Roll” featuring shrimp tempura, spicy crab, and Chilean sea bass. You may recognize Sabuku from the past two Christmases at Our House events at OLP. One of my favorite things about their sushi is the rice. I don’t know what they do with it, but it has so much flavor and is just the right texture. If you are reading this and thinking, “Ew. Sushi. Gross,” don’t worry! They have amazing appetizers, including a delightful pork and chicken gyoza, or dumplings. But if you love sushi, then this is YOUR place. There are pages upon pages of different sushi for you to try. Why not go with a friend or two, order a couple of rolls, and get a taste of a variety of Sabuku creations? How to get there: Walk! Just turn left onto Adams and walk four blocks, a little past 30th Street, and Sabuku is on the right. It’s a nice walk and a great way to get a little exercise.
“Well, I was walking to my locker while talking to my friend and then I hit the wall… I wasn’t paying attention to where I was going.” - Evan Sprague ‘19 Ouch. Hope Evan didn’t hurt his pretty Saintsman face. We have all had moments like these here at OLP, I guess Saintsmen have them too. A little word of advice from girls who have fallen down the stairs: watch where you are walking. “During social studies I was bouncing on one of the ball chairs and I flew off the chair and hit my head on the corner of the desk.” - Kevin Trusso ‘19 Okay, this guy has a special situation. Although we may not be able to relate to his story (because we have such wonderfully uncomfortable seats), our word of advice is to remember what happened to Humpty Dumpty when he sat on a wall. That will happen to Kevin when he sits on a ball. “So one day I went to the cafeteria at Saints in the morning and I got some pancakes and then a ton of syrup spilled on my back leg. I smelled like syrup the whole day and people called me pancake and so now my nickname is Pancake.” - Brandon Toscano ‘19
Carnitas Snack Shack: 2632 University Ave, San Diego, CA https://carnitassnackshack.com/ Hours: Every day: 12:00 pm- 12:00 am In one word: Yes. In more words: Carnitas Snack Shack is simply amazing. All of their ingredients come fresh from local farms and bakeries. They describe their restaurant as “pork-centric American,” and stand by that mantra with their carnitas tacos and Triple Threat Pork Sandwich which has pork loin schnitzel, pulled pork, and-wait for it--bacon. If pork is not your thing, they have other phenomenal dishes like the beet terrine, with beets, goat cheese, and balsamic glaze. Yum. One of the stand-out sides is their fries served with--wait for it one more time--bacon ketchup, and they are even better than they sound. The ketchup is the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and salty. Every time my relatives come to San Diego, the first thing they ask is, “Can we go to that pork place thing?” I cannot convey in words how delicious everything is at Carnitas. Basically, it will make you happy. My most important tip is, as difficult as it may be, do not fill up on the entrees and sides, because they have outstanding desserts too. I know, you didn’t think it could get better, but it can. If the butterscotch and bacon pot de creme is there, order it. A pot de creme is a thick custard, somewhere between a mousse and a creme brulee. Yeah, I know. Go. Now. How to get there: CSS is either a long walk or a short drive straight down Oregon Street. When you get to University Avenue, it is on your right. There’s a giant metal pig on the roof, so it’s a little hard to miss.
“Cause you had a bad day, you’re taking one down, you sing a sad song just to turn it around... you had a bad day.” Sorry, we got a little carried away with Daniel Powter. Anyway, the point is when you spill syrup on your leg you will have a bad day, but you can turn it around by singing a sad song. Good luck Pancake, I guess you could say your nickname kind of “stuck” (no one said we were good at jokes). Hope you don’t have another bad day, and try not spilling your syrup; it belongs on your pancakes not your leg. One young Saintsman told us he was on his way to his history class when he walked into the right classroom thinking it was the wrong classroom. He asked the teacher, “Where is Mr. Sipper?” The teacher gave him a confused look and replied, “I am Mr. Sipper.” It is pretty much inevitable that a student will eventually walk into the wrong classroom, but if someone walks into the right one thinking it is the wrong one…awkward. Well, anonymous Saintsmen, look on the bright side, at least you didn’t become Humpty Dumpt Part 2 or that kid that smelled like pancakes all day.
Chi Extraordinary Kitchen: 2789 Adams Avenue, San Diego CA, 92116 http://chi-kitchen.com/menu.php Hours: Mon-Thurs: 11am - 3pm; 4:30pm - 9pm Friday: 11am - 3pm; 4:30 - 10pm Saturday: 11am - 10pm Sunday: 11am - 9pm All photos by Isabella Hoang
In One Word: Surprising. In More Words: I mean surprising in the best possible way. While it appears unassuming from the street, when you enter Chi, you are struck by the beautiful and peaceful atmosphere, which could come in handy after a stressful week. Chi is a pescatarian (a vegetarian diet that includes fish) restaurant, a diet that is often forgotten. Nevertheless, it is a fresh, healthy, and delicious way to eat. To be honest, I am not much of a fish person, but at Chi, that does not matter. EVERYTHING is delicious, beautifully presented, and perfectly cooked, ranging from the more traditional Pad Thai and curries to the inventive Herbal Salmon plate. Chi is a bit on the pricey side, with dishes from $6.95 to $18.95, but, hey, a bowl of rice is $2.50. What else do you really need? It is a great place to go with your parents before an evening school event or with a group of friends after school to share some dishes, as the portions are generous. Overall, Chi is a fantastic addition to the North Park food scene. How to Get There: Walk out of school and you are basically there. Walk down Oregon, turn right onto Adams, and it is on the left side of the street at the end of the first block (catty-corner to our beloved Twiggs). See you there!
One freshmen who fell down in class can relate to an average clumsy OLP girl. We fall all the time; we mostly tend to fall when we are running late to a class or because we are trying to race to the cafe to get there before anyone else. We aren’t just clumsy, we are hungry all the time! Other times we simply fall down because, well, you know...we fail at walking. Our last embarrassing freshmen story is about a guy who is so tall that dunking a basketball is no big deal. Okay, maybe he’s not that tall, but it must be nice being able to reach food on top shelves. However, being tall has its downsides. This tall freshman said he got stuck in his seat because he is too tall… ...oh boy, that’s no bueno. Our word of advice: stop growing! Well I have to admit, writing about these embarrassing frosh stories does make us girls feel better about our clumsiness. Do us a favor Saintsmen: fall down some stairs every once in awhile, because as OLP students demonstrate on a daily basis, that’s the only classy way to fall.
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Issue 1 October 2015
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Pilot Press Match the Teacher to the Fun Fact! By Katie La Costa ‘17
A. Mrs. Allen
1. This teacher studied in Spain for two years.
B. Mr. Stringer
2. This teacher used to live on Oregon Street.
C. Mrs. Danaher
3. This teacher has been to fourteen Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers concerts.
D. Ms. La Costa
4. This teacher did ballet folklorico for eighteen years.
E. Sra. Kim
5. This teacher hitch-hiked from Chicago to California in 1972.
F. Mr. Kirschbaum
6. This teacher once got into a fight with a 6’5, 300+ lb. man who was trying to steal her purse and won.
Check online to see if you know everything about your teachers at www.olppilotpress.org
21 Things Only a Pilot Understands
Let’s Get Poppin’ Pilots
By Karla Valdez ‘17
1. Beauty parlor opens at 2:15. No exceptions. 2. Walking across the entire campus to get a late slip because showing up without one first was totally worth a shot. 3. You can’t be mad at Mr. Kirschbaum. You just can’t. 4. Your standards have definitely decreased since you last saw boys on a daily basis. 5. Which of Mr. Gonzalez’s lessons CAN’T you apply to your own life? 6. If you’ve had Word Wizardry, you know the definition of anxiety. 7. You know your Thursday won’t be on point when PTV doesn’t play in section. 8. The first block of the day always feels like the clock has slowed down just to watch you suffer. 9. That one teacher who assigns homework as if you were taking no other classes and have nothing else going on in your life. 10. Giving North Park an OLP-girl concert every Wacky Wednesday. 11. Having to bring your makeup with you when you’ve made plans to go to Saints after school. 12. Knowing who is a Freshie and who isn’t by the look on her face. 13. Going out to buy things with your class color because you know you’ll be using them for the next four years. 14. Not being able to take Mr. Moreno seriously because you never know if he’s joking or not. 15.When the café is so crowded you have to debate whether getting food is really worth it. 16. Spring Sing is a mess. There are tears and sweat, yelling and whining. But it’s our mess. And it’s pretty great. #NoRegrets 17. Teachers who post their PowerPoints on Jupiter are the real MVPs. 18. Wishing you had Mrs. Hooper’s closet every time she walks by. 19. Your day flows better when you’re wearing your favorite skirt. It just does. 20. When it comes to spirit points, you go all in - Saints bleeds purple, we bleed plaid. 21. The fighting for food, the piggy-back rides, and the shameless falls down the stairs--it’s only a rough sketch of what goes on around here, oh yeah, besides education.
By Ana Paola Trujillo ‘17
Hello Pilots! This is your update on the 15 songs trending around the world, brought to you by Spotify. Stay tuned every month for the new top 15! 1. What Do You Mean? / Justin Bieber This song is the second single that Justin Bieber released this year, already breaking the Spotify record of the biggest first week for a single, globally. It was streamed more than 21 million times in five days, surpassing “Drag Me Down” by One Direction. If you’re a belieber, then you’re in luck because his new album comes out November 13th. Rumor has it he’ll be back on tour in December! 2. Can’t Feel My Face / The Weeknd “Can’t Feel My Face” was part of The Weeknd’s new album, Beauty Behind The Madness featuring great artists such as Lana Del Rey and Ed Sheeran. He has already started his tour and will continue on through December. 3. Lean On / Major Lazer “Lean On” features DJ Snake and MØ from “Turn Down For What,” making this song a 2015 summer hit. 4. How Deep Is Your Love / Calvin Harris, Ellie Goulding Leaked on July 17th, two days before its intended release day, “How Deep Is Your Love” was very successful in reaching the top ten in 22 countries, which includes being number two on the UK Singles Chart and number one in Australia. 5. Drag Me Down / One Direction “Drag Me Down” was their first single released after Zayn Malik left the band. It broke the record for being the fastest song to reach number 1 on iTunes. Their fifth album, Made In The A.M., comes out November 13th. Sadly, One Direction will not be touring for this album. Visit www.olppilotpress.org for the rest of this countdown!
By Gemma Carretta ‘17 and Julia Isbell ‘17 Please help oh wonderful-and-without-fault Joking Juniors: Why is school so hard? How will I survive and pass all of my exams? - Frantic Freshman Thank you for realizing that our generous wisdom can be of use. We were once in your position, and we came up with a couple of handy-dandy solutions for this conundrum, which will now be passed on to you, oh-young-and-innocent Frantic Freshman: 1) Sleep with your textbook AS your pillow. It is a common misconception that this doesn’t actually work, but it has been scientifically proven by some friends of mine that osmosis from the textbook can occur when there is no pillow absorbing the information. 2) This is slightly more time consuming, but join the robotics and coding club. Work with them for a little while until you develop the necessary skills to build a time traveling machine. Then all you have to do is fast forward through time and space, look at the test, return back here to the present, and study what you saw. Simple. I am a Sleepy Senior taking a zero block class this year. It is a class I really love and enjoy, but I always seem to fall asleep during it. I am (yawn) concerned that I will miss out on something important or, even worse, something totally awesome. What should I do? -So Sleepy Senior I feel your pain Sister Sleeps A Lot. I am also taking a zero block and a famous quote by Buddy the Elf has made me realize that four main food groups will keep me awake throughout the whole day: “candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup.” And then wash those cavity creating concoctions down with eleven cups of coffee. If, even after that, you need just a little bit more kick, try eating a whole bag of sugar. It always does the trick for me. You will never fall asleep again. Or just think about how much money your parents are actually spending on your education. The cost per class, per block, averages about $30, so if you have a habit of falling asleep during class, you better break out the checkbook and start paying your parents back.