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If you are fortunate enough to be surrounded by great friends and a loving family this holiday season, as I am, they will top your list of what to be thankful for. But no one’s list should end there. Personally, I

appreciate the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf’s Summer Ceylon iced tea and all the caffeine it delivers. Then there’s college football on Saturdays, my sleepfacilitating white-noise machine, Dentyne Pure peppermint gum, my filledto-bursting iPod and the stack of books waiting on my bedside table. I could go on and on, but the point is, it’s important to acknowledge the little things that help you get through the day. As we enter the season of gimme-gimme, don’t forget to take a second to appreciate what you’ve already got.

Happy Holidays, Michelle Burgess Editor-in-Chief

Featured Contributors We asked this month’s Featured Contributors about their holiday memories and whether they were naughty or nice…

When Jessie Worger isn’t busy writing for azTeen, she is busy tearing down the field as a member of the Highland Hawks soccer team. Based on what she says about her childhood, it’s good that Jessie found a way to channel her energy. “When I was little, the house was my playground,” she says. “Kitchen counters were perilous mountains, couches were boats, the spaces beneath beds were caves, and I was an adventurous explorer. My mom told me I was a naughty child because I could find my way into anything and everything, especially things that would cause a mess. Once when my parents had supposedly tucked me into my crib, I climbed over the bars and crawled into the crafts room. There, I found a wonderful bucket of purple paint and lathered myself head to toe in it. By the time my mom walked into the room I was a purple monster. If curiosity makes you naughty, I was definitely a naughty child.” Chaparral senior Jimmy Abarikwu, however, is a different story. According to Jimmy, he was an absolute angel as a child. “When I was a kid, I was most definitely a nice guy,” he says. “I was very kind and helpful, always helping out in class and playing nicely on the playground during recess. I had lots of friends, and girlfriends too. I never got into trouble with them, but we still had lots of fun.” Jimmy is an azTeen model and Street Team member, but it’s in his role as the azTeen Wolf at the azHallowTeen Bash in this issue’s Caught on Camera that he had to let go of the nice guy within and let loose his inner beast. Bash guests were happy to see that as the wolf, Jimmy was just the right mix of naughty and nice.

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Editors Taylor Turkeltaub, Chaparral ‘11 Bree Purdy, Corona del Sol ‘11 HaeSoo Cheon, Desert Mountain ‘11 Kelly Fleming, Saguaro ‘11 Jordan Laughlin, Mountain Pointe ‘11 Carolina Lopez, Horizon ‘11 Jennifer Na, Xavier ‘11 Zoe Simon, Phoenix Country Day ‘12

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superman Joe Brooks’s folksy vibe crosses the pond

Myspace has had both a negative and a positive effect on society over the years. For UK native Joe Brooks, however, this powerful site is the secret weapon behind the start of his highly accelerating career. After the first release of his songs, the mellow, melodious Brit’s Myspace popularity grew along with his international popularity. His brand new album, Constellation Me, demonstrates why Brooks’ success is no surprise. Recently, azTeen caught up with Joe to talk about life, death, and making it big (and keeping it that way). : What is your writing process like? JB: Superman was written six years ago. It had around 10 million plays on Myspace, which is the reason why my Myspace became so big. I wrote it with a couple of songwriters from the UK which have become good friends of mine ever since. I don’t know about you, but as a guy in high school, there’s always that one person that you like that you’d love to be on a date but they’re “out of your league” and seen as the popular one or the beautiful one. So it’s about this girl who’s been my best friend ever since and it was about her and not being able to have her when I was younger – around 16. It’s basically about if I were a superhero how I’d be able to get her. : What are the first five words that you think of when I say ‘Arizona’? JB: The Grand Canyon, the desert (laughs), sunsets, Frank Lloyd Wright, would I be correct? Would I be correct if I said that there is a lot of Frank Lloyd Wright stuff in Arizona? Yeah. JB: There you go. I guess I’m not too stupid after all (laughs). And I guess I also think of stars. I can’t wait to be out in the middle of America and be able to look at the sky and see it in a way that I’ve never seen it before. It’s going to be incredible. : If you could have invented one thing, what would it be?

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JB: Wow, that’s a tough question. I probably would have invented the car. No, I would have probably invented the Dyson Hoover — they made so much money after that (laughs). : Do you prefer UK artists or American? JB: I don’t think there’s a possible answer because I like a lot of both and I also dislike a lot of both. I like the originality and the eccentricity that comes out of the UK. There are a lot of cool bands and sounds that come out of there, but at the same time, there are so many talented singer/songwriters and a lot of different genres in America. : What is the life of Joe Brooks like? JB: Right now it’s really busy (laughs). Pretty much just partying. No, I’m kidding. I live in LA and I go back and forth from the UK to LA and I work extremely hard, I’m not going to lie. While on the road, I get to experience a lot of experiences. I get to do a lot of industry functions and events, I write, I do a lot of the online stuff—a big passion of mine is Photoshop and graphic design. Just recently I did the Myspace and the website. Basically everything that goes into building a brand, that’s my job, I do it 24/7. Wow, I don’t know any band that puts that much effort into what they do. JB: Yeah, neither do I, and it’s slightly frustrating sometimes, I’ve got to be honest (laughs). You know, so many

bands and so many artists fade away very quickly, and I feel that the harder I work, the longer I’ll stick around. So that’s the plan. There is no “5 steps to making it” and each day is different. One thing I have to advise to anybody is that you need to be completely open to be able to change in a split second. You need to be able to change plans, jump on a flight, travel here, travel there, cause if you’re willing to do that, a lot more people will want to work with you and you will receive a lot more opportunities because you’re just on it. : Tell me something that none of your fans know. JB: I have two six-by-seven-foot paintings in my apartment. One of them is called, Paint On Canvas One and the other is called, Paint On Canvas Two and what I basically did is I bought these two half-priced canvases, chucked a load of paint on them, and I stuck them on my wall. People come over and ask me where I got them and how much I paid for them and literally all I did was just splash paint all over them. So basically I create art for my walls that I don’t think are great at all (laughs).

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: If you were on death row, what would be your last meal? JB: Firstly, I would have to ask you why I’m on death row (laughs) and secondly, I’d probably go with fish and chips. It’s got to be fish and chips with a splash of vinegar from the “chippy” at the top of my road in Southampton and mushy peas. Have to have the mushy peas. Love the mushy peas. : What is one band that you truly respect? JB: The Killers, 100 percent. Brandon Flowers is my man crush. He is one of my idols and I think he is amazing. I try to take a lot of influences from him, you’d probably see that in my music or in my performance but he does influence me a lot. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting him at the ASCAP Awards and it was great. He’s really shy, really quiet, and smaller than me, which is unbelievable because I’m like a stick. He was just a really nice guy. Be sure to check Joe Brooks and his music out at myspace.com/joeborooksmusic.

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SanTan Village was the site of this year’s azHallowTeen Bash when the party came to the faaaaar southeastern corner of the Valley. Rocking the stage were Real Music, Crush, Fairline and headliners Weird Is the New Cool, backed up by DJ Hazardous from AZ Pro DJs on the ones and twos. Food was provided by Auntie Anne’s, Hot Dog on a Stick, Johnny Rocket’s, Paradise Bakery and Caketini; drinks – Monster and Sunkist and RC – by Kalil. Dillard’s got into the spirit by pimpin’ their booth with Halloween loot and tons of free stuff for guests, and by providing a huge chunk of the evening’s raffle prizes. Cricket screenprinted free tees on site, Maricopa Community Colleges provided goodies, Hint sampled flavored water and sponsors Sanderson Ford and NAU and supporters NYPD Pizza and Torrid made sure that no one left empty-handed. azTeen would like to thank SanTan Village, all of the sponsors, guests and azTeen staff and Street Team volunteers, as well as emcee Kyle Collins for making the show a great success!

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5Q for RJ Mitte He’s a cast member on TV’s edgiest show and fledgling movie star. But this Louisiana native, 18, has more on his mind than acting Besides the upcoming fourth season of AMC’s Breaking Bad, in which you play Walter White Jr., what else do you have going on right now? “Since early September, I’ve been in Portland, Oregon, filming a movie called The House of Last Things. It’s a suspense/thriller (and) my first film. It’s an indie, so there have been some challenges, and I love that; it’s exciting. Plus I get to do my own stunts which is really bad-ass. You can go to my Facebook page and see some behindthe-scenes pictures from the film that the crew has posted.”

Your character on Breaking Bad has cerebral palsy, and in real life you have a milder version. That prompted your involvement with I AM PWD; what can you tell us about it? “I AM PWD (Inclusion in the Arts

and Media of Performers with Disabilities) is a Tri-Union campaign that works on behalf of performers with disabilities, advocating inclusion and accuracy in the media. For me personally, I doubt I would have had the chance to do what I’m doing today if someone else hadn’t already spoken up and made some noise. I’m just doing what I can.” What advice would you give to teens who dream of acting as a career? “First, I would say, ask yourself why you want to become an actor. It’s not as easy or as glamorous as it seems. It takes a lot of devotion and determination, as well as patience, preparation and perseverance. If it is the career path you choose, don’t expect overnight success. Stay focused, find great acting coaches and learn as much as you can.”

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What else do you want people to know about you, your work or your life? “I hope to encourage others to never give up on what they want in life. You can reach any goal you set for yourself if you educate yourself and work hard. I also hope that teens recognize and take action against bullying. Don’t be afraid to speak up and make a difference.”

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Our holiday models? Oh, they were naughty by nature. But photographer Scott Foust tamed them at his Scottsdale studio, Image-Industry Photography & Design during a super-long but fun, fun, fun shoot right before Halloween. Check out interviews and outtakes on our Facebook.

Brody Kade Longo Basha ‘13 So, are you naughty or are you nice? Generally, I can do both. I’m a good student, a great friend and what I believe to be a pretty decent son/older brother. But I am also a teenage boy, so I most definitely have my naughty moments ... Why would Santa put coal in your stocking this year? Well, I’m not tryin’ to get myself in trouble here… but Santa would most likely put coal in my stocking this year for losing a pair of shoes, some money and my retainer for the second time. If you were very, very good, what will you find wrapped up for you? I would final all the clothes and shoes I could ever ask for! I love clothes, sometimes even more than people. Also some cold hard cash – nothing beats American currency.

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New theater takes moviewatching to the next level What’s Shakin’? If you’re at Scottsdale’s new UltraStar Cinemas, it might be your seat. UltraStar, which has locations in So Cal and Surprise, has reclining seats, digital technology, gourmet snacks and in-seat food ordering, reserved and VIP seating AND enhancedmotion chairs that make

you feel like the action is real when you’re watching a movie like Avatar or… Snakes on a Plane. Located at the Pailions 11, former home of the old UA theater, UltraStar will elevate the movie-watching experience to something waaaay cooler. Check it out at UltraStarMovies.com.

“Props to my pal Brandon for being so smooth and enlightening me on the mental and psychological tendencies of the opposite gender.”

— Jehan Bista, Phoenix Country Day ‘12

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— Amelia Drumm, Xavier ‘13

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A look at some of this season’s top Valley athletes and why you should keep an eye on them

Who: Jacqueline Kim Perez Where: Chaparral ‘11 What: Soccer Why you should care: As part of People

to People’s Sports Ambassador program, Jacqueline traveled to Austria to play against teams from 22 countries. The midfielder, who is half Korean and half Mexican, was born in Mexico and has been recommended for the Women’s Mexican League. She has played varsity for four years and loves to freestyle and practice Melbourne shuffling. What she says: “Futbol is my passion. It is my best friend. Soccer has been there for me and has changed my life in good and bad times. When I’m on the field it is a whole different world. Futbol is life.”

Who: Sai Tummala Where: Brophy ‘11 What: Basketball Why you should care: Sai

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ranks 108 in the US. A lefty, he plays small forward and averages 10.1 point and eight rebounds per game and hits 70 percent of his free throws. Sai is an AP Scholar and carries a 4.2 GPA. He led the Broncos in rebounds last year and was All-State Honorable Mention. What he says: “I love to compete every time I play basketball and show the hard work that I put into the game. I play because I love the game, not for any other reason.”

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Who: Ryan Cox Where: Corona del Sol ‘11 What: Wrestling Why you should care:

This four-year varsity wrestler boasts a career record of 89-26 going into his senior season. He was part of the Aztec’s state championship squad in 2009 and 2010 and won Sectionals and his division of the Aztec Duels last year. He also maintains a 3.8 GPA. What he says: “My father inspired me to wrestle at a young age, and I have developed a love of the sport over the years. This love is due to all the great coaches I have had in the past and present – Tim Felton, Sergei Beloglazov, Melvin Douglas, Dave Vibber, Jim Martinez and Keith Walton.”

Who: Ashley Barnhill Where: Phoenix Country Day ‘11 What: Soccer Why you should care: Ashley has been on varsity all four years of high

school, practicing with the boys’ team. She played for the US Olympic Development Program and has been captain of her club squad for three years. She is the xxx’s captain this year and was Rookie of the Year and All-Region in 2007-2008 and MVP, All-Region and All-State last season. What she says: “I’m a very competitive person when it comes to soccer. I think what makes our school team so special is the coach, Coach McKean. He is the best coach I have ever played for. All he cares about is that you give it your all; it doesn’t matter if you are a talented player or not.”

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st ye socc MVP. The mar was named the G er for 11 years id fi e ld e r/defender/ ators’ freshman all 16 gam e 15 assists s last season, scorinforward started Roll and e . At Xavier she is on g 23 goals and arned a bro the High H nze m onor Spanish Exaedal in the Nationa What l m. she sa ys it is someth ing I grew u : “I love soccer beca use p with and cherished. h sport; it’s pIt’s more to me than ave always ju re has broughtty much my life. Socst a cer t me many mem and friendsh ips that lastories a lifetime.” Who: Matthew de Rosa Where: Red Mountain ‘11 What: Wrestling Why you should care: Matthew leads the Lions in pins and

takedowns and has racked up a 40-8 record during his first three seasons. He’s been on Varsity for all four years, is now in his 10th year of wrestling and calls his teammates his “second family.” Red Mountain ended last season with team firstplace finishes at Lake Havasu and Coolidge and a fifth-place finish at state. What he says: “We are very close with each other as a team, and we will help one another through just about anything. We have such a strong bond. We have heart, and it’s more powerful then ever. I can promise that.”

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“Peoria is known for its tradition, so how we carry that on is by going all out for assemblies. In STUCO we go beyond expectations so we keep our students pumped. Our students know something new is going to come, so it gets ‘em excited. But it all starts at the heart of dressing up in green and gold and going all out! We all have heart and help use it to fuel up our panther spirit! It’s our pride in everything we do that keeps it going!” – Lea Munoz, Peoria ‘12

“Chaparral has the MOST school spirit... We are the Yankees of all cheering sections!” – Joey Bielek, Chaparral ‘11

from North High 3 “Students School show our spirit not only by decking out in our school colors red and blue every Friday, but also by participating in weekly activates during lunch (ran by student government) which are aimed to bring different groups of our student

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body together. They also show their spirit by coming to games and supporting our fall sports. Judging from the amazing participation we had during our first spirit week, many students are excited to come to school and proud to be MUSTANGS!” – Vinson Liu, North ‘11

“One of the ways I show school spirit is by volunteering at the lower school for holiday activities. By having a positive attitude it makes a better and more fun experience for the younger kids.” – Esther Wininger, Jess Schwartz ‘12

“My friends and I show school spirit by cheering our team on, having fun and winning medals at track meets representing Desert Mountain.” – Michelle Kreutzberg,

Desert Mountain ‘11

“On game days, my friends and I all get together after school and then we get ready for the game. We paint our bodies, bring noise

makers and go all out to show the best school spirit!” — Shaye Cody, Chaparral `11

“My school has a lot of school spirit! Our pep rallies are crazy because each class goes against each other to show who has the most school spirit! The seniors always win! I love going to our football games and screaming, cheering, and we make up victory songs!” – Kira Samone, Betty H. Fairfax ‘11

“We show school spirit at my school by going all out to all the games with cheering sections and body paint.” – Grant Parsons, Brophy ‘12

“My friends and I love to go to football games to cheer for our team. We always wear black to show school spirit and sometimes we go all out with face-paint.” – Shalini Chaliki, Desert Mountain ‘11

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clothes and even white face paint on Friday’s and to all of our

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games to support our amazing football team! We love to be crazy, scream cheers and do fun things to show our enthusiasm for the game and for our school.” – Gabbie Pierson, Pinnacle ‘12 11 ”At Xavier we usually all get really into the rallies. Everyone dresses up in costumes, brings posters and cheers really loudly. My ears ring for a long time after those rallies.” —Jenna Smith, Xavier ‘11 12 “I show my Puma spirit by wearing Perry shirts every Friday and encouraging students to get involved during spirit weeks and assemblies. It is a constant task to keep Perry spirited. In STUGO we plan spirit week days everyone can participate in, host games to keep students entertained at lunch and put forth our best effort to blow kids away at our assemblies.”

– Emma Hubbard, Perry ‘11 13

“I enjoy showing my school spirit by participating on fren-

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– Salem Shaub, Millennium‘11.

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15 “We show our school spirit by competing hard at races and when we have our picture taken, we strike our ‘hawk pose’ to show pride in our team and in our school.” – Kristin Riordan, Highland ‘12

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Gilbert junior Macey Gardner is arguably the best outside hitter in Arizona and already committed to playing for ASU in the fall of 2012. The 6-footer is a superstar on her Junior Olympics club team as well, but those who know her say that her skill is matched only by her humility. On the eve of the state 5A-1 playoffs, she spoke to azTeen about her life and her future.

What’s your biggest pet peeve? When people eat, drink and swallow very loudly. My dad and brothers eat loudly, but that’s how I learned to swing hard!

So, how did you choose ASU? I was so blessed to have many choices and was very interested in UCLA, Pepperdine, Washington and UC Irvine. However, I chose to stay near my family, friends and church and play the sport I love near the people I love. Coach Jason Watson was a huge part of that decision. He is building the kind of program that really hits home with me. I would be so proud to be a part of making ASU a place that is known for its volleyball.

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What songs, snacks, routines or rituals get you pumped up before a game? The dinner before a game day, I eat pasta and salad to get some major carbs for stamina. For warm-up music, I like the old-school ‘80s. I think I would have enjoyed the ‘80s. But more importantly, I make time to sit by myself in silence, say a prayer and think about the upcoming game.

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What’s a secret talent, fear or wish of yours that very few people know about? Fear of needlessly coming up short in a game, or in life.

Why is Gilbert Tiger girls volleyball consistently so good? Quite simply, our coaches and anyone who commits to the program commits to working hard. Every girl in the program, from the freshman team to varsity, works very hard, and I am really fortunate to be around some amazing girls.

Are you highmaintenance or low-maintenance? My brothers, Kyler and Brock, and sister, Tatum, would say high-maintenance, but I think I am pretty lowmaintenance.

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Do you eat, sleep and breathe your sport, or do you have time for other things? My first priority is my relationship with my Heavenly Father. I also love my time with family and friends and work at Firehouse Subs. I am gone most days from7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. or later.

Do you have a favorite quotation? I have a couple that I hear in my home frequently: “Don’t sacrifice the permanent on the altar of the immediate” and Psalm 4:23, “Keep thy heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life.”

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? If you know what’s right, do it! azTeenmagazine.com

studette. In each issue, one standout student gives the scoop on life at his or her school. This month, Millennium senior, IB candidate and varsity cheerleader Alyssa Manke tells us some Tiger tales…

Downtime:

Westgate in Glendale is where most of us hang out on Friday, Saturday nights. The selection of restuarants gives us a variety and the movies are right down the strip. Yogurtland is especially popular! It’s a nice, healthy treat. Throughout Goodyear, teens from Millennium like running at night. Lifetime Fitness is not far away, so we like to work out together. The biggest thing that we all love doing is going to support our Varsity Tiger boys on Friday nights! Afterwards, there is a kickback where we just chill at some friend’s house and party! We play many games like “Have I ever...” or Truth or Dare. During the weeknights and weekends, students go to work, literally. Millennium kids work at numerous places like Applebee’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Starbucks and In-N-Out.

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What’s in right now is the long-hair look, gel nails, beanies, silver wear, Juicy Couture, Tiffany’s, and skinny jeans. At Millennium, the biggest class taken is the psychology class. The class has over 60 students, yet we still take so much from the teacher, (Hot 100 winner) Mr. Travis Guiney. Also, the Taylor Gang and Kid Cudi are big on campus. Some kids walk around singing Kid Cudi or just screaming “Taylor Gang!” when they pass by some friends.

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Brigham Young University ‘12; is majoring in Communications

“When you get to college, you realize who your real friends from high school were. There’s a handful that I’m still good friends with, and others I see occasionally and it’s still like old times whenever we hang out. My relationship with my family is stronger since I’ve started college, though. I think that’s because I’m not around them so I appreciate them more.”

Lulu Contreras Scottsdale Community College ’13, is majoring in Business

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azTeen’s panel of collegians give the lowdown on campus life

Marcea Decker UofA ‘13; is majoring in

Economics and minoring in Geography and the Japanese Language

“College isn’t really like a huge shock from high school like many people would expect in terms of social changes. The kind of friends you kept in high school are pretty similar to the friends you will make in college, I think. There’s a great potential to meet who you want to meet. College is a very diverse place with diverse groups of people, and it really turns out the way you make it to be.”

Lindsay Jakows

“My relationship with high school friends is really almost completely lost. If it wasn’t for the casual update through facebook, it would be completely lost. It makes no difference to me though, I’ve moved on. Regarding my family, I still live at home, so things are almost the same, but I am not home very often because of school, so I see them less.”

Rob Stanford University of Redlands ‘12; is a Philosophy Major with an Asian Studies minor and an emphasis on Pre-Law

“Everything for the most part is exactly the same for me when I’m back home. It is somewhat of a relief to come home and blend right back in as if time didn’t pass while I was away.”

Pepperdine ‘12; is double-majoring in International Studies and Political Science

“I still have my two best friends from my senior year of high school. It doesn’t seem like we call or facebook enough, but we’re still really close. My family life is somewhat better because being away from them allows me to calm down and not get sucked into the drama of my dysfunctional family.”

Samantha Schwartz

UofA ‘12; is majoring in Physiology

“My relationship with my family has not changed very significantly since I have left. It is hard at times not seeing them every day, but I talk to my parents on the phone daily which helps. As for my high school friends, I do not talk to the majority of people I hung out with in high school. I have a few close friends that I still keep in touch with, but for the most part we have just grown apart.”

Emmanuell Maldonado

ASU ’12; is majoring in Business

“I can honestly say I was popular in high school. I had tons of friends then realized those same friends were not as adamant about college as I am....therefore those same friends are not around today. In college, it is wise to be-friend people with your same interests. If they weigh you down, how will you climb? My relationship with my family has nothing but improved, matured, and the level of respect has risen, which is always nice.”

Corinne Solheid

University of Minnesota ’13; is majoring in Biochemistry/ Pre-Med and minoring in Spanish

“I have been lucky to stay in touch with my high school friends over the first year of college. I think that facebook and texting helps a lot with that. This summer, we are all hanging out again at home just like we always have. I hope that I will continue to stay friends with my high school friends for the rest of my life. My relationship with my family has not changed all that much, either. I have always been pretty independent from my family, so going away wasn’t that much of a change. We still get along, so coming home for the summer has not been a very big change either.” 38

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Emily Rader

NAU ’12; is majoring in Political Science and Journalism

“Most of my high school friends went to different colleges, so I really only get to see them during winter or summer breaks. I almost prefer that I don’t see them very often, because then we can just enjoy the time we spend together without having to worry about all the “drama” from high school. When you only get to see your friends a few times every six months, gossip and rumors just don’t seem to matter as much. Plus, you never get bored listening to each other’s stories because they’re new to you. I’ve enjoyed watching my friends from high school find their own places at their schools or in their jobs. It’s corny, but I’m proud of what my friends are doing out in the world. I also appreciate my parents more now that I’m not “living under their roof.” Growing up, it was hard to get to know my parents as people, because they were authority figures. Now that I’ve gained some independence I can take a step back from the parent-child relationship and get to know my parents as actual people. I also have two older siblings, and they’ve always treated me like the baby of the family. Going to college has helped to establish my role as an adult in our family, and that’s been a really nice change.”

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Zachary Gastony, Texas A&M University

“Howdy, y’all! So far college life is pretty great. Not too sure where I left off last month, but I’ll try and give y’all the scoop. I really underestimated how hard my classes would be, especially math and physics. I spent eight hours before each test studying like crazy only to completely bomb my first set of exams! Now I’ll be stuck all semester having to pull my grades up. The party scene is pretty awesome, and no matter what, somewhere, someone is having a kick-ass party and my new friends always know where it is. Other than that, I miss home more than I thought I would, especially when I had to do my laundry last week and was forced to operate the laundry machine. That’s about it, thanks and Gig ‘Em Aggies!”

freshmen “First semester is almost over. How’s it going so far?”

Hillary Burgess, The University of Texas

“I got into the Texas Wrangler Darlins, the organization with whom I fell in love at first sight! There are 15 girls in my pledge class, and I get along really well with all of them. We have a lot of requirements our first semester, such as volunteer hours and early-morning jogs, but it’s been a lot of fun. Also, Matt and I just got pet baby hedgehog I named Snooki. She is absolutely adorable and will help me de-stress (they are illegal in Arizona, FYI). Overall, I’m very busy, but having an amazing time. Hook ‘em, Horns!”

Vivian Padilla, ASU

“College is awesome! I’ve gotten to know so many new people, and it’s always so fun to go to school every single day. I’ve gotten involved with student government, as well as with my college’s newspaper, The State Press. My schedule is so laid-back, but I’m a busy journalism student who’s absolutely loving every aspect of being a Sun Devil. Some days I don’t have class, but I’m out and about interviewing people. It’s something that I’m enjoying; just the other day I interviewed someone who appeared in MTV’s The Real World. It’s crazy how exciting college is, and I can’t believe that a few months ago I was worrying over it! I also love jumping on the light rail or on the ASU shuttle and traveling over to the Tempe campus and taking in the college-town environment. Fork ‘em, Devils!”

Emily Piskulick, Gonzaga University

“So far, Gonzaga has been incredible. My roommate, Kennedy, and I have been getting along so well. We have perfected a really good roommate balance. Sometimes we do a lot together and other times we live our own lives, which is the perfect way to not get sick of the other person. My classes have been challenging but well worth the effort. I’ve been getting involved, too – I joined the Young Democrats club and HERO (Helping Educate Regarding Orientation). Between schoolwork, parties and the different clubs I participate in, my days are always exciting and packed full of entertaining things to do! I just can’t wait for basketball season to start. Go Zags!”

Brittany Hardy, Princeton University

“As I write this, freshman parent weekend is only a week away. I’m really excited to see my family and to do some winter shopping. It’s getting kind of cold here in Jersey, a complete 180 from Arizona. It has been raining for the past two weeks, but I love the fact we can wear adorable rain boots and whip out colorful umbrellas. However, the rain does make it difficult to get to and from classes quickly. I don’t like to have gaps in my schedule, so I scheduled all of my classes 10 minutes apart, and for the most part, I’m only in class on Mondays and Wednesdays. My favorite classes are Spanish and Poetry. I’ve been taking Spanish for a few years now, so it’s mostly just a review class for me. I love my poetry class because it’s relaxing to sit and analyze the beautiful ways English can be manipulated. I’ve joined the Princeton Association of Black Women (PABW) and its sister group, Woman to Woman. These groups are support/discussion groups for women on campus. My religion is a big part of my life, so I make sure that I devote time to attend Bible study every Monday. Outside of school, I’ve just started one of my PR internships for a company that ensures things deemed “non-recyclable” (diapers, drink pouches, markers) are recycled. There are even some random guests; Lupe Fiasco came in today during a lecture, so everyone was pretty excited to meet him and hear him speak.”

Corey edwards, UofA “I’m halfway through the semester and just took a bunch of midterms. I

plan to do a little better next time; I need to actually study in college! A few of my classes are pretty cool though, and my chemistry professor is great. Mythology is interesting but there are a lot of material and readings to remember. In this picture, my frustration with that class can be seen. Aside from classes and studying, I’ve been having a fun time hanging out with my friends away from home. Every Tuesday night we attend an improvisation show in the student union and we go to the football games we can get into. Zona Zoo! This semester I became a member of the club Alpha Epsilon Delta. Doctors and medical students talk to us at meeting and we participate in fun socials, fundraisers and service. So far my freshman year has been awesome and I know it will continue to be. Bear down, Arizona!”

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ge a ver y colle are filled mecomings { holiday ho Dec. 16-22: Currier-and-Ives/Norman Rockwell bliss. Your friends are giddy beyond belief to see you, your mom caters to your every culinary whim and your underwear is washed, dried and folded virtually seconds after it hits the bathroom floor. Your parents shush your younger siblings so you can sleep in peace until 1 o’clock every afternoon. It’s good to be king.

Dec. 23: The first hint of discord surfaces when you request a simple grilled-cheese sandwich and are met with raised eyebrows and an almost inaudible sigh from your mom. What? It’s just a sandwich for *&%$’s sake.

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Jan. 1-6: They have the gall to call a mandatory Family Meeting and pretend that there are a lot of issues to discuss when really it is all just a thinly disguised attack on YOU. “Members of this family all have to contribute so that things run smoothly…” Blah, blah, blah. How did you survive this for 18 years? Jan. 10: You’re back at school. Your clean-(ish) clothes are strewn about, just like you like them, january and no one can say anything about it. No one tells you when to come home or what to wear, critiques your table manners or your grammar, asks too many personal questions, quizzes your friends about their entire freaking lives or otherwise embarrasses or annoys you. This is the life, no doubt.

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Jan. 7: When the day starts you are worried that seven hours won’t be enough time to spend with your high school buds. There’s much to talk about! You’ll go to the park and chase little kids off the swings and to the mall to blow straws at security guards and document everything for Facebook. And for 15 minutes, it’s all like you imagined. But then the inside jokes start to fall flat and the stories you want to tell are all about your new friends whom your old friends don’t know. Ultimately, you call it a day after three hours. Jan. 8: Time to pack. Mom does your laundry but you have to fold it. She can’t stop herself from interjecting her opinion on how to prevent your stuff from getting wrinkled on the trip back. You do what she says but make sure to clench your teeth and roll your eyes so she knows how annoying and unreasonable she really is.

Dec. 26-30: Geez, why does everyone treat you like you’re 11? It’s the worst of both worlds – you’re expected to clean up after yourself, like a CHILD, but to act like an ADULT and not complain. That sucks.

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Written and compiled by Camelback students Cristina Rudoy ‘11, Denae Howard ‘11, Eduardo Nevarez ‘11, Shirley Thompson ’11,

wanna be Spartan something the future is bright for Camelback students

Nestled near the foothills of beautiful Camelback Mountain and located in the backyard of the Camelback Corridor and the Biltmore, Camelback High School is truly an urban oasis of opportunity. Its breathtaking scenic mountain vistas, amazing views of the Phoenix skyline, and a recent $20 million renovation are just part of the story of CHS. The new Game/Web Design, Engineering, Architecture, Robotics and Sustainability (GEARS) Magnet puts CBHS on the forefront of the STEM Movement. Our aggressive Advanced Placement (AP) growth plan will result in 20 AP offerings by 2013. We have extensive performing and visual arts programs that offer band, guitar, drums, piano, choice, dance, drama, ceramics, drawing, AP Studio Art, and digital photography. Aside from offering every major sport, we also offer over 50 clubs that range from archery to break-dancing to fashion to hiking to chess. Our Camelback College Commons, accessible before school, during, and after school, boats ping pong tables, pool tables, air hockey tables, basketball hoops, and foosball tables. Our innovative Advisory period provides every student with instruction in organization, character, and study skills as well as an opportunity to receive academic assistance and catch up on homework during the school day. Camelback High School is dedicated to creating students of strong character, commitment, and competence in a highly supportive and rigorous, yet enjoyable, environment in pursuit of fulfilling our mission of preparing every student for success in college, career, and life. And though we speak 27 different language and come from many different culture and countries from around the globe, we are proud to be Spartans and are unified by our CHS motto, “Once and Spartan, Always a Spartan.”

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…More than languages are spoken at Camelback by its students. …Camelback seniors earn over

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…Camelback has almost 500 students taking over 60 Honors and Advanced Placement classes as well as students involved in AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), a college preparatory program.

…Two new awardwinning buildings house over 100 classrooms and labs, a new library, a television studio and the latest classroom technology.

…The U.S. Army judged Camelback’s Junior ROTC an “Honor Unit with Distinction,” the highest rating a high school JROTC program can receive. …Camelback’s marketing and entrepreneurship club, DECA, boasts of a tradition of excellence, annually winning state competitions and competing nationally.

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…Camelback is one of only three Phoenix Union high schools with both boys’ and girls’ swim team.

…Camelback has a brand-new television studio and produces several awardwinning shows, including a regular news magazine called Camelback Now.

Jessica Carrazco ‘11, Anahy Juarez ‘12, Ana Juarez ‘12, Dalila Valencia ‘12, Pedro Madrilez ‘13, Carllos Martinez ‘13 and Christian Torres ‘14.

the scene 5th and 6th Friday lunch at Camelback HS: DJs, local radio stations, live bands, dancing, games, and contests. Long Wong’s: Spicy hot wings and burgers and fries for under $10. 7-11 at 20th and Campbell: Get a Slurpee or, if you’re really thirsty, a Big Gulp. Mojo at Biltmore: Cool surroundings for a cool treat—choose your own toppings. QT at Indian School and 32nd St.: Frozen drinks, sodas, and snacks…oh, and they sell gas. Peter Piper at 40th and Thomas: Host a party at their convenient location with games and cheap pizza. Squaw Peak Bowling: Serves food late and offers Xtreme bowling with lights, music, and bowling challenges. Filiberto’s: A variety of Mexican food, friendly to a student’s budget.

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g to started comin “On the day of my 8th gra “When I firstheard everyone say de Camelback, I bad reputation and promotion, my friends that it had a hers. Well, now I am ask ed where I was going the worst teacon track to graduate, for high school. I answere d an ll r A io l. n oo se a “Camelback,” and they alld, this great sch all thanks to ors about this school made faces and told me the bad rum y out of proportion; are extremel a perfect school but Camelback was ghetto. They ot made me think the sam yeah, we’re nl really is? I’ve walked oo h thing, too. But the momee sc t d all an s wha ar ye r u nt r fo I walked through the front these halls fo in my memory for be ill s w teacher gates of Camelback, I knew of them e. As for the years to com l, I have to say I have it wasn’t ghetto and that it in this schoo tten along with all was the right school for me go s ay e w or m r not al fa e ’r ey When I walked into the 40 . still th of them, but ed to guide students Commons I found out tha00 ifi than qual re.” t tu fu er ht ig there are games which into a br z ‘11 -Eduardo Nevare

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…Camelback’s Step Team not only dominates in competition, but it has also been invited to perform at NBA games, the Fiesta Bowl Parade and many other shows and events state- and nationwide. …Camelback boasts two Gates Millennium Scholars for 2010, and Miandra Ellis earned

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because many students are “Camelback is unique in its ability able to get involved and to provide students get hands on experience with camera equipment. with information about opportunities after It is also unique because graduation. Our high school provides Camelback NOW, a student a place of solace for the countless produced news show, is shown almost every Friday.” distinct groups in our school – Krista Leon, ‘12 through clubs and the emphasis on getting involved with our school and “Camelback is unique because we community service.” are the heart of the Phoenix Union – Juan Martinez, ‘11 High School District. Everyone wants to be like the students “Something that is at Camelback. Our Spartan unique in my opinion community also has a spark at Camelback is you notice when you step on Camelback NOW. It’s campus. The security guards the weekly show that always look out and help is filmed by students. people and they provide humor, It gets shown during our too. Students get time to do work in advisory hour.” – Nicholas Valdez, ‘14 an advisory class, and we are around people who are great to look up to.” – Qwaun Thomas, ‘13 “Something that is unique about Camelback is the new “Camelback is a very unique school because of the fact that we have advisory class they teachers and staff who truly care added. It is a class that about our career and future. They is like a study hall where added an extra hour called advisory you can catch up on your work. We have class discussions and class. This class helps us succeed in all of our classes. Teachers expect a activities. It is actually really fun.” lot from us Spartans. Camelback has – Aime Tellez, ‘12 so many special opportunities that will help us graduate and achieve “What is unique about our goals! Once a Spartan, alCamelback is how ways a Spartan!” some of the building – Stephanie Alfaro, ‘13 is colorful and some of it is just blue. Most “What is unique about Camelback schools are just one solid, is the teachers and buildings, in my plain color, but not ours!” opinion. Most of the teachers are very – Angel Rubino, ‘14 humorous. They teach you and guide you to the right, well-educated path “Something that is unique about Camelback is that and make you smile and have fun while being at school learning. The buildings our campus is always improving. We recently got are very cool and refreshing space to relax, talk and maybe do homework. a game room in one of the Compared to other schools, Camelback buildings.” has a wide, free spacious feel that – Rial Razack, ‘11 allow you to stay cool in school.” – Angelita Guzman “The unique thing about Camelback “So much diversity is at this school. is the way classes You have different cultures as well as are run. No matter races, and different goals. Everyone what the class is we has different academic goals. not only get taught by the teachers we also teach the teachers.” Everyone has different points of view on topics such as religion and we – Molly Sosa, ‘11 hold no grudges. This school shows what the world could look like if “Camelback is unique because it has a variety of clubs and classes on everyone would tolerate one another.” – Jacob Wood campus, journalism is a great class Naughty & Nice 2010

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“I’m thankful for friends who play in the mud with me.” --Tess Sommer, Chaparral ‘12

This year I am thankful for all of my sports-med family. Even though I spend hours and hours a day with them and sometimes hate them, I don’t know what I would do without them. --Victoria Donlon, Mountain Pointe ‘11

“I am thankful for my very best friend, Holly McConnell, without whom I would not be who I am today. She empathized with all of my trials and tribulations through the past three years and I could not be more grateful for her existence.” — Lindsay Kelley, Xavier ‘12

“I am thankful for the website TextsFromLastNight.com because it relieves me of my boredom at school.” --Allie Schoen, Arcadia ‘11

“I am thankful that I am finally a senior and have only one more year left in high school before I am out for good.” --David Bull, Chaparral ‘11

--Ilana Tasillo, Pinnacle ‘12

“I’m thankful for my whole family and for people I can trust who will never judge me.”

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-- Lindsay Gentrup, Campo Verde ‘12

“The thing I am most thankful for is making it through PCDS. I have been going there my whole life and I’m finally starting senior year. I have been waiting for this year since I was five.” -- Rachael Lopez, Phoenix Country Day ‘11 “I’m really thankful for my parents for helping me so much to purchase my car and everything they’ve done for me this year.” --Nicole Nowakowski, Saguaro ‘11

“I’m thankful for all my close friends who have been with me throughout high school. Without them, things would have been hella harder!” – Chelsea Regan, Horizon ‘11

“I am thankful for family. Most of my family lives in Arizona, but it is different parts of the state, so I feel fortunate that I get to see them over the holidays. I love the feeling of togetherness and unity that the holidays bring. It is so fun to have everyone all together, even if it’s just for one day.” --Shaye Cody, Chaparral ‘11

“This year I am thankful for all of the great clothes I’ve found!”

“This year I am especially thankful for words because without them there would be no such thing as expression and people would have no means to communicate their feelings or thoughts.”

“I am so unbelievably thankful for my amazing brother and parents who always support me no matter what happens.” --Taylor Sundermeier, Saguaro ‘11 azTeenmagazine.com

“I am thankful for my friends, family, the community around me and my boyfriend, Jeff, who has been by my side through it all. I couldn’t be more grateful for everything I have learned in the past year. I thank God for every day that I wake up.” -- Taylor Stephens, Xavier ‘11

“This year I’m thankful that I have such a strong support group of friends. It’s nice knowing that even though I’m going through all the stresses of senior year and college, I’m not going through it alone because my friends are always there and going through the same stuff as me.” --Molly Blevin, Xavier ‘11

“This year I’m pretty thankful for the fact that I only have one class that makes me want to rip my hair out!” --Emma Franco, Millennium ‘12

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