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Vol. 92 Issue 11
Seniors of 2011 have the most valedictorians in over 30 years
Photo by Sarah Kowalski Senior valedictorians Brent Bonfiglio, Aartika Maniktala, Apoorva Shah, Rachel Gerards, Megan Kufeld, Camron Noorzad, Julien Malard, Kevin Luo, Pranjali Beri and salutatorian Eryn Raymond. Valedictorians maintained 4.0 GPAs during their high school career and the salutatorian only received one “B”.
Six students receive the Husky Award
Photo by Sarah Kowalski Senior Husky Award recipients Justin Woo, Kristina Becker, Sarah Pham, Shadin Awad, Divya Gupta, and Lisa Ramie. The Husky Award recipients are chosen for their commitment to the school and demonstration of leadership and excellence. Dylan Mahood dylan@whshatchet.com The Husky Award is a prestigious service award given out to seniors
since the 1960s. In order to win it, students must be nominated by teachers who think they have been exceptional people in high school. The nominees fill out applications
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describing how they have served WHS and only a few are selected for the award by an anonymous council of staff and administrators. “I believe the Husky Award
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winners embody the spirit of WHS...The bottom line is these people are multifaceted,” Activities Director and past Husky Award winner Helen Paris said. Lisa Ramie was the only Husky Award winner this year who was not a member of ASB. According to Paris there are usually more Husky Award winners who come from more diverse backgrounds than just ASB. “I believe that Lisa Ramie has brought on a cause that many of us forget about. She has brought on the idea of being ecofriendly and eco-aware,” Husky Award winner Divya Gupta said. A maximum of ten people can win the award each year. Following tradition, this year’s six winners will graduate before the rest of the class. They only seem to regret that they could not enjoy Washington’s activities more. “Being in charge of class events for so many years has really taken away from being able to full enjoy the [events themselves],” Husky Award winner Sarah Pham said. The winners thought Spirit
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Week and the Multicultural Assembly were the best WHS events. “I wish we could have won spirit week, but I’m glad we won the most unofficial title, ‘The best class with the best cross dressing dance ever,’” Husky Award winner Shadin Awad said. Often, the leadership shown by the award winners is behind the scenes. “[Kristina Becker] has remained a humble leader, always focusing on the work more than the title it will give her,” Husky Award winner Lisa Ramie said. Husky Award winners have a legacy of making a lasting and positive impact on our school. “I think that every award winner has helped change WHS; that’s why they were chosen as the winners,” Husky Award winner Justin Woo said. The Husky Award winners have contributed to the improvement of our community by serving on the school board, working in leadership, strengthening environmental awareness, and countless other activities.
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New Husky awards Reminiscing high school years “I was actually really surprised when I received the award because I do not play The Husky to Husky sports and I am a 4.0 student Award and the Faculty so far in my senior year, but Husky Award are two new have not been for my entire awards that were presented high school career,” Mackie this year at Senior Awards said. “This means a lot to me because growing up I had to Night on May 19. The Husky to Husky go through a lot of hardships Award is awarded to and someone has recognized a senior for achieving that I do truly try my best academic success in spite when I do something.” Career Specialist of overwhelming personal struggles. The Faculty Husky Michelene Wittmer was the recipient of the Award is Faculty Husky a w a r d e d This means a lot to me Award. to a staff because growing up I had to go through a lot “She is wellmember of hardships informed and who the Ashley Mackie really wants s e n i o r everyone to class has felt helped or contributed get as many opportunities most to their success in for scholarships as possible,” high school. The recipients senior Lisa Ramie said. of both awards are chosen “She’ll also cut you some by the class officers and are slack and give you pointers about which scholarships each given $400. This year’s recipient for you should apply for, given the Husky to Husky Award on how many people have also applied. Very helpful!” was senior Ashley Mackie. Garrick Ng
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Grads join U.S. military Clockwise, Jessey Csech, Nicolas Ruma, Dillon Green, and Austin Guttery. Csech is joining the Army, Green is going to UCLA on an ROTC scholarship, and both Guttery and Ruma are joining the Marines. Ten other grads are joining a branch of the military.
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It is time for graduation and every senior is filled with joy, pride, and sadness for the four years that have gone by in high school. Everyone is anxious and eager for the year to finally end and looking forward to their summer. We all remember our freshman year. For
some, it was a whole new beginning, time to start fresh. Sophomore year was the year when students began to widen their scope in terms of college admissions and other extra curricular activities . And for others, it’s time to continue chilling with their friends and making plans about what to do after school. Junior year was a huge transition from the previous years of High School. This is
the year that colleges look at the most. There were so many memorable events for the seniors. Students will remember their last year as the year that they enjoyed the most. Senior year is meant to gather the class together. It is quite a privilage to go to WHS, for the school gives its best attempt at making us feel special and treating us better than many schools.
Farewell to departing teachers Amanda Nava Rachel Das
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Washington’s faculty will be noticeably changed next fall. Daniel McCarthy, who teaches Social Justice and English, Ioana Browne, who teaches Algebra I and AP Calculus AB, and Sally Arnold who teaches English Language
Development, will be leaving their posts. McCarthy said he'll miss the "weather, students, and faculty" the most when he moves to Boston over the summer due to his wife's job. McCarthy has been a part of WHS' faculty for five years and now he plans to continue teaching at a high school. McCarthy says it is unknown whether or not social justice
will continue next year. The same can be said for the other two teachers, who were unavailable for an interview. "It really sucks because it's not like these are new teachers; they've all been here a while, or at least as long as I've been here. I'll really miss them because I won't see them when I come back to visit next year," senior Sandy Shih said.
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SPORTS
Rachel Gerards is scholar athlete of the year; Casey Jennings is athlete of the year four years of high school while, at the same time, participated in cross Mahsa@whshatchet.com country and track. This balance This year, two awards were between good grades and sports given out to two seniors who have was a big reason that she got the excelled in sports throughout high award. school. Senior Rachel Gerards “I think my biggest competition received the award of being WHS for getting the award is my sister, Scholar Athlete of the Year. Senior Jessica,” Gerards says. “I got a little Casey Jennings bit higher received the award of of a GPA WHS Athlete of the I think it’s a great honor than she did, Year. Although the to win athlete of the which I think two athletes have been year. is the reason involved in different I’m the one sports, they both who got the Casey Jennings come together sharing award.” commonalitites. In the For getting fall, Gerards good grades while involved in is going to attend UCLA. She competitive sports, Rachel Gerards does not intend to participate in earned the title of WHS Scholar sports, though. She is planning on Athlete of the Year. devoting her time to her studies She maintained a 4.0 GPA all and schoolwork. On the other
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Senior Rachel Gerards smiles about her win. She will go to UCLA in the fall.
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hand, Gerards does plan to run for personal enjoyment. Casey Jennings received the honor of WHS Athlete of the Year. To get this award, Jennings had to participate in as many sports as he could at the varsity level. For Jennings, this included varsity baseball, varsity football, and varsity basketball. Jennings accumulated a total of nine years of varsity sports. “I think it’s a great honor to win athlete of the year. There are so many great athletes at this school, such as Deandre Carter and many others,” Jennings says. In the future, Jennings says he will most likely attend Fresno State. There, he plans on playing football and possibly baseball. Both Gerards and Jennings have been able to excel at their sports through their determination.
Photo by Pro Image Senior Casey Jennings performs a layup drill. He played varsity basketball for two years.
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Senior Bucket List Things to do before college
travel “I’m getting my nose pierced.” -Eryn Raymond throw a party go to a concert get in shape “I want to rent a cotton candy machine while I still have money.” -Lisa Ramie go on a road trip learn a new talent “I want to get my first job.”-Rachel Whitaker b lu c a o t o g y l i m a f d n a s d n rie f h t i w s e r u t c i take p s n o i s s e f n o /c s d n e “I want to learn how to surf.” -Noel Garcia m a make h c a e b e h t t a e r i f l e bonf s r u e yo e r s o o f t n d a e e t l c n a / k w o e o v c ’ u o t o y n es i lear v o m e h t l l e a r e i h c m t e a r w ep i ) v y o d a m e t r l h a ’t nig n d e i v m a h a u o y f go to i ( se n e e c i l m r e r u t o x y e g n get i h t e try som Illustration by Krystal Inman
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SENIOR AWARDS
Math: Kevin Luo (Highest Honors), Julien Malard (Highest Honors), Marc Leprince (Honors) Science: Pranjali Beri (Highest Honors), Megan Kufeld (High Honors), Apoorva Shah (Honors) Social Science: Avnish Patel (Highest Honors), Melissa Morgan (High Honors), Satinder Singh (Honors)
Art/Ceramics: Jenae Lee (High Honors), Natalie Rodriguez (Honors) Not Pictured: David Demars (Highest Honors) Drama: Mario Rappa (Highest Honors), Josh del Mundo (High Honors), Rachael Kahn (Highest Honors), Haley Barnett (Honors) Not pictured: Bridget Moore (High Honors) Music: Riva Madan (High Honors), Kevin Luo (Highest Honors) Andre Harlan (Highest Honors), Edward Luo (High Honors), Kimberly Valdovinos Not Pictured: Ricardo Rodriguez (Honors)
Transitional Achievement: Brent Bonfiglio, Natalie Rodriguez, Troy Stover, Lianne Woo (all Highest Honors) Vocational Achievement: Mario Rappa (Highest Honors) Not Pictured: Ethan Nichols (Highest Honors)
English: Dylan Mahood (Highest Honors), Sarah Kowalski (High Honors), Julien Malard (Honors) Spanish: Sarah Kowalski (Honors), Julien Malard (Highest Honors) Not Pictured: Jasmine Magallanes (High Honors) Chinese: Konami Yokoyama (Honors), Qi Jing (High Honors), Cho-Ieng Lei (Honors), Wei Chen Chang (High Honors) French: Ryan Evans (Highest Honors), Megan Kufeld (High Honors), Kayla Bushey (Honors)
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Jordan@whshatchet.com Having advanced to varsity baseball in freshman year, Senior Casey Jennings is among the three students who have earned the White Sweater award. In addition, he played other sports throughout high school, such as competing in both varsity football and basketball starting in sophomore year. Jennings believed that sophomore year had been the most inspirational for him because he played against older players. “I felt like I was a step ahead because I always had a taste of playing varsity from baseball,” Jennings said. Upon entering junior year,
Jennings had the confidence to compete in basketball, but decided to shift his focus on baseball and football instead. He believed that playing sports helped him maintain high grades. “Playing through three sports could be a struggle and there may be a change in mind depending on the sport you’re playing at the time, but the fun thing is to play at what you’re good at,” Jennings said. As a senior, Jennings played t h r e e sports; however, h e grew more serious in playing football because graduation and college drew closer.
“Because of the sports I played in high school, I wanted to play as much sports as possible and succeed at them,” Jennings said. Jennings had been offered admission to several colleges. His plan is to play football after making a decision on which college to attend. Taking a look back at his years at Washington, Jennings believed that playing on the team helped him mature . “...never be cocky. Always be humble and confident, but if it’s a must, be humbly cocky,” Jennings said.
Photo by Pro Image Senior Casey Jennings takes a practice swing during his at-bat. Huskies defeated the Titans 8-0 .
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Chestnut was among two fellow athletes receiving the White Sweater Award. “I feel good and accomplished for getting this award because not too many people get it,” Chestnut said. His mom got him started in soccer, and he has been playing ever since he was eight years old. Chestnut played soccer for FC it his personal goal to earn the Fremont from the House Leagues White Sweater Award. However, to Division 1 and then Mission regardless of this award, Chestnut Valley United (MVU) for three had always intended to participate in cross-country, soccer, and track. seasons. As for his future in sports, “I love to Chestnut plans to run play soccer in college and attend but I actually Good luck to Casey Chabot this upcoming enjoyed track and Polo and whatever fall. He hopes to earn more. It’s a lot they may pursue in the a scholarship when he more work future. transfers to a fourbut there year university. Jesse Chestnut is so many “Good luck to people you Photo by Pro Image Casey [Jennings] and get to meet Senior Jesse Chestnut Polo [Chavez] and clears the ball from danger. and hang out with,” Chestnut said. whatever they may pursue in the It wasn’t until his sophomore He plays right mid for the future,” Chestnut said. Huskies. year that Chestnut decided to make
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Senior Polo to his friends and family for Chavez started motivating him to become playing sports at a passionate in the sport and his young age. He started coaches for always pushing him o f f by playing soccer. to his potential. Since he was three years old, “My coaches and I have many his father has been helping differences. They have always him improve his skills and pushed me to my limit to get me motivating him to try and be to my full potential,” Chavez said. the best at whatever he tries. Chavez plans to continue Chavez trained with his father playing soccer while attending at Parkmont Elementary, San Francisco State University helping him with his control, in the upcoming fall. He will touch, and shooting accuracy. be playing the center middle Soccer is the only sport position during college career. that Chavez played outside of Washington. While playing with his club teams outside of Washington, he learned new skills and stayed in shape while in Washington’s offseason. Chavez also ran three years of cross country and two years of track and field. He believed that it would keep him in shape for soccer season. He practiced for track and cross country by running to Quarry Lakes in order to build up his stamina and strength. “I enjoyed track the most. Photo by Pro Image I love how open it is. How you meet many new people,” Senior Polo Chavez dribbles Chavez said. the ball through lanes. The He attributes his success Huskies tied the Titans 0-0.
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The White Sweater Award is given to Washington High School student athletes who demonstrate “a high level of commitment to high school athletics by their ability to earn [at least eight] varsity letters in a variety of sports”. Senior Jesse Chestnut has met these conditions with three years of varsity cross country, two years of varsity soccer, and three years of varsity track. Of this year’s seniors,
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June 7, 2011