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Vol. XIV, Issue 1 Francis Parker School OCTOBER 2011

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Editor’s Note GBU Creed vs. Correctness Hiya Hiya Pretty Little Rich Kids Celebrating Terrorism?

F E AT U R E S Dealers of Success Rise of the E-Reader

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When the Lights Go Out Fire! Test the Waters VOSH A Not-So-Different World Ms. Laura Southworth Jamal Edwards: King of CASL New Faces New Places

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Balboa Park Making the Cut Parker Professionals 8tracks Partner Up: Success With YouTube Fiesta Time Read It and Keep

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Fall Season Update Coach’s Corner Friday Night Lights What’s Wrong with the NCAA? Sub-Par Soccer

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The Human Canvas Goodwill Hunting Crazy California Laws Into the Wild Dress for Success Priceless? Hot Not Trendy Check Out This Parker Family Back Cover by Stanley Gambucci and Katie Volker

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Editors-in-Chief Sloan Christopher Carson Scott Managing Editor Emily Heft

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Editorials Editors Anna Hobbs Kasey Hutcheson

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Entertainment Editors Raphie Cantor Claire Kim Sports Editors Marisa Canepa Colin Grey Etcetera Editors Ben Peters Jake Siegler Web Editor Samantha Melville Photo Editor Christie Chen Staff Writers Aly Barrett Jack Benoit Dutra Brown Evan Fitzner R.B. Ganon Jay Gardenswartz Kate Lemberg Molly Morrison Catherine Owens David Nussbaum Patrick Riley Michela Rodriguez Kimberly Svatos Arielle Swedback Nishon Tyler Audrey Yang Adviser Michelle Adelman

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Editor’s Note I already know that this will be a year of “lasts” for me–my last year as a kid, my last year living at home, my last year of high school. What I find more interesting, and perhaps more useful to contemplate than the lasts, though, are the “last firsts”. For example, I have already had my last first day of school, my last first issue of The Scribe, and my last first dress code violation. While thinking of the absolute last times I will do certain things is just depressing, thinking of last firsts can be rather uplifting. The last firsts warn us that the end is near, but they also give us a chance for new beginnings. They offer us not only a chance to improve on what we do regularly, but also a chance to branch out and create new traditions. As seniors, we often focus so much of our attention on college that we forget we have an entire year of high school in front of us. And it’s there for the taking. Who says senior year has to be all about lasts? Complaining about the imminent conclusion of our high school days will get us nowhere. Why not take a walk around Balboa Park (pg. 22) or try some authentic Mexican food for the first time with a group of friends (pg. 28)? Many of us have found particular niches and are set in our ways at this point in high school– I know I’m as guilty as Photo by Emily Heft anyone–but we have to keep in mind that in less than a year we are going to be forced to start all over again. In preparation for this, we need to start opening up our minds sooner, rather than later. Keeping in this mentality, I vow to celebrate the last firsts as they come, and create as many new firsts as possible along the way. I hope you will join me.

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barometer Facial Hair: Growing a fall beard is always a good choice, even if the dress code says otherwise. “No Shave November” is on its way. Foreign Exchange Students: We asked for them, and we got them! The Scribe was delighted to see seventeen Chinese students roaming our campus this month. New School Buses: At first glance, they look sleek and formidable. However, the interiors are equipped with constrictive seat belts and seem to have been designed for toddlers. We want more leg room! Global Trips: I couldn’t be more excited to go to Vietnam, but forcing winter athletes to choose between the playoffs and an international adventure is just wrong. Centennial Celebrations: The idea of waiting to celebrate is ludicrous. The class of 2012 will be the 100th class to graduate from Parker. Let the party start! Friday Lunch Advisories: Why take away the seniors’ best day to go off campus for lunch? Any other day would be fine.

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Perhaps it is just us at The Scribe, but we have definitely noticed that there has been a new trend of students being nice to each other. You really can’t go a day without hearing someone shout “I love you!” across the quad toward one of his/her friends. Yes, this constant declaration of affection can be a bit obnoxious if overdone, but what is so wrong with telling someone how much he/she means to you? Next time you see a friend looking particularly stressed or upset, do him/her a favor and remind him/her how much you value your friendship. Yes, I am aware that this sounds a bit cheesy, but really, it’s the littlest things, such as a compliment on your shoes or a smile as you pass someone in the hall, that can make someone’s day go from completely horrible to decently manageable. So next time you notice that someone looks nice, let them know, and bask in the glory of knowing that you made someone happy enough to smile.

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It’s the end of October, and so far we have had only two assemblies. What’s up with that? There’s nothing quite like beginning every Monday by seeing the “assembly schedule” written up on the white board in red ink. Your day is instantly brighter as you ponder what presentation the entire high school gets to view that morning. Although teachers may not be the biggest fans of assemblies as they take away from class time, I actually value assemblies as viable learning opportunities. Okay, yes, the shorter class periods are nice, but when used correctly, assemblies can be powerful and allow students to learn without the pressure of being in a classroom. I know I will never forget the drunk driving assembly we had my freshman year, when a paramedic showed horribly graphic images of people getting crushed by cars. Now I’m not saying we need assemblies every week, but a few inspirational speakers, tear-inducing photos, and key chains with talking parrots wouldn’t be so bad now and then.

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Beginning on September 6th, waves of complaints swept through campus as students learned of the changes that were to take place this year. Eyes were rolled when we learned that 3rd and 7th periods would switch multiple days during the week, rude comments were made about the frequency of advisory, and scowls appeared on the majority of the faces of upperclassmen as they glared at the cars parked in what used to be the senior lot. Change is never easy; that’s a given. But it’s the way that one handles these changes that counts. Anyone can whine and complain about something new because “it’s not what has been done before,” or “we’ve always done it the other way.” However, have you ever considered how much thought and preparation goes into making such large changes around campus? No one in the administrative building randomly decides to make changes just for the sake of change. Every possible detriment and benefit is heavily debated until a plan is created, and ultimately, these changes are made to help us, the students. As it turns out, the switching class periods actually makes the day more exciting by adding variety, advisory isn’t bad because we got to vote on our advisor, and hey, there are actually an abundance of spots in the parking lot this year. So next time you consider running your mouth about something new, give it time, and before long, you might wonder what there was to complain about in the first place.

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CreedvsCorrectness Does political correctness leave room for true religious diversity at Parker?

faith.” In a school that is defined by its emphasis on diversity, it’s ironic that political correctness is actually oppressing the openness of religion. Christian students seem to feel a greater level of reservation in bringing up religious topics at school for fear of being seen as pushy or offensive. As a Jewish student, I’ve never felt any obligation to keep my beliefs private. I attribute this to the fact that Judaism is a minority religion; it has been subconsciously ingrained into my mind that I actually should talk about my faith. Every holiday season, however, I do find myself in the awkward situation of attempting to convince an embarrassed

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tion’s political history. It is understandable, then, that the school feels the need to compensate for the dominance of Christianity in our society by shedding light on minority belief systems; however, it is counterproductive to make some students feel as though Christianity is a borderline-taboo subject. Despite a substantial 62 percent of students who want to work toward creating a secular campus, expecting this change would be impractical. “The large majority of our population has some type of religious affiliation...so it is natural to factor this into the day-to -day operations of any institution,” says Assistant Head of School Mr. Marc Thiebach. Walk with Faith and the newly established Judaica club seem to be promising organizations which will help to facilitate a healthy view of religion at our school. These clubs should not focus on prayer or preaching, but should instead offer religious and cultural discourse for those who want it. It is understandable that the school treats religion with such care in order to avoid ignorance and discrimination. Although English teacher Mr. Andrew Holbrook, who taught at an Episcopal independent school before coming to Parker, is in favor of a religiously open campus, he noted that “one disadvantage is that [religion] can have the tendency to point inwards instead of outwards.” However, with Parker’s renowned emphasis on global education and diversity, the school does not need to impress such a strong sense of political correctness on its students in order to prevent insularity. If everyone took a step back and evaluated how independent, progressive, and tolerant most Parker students are, they would recognize that there is no practical need for such worry about political correctness in order to maintain an accepting mindset toward all religions.

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By Arielle Swedback t’s the spring of 2011, and a group of freshmen walk out of a Topics in Social Studies class rolling their eyes. For once, this gesture of dissatisfaction is not in response to an assignment or to yet another discussion on student wellness. Instead, these students are reacting to the disclaimer that precedes the chapter on Christianity in their textbooks. Unlike the lessons on Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, and Hinduism, “The Coming of Christianity” is introduced with a lengthy and redundant paragraph asserting that the writers of the textbook do not endorse the teachings of Christianity as factual. Such instances of excessive political correctness are often a source of amusement among students; however, some pupils, like one surveyed Parker student, say “the more schools work to avoid offending people, the more offended some students become.” Of the 216 Parker students who said that they had a preference when surveyed, 62 percent said that the school should focus on eliminating religion on campus. Responses demonstrated that those surveyed were annoyed by the pressure to be politically correct in regards to religion. It seems that an unintended consequence of Parker’s current stance on religion is that there is now a group of students who say that they have become “annoyed by back with o t d o e

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schoolmate that it really doesn’t offend me that he or she wished me a Merry Christmas or called the winter break “Christmas Break”. Our emphasis on political correctness is detrimental when students feel the need to apologize profusely for even the mention of Christmas. To be fair, there is no lack of representation of the Christian faith at Parker. Of the roughly 46 percent of surveyed students on campus who identified as religious, the majority are followers of some Christian denomination. Many of these students are members of the school’s Walk with Faith Club, which according to President Carolyn Hansen, was started because, “students wanted a place where they could hang out with like-minded people... and openly discuss religious ideas.” Christianity also plays a prominent role in our school’s curriculum. Parker students analyze literature in order to find Biblical allusions and to study how Christianity shaped our na-

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it can be a bit disturbing, but it is a part of Parker lore, and in the larger sense of things, it is completely harmless. When I performed Hiya Hiya in 1999, I did not develop any lasting negative opinions about American Indians or their culture. What I did gain, however, was a deeper understanding of kindness, sharing, and friendship. Hiya Hiya highlights a mutual relationship between the “pilgrims” and the Native Americans. While this suggested relationship is historically misleading, it allowed us to see what could have been, or rather, what should have been, had the earliest Americans possessed the

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complexities of reproduction, children who learn a simplified version of history gradually learn of the complexity of historical interactions. This progression is an important one, as it shows students that there is always more to learn, and always another layer to uncover. In a few weeks, I will be returning to the Lower School to perform Hiya Hiya alongside my fellow lifers and 60 screaming kindergartners. I expect it will be one of the most meaningful experiences of my high school career. The juxtaposition between the seniors and the kindergartners is something every member of the Parker community can enjoy, no matter how he or she feels about Hiya Hiya. The seniors are afforded the opportunity to see just how far they have come since their first days at Parker, and our youngest students get to see how much growing they will do in the next 12 years. With so many changes coming to Parker in the foreseeable future, it is important that we safeguard our most sacred institutional traditions. After all, these traditions give us our identity and hold us together as a community. While this year’s rendition will likely make some new faculty members and parents scoff, it will also cause many lifers and their parents to laugh and cry. Hiya Hiya is more than just a performance. It is a milestone, a right of passage—a harmless ritual that creates a bond between the Parker generations. It is a time for lifers to reflect and to rejoice—a time to look back at where we come from, and ponder where we are headed. As long as Parker maintains a healthy respect for its traditions, Hiya Hiya will live on so that today’s kindergartners are one day able to appreciate its deeper significance.

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By Carson Scott o those who have never seen the Hiya Hiya performance before, the sight of 60 kindergartners dressed in cut-up shirts and paper feathers that crudely resemble American Indian garb can be off-putting. Watching these 5 year olds suddenly begin chanting and war whooping is perhaps even more disconcerting. To Parker senior lifers, however, this is a familiar and nostalgic spectacle. “Hiya Hiya”, created 45 years ago by Parker teacher Ms. Mary Moore, is the centerpiece of the Lower School Thanksgiving program. It has been performed every year for the last 20 years by kindergartners and senior lifers. The performance stereotypes American Indians and is rather politically incorrect. As a result, some parents and faculty members have suggested that Hiya Hiya be removed from the Thanksgiving program altogether. However, it is the unapologetic deference to tradition and disregard for political correctness that so endears it to the most senior members of Parker’s student population. Critics of the performance argue that it is demeaning toward American Indians. “Songs like this desensitize young people to historical and present-day human complexity,” says social studies teacher Mr. Eric Taylor. Mr. Taylor’s argument touches on the main point of many of those opposed to the Hiya Hiya performance: it oversimplifies and incorrectly portrays interactions between early American settlers and native American peoples. However, Hiya Hiya does not purport to teach children about American Indian culture. It is not a history lesson; it’s an institutional tradition. It is politically incorrect, it is crude, and

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Finding value in tradition

It is a milestone, a right of passage—a harmless ritual that creates a bond between the Parker generations. same benevolence that we had at age five. Mr. Taylor is worried that “if things are started simple and people get used to simplicity, we might not be doing our jobs as educators at a progressive school that, in its mission statement, encourages students to appreciate things like complexity.” However, a little simplicity can be a good thing, especially for Parker’s youngest students. As they advance through the Lower School and into the Middle and Upper Schools, these students will be exposed to increasingly complex historical issues. Performing this song-and-dance routine did not impair my ability to appreciate complexity. Just as children who at first learn about sex in a simplified manner are gradually able to understand the biological and psychological

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“[Friends] asked how I got in because students she met individually were nothI wasn’t rich,” said Rebecca Dvorak, a ing but normal. I think it just a sympsophomore. “[They said] that I was a tom of being in high school. I’ll admit really nice person, so they didn’t un- to it: I don’t have the greatest thoughts derstand why I’d want to go there.” She when somebody says “Bishop’s.” But I continued to describe how her second also have friends attending Bishop’s who semester at her old school was “hor- are sweet, and when I met individuals in rible” once her friends knew she was go- golf matches, they are always welcoming. A commonly preconceived notion ing to attend Parker the following year. is that Parker Arianna kids are far Gastelum, more privileged a junior than the averat Parker, age public high also saw school students. her friends’ It’s true. By atopinions of -Rebecca Dvorak tending a colher change lege preparatory after they learned where she planned to attend school, we have many opportunities school the following year. “Oh, you’re and resources available to us that pubgoing to a rich kid school. You’re going lic school students simply don’t have. We are more fortunate. I don’t agree, to a snobby school. You’re going to be snobby in a year.” These were all com- however, with the idea that having great opportunities means one can’t be hummon phrases Gastelum heard. Both Dvorak and Gastelum were in- ble or kind. When it has rained in the stantly grouped into the Parker stereo- past, I’ve run to save my books only to type—snobby, mean, and ungrateful— find someone had already moved them when they were still obviously the same safely under an overhang. I’ve had an people. It is important to note that at the upperclassmen I barely know offer to time, the people judging the girls didn’t give me a ride when my dad worked late. personally know any Parker students. How can I say Parker doesn’t house kind The question then arises: do people people? Sure, I’ve seen arrogance. We’ve who regularly encounter Parker stu- all noticed the people who can perfectly dents have a bad impression of us as take up two parking spots. But I’ve also well? Nordstrom Café employees seem seen the small good deeds that make to have an indifferent opinion of Park- Francis Parker feel like a community. People may have preconceived ideas er. A cashier said that a good number of the customers on a weekday were about Parker, but in reality, we don’t dewearing Parker uniforms, but she had serve our snobby stereotype. Those who never had a bad experience with any of don’t know us judge us, but the Parker them. A waiter reported that although community regularly proves the stereostudents were definitely noticed when type wrong in the real world. There are they came into the café, the staff had always going to be students who are rude no positive or negative opinion about from time to time, but there are also them “They’re just regular kids,” he said. people at Parker who are exceedingly What do other private school students kind. We have every type of person here. think? A Horizon junior told me that in In the end, we’re all just regular kids. general, her student body had a negative view of Parker students, but she said the

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Rich Kids Examining the Parker Stereotype

By Kimberly Svatos t’s true that most people have some sort of bias or judgment regarding just about everything—sometimes for no good reason. But when the majority of people have the same stereotype of a single group, one has to wonder if it can still be written off or if it can be explained by a legitimate reason. So what does that say about the Parker stereotype? Every student and faculty member I questioned reported that they had faced unjust judgment at some point after telling someone outside of our community that they worked at or attended Francis Parker. Many students faced ridicule for choosing to come to Parker before even stepping foot on campus for the first time.

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g n i t a r b ? e r l Ce Terro I By Nishon Tyler

t was a day that changed history. No, it was not the 23rd of October, in 2002, when 850 innocent Russians were held hostage in a Moscow theatre by almost 50 armed terrorists who claimed allegiance to Islamic militants. Although, it is noteworthy that the hostages were trapped for two days and more than 100 people died. It was not any of the three days between the 26th and 29th of November in 2008, when Pakistani terrorists attacked Mumbai, India with guns and bombs. More than 100 people died in the three days of constant attacks. It was not September 1, 2004 when 1,300 people were again taken hostage in Russia, once again by a separatist group, even though the majority of the hostages (and half of the 300 plus deaths) were school children. No, the day that changed history was September 11th, 2001, when the United States faced the worst attack on its soil since Pearl Harbor. September 11th is a date that is appropriately remembered every year with memorial services and patriotism. It is a date that allows us to remember that even when we are taken down, we get back up because we are Americans and that is what we do. But although these are good things, important things, they are not the sort of memories that holidays are built on. Forty-nine Parker students out of a poll of 100 want to make 9/11 a national holiday, but, to me, it seems wrong. Maybe it is because the idea of greeting card companies capitalizing on such a tragic event

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leaves a bad taste in my mouth, or maybe it is because the day would become more overworked and over-promoted. In either case, I cannot stomach the idea of having a national holiday on 9/11. There is a generation growing up that will never remember the days before “random” security screenings. They will never forget to pack all of their travel sized liquids in small, snack-sized plastic bags. Yet, however strange it may seem to all of us who lived through it, they will not remember 9/11. It will just be another day when their aging teachers give speeches and remind them of

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Being a harmless yet self-absorbed teenager, I can assure those who believe in the creation of a 9/11 holiday that it will become another day when people have no school so that they can “remember the dead.” It will be like Memorial Day, when anyone without family members directly affected by a tragedy will sleep past eleven and spend the rest of day with friends, goofing off and generally forgetting the events that led to the day off from school and work. As the attacks in Russia and India remind us, terrorism occurs every day. There is hardly a country in the world that is unaffected by terrorists because terrorism is not a country or an army. Terror is invisible and immeasurable. Terrorists cannot win as long as life goes on, but they can never lose if a country like the United States of America grinds to a halt on the anniversary of one of their greatest successes. So, by all means, make a memorial, a commemoration day, or a “day of peace”, but leave holidays out of the discussion. To create a holiday would imply that terrorists have corrupted us, and while they certainly have to some degree, we must pretend (even if only to ourselves) that we are just fine. Our greatest weapon against them is not our army, or our missiles, or bombs. Our greatest weapon is our ability to act as though nothing is wrong. We have to use it. We must pick ourselves up, dust off, and start over again.

Our greatest weapon against them is not our army, our missiles, or bombs. It is our ability to act as though nothing is wrong.

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the brave citizens who lost their lives for their country. They will look at pictures of the burning towers and feel nothing. They will be as unemotional about 9/11 as we are about Pearl Harbor, and there is nothing we can do about it. Some would say that this is the best reason to make September 11th a holiday, but I disagree. A holiday celebrates emotions, particularly the joyful kind, and there should be days when we can be witty and charming without stepping on a tragedy. A holiday ought to remind us of when we were strong and didn’t have to be.

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By Emily Heft

t’s midnight, and you are sitting awake anxious about the endless hours of homework looming over you. “If only I had a way to focus,” you think. Coffee just won’t cut it, and the 5-hour energy shot you took is just starting to wear off. If you’re like thousands of other American teens, this is the moment you turn to something more extreme: ADD medications. ADD, or Attention Deficit Disorder, is a hyperactivity condition that limits a person’s ability to focus. The medication used to treat it is one of the most popular products amongst stressed students. In addition to helping students focus for a big test or project, the drugs can give you a high similar to those of drugs deemed illegal. Some students with ADD prescriptions choose to forgo using their drugs and sell them for around $10 a pill, a price that may seem small to a student in a pinch. So just how expansive is this issue at Parker itself? Around 40 percent of surveyed students said that they or someone they know uses ADD drugs at Parker. Others said that they know “multiple sellers”, and another said, “I know of at least five that have [sold Adderall to Parker students].” It seems as though there is a clear divide in the student body. There are those

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who know of or take the drugs, and think “it isn’t a big deal”, and there are those who seem appalled at the mere idea, and say “I think it’s cheating and not fair,” “I don’t want to become dependent,” or “I think all drugs are bad for the body and mind.” The majority of those who responded “no” were emphatic: No, they don’t know of Adderall usage at Parker, and no, they wouldn’t dream of taking it. It’s hard to say what causes this substantial difference in viewpoints. Perhaps it is the moral views of students

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anonymous student at High Tech High says, “We are under extreme stress. A lot of my friends buy and sell their Adderall.” At Point Loma High, students don’t use the drug “on a regular basis,” says another anonymous teen, but “we use it to stay up and get work done.” Yet another student from Cathedral Catholic High School says, “More than 50 percent of the kids at my school use Adderall.” It is curious that at Parker there is not a bigger market for these drugs, with so many students scrambling for good grades, and especially since most private school students could probably afford the small price. Colleges have faced this issue on a much larger scale. Kirsten Castro, a director of studentathletes at San Diego State University, says, “I know quite a few student-athletes that have been diagnosed with learning disabilities through the University’s learning specialist… I wouldn’t be surprised if some of them sell [their pills].” Parker alumni agree that the demand for Adderall is growing. One student in an Ivy League university says, “There are only so many hours in a day, and you need to sleep, go to class, eat meals… The appeal is that [Adderall] will make you able to focus for 7 or 8 hours at a time.” Another student, at University of North Carolina, says, “Adderall [is] the biggest seller during finals week. People will stock up on their prescriptions in order to sell them at top dollar later on.” In short, one anonymous student said, “I think taking medication is unnecessary and dangerous. The need for them isn’t that strong, and the risks greatly outweigh the benefits.”

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Adderall is a growing issue that hasn’t previously been exposed. – Surveyed Parker student

who believe the drug causes an unfair advantage, or perhaps it is due to students’ views on the use of controlled substances. What is clear is that Adderall is a growing issue that hasn’t previously been exposed to the Parker community. The drugs can cause increased blood pressure, heart palpitations, and mood swings. In addition, Assistant Head of Upper School Mr. Marc Thiebach says that students caught buying or selling these medications could face expulsion. Legally, you could face up to four years in state prison for the transaction of prescription drugs without a doctor’s recommendation. The choice to buy or sell could also jeopardize your college future, if you are caught and punished. The problem is hardly limited to Parker, however. Students at High Tech High and Point Loma High call Adderall “the most in-demand drug”. An

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E-Reader By Audrey Yang so for them, they have to make some big decisions. But we’ve seen a lot of movement from publishers in the last year, and they pretty much recognize that this [change] is inevitable.” However, e-readers are not the only devices to which Parker might transition. It is also possible that students will be able to bring their own laptops or tablet computers in place of textbooks. Maya Jackson, a junior attending Parker, already uses her e-reader for English class, and to transfer documents. It may be a few more years before Parker makes a permanent shift from paper books to e-readers, but for now, it

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disadvantages. On the positive side, electronic readers are easier to read, since you can zoom in and enlarge text. Notes can be taken along the text on these devices, and they allow for easy access and reference. The production of e-readers is also better for the environment, since they do not require vast amounts of paper and ink. Spending long amounts of time staring at an e-reader can lead to eye strain and repetitive strain injury, and these devices can shut down due to a low battery or software virus. It is difficult to deny the steady spread of e-readers across the globe. “We’re seeing a transition where more books are being sold on digital format than on the paper format,” says Mr. Lyford Rome, Director of Information Systems at Francis Parker. “This is the final part, from an oral tradition, to a written tradition, and now to a completely new transition.” E-readers have appealed to many consumers because they can be read in the daylight without using too much power. They are designed to be easily held and transported, and allow readers to download their material quickly. Some consumers turn away from e-readers because they want to avoid the hassle of carrying around another appliance, but it is possible that as e-readers grow in popularity, future generations will turn away from books and turn to these devices instead.

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magine that instead of carrying around books, binders, and pencils, all of your textbooks and notes are contained in a handheld electronic device. Lately, it seems nearly impossible to walk into a book store and not see advertisements for electronic readers. According to a recent survey conducted by the New York Associated Press, about 9 percent of United States residents own an e-reader, a number that has quadrupled since 2009. By 2012, it is estimated that 12 percent of adults in the United States will own one of these devices. As students, we carry around a large number of textbooks for each of our classes, making the idea of transitioning to electronic readers an appealing alternative. About 25 percent of teenagers use a type of e-reader, according to The New York Times. Apple officials state that 600 districts across the United States are participating in a program that provides at least one classroom of students with iPads. Many schools have already made the switch, including our own Lower School. “...[electronic] readers have become less expensive, more content-rich and more child-proof,” says Dr. Gillingham, the Head of the Lower School. Students in the Lower School have access to iPads in order to play with online learning programs. For high school students with more books, however, this may not be as easy of a transition. “The main thing is finding out when publishers are going to get to the point of publishing our textbooks electronically,” says Mr. Grant Lichtman, Chief Operating Officer. “There are lots of different platforms they could go to, like the iPad, or the Kindle,

[Electronic] readers have become less expensive, more content-rich and more child-proof. – Dr. Gillingham

is definitely up for consideration. These devices were actually introduced more than ten years ago. In 2004, Japan unveiled the Sony Librie, baffling consumers with the first e-reader to have an electronic paper display. However, what pushed the e-reader into the spotlight was Amazon’s release of the Kindle. The Kindle’s ability to download books at anytime, anywhere, was a novel innovation. In 2009, Barnes and Noble even joined the e-reader market by introducing the Nook. These new additions have led to incresed selection for consumers, further increasing the e-reader’s popularity. As with any new piece of technology, the e-reader has advantages and

OCTOBER 2011

When the Lights Go Out How the dark can help us see

Photo courtesy of wikipedia.com

By Samantha Melville out, patients on life support were endangered, and there were a few minor robberies. Additionally, a few unlucky people were trapped in elevators, and there was a sewage leak that dirtied the beaches. Temperatures were in the 90s in most of San Diego and the lack of air conditioning certainly wasn’t pleasant. Most businesses closed down for the day. Estimates show a loss of $97 to $118 million due to the power

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able to connect socially through the Internet, San Diegans instead had to interact with their neighbors and families. Almost immediately after the power went out, neighbors joined together on the streets and checked to make sure that everyone was safe. “I saw a lot more of my neighbors that day. They were all out on walks, getting exercise,” says Kay Toma. The night was filled with kids on bicycles with flashlights and impromptu block parties. Teenagers strolled the streets screaming “happy blackout day,” rejoicing because of the lack of schoolwork. Parents came home early from work and spent the afternoon with their children. “I think we take electricity for granted more than we realize,” says Toma. What if the power had not come back on? The blackout shows us how unprepared we are for, let’s face it, a real emergency. People found themselves without matches, batteries for their flashlights, or candles. Some families did not have food or even potable water. “It gave us a chance to see what life was like without so much technology; we took out our radios, found the batteries, and listened closely. It was an experience to remember,” says Junior Caroline Suttie.

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n September 8th, 2011, the day now known as Black Thursday, five million homes in San Diego lost power for 15 hours. This meant 15 hours without lights, refrigerators, air conditioning, or what seemed to be missed the most- televisions and computers. In some ways, the power outage was devastating, but in other ways, it was probably the healthiest night that most San Diegans have had in a long time. The lack of electricity left millions sitting in their houses wondering what to do. We have gotten so accustomed to playing video games and watching television that when we have a free afternoon and nothing to do, our natural response is to play video games or watch television. During the power outage, however people were reduced to things like reading, board games, and star gazing. “I thought it was nice. We weren’t distracted the way we usually are,” says Junior Olivia Wei. On Black Thursday, a botched utility repair job at a substation near Yuma, Arizona caused a problem that automatically shut down the station. The outage spread to the transmission line, causing the outages in California and Mexico, according to California’s grid operator. While this blackout did not cause any critical danger, it did cause some legitimate problems: traffic lights were

We had the chance to see what life was like without so much technology.

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– Caroline Suttie

outage. Communication was difficult, and, as Junior Kay Toma says “Radios, which are practically ancient artifacts these days, actually got some use.” If nothing else, these problems show us just how much we rely on electricity to survive and succeed. In fact, the average household in San Diego uses 18,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity per year. This electricity usage is five times the governor’s usage goal for 2050, according to UC Irvine’s Southern California Household Energy Savings study. But the power outage brought more than a radio revival: without being

F RE

The past, present, and future of fires in San Diego

By Katherine Owens

elcome to Fire Season. Every year from July to November we live under the threat of another raging wild fire. In 2010 alone, 87 U.S. firefighters were killed while on duty. Many Parker students suffered damages from the Cedar Fires of 2003 that caused 280,278 acres to burn and the deaths of 15 people. Scripps Ranch, home of Junior Matt Gluck and sophomore Sophie Solar ‘14, and Tierrasanta sustained the most destruction.

Fiery Tales Junior Matt Gluck was at a friend’s house in October of 2003 when he woke up to a city covered in ash. Gluck’s parents wanted to do something to save their house in Scripps Ranch. “Our neighbors tried to douse their houses with water,” remembers Gluck, “but the police pretty much made it clear that that was pointless.” So Gluck’s parents grabbed photographs and belongings and packed up the car, “just to try to save the things that couldn’t be replaced.” “We didn’t know for a long time, but it was one of the first [houses] to burn down. It was pretty quick.” Gluck remembers the first time he was allowed to see the pictures of his lot. “It was crazy to see the lot that we lived in still there, except there were just no houses. It was a little bit surreal; it was crazy.” On the morning the Cedar fires hit Sophie Solar’s house, “the police were knocking on our door telling us to get out of our house immediately.” Her first thought was for her stuffed ani-

mal dog, Linney, but her parents said it was too big to save, so it burned with the rest of the house. Solar’s parents didn’t let her see their old lot, but they went to salvage any remnants of their life that remained in the ashes. “The main thing that was so devastating,” Solar said, “was that we lost all record of my early childhood, of my siblings; we lost everything.” She was amazed by how the community came together to help everyone who had lost their homes. “Even though it was years ago, this experience has scarred me for life”, says Solar. “During the month of October, I always anticipate the Santa Ana winds, and they freak me out. I am afraid that a fire will start while we are asleep, and I will wake up in the midst of a burning house.”

Parker’s Fire Plan You walk out of your second period class, but something is wrong. The sky has an eerie orange tint, and you smell smoke. A wildfire is surging up the canyon toward Francis Parker. This is a possibility; according to the San Diego Fire Department our school is in a “very high fire hazard severity zone.” What if 2011 is the year that a wildfire threatens Parker? Mr. Lichtman, Chief Operating Officer explained how we would combat that threat. We have fire drills in the event of a fire on campus. If the roads were closed, and the fire cut off the school, the safest place for the students would be on campus, and in that case the school has plenty of supplies. However, if Parker was in an evacuation

Illustration by Emily Heft

area, students would be removed as quickly as possible. At the time of this publication, there are five fires burning in California. If one of them reached Parker, school would be closed for as long as necessary. Although we have “state of the art” fire protection systems and construction, Lichtman says, “If school burned down we would have to have school in a different location.” But rest assured. The school “always errs on the side of caution.”Eleven schools were destroyed in the Cedar Fires, but Parker is taking steps to ensure that when the next fire hits, we survive it.

Douse Your Fire Risk In Your Home: 1) Always have at least one fire extinguisher accessible. 2) Have smoke detectors on every floor. 3) Keep all your valuables in one place so they can be grabbed in a hurry. Around Your Home: 1) Create a 30 ft. zone surrounding your house of reduced vegetation that doesn’t burn easily. 2) Clear debris from under porches and around the sides of your house. 3) Have a supply of water outside the house.

OCTOBER 2011

test

waters the

A guide through the confusing currents of standardized testing By Claire Bryan

hile standardized testing is not fun, it is a requirement of high school. Both the SAT and ACT serve to supplement your grades on applications. Every upperclassman goes through the debate of which test to take, but there is no right answer. Until you review both tests, you won’t know which one will serve you better, and even then, the answer might not be clear. By taking practice tests you can see which one you are better suited for. “Exposure to both is really critical,” states college counselor Mr. Hurley. “Only from experience of taking practice tests can you really see where you are doing better.”

The ACT is a standardized test that is considered to be more of a “big picture” test. Often students are

advised that colleges only care about your overall score, not each specific section of the test; however, Mr. Hurley explains that while, yes, colleges tend to look at the ACT overall score, they will still look at your individual scores. If they see that you did poorly on the science section, and, for example, you are interested in studying science, this could count against you. You will be tested in four sections: English, math, reading, and science reasoning. The science section is where you will be given excerpts or graphs to read, interpret, and answer questions. It does not necessarily test you on biology facts or chemical formulas; it is more a test of interpretation. The writing portion of the test is last and is optional. Parker’s college counselors warn against skipping the writing section, though, even if you think you are not a strong writer. You are encouraged to take the writing section unless you know for sure that all of the colleges you are interested in do not require it. On the ACT you will not be penalized for wrong answers, so if you are running out of time, fill in the bubbles because you have a chance of getting them right! This test is long, and many students struggle with the time constraint, but if you really focus, you can learn to work with it.

The SAT

test is broken up into ten different sections, including a required essay. Students are tested on critical reading, math, and writing. If you do not consider yourself a fast reader and worry about finishing passages, keep in mind that the SAT has multiple reading sections. The test will vary between math sections, critical reading sections, and writing sections. You have to think about whether this variation will refresh or distract and confuse you. SAT questions tend to be written more abstractly than the ACT questions. They might need to be reread a few times to gain a full understanding of what is being asked. Also, watch out for the experimental section in every SAT test that you take. This is a section that is thrown in “for fun.” This section does not count toward your score, but you will not know which section is experimental, so you still need to try your best on each question. Students tend to have more success with finishing the SAT compared to the ACT, so if you are a slower test taker, this may be the test for you. Senior Sarah Oswald says, “The SAT essay comes first, which is nice because then you’re not so mentally drained.” Now that you have a pretty good idea of what each test is about, use the quiz on the right to help determine which test is better suited to your strengths. Remember it is key to ask your college counselor or class dean about which test is best for you and your particular skills.

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Are you generally a slow test taker?

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Are you good at interpreting graphs and charts?

Do you mind being penalized for incorrect answers?

yes

Are you in a high level or honors math class at Parker?

Do you have a short attention span?

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s ye

Do you like trigonometry?

Are you a confident writer?

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ACT SAT

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PSAT All sophomores and juniors are required to take the PSAT in the fall. It is a great opportunity to get a feel for the SAT, though it is not a fulllength test at only two and a half hours long. The scores you receive from the PSAT serve as a good estimate for your performance on the real SAT.

PLAN

Practice ACT

On November 12th the PLAN is offered at Parker for sophomores. This is a shorter test, but has a similar structure to the ACT.

On this same date in November, a mock ACT is also offered in November at Parker for juniors. This is a full-length (4 hours) test and gets juniors ready for the true feel of the test. The scores you receive should give you a good sense of how you will score on the real ACT.

OCTOBER 2011

V.O.S.H.

More than Meets the Eye

Volunteer Optometric Services for Humanity

By Dutra Brown don’t remember every person I met in Colombia, but I do remember the daughter who brought in her blind mother, helping to guide her across the room. I remember the 11-year-old girl from an orphanage who was afraid to get her eye pressure taken. With my limited Spanish, I spent fifteen minutes trying to explain and show her how the strange contraption worked. I also remember the couple in their 80’s. Both husband and wife had been gradually losing their sight, practically living blind, relying on one another to survive. I remember these people because I know that after their day at the clinic, VOSH gave them something that for a long time they thought would never return – their gift of sight. In September, sophomore Annie Sager and I, along with a group of 17 other volunteers and doctors, helped run a free eye care clinic in Barranquilla, Columbia, with an organization called VOSH (Volunteer Optometry Services to Humanity). This was the first time I had ever been on a service trip, and I was both scared and thrilled to be part of such a daunting but life-changing task. VOSH is a nonprofit corporation based in the United States. “Our goal is to provide free eye care for anyone around the world who needs it or does not have direct

Photos by Dutra Brown

access to it,” says Natalie Venezia, head coordinator of the VOSH-Illinois chapter. During VOSH’s 40 years of operation, it has opened eye care clinics around the world in countries including India, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. On average, a total of 80 to 90 mission trips are completed by VOSH each year, allowing doctors to see more than 100,00 people. Each day of the week-long trip, I had the chance to work with new patients, seeing up to 500 a day. Some of the patients were so poor that their visit to the clinic

ger to work with them. We worked 13 hours a day, and in the short time spent with the patients we made a huge impact on their lives. During that week in Colombia, they were our primary focus. The smile I got when I placed a pair of glasses over someone’s eyes was enough to keep me working hard all week. They would look at me with hope and cry out “¡Yo puedo ver!”, meaning “I can see!” I cannot begin to describe the lasting feeling of warmth and energy it gave me, nor will I forget being known as Doctora Dutra. “For me, it’s about getting involved in other people’s cultures,” says Annie Sager. Sager has been working on VOSH mission trips since she was 11 years old. Besides traveling to Colombia, she has also been to Mexico, Bolivia, and Grenada. “VOSH has truly sparked my interest and opened my eyes to the world of optometry,” says Sager. I would encourage anyone thinking about joining an organization like VOSH to do so. Whether it be a global opportunity or not, it is a great experience to expose yourself to life outside the Parker community. It is always a humbling experience when you dive into another culture and give back. If you are interested in learning more or donating to VOSH, visit http://www. vosh.org.

“ ” I was both scared and thrilled to be part of such a daunting but life-changing task. marked their first time entering a hospital. With only 19 people on our team, comprised of doctors, medical students, and volunteers, we were forced to work at an efficient pace. However, it was amazing how much I could connect personally with a patient in just a few minutes. Because patients were all appreciative and grateful for the opportunity to come to the clinic, all of the doctors were ea-

Photos by Dutra Brown

Patients recieve care at a VOSH Clinic in Colombia

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A not-so-different WORLD

It’s hard to fathom that beneath the terrorism, economic turbulence, and political corruption present in the world today, there are kids everywhere who are just like us. Kids living with the same daily challenges that we face: passing a test, learning to drive, winning a game, and worrying about college. Here’s a look at the lives of a few students outside of the U.S. Photos by Jake Siegler the websites wikipedia, web.telia

By Jake Siegler

Lena Kolyubakina is the only one of her friends who is staying in Russia for her postsecondary school education; the schools in Russia are so bad that most people who can afford it go to England, France, or another European country for college. For fun, she likes to go to the cinema to see American and European films. “English is highly important in Russia, almost as important as Russian is,” says Kolyubakina. “If you want to have a successful job, you need to know multiple languages.” Compared to the rest of Russia, she says, Moscow is a paradise. Kolyubakina describes her bordering cities as “ragged, filthy, dangerous and a nesting place for low-lifes.” The weather in Moscow is extreme, ranging from -10 degrees in the winter Lena Kolyubakina to 90 in the summer. It’s because of this weather that Kolyubakina took up dancing at a young age. “I never liked having to worry about the weather. With dance it’s always on no matter what.” a

Moscow, Russia

Efi Moseav

Haifa, Israel

Roxy de Vries

Milan, Italy

“My high school has two bomb shelters on each floor,” says Efi Mozaev, who is from a small town in northern Israel outside of Haifa. He lives in a small apartment with his mother and grandmother. When I went to visit his high school, not only did I see the bomb shelters, but I also saw classrooms with broken windows, trash all over the ground, and grass that had not been cut in months. Moseav says his school is one of the better schools in town. While he lives in close proximity to a synagogue, Moseav says he is not the least bit religious. “When people think of Israel, they think of super, ultra-orthodox Jews, but that’s not how most people here are.” Terrorist attacks in his neighborhood are few and far between, but Moseav says the most dangerous thing he faces are teenage gangs on a daily basis. There are ongoing rivalries in his neighborhood between Muslims and Jews. Moseav has been the victim of these gangs on numerous occasions, enough so that his mom prohibits him from crossing certain streets at night. Moseav is puzzled with the conflict in his country, saying that “[the two groups] have been fighting for so long, they don’t even know what they’re fighting about any more.”

Junior Roxy de Vries is a new face around campus. She recently moved to San Diego from Milan, Italy, where she lived in a small town called Segrate, known for its fashion. De Vries went to a British school, but she knew many people outside of her school. In Milan she traveled by subway, never by car (in Italy, one cannot get a license until one is 18). Her mom is a scientific director of a hospital and is staying in Milan while de Vries is in San Diego with her dad. De Vries says she is bewildered by the academic persistence students demonstrate at Francis Parker. “At my old school, if you got good grades you’re almost looked down upon,” she says. It’s not just academics that differ overseas, it’s also the apparel. Boys in Italy tend to look the same, de Vries says, with abnormally large belts, saggy pants, popped collars, and sunglasses, even at night. The boys also are not known for being shy, and they love to work their Italian charm on American girls. The family dynamic is also very strong in Italy. De Vries says her mom is an excellent cook, and she is extremely close with her cousins and her grandmother, who helped raise her. In Italy, one thing everyone unites behind is soccer, or fútbol. De Vries’s favorite team is Juventus, but she says, “When Ac Milan wins a game, everyone parties, and the streets are crazy. We all hate Inter Milan.”

OCTOBER 2011

MS.LAURA SOUTH WORTH Photo By Anna Hobbs By Anna Hobbs Each one of us interacts with her on a daily basis, whether consciously or not. She is responsible for almost every aspect of our in-school life, but few of us know exactly what she does. From accounting for each student’s daily attendance, to the beloved tradition of dress coding those who ignore school guidelines, Mrs. Southworth is Parker’s behind-the-scenes hero. Without her diligent work and attention to detail, we would be surprised by how quickly things might fall apart. Below is a glimpse into Mrs. Southworth’s daily life and her responsibilities in the upper school office…

IN HER OWN WORDS... “I’m a San Diego native, grew up in Pacific Beach and went to Mission Bay High. I took tap and jazz lessons for about 25 years. And some gymnastics and ballet. I’ve been here 15 years (the first 3 as the Cafeteria Supervisor). My sister and I owned a catering business and wholesale bakery for 10 years. I even made wedding cakes. We worked a lot of evenings and weekends. I was a single parent from the time my son was 1 year old, and it seemed like I missed out on a lot of time with him. And that is why I wanted to work at the school. We had the same days and vacations together. He is now 25.”

Q&A What is your biggest frustration with students? “Short skirts!”

With faculty?

“Not taking attendance correctly.”

SCHEDULE

7:30-11 am:

-Attendance What is the greatest part of your job? -Collect and check off alpha forms, T-dap forms, handbook “Getting to know the wonderful students.” forms What is your biggest worry about your job? -Order office depot supplies “That I’ll never get all of the Tdap records! Or that the sick stu- -Organize all office supplies dents will get me sick...” -Print envelopes for school mail What are some of the funniest/worst excuses for -Send out academic and behavioral progress reports absences or tardies that you have heard? -] 1-3 pm: Write the bulletin for the week -Had to stay home in case the Tsunami made it to San Diego -Got lost driving to school by themselves for the first time -Girls day to go shopping 3-4 pm: Update attendance and record tardies and dress -Mental health day code. E-mails advisors with any detentions that their advi-It’s raining, can’t drive in the rain sees might have obtained. -Dog really ate my homework

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The Scribe: What are some things we should know about you? Jamal:I love to laugh, hike, sing, and read deep books in my lack of spare time. My favorite subjects are English and History, and my dream is to major in international relations and political science, then join the Peace Corps and work for the United Nations. I also don’t sleep. Ever.

S: When did you first become interested in leadership? J: When I was in eighth grade, I was painfully shy. I started at a

new school where I had extreme trouble making friends and speaking out. But one day the ASB invited me to join them, and I was exposed to true leadership for the first time. I wanted to be just like them, examples among the school, always willing to speak out and get involved with many things. Right then and there I discovered my passion.

S: Why Parker? J: Our CASL board meetings are held at Parker, so I have been on the campus

several times. It may seem crazy to change schools senior year, but I just went on a limb and applied. When I got in, I moved from Rancho Cucamonga, California and came to San Diego in early August. The people are so welcoming here.

Photos by Katie Kreitzer

Jamal Edwards

KING OF THE CASL J

By Katie Kreitzer

amal Edwards can be found around campus smiling, high fiving underclassmen and lacking

the pretentious air of someone who, in fact, is quite a big deal. Edwards is far more than a “new kid”: he is the State President of the California Association of Student Leaders, a title previously held by Amanda Wright, a 2007 Parker graduate. CASL is a student organization built to empower students to follow their passions and make a difference in their school and community. They host several annual conferences, filled with the energy of a giant pep rally, where students from around the state learn about leadership and event planning, as well as ways to get their peers more excited and involved in school events. Conferences include team building activities, motivational speakers, and thousands of excited, screaming teenagers. Somehow Jamal manages to be in charge of all of it, working alongside an elected team of students and adults, including two of Parker’s faculty members: math and physics teacher, Mr. Brodie Kaster, a motivational speaker, and biology teacher and Science Department chair, Mrs. Moerder, who has been a part of the organization for 26 years. Between planning workshops, traveling to conferences, and being the ASB president-elect at Rancho Cucamonga High School, Jamal managed to join the Parker community for his senior year.

S: What is your favorite part about Parker? J: The teachers. The way they teach is so personal, and there is something unique

about teachers who care so much about their students. I mean, Dr. Wilson wants to take me to Hodads. Since when does a teacher want to hang out with me?

S: Why do we need CASL? J: We are all about getting students to understand each other and work together to make their school a better place. Parker already has incredible leadership opportunities through clubs, ASB, and tons of extracurriculars, so it would be amazing if we could unite the leaders from all the groups and encourage more students to take bigger roles on campus. I would love to implement kindness week, week of the student leader, and hopefully host a leadership development day at Parker.

S: What would these events entail? J:Kindness week is a spirit week where students do something simple each day

to encourage kindness around school. One day is high five day, another compliment day, and so on. Week of the student leader is an official week CASL actually created. It is a week where each day recognizes a different group of leaders on campus from National Honors Society to National Charity League. Leadership development day is probably my biggest goal for Parker. It is a day where groups of people on campus come together individually to do leadership activities and bond. It is hard to explain, but it is an amazing way to get students to work together and, if it happens, Parker could be the first school in CASL history to host the day for all the private schools in the county.

S: What is happening with CASL this year? J: This year we are partnering with TOMS for a statewide learning service project where we teach students how to take community service back to their schools. Our theme this year is the CASL Museum: The Legacy Begins With You, and we will be spotlighting famous leaders throughout history. We are also having an incredible speaker from Ghana at our upcoming conference.

Anyone who would like to participate in CASL can volunteer and help facilitate at a local CASL hosted event by visiting volunteer.caslboard.com. Later in the year there will be an opportunity for a scholarship to the 2012 CASL High School State Conference, held in the spring. Visit casl1.org or facebook.com/caslfan for more details on Jamal and CASL.

OCTOBER 2011

NEW FACES

Recent additions to faculty

By Christie Chen

History teacher - Ms. Karen Marshall was driving a rowdy group of teenage boys to a Model UN conference at UNC Chapel Hill when she was pulled over for driving eight miles an hour over the speed limit. “The guys wouldn’t let me live it down for the rest of the trip,” she said. She decided to try a change in scenery and left Cape Henry Collegiate School in Norfolk, Virginia to come to Parker. Ms. Marshall is teaching Topics in Social Studies to freshmen and World History to sophomores. Ms. Marshall was raised in Georgia, and stayed in her hometown where she earned her degree in Education at the University of Georgia. She also took a semester abroad at a public school in Germany.

English teacher - Mr. Andrew Holbrook was teaching a lesson on hyphens at his old school when he sat on his desk and toppled over. “As soon as I got up, I went to the board and continued the lesson on hyphens with a new example sentence: That was a dumb-a** thing to do! This year, he is most looking forward to working with his four classes of freshmen because he has never taught ninth grade before and is excited to help them transition into high school. Mr. Holbrook previously lived in North Hollywood, where he taught English and advised the yearbook at Campbell Hall School. He spent his high school years in Wisconsin working on the student newspaper and went on to write for The Harvard Crimson at Harvard University, where he studied history. Photos by Christie Chen

Chinese teacher - Ms. Areana Chen says that the reason she continues to teach after 20 years is because of the close bond she can develop with her students. Her only wish is to reach out to students and change their lives. “That makes me so happy,” she says. This year at Parker she is teaching Chinese III at the Upper School and afterschool classes at the Lower School. She was born in Beijing, China, but moved to Hong Kong when she was just eight years old. Ms. Chen then traveled back to Mainland China to earn her M.D., and also received her teaching license at a university in Canada.

English teacher - Mr. Nick Lewis awoke one night at 12:30 a.m. to a boy’s boarding school dorm room filled with screams. He walked into the hallway to find all of his students scattering back into their rooms, and one freshman boy duct-taped to a door, yelling “Mr. Lewis! Help!” He spent six years teaching at this boarding school in Cleveland, Ohio, after playing tennis at Davidson College in North Carolina. His decision to move to San Diego and teach at Parker was due to the weather and his admiration for our school: “The school has strong academics and celebrates a life of the mind, but also goes deeper and understands the importance of a dynamic education which involves other areas.” Math and Physics teacher - Mr. Brodie Kaster was once a parade performer at Disneyland and a featured dancer on “Dancing With the Stars”. He has also had success with his own motivational speaking company. Last year, he was one of the students’ favorite substitute teachers. Mr. Kaster graduated from UCSD with a degree in Math, and minors in Dance and Political Science. He says he first decided to teach math because it is the “universal language of love!” and he wanted to make it fun for all students. Mr. Kaster says he is really looking forward to hanging out at the Friday night football games, pitching in with the Drama department, and just diving into the Parker community.

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NEW PLACES

Recent additions to courses Motivated by the success of last year’s King James Bible interim program, English teacher Mr. Phil Fickling is offering a new elective entitled Shakespeare, Milton, and the Bible. The first trimester focuses on the Bible, beginning with Genesis, then moving to Exodus, and then on to The Book of Joshua, the Gospels according to St. Luke and St. John, and the revelation of St. John the Divine. The second trimester transitions smoothly into John Milton’s Lycidias and Paradise Lost. The course concludes with the Shakespearean classics Dr. Faustus, Henry V, The Tempest, and Richard III. The class is set up like any English class with reading assignments and essays; however, with only nine students this year, the class has a loose atmosphere, much like an open forum where the students are free to ask questions, speculate, and share their opinions on controversial topics. “Our regular English classes are a little constrained, and it’s to break out of the mold of that,” says Mr. Fickling of the course. As sophomore Nicole Morozov puts it, “We have a really philosophical class. We talk a lot about God and the variability of Him.” The students have even discussed an attempt to take a global trip to Israel to visit the places they have been studying.

Parker Glee Ensemble Roxy de Vires, Rosa Vargas, Alex Skinner, and Patricia Fernandez harmonize during class.

During second period, you’re likely to find four students in chorus and guitar teacher Mr. Phillip Lean’s room practicing melodies. Inspired by the popular television show Glee, the Parker Glee Ensemble is an advanced chorus class led by Mr. Lean. It begins like any other chorus class with basic vocal warm-ups, but quickly students are challenged by demanding vocals and complex harmonies. “There are [songs] that Glee has done, but it’s not really confined to that…they’re going to be playing some instruments, too,” says Lean about his new class. “We’re going to do some choreography, combine with the a cappella club, and I might even get some of my contemporary guitar kids to back them up.” The course features a wide variety of songs, and as junior Roxane Roncarolo de Vries puts it, “We basically choose which songs we want to sing, and we have a good time because we sing them together.” Mr. Lean also places emphasis on musicianship, working on ear training, and branching out into different styles and languages of song.

By Michela Rodriguez

Shakespeare, Milton, & the Bible

Photos by Michela Rodriguez

Mr. Fickling’s students participate in class discussion.

After a one-year hiatus, Mr. Mark Byrne’s Film and Literature course is back, new and improved. The class has a plan to view nearly a dozen movies this year, but this class isn’t just a time to pop popcorn and kick back; film sequence analyses, assigned reading, and quizzes on the movies are all part of the course. “We spend a great deal of our lives watching films. Most people watch them passively, allowing the images and sounds to wash over them,” Mr. Byrne says. “Here, we ask who is sequencing these images and to what end.” There are several movies scheduled for viewing this year; some of the highlights are The Graduate, Breathless, and Double Indemnity. Much like other literature courses, analytical skills are a goal, but in this classroom, applying them to film is the focus. As Mr. Byrne says, “Just as good writers read books closely, so do good filmmakers watch and analyze good films.” Senior Savannah Benes explains, “We see things that we never would have noticed.”

Film and Literature

Students study a film with Mr. Byrne.

OCTOBER 2011

The Treasure of San Diego:

Balboa Park By Claire Kim

When one thinks of things to see in San Diego, Balboa Park doesn’t necessarily jump to mind. With fewer tourists than Old Town and a classier setting than Sea World, Balboa Park has something interesting for everyone. Whether it’s the museums, theatres, events, or even the beautiful architecture, you’re bound to find something that grabs your interest. The seasonal and yearly plays, exhibitions, and movies are all great ways to explore Balboa Park. Use this guide to find out what to see and experience on your next visit.

Photos By Claire Kim

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Maneki Neko Where: Mingei International Museum (619) 239-0003 Hours: Tues - Sun 10am-4pm Japan’s Beckoning Cats: The exhibition will include selections from a collection of 155 cats given to the museum by collector Billie Moffitt. The pieces were created in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Each cat is a unique work of art. Most are made of clay, but some are made from wood, metal, ceramic, and papier mâché. Recommended for: Those interested in ceramics or woodshop. Also recommended for those who enjoy cats.

Photos By Claire Kim

inspiration came from the idea of “ The changing the view of whales. Not too

long ago, whales were seen as these monsters, and my father, Chuck Nicklin, was involved in the changing viewpoints of whales from monsters to magical creatures’. Hopefully, after seeing my exhibit you’ll have a whole newfound respect for whales. -Flip Nicklin Among the Giants Where: San Diego Natural History Museum (619) 232-3821 Hours: Every day 10am-5pm The Ordover Gallery at the San Diego Natural History Museum is pleased to present Among the Giants, a feature photography show by National Geographic’s distinguished photographer, Flip Nicklin. This exhibition features Nicklin’s photographs of whales from throughout the world, as seen in his recently published book, Among the Giants. Recommended for: Those who are taking Marine Biology, or those who want to see the work of Junior Grace Nicklin’s uncle.

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Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show Where: The Old Globe Contact: Call 619-23-Globe (234-5623) to purchase tickets Featuring all the outrageous music and characters that made the film a cult sensation, the Old Globe’s production of Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show will time warp audiences back to Dr. Frank ‘N’ Furter’s castle to present it as it was meant to be seen—live onstage. Recommended for: Those who enjoy theatre and those who love Halloween.

The Haunted Trail Where: Balboa Park Hours: Varies by day. Contact: (619) 696-SCARE (7227) The Haunted Trail is a stroll through the park you will never forget. Enter the mile-long trail through the twisted grove of pines and gnarled oaks. Visitors watch your back; you never know which way the terror will hit you. Recommended for: Those who want to be chased around by a scary man carrying a rubber chainsaw Ocean Oasis Starts Oct. 29, 2011. Where: San Diego Natural History Museum (619) 232-3821 Hours: Every day 12pm-5pm Take a fascinating journey into two remarkably different, but inextricably linked worlds—Mexico’s Sea of Cortés and the Baja California desert. Ocean Oasis mesmerizes audiences as they witness the beauty of life in Baja California’s rich waters and seemingly barren land. Recommended for: Those interested in Marine Biology. Also for those who enjoyed Finding Nemo.

Photo Courtesy of balboapark.org

OCTOBER 2011

Parker Theatre Exclusive:

MAKING THE CUT An actor’s journey from start to showtime By Jay Gardenswartz

Photo by Jay Gardenswartz

It’s an unfortunate truth that beauty is often judged solely on the final product. Though the final draft of a paper may be simple in appearance, the reader cannot know the tireless hours of work the author has put forth. This concept can apply to any work of art but is especially relevant to the process of putting on a performance. Here at Parker, actors put countless hours into all aspects of performance, from the auditions to the closing show. The theatre class’s upcoming performance of Stephen Sondheim’s classic, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, is no excepetion. While it is next to impossible to reflect on a written page, the following helps to explain the process Parker actors undergo to create that final work of art.

THE AUDITION The audition for a show at Parker tries to mirror that of a professional theater audition, though there are some fundamental differences. This year, students were integral in the process of choosing the production, and thus were passionate about, and well-prepared for the auditions. Parker theater students worked with Artistic Director, Mr. Gordon Cantiello (Mr. C), and Musical Director, Mr. Patrick Marion (Mr. Patrick) each morning to evaluate their individual ability levels in voice, acting, movement, and memorization. Students performed vocal solos for various characters, as well as duets and choral works to test harmony and vocal blending. After that, the directors made the final casting decisions. Students know that though they may not always get the part that they want, there is great value in simply auditioning in the first place and that the ensemble is integral to any show, especially to one as musically challenging as Sweeney Todd.

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT Once the show has been cast, rehearsals begin. The first task is the memorization of lines. Students work together inside and outside of class to pass Mr. C’s infamous memorization tests and move on to

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the meat of the rehearsal process: character development. Students work with Mr. C and Mr. Patrick to develop and transform into the characters they will portray. This includes learning the blocking (where and when to move around the stage) and adding gestures and mannerisms to truly “assume the mask” of their characters. The rehearsal process is also the time in which the concept for the piece is developed - what the cast hopes the audience will take from the performance. Currently, Mr. C says, “The concept is still evolving”. But by the end of the rehearsal process, the concept will have come together and the students will be prepared and eager to perform for an audience.

SETTING THE SCENE While the cast is busy learning lines, music, and character, the design team kicks into action. But at Parker, the students assist these creative, talented adults to create the sets, costumes, makeup, and manage the technology. Students help set designer Robin Sanford-Roberts, lighting designer Chris Oosterlinck, and Mr. C come up with ideas for elaborate sets and lighting while still working with a school budget. Though you may know her as the Director of Transportation here at the upper school, Mrs. Debbie Burzynski helps

add to the aesthetic flair of costumes and makeup, and always does her best to make sure the students look great. Finally, professional technician Paul Morgan steps in to help arrange the soundtracks of the show and ensure that everybody can be heard. The Parker theater design team, made up of these artistic individuals, is essential to the performance process.

THE SHOW GOES ON There is a saying in show business that “the show must go on”. For many actors, the performance is the best part of the process. That is certainly true for senior Matt Margulis, who will be portraying the title roll of Sweeney Todd. “I am ecstatic for the upcoming production of Sweeney Todd and cannot wait for performances to begin!” says Margulis. Indeed, there is no better feeling than taking a bow after knowing you have given everything to the audience. It is the same as playing a sport or entering into a competition. It is the reason that so many students devote painstaking hours to live performance.It is that final bow, that gesture of affection towards the audience at the last moment of the play that makes the time the actors put forth not only worthwhile, but extremely rewarding.

Parker Professionals

Two talented Parker students live out their artistic dreams

By Kasey Hutcheson No one can deny the immense talent that exists on Parker’s campus. Simply walking past the visual arts building or attending one of the many talent shows throughout the year makes it obvious that Parker excels above and beyond the typical high school program in every artistic discipline. Junior Savannah Philyaw and senior Rosie Greenberg are using their talents in different ways to make themselves known in their particular fields while doing what they are passionate about every day.

Rosie Greenberg: Ballerina-in-Training

Photo Courtesy of Rosie Greenberrg

Greenberg performs in “Swan Lake” in March 2011.

Every little girl dreams of becoming a princess, a popstar, or even Barbie. Unfortunately, for many little girls, those dreams don’t come true. However, senior Rosie Greenberg is closer to reaching her goals than ever before as one of the youngest company members dancing at City Ballet. Greenberg is on her way to stardom, as she performs publicly in shows such as “The Nutcracker,” “Swan Lake”, and “Carmen.” Greenberg began dancing at age four and switched dancing schools four times before arriving at City Ballet. Her show season begins the first week in October and continues through the holidays. Rehearsals are every day

and can go for hours into the night; as Rosie says, “It’s like a real job.” She also takes classes at her studio every night and on weekends. Greenberg’s passion for ballet is evident in the way she speaks about it. When asked what is particularly special to her about it, she answers, “I have been doing [ballet] for so long that, as weird as it sounds, my body craves it.” She says she plans to continue dance in college. “I don’t know what I would do if I couldn’t dance anymore.” With her talent and determination, it’s likely that Rosie will definitely be gracing the stage for years to come.

Savannah Philyaw: Songwriter Extraordinaire

Photo Courtesty of Chuck Philyaw

Philyaw performs at Lestat’s Cafe.

Junior Savannah Philyaw first started songwriting in the seventh grade. She would begin by jotting down lyrics whenever she was feeling very happy or sad. Since then, she has written approximately 30 to 40 songs, including “Take Me Home,” based on the story of “The Wizard of Oz,” and “Two Types,” which describes the dynamics of friendships and the type of friend that she would most like to have. She first performed in front of an audience at the 2010 Unplugged Show here on campus. As of last month, she has performed as an opener for various headliners five times at Lestat’s Café in North Park. If simply having the courage to sing highly personal songs in front of strangers is not impressive enough, her talent has earned her the right to sing alongside the likes of professionals that include Tyler

Hilton, Josiah Leming, and Josh Damigo. The first song that she ever felt confident enough to perform was entitled “No Good” and was written during her freshman year, when she discovered that songwriting had become not only a hobby, but also an outlet for her stress. Savannah says that the “hardest part about playing songs is how personal they are and how people assume that they know who or what the songs are about.” But regardless, every time that she performs it becomes easier for her to get up on stage. Look for Savannah to perform again soon, or you can listen to her songs on www.reverbnation.com/savannahphilyaw.

OCTOBER 2011

These ain’t yo mama’s 8 tracks. For those of you who are not familiar with 8tracks.com, you are seriously missing out. 8tracks.com is a website made up of thousands of playlists of all types of music. Unlike a similar website, Pandora, 8tracks is not blocked by school computers and has a wider variety of music. On 8tracks you are also able to browse all of the playlists, which is not the case with Pandora. While navigating 8tracks, it can be overwhelming to find a playlist that fits your needs. Here is a list of the best ones and a few of the artists in each playlist for different activities. All you have to do is type the italicized titles in the search box, click “by description,” press play, and enjoy.

Tracks STUDYING

Classical Masterpieces Beethoven Mozart Bach

By Kara Jones

PUMP-UP/ PRE-PARTY

Sometimes I Dance Awkwardly The Ting Tings Major Lazer

Pride and Prejudice Beauty and the Beast Finding Nemo

CHILL Songs you want to listen to over and over The Black Keys Arctic Monkeys Cults

Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyways.

Sunday Funday

Matt and Kim Foster the People MGMT

Girl Got Swag

Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger Covers

David Guetta Afrojack DEV Jessie J Missy Elliot

30 seconds to Mars Anya Marina Ben Folds

REMINISCING

Embarrassing songs I remember singing when I was little...and I hear them nowadays and still sing along N’SYNC Backstreet Boys Britney Spears

College Students, This Was Your Childhood Smash Mouth Eiffel 65 Blink 182 26

Movie Scores for Study Time

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DRIVING Turn me on with your electric feel! Foster The People Young the Giant Nicola Roberts

Out of the static: Indie Remixes Bon Iver Regina Spektor Phoenix

Partner Up: Success with YouTube By Kate Lemberg Although some students begin working in high school, many of their jobs don’t pay well. However, on YouTube, the much-loved video website, many young people are making thousands of dollars each year as YouTube Partners. In order to become a YouTube Partner, one has to have several thousand views on multiple original content videos. Once one becomes a Partner, one can enable videos for revenue sharing and start earning money by simply amassing views. The Scribe explores the most popular YouTube Partner channels in the Comedy and Entertainment categories.

Machinima

Demonstrating how popular video games have become, the most subscribed channel in the Entertainment category is Machinima. The channel is dedicated to all aspects of video games, including trailers, clips from video games, and picture/ video montages created from the games, which the channel has offered since January 2006. Additionally to video games, Machinima is a movie channel, uploading videos of upcoming movie trailers. Machinima’s most popular video is the extended High Definition trailer of Avatar.

Freddiew

The third most subscribed channel in the Entertainment category is Freddie Wong (freddiew), a YouTuber who posts videos having to do with several varieties of video games; he has been uploading videos on to the website since February 2006. He became truly successful when he began to upload videos about the video game Modern Warfare. His most viewed video, with over 20 million views, titled “Future First Person Shooter,” is a video of Wong playing a violent shooting game.

Although the boys of EpicMealTime only started uploading videos to YouTube in October 2010, they own the fourth-most-subscribed-to channel in Entertainment. EpicMealTime is a kind of cooking show where extremely high-calorie meals are made and eaten, as in their most popular video “TurBaconEpic Thanksgiving,” where they stuff a pig with five different types of birds as well as other ingredients, totaling 79,046 calories. Each of their videos has over 1 million views, allowing them to create merchandise as well as their own Internet-based TV show on Revision3.

Smosh EpicMealTime

RayWilliamJohnson

With almost 5 million subscribers, Ray William Johnson (RayWilliamJohnson) is not only the most subscribed channel in Comedy and the second in Entertainment, but also the most subscribed channel on all of YouTube. He has been uploading videos onto YouTube since May 2008, reviewing viral videos twice a week. Johnson was attending Columbia University when he developed an interest in making YouTube videos solely for entertainment; his most viewed video is “Don’t Call Me Fat,” a review of several videos about people who have become infamous for “being fat.” Although he has been contacted several times about promotions and having his own TV show, he has declined all offers saying in the description of his channel, “I don’t promote things in exchange for money, nor do I care to be on television.” However, he is a YouTube Partner.

“Are you the kind of person that just loves meat but is always on the go? Beef ‘n’ Go is a revolutionary product that may change your life forever!” This is the description for Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox (smosh)’s most popular video, “Beef N Go”, which has received over 86 million views. Padilla and Hecox have been making videos for YouTube together since autumn 2005; they are known for their ridiculous yet entertaining comedy skits. Photos Courtesy of YouTube.com

OCTOBER 2011

FIESTA TIME! 3.

Photos by Aly Barrett

By Aly Barrett With all of the different Mexican restaurants around San Diego, you would think that everything on the menus are quality. The reality is that different restaurants have different items on their menus that they excel at preparing. Even the same chains, with the same menus, have completely different food. Check these out the next time you explore Mexican cuisine in San Diego.

1. LOS PANCHOS: CARNE ASADA FRIES

Cost: $7.56, 5182 Waring Road, Del Cerro There are plenty of Los Panchos chains spread around San Diego, and the menus are basically the same, but the food is completely different. Normally, when you think of carne asada fries you picture fries, carne asada, guacamole, cheese, and maybe some sour cream. At this Los Panchos location, in addition to all that, they add two key ingredients: refried beans and a thin layer of nacho cheese. You haven’t tried Carne Asada Fries until you’ve tried these.

2. TACO FIESTA: BEEF TACOS

Cost: $2.59 Each, 2939 Alta View Dr, Chula Vista At Taco Fiesta, grease is your friend. This chain has been up and running for more than 17 years and has perfected the simple beef taco. Taco Fiesta cooks know how to use the right amount and quality of grease to make their tacos packed with flavor. If you need some simple Mexican food with an intense boost order the 2 Beef Taco Combination.

3. TJ OYSTER BAR: SEAFOOD TACOS

Cost: $0.99-$3.25, 4246 Bonita Rd, Bonita The truth is it’s hard to find great Mexican food restaurants that aren’t in or near Chula Vista. If you’re a fan of seafood (and even if you’re not) you’ll love TJ Oyster Bar. You’ll leave happy if you order anything on the taco menus. Don’t be afraid to try some of the exotic items. The Stingray Taco and the Shrimp Chipotle taco sound strange but are TJ Oyster Bar favorites.

4. LOLITA’S TACO SHOP: CALIFORNIA BURRITO

Cost with Guac: $6.30, 4516 Bonita Road, Bonita You’ve probably tried the California Burrito at Santana’s and thought you knew everything about these burritos. You were severely mistaken. Lolita’s carne asada, sour cream, guacamole, and signature french fries makes Santana’s burrito seem like an unfortunate snack. Don’t forget to ask for guacamole when you order your burrito; the burrito doesn’t usually come with guacamole.

5. KARINA’S MEXICAN SEAFOOD: CEVICHE

Cost: $15.95, 820 Jamacha Road, El Cajon Ceviche is a dish of raw fish marinated in citrus juice (the acid cooks the fish) and spiced with chili peppers. This dish, however, is not overloaded with a fishy taste. At this Karina’s, order the Ceviche Costeno, mayonnaise, and hot sauce. With the plain tostadas they provide, spread a little mayonnaise over the tostada (the mayonnaise is to kill the heat of the Costeno), spoon enough Costeno to cover the whole tostada, sprinkle salt on it, and pour hot sauce over it.

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Read it and Keep By Claire Bryan f you think back to some of your favorite books, I guarantee that most of them sit on your bookshelf with a small layer of dust. You read most of them when you were in middle school, when you had time to read for an hour before you fell asleep. Now, most of us don’t even think about reading a book for fun. “No matter how fun or interesting the class, there’s a big difference between reading—and especially discovering—a book on one’s own and being assigned to read that book for class,” says English teacher Mr. Jared D’onofrio. Hopefully, with a look at favorite picks from Parker teachers, you will be inspired to make some time to get lost in a book.

Crossing to Safety

The Eyre Affair

by Wallace Stegner

by Jasper Fforde

“Stegner is able to help the reader identify and understand the emotions, the struggles, and the aspirations of his characters, who are credible, flawed human beings, capable of acts of great compassion, honesty, and selflessness–as well as selfishness and pettiness.”

ett

-Mrs. Isobel Shapiro

Master and Margarita

by Mikhail Bulgakov

“I’d say a little of what it is about, but it is more fun to find out on your own.”

-Mr. Ryan Griggs

Miss Peregrin’s School for Peculiar Children

by Ransom Riggs

“It’s the new Harry Potter!”

-Ms. Rose Hanscom

Unbroken

by Laura Hillebrand

“It gets at the core of the human spirit: the will to survive and overcome challenges, to work hard at becoming the best at something, and love of country. In addition, I’m a WWII buff.” Photo by Claire Bryan

-Mr. Marc Thiebach

“A quirky book about a literary detective lost in Jane Eyre.”

-Ms. Diana Lang

Watership Down

by Richard Adams

“[It’s] about rabbits, but it’s a really GOOD book about rabbits.”

-Dr. Rai Wilson

The Jabberwocky

by Lewis Carroll

“I am guessing that students have already read this wonderful, short piece written by the mathematician who wrote “Alice in Wonderland!”

-Mr. Michael Maunu

Davita’s Harp

by Chaim Potok

“Deals with a young girl trying to understand what her political and then religious parents are all about, while she also tries to succeed in a male-dominated academic world.”

-Mrs. Victoria Helms

Walden / The Maine Woods

by Henry David Thoreau

“These books are perhaps particularly good for our students who could use a solid dose of looking away from the constant input of the Internet and electronics to see nature through the eyes of someone who loved and understood it.”

-Mr. Bill Steel

OCTOBER 2011

FALL SEASON UPDATE

By Jack Benoit and Marisa Canepa

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL PROGRESS

The team looks great this year. They started off the season winning 17 of their first 19 games. Also, in one of their first league games, they took down rival Santa Fe Christian. They are looking to stay on track as they head into the last few league games of the season followed by playoffs.

COACHES

Luis Cuatok, Sam Lee, Amy O’Dorisio, and Melissa Vassiliadis

KEY PLAYERS

“The golf season has been going really well! Everyone has gotten 5 to 10 strokes better, and we’ve won all of the league matches but one,” says Captain Arianna Gastelum. “We’re preparing for Coastal League and hopefully going to CIF as a team.”

COACHES

Stacey Zoyiopoulos and O.J. Amaya

KEY PLAYERS

Sophomore McKenna Allard, Senior Arianna Gastelum, and Sophomore Rebecca Dvorak

COED CROSS COUNTRY

WOMEN’S TENNIS PROGRESS

Both the men’s and women’s teams are working hard. While there are injuries on both sides, both are still going to compete for CIF. “If anyone has any interest in running, they need to come out [and watch],” says coach Matt Schellenburg.

The girls are bonding and working well together which has helped the team work towards its goal of improving its success in doubles. “If anyone has time, please come support the team,” says Coach Nicholas Lewis.

COACHES

Kiernan Aiston and Matt Schellenberg

Eric Mann, Nicholas Lewis, Jeff Nguyen

KEY PLAYERS

Sophomore Elisa Martinez, Senior Carolyn Hansen, Senior Duncan Tomlin, Senior Nick Bosse, and Junior Matt Gluck Photos Courtesy of smugmug.com

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PROGRESS

Senior Saige Gallop, Junior Alexis Salmons, Junior Erika Conners, and Sophomore Michaela Dews

PROGRESS

WOMEN’S GOLF

Senior Melissa Shega and Senior Anna Rudakov

COACH’S CORNER: COACH MORRISON By Evan Fitzner

Q: A:

Did you play or coach any college sports? I walked on to the football team at Northern Arizona. I also coached three years of college football at Morehead State and at the University of Minnesota.

Q: A:

What is the biggest lesson you have learned from coaching? Two things come to mind. The first is patience. It takes time to reach the level we expect the players to be at. So few kids have played tackle football before, so it takes time for them to learn the game the way we expect them to. The second is building a team, taking individuals and meshing them together as one. It is often the biggest challenge, but it is also the most rewarding.

Q: A:

What is it like having the opportunity to coach with your son, Matt Morrison? It is a lot of fun. I have had the opportunity to coach both he and Scotty, and having the opportunity to coach with Matt going on six years has been a fortunate experience. He is very good at what he does and he is a big reason for our success.

Q: A:

How does it feel to see your players playing at the college level? It is always exciting to see or hear of them playing at the next level. Anytime you have a player go on to have success it makes you proud, but I get just as much enjoyment to learn how they are doing off the field as well.

Q: A:

Aside from coaching what do you do at Parker? I teach health and fitness to the freshman and I am the advisor of ASB.

Q: A:

How has parker football changed over the last 10 years? We are a bigger squad. The school has grown considerably, so we have more kids playing. The level of football has certainly increased and the quality of the players we are getting is higher. San Diego football as a whole has improved. Everybody has come up to the same level. Especially the small schools are playing at a higher level than they were five years ago and we are just part of that group.

Q: A:

In what ways do student athletes benefit from playing Parker Football? Anytime you play a sport that requires a lot of hard work and discipline, if it is something you enjoy doing, you are going to benefit from it. There are a lot of what I like to call , “life lessons,” that can be learned from playing athletics that aren’t necessarily tailored to football but things like how to handle adversity, how to problem solve, things where if you get knocked down you have to get back up again, working as a team. And I think those are all things that you can take with you down the road and use in any walk of life.

Q: A:

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What should be the top priority for the athletes on the football team? We like to put up our mission statement in the locker room at the beginning of each season. And we also have our goals, and our number one goal every year is always to build a cohesive unit that embodies the word “team.” We always want to be a very close-knit, hard working group of guys who enjoy each other. Our second goal is to give our players, fans, and coaches a positive experience that they are going to remember forever because high school football is about making memories. If you talk to people my age or even older they will tell you some of their happiest moments were when they played high school football.

Q: A:

In what ways do you motivate your players before a big game? I think a little bit of that is overrated. I don’t think any of our players can remember five minutes into the game what was said by any coach. What you want to do is try to get them focused, and get them to play like they practice. There are certainly some games that are bigger than others, and if anything, in a big game we try to reduce the pressure because that will come naturally.

OCTOBER 2011

A LOOK INTO FRANCIS PARKER FOOTBALL Photos courtesy of smugmug.com

By Marisa Canepa and Jack Benoit

As high school football has become increasingly competitive over the past decade, Parker has remained near the top of the Coastal League. The team is expecting nothing less for the 2011-2012 season. The coaches and players have been working almost every day since last spring to prepare for the beginning of the season. They are in the thick of their league schedule and are looking to finish their next three regular season games on a high note. Playoffs are rapidly approaching, and this team is ready to perform at a high level.

UPCOMING GAMES: Horizon: 2-3 in non-league play. Parker defeated Horizon in the 2010 CIF Semi-Finals. Santa Fe Christian: 4-1 in non-league play. Stepped down this season from Division IV to Division V.

ACHIEVEMENTS: •

WON Three CIF Championship games in the previous six years.

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PLAYED in six CIF Championship games in the previous eight years.

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La Jolla Country Day: 4-0 in non-league play.

WON six Coastal Conference Championships in the past 12 years.

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Parker is one of only two CIF San Diego Section schools to have WON at least four consecutive CIF football championships.

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CIF DIVISION CHAMPIONS: 2009, 2008, 2005, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986

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THEN

UNIFORMS

NOW

If you have attended a Parker football game this year, you have probably noticed a change in the uniforms. Last year, after the season ended, some of the players came together and worked on creating a new look for the Lancers. They have changed their jerseys, pants, and even helmets. One of the main players who was involved in this process was Senior John Papatheofanis. “This year, we only have white pants instead of brown and white, and we have white helmets instead of brown ones,” said Papatheofanis. “We interviewed different design companies during lunch on Fridays, and they showed us their templates and materials. Then, after we found the right price and design, it was done.” When asked about his favorite part of the uniforms, Papatheofanis said, “I really like the away uniforms, because we are in all white, and the white helmets really make us look spiffy.” “[The jerseys] look very professional, and it was time for a new look for Parker football,” says Athletic Director Dan Kuiper. So, if you need something to do during the upcoming Friday nights, come check out the new look the Lancers are sporting as they take the field against some league rivals.

Jesse Brookins Hank Childs 1. “My goal is the same as the team goal, to win CIF. [Football] isn’t an individual sport; it is a team sport, so my goal is the same as the team’s.” 2. “Well, I really like Calvin Johnson, but I try to model my game after (former Parker wide reciever) Roland Jackson. He has a great work ethic and is a great practice and game player.” 3. “The community, since we are all friends it makes winning and working hard that much better.”

IMPACT PLAYERS

1. What are your goals for the season? 2. Who do you model your game after? 3. What do you love most about Parker Football?

Rochon Taylor 1. “My goals are to win CIF, and hopefully take it all to state.” 2. “I model my game after Reggie Bush. He has quick moves, he is exhilarating, and he is fun to watch.” 3. “My favorite part about Parker Football is tackling, smashing people, and laying people out.”

Gordie Silver 1. “My goal for the season would be to win CIF.” 2. “I model my game after Demetrius Walcott.” 3. “My favorite part of Parker Football are the Friday night lights.”

Jesse Brookins 1. “My goal is to get over 2,000 yards rushing and go to state.” 2. “I model my game after Maurice Jones Drew, he is basically the same player as I am because he is small and powerful.” 3. “My favorite part is the coaching staff because they are smarter than a lot of the other [high school] coaches and know how to prepare us for games.”

Max Bosse Gabe Harrington 1. “Our goal is to get to CIF and hopefully State, but state is out of our control. We always break on CIF and practice hard each day so we can achieve our goal.” 2. “I model my game after a guy like Tom Brady or Peyton Manning, because they have complete control and can also change the outcome of the game with just a few throws.” 3. “My favorite part of Parker Football is the unity of the team, connections with other players, and friendships that are made.”

OCTOBER 2011

Graphic by Stanley Gambucci

What’s Wrong with the NCAA? The double standard between college and professional sports By Colin Grey

t’s time to stop pretending that college football and basketball players are amateur athletes. The talent level and fame of NCAA players haven begun to rival that of NBA and NFL players, yet one key difference remains between the college and professional levels: professional athletes are paid exorbitant salaries, while college athletes are paid nothing. College athletics programs are making millions of dollars off of their young football and basketball players, yet are refusing to compensate these athletes for the immense revenues they generate. The time has come for the NCAA to stop hiding behind the veil of amateurism and start paying players. College football and basketball are lucrative industries. During the 20052006 season, the University of Texas reported a profit of $42 million from football alone, yet not a cent was returned to the athletes. Individual universities profit from media rights, ticket sales, and marketing such as jersey and other memorabilia sales. Most

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of this money goes to the coaches and facilities. If you have been to a professional football or basketball game you probably noticed the extravagant stadium with lavish luxury boxes. Major college athletics programs have equally extravagant stadiums and training facilities. College coaches also receive a large portion of the revenue from the football program. Nick Saban, head football coach at the University of Alabama, has an annual salary of $5.9 million, and his high price tag is no anomaly in college football. With college coaches reaping such great benefits from the sport, it seems unthinkable that the players would be left with nothing. Senior Dalante Dunklin, a star basketball player at Parker, is among those calling for college players to receive compensation. Committed to play basketball at UCSB next year, Dunklin says, “(college players) should be paid especially if the team does well and makes a bowl, championship, or tournament game, because when a team

does do so the NCAA gives that school money, [and it] also gives the school to publicity, making kids in high school…want to go there.” Recent scandals in college football have drawn attention to the fact that some players are already being paid under the table. While at USC, star running back Reggie Bush and his family accepted more than $100,000 worth of financial benefits from persons affiliated with the university, and Bush was not caught until long after his days playing football at USC were over. Current USC running back Mark Tyler claimed that he made more money playing at USC than most athletes make in professional football. Although Tyler was probably joking, the truth is that a lot of players receive some type of improper benefits, usually from university boosters. Under the current NCAA system, superstars are stuffing their pockets illicitly, while honest players are living like average college students. Some athletes are driven by greed to accept these incentives, while others are driven by need. A large percentage of college football players come from poor families, and some of these players feel they need to accept money to help support their families. Others need the money to pay for things such as travel and transportation, which are not covered by athletic scholarships. College athletes do not need to make NFL salaries, but every scholarship athlete should receive an amount of money proportionate to the revenue brought in by the team. Under this system, a football player would receive more than a volleyball player, and a football player at major sports school such as Florida would receive more than an athlete at a smaller school. Also, athletes should be allowed make money from endorsements and the use of their likenesses in video games. College athletes would not get rich off these sources of income, but they would receive at least some compensation for their stellar play. With proper regulation, a system that allowed players to earn money for their play could go a long way towards stopping players from taking illegal monies from boosters. This would lead to a more equitable NCAA, with fewer scandals and less controversy.

SUB-PAR SO

CCER

What it will take for America to be great

at the world’s greatest gam

By Raphie Cantor

f one were to walk down the street anywhere in America and ask someone, “What is the greatest sports event held each year?” The answer would be obvious: The Super Bowl. Yet, if you were to go almost anywhere else in the world, the answer would be the UEFA Champions League Final. This game, the culmination of an international year-long soccer tournament in Europe, drew almost 150 million viewers last year, 50 million more than the Super Bowl. Yet most Americans have never heard of it. So, why have Americans never embraced soccer? Moreover, why have been unsuccessful in the world’s most popular sport? The answer lies in the most unlikely of places: children. One would be hard pressed to find a child in a British primary school whose favorite athlete wasn’t a soccer star. Yet, at an elementary school in America, finding a kid who can name a single soccer star might be equally difficult. Because American culture does not embrace soccer, it is difficult for American children to come to terms with themselves as soccer players. This prevents the development of many potential stars, and over time, it hurts the US national soccer program. In 1996, the creation of Major League Soccer allowed for a highcaliber professional soccer league in the United States to flourish. The league has since expanded from 10 to 18 teams, causing a rise in ticket sales and TV ratings. However, while many of the players are American-born, only one of the league’s 23 highest-paid players is American, the LA Galaxy’s Landon Donovan. Donovan was a member of the inaugural class of the U.S. Soccer residency pro-

gram, a program which started in 1999 to develop top youth prospects. While this program has greatly improved the development of the U.S. national team, it is still in a formative period of development. International soccer teams have held youth camps for decades, and they begin recruiting athletes at a much younger age. In August 2011, Spanish club Real Madrid made headlines by signing 7-year-old Argentinean player Leo Coira to their youth development program. While many kids, close to 4 million, play youth soccer in the US, only about 5,000 go on to play at the collegiate level. Besides this, the greatest barrier to soccer in the US is American culture. American culture is centered around American football, basketball, and baseball, three sports that are American by invention and nature. Their presence is an integral part of American life, as they fill our summers with trips to the ballpark and Monday nights saved by 60 minutes of action-packed football. While 50 million American kids play sports, 75 percent play either baseball or basketball. The estimated 4 million kids who played youth soccer in the US last year do not have a culture to promote their love of the game. While media outlets such as ESPN and FOX broadcast soccer matches in the US, the ratings of these matches have been mediocre at best. This can be attributed to time differences of premier soccer matches, but a lack of enthusiasm is the most significant issue. When asked whether or not he believes soccer will rise in the realm of American sports, Parker soccer head coach Seth Tunick says, “I actually don’t feel soccer

Photo courtesy of mlssoccer.com

will ever be at the same level as baseball and football in the eyes of the American sports fan, mostly because Americans like high scoring games, and investing 90 minutes in a game where goals may not be scored can be frustrating.” While this discussion is very much a national issue, its effects can be felt here at Parker. Tunick says “Soccer is an underappreciated sport at Parker as well as in the US.” However, Tunick later said “As for here at Parker, I can say without a doubt that anyone who came out to watch us play last season, especially in the playoffs, left the game knowing how exciting soccer can be.” In Southern California as well, soccer is on the rise. In club soccer, the western region has been dominated by the Cal South division, with more than half of all championship teams out of the 13 states coming from Southern California. These signs point to change on the rise, especially for our region. Someday, perhaps soccer will rise from sub-par to superb.

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The Human Canvas Unique student body art

By Molly Morrison

What can you get dress- coded for when you’re accessorizing yourself instead of your outfit? Option B offers enough variety for students to personalize their outfits, but student self-expression is still limited due to the restrictions of dress code. The Scribe got up close and personal with students who are uniquely painted and pierced. What’s with her crazy nails? Junior and AP Art student Alexandra Alemany, spends one to two hours on her nails each week. She is inspired by anything from something she sees in a store to street art she walks by. Alemany says her favorite part about painting nails is adding intricate details to her creative designs.

NAILS

Gina Belli

MAKEUP

Junior Gina Belli is dazzling. Literally. Her eyes are always shimmering with sparkles or effervescent colors. Belli, also an AP art student, says her favorite part about makeup is that y it’s a different type of art that you can really experian em l ment with. “I love seeing peoples’ reactions when I do aA dr an ex l their makeup”, says Belli. Beauty does take time, however. A by to Belli spent an hour and a half on her friend’s prom makeup. o Ph

d an ex Al y an

Photo by Molly Morrison

PIERCINGS

Senior Grace Paluch has seven piercings in her ears alone. Her favorite one is ironically the one that she said was the most painful; the tragus. (Pictured on the left, middle of the ear) Her piercings may be cute, but they don’t come cheap. Paluch estimates she has spent almost $200 on her piercings.

TATTOOS

Rochon Taylor Dalante Dunklin

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Photo by Molly Morrison

Grace Paluch Photo by Molly Morrison

Seniors Dalante Dunklin and Rochon Taylor are permanently painted with meaningful designs and symbolic drawings. Dunklin’s tattoo (pictured on the far left) is on his left bicep. It shows two hands praying in clouds and roses, in memory of his grandmother. Taylor has a sequence of tattoos across his biceps and chest. The tattoo across his chest is the Ferrari logo with his initials, wings, and the words “The Sky is the Limit” below his neck.

By Sloan Christopher

On top of tuition, a Lancer’s bill can add up quickly with the added expenses of both student essentials and accessories. These mock students show how much students could be spending on day-to-day items, whether they choose to splurge or save.

$35.00 $29.50

{Splurge} On Ben (top to bottom):

$55.00 $145.00

Fantastic Sams Men’s Haircut, Option B Unisex Polo, Sun Diego Blank Zip Hoodie, Amazon.com Knock-off Ray-Ban Sunglasses, Option B Shorts,Vans Canvas Authentic Shoes

$29.99

Not Pictured:

Jansport Big Student Backpack $40.00

$5.75

$75.95

$198.00

$26.00

$400.00

$19.99

$27.50 $415.00

On Ben (top tp bottom):

$26.00

Denise Barrow Salon Men’s Haircut, Option B Long Sleeve Oxford Shirt, Dakine Campus LG Backpack, Ray-Ban Original Wayfayer Sunglasses, J. Crew Cashmere V-Neck Sweater, Option B Pants, Sperry Top-Sider Original Boat Shoes

$160.00

$38.50

{SAVE}

$15.95

$158.00

$32.00 $18.00 $30.00

$75.00

$42.50

Girls: $54,448.20 Total (without car): Boys: $6,052.70 Girls: $7,248.20

$42.50

Universal Expenses

Apple iPhone 4 16GB $199.00 (w/ plan) MBS Direct New Textbooks $743.20 Apple 8GB iPod Touch $299.00 Global trip to Vietnam $4,300.00 BMW X5 xDrive35i $47,200.00

Total (with car): Boys: $53,252.70

$45.00

$125.00 On Claire (top to bottom):

Denise Barrow Salon Haircut and Full Highlights, Tiffany Jewelry (earrings, necklace, ring), Option B Short Sleeve Oxford Shirt, Chanel Rectangular Reading Glasses, Bloomingdales Cashmere Cardigan, Option B Skirt, Hunter Original Gloss Tall Boots

Not Pictured:

Tory Burch Tote $225.00, MAC Tinted Lipglass $14.50, Marc Jacobs Daisy Perfume $78.00, Lancome Teint Miracle Foundation $37.00, DiorShow Waterproof Mascara $24.50

. LG enV3 $0.00 (w/ plan) . Amazon.com Used Textbooks $399.76 . Apple 8GB iPod Nano $149.00 . Global trip to the Philippines $3,100.00 . Sold Golf Tournament tickets $-500.00 . Toyota Corolla $15,900.00 Total (with car): Boys: $19,203.45 Girls: $19,305.15 Total (without car): Boys: $3,303.45 Girls: $3,405.15

Photo s by E mily H eft

Being a Parker Student: Priceless?

$43.95

On Claire (top to bottom):

Fantastic Sams Haircut and Highlights, Option B Polo, Target Juniors, Long Sleeve Cardigan, Moxie Reading Glasses, Jansport Superbreak Backpack, Option B Skirt, Toms Classic Canvas Slip-ons

Not Pictured:

Victoria’s Secret Beauty Rush Lipgloss $7.00, Bath and Body Works Sweet Pea Fragrance Mist $12.00, Maybelline Fit Me Foundation $7.99, Covergirl Lashblast Volume Blasting Mascara $4.00, Forever 21 Jewelry (earrings, necklace, ring) $15.40

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Good Will Hunting An insider’s guide to the second-hand clothing industry

As a consequence of the economic downturn, many Parker students are looking for innovative ways to save money without compromising their expensive lifestyles. We here at The Scribe Research Facility have found the answer. The most effective way to save money is by curbing Parker students’ insatiable appetite for new clothes and (drumroll) buying stuff secondhand (gasp)! A recent trip to Goodill yielded matching Hawaiin shirts, ties, and embroidered sweaters.

Photo courtesy of goodwill.com

By David Nussbaum It’s the day before Halloween, and you don’t have a costume. Party City is out of multicolored Afros, and you’re getting desperate. The perfect alternative? A late night shopping spree at Goodwill. Everyone knows Goodwill has plenty of zany articles of clothing and vintage accessories, but not everyone knows how to donate or where some of these clothes go.

Sofas can be sold, but what happens to the terribly stained shirt that nobody wants, or the hideous pea green Abercrombie capris that will never leave the rack? The answer lies across the Atlantic Ocean, in Africa. Small landlocked countries like Zambia receive clothes that once graced the racks of your local Goodwill. Surprisingly, unsold clothes are often resold to exporters. These exporters sort the clothes and compress them into huge crates, which are then shipped to Africa. African merchants buy whole crates and display their wares in roadside markets. This international second-hand clothing trade makes $1.5 billion dollars annually, an increase from

Some say that buying from Goodwill takes advantage of low prices meant for the less fortunate. Offset your purchases with donations of clothes, appliances, and furniture. You can donate anything from sofas to sweatshirts, and with over 2,500 donation centers, it’s super easy to drop off clothes and appliances. A list of approved devices and Goodwill donating do’s and don’ts can be found here: http://www.goodwill.org/get-involved/donate/donation-acceptance-guidelines/.You can use the Goodwill website to donate with your credit card or text GOODWILL to 85944 to donate 10 dollars from your phone.

the $200 million dollar industry it was in 1980. The dramatic influx in sales is rooted in the increasing interest Africans have in Western culture. In fact, according to Karen Hansen in Salaula, Zambians specifically choose clothing that appears more tattered or stained because they believe that clothes that look used are more likely to be directly from America. Clothes that have been washed and ironed have been previously worn by someone in Africa, and as a result, are less coveted than the “newer” used clothes. However, there is a downside to this booming used clothing trade: The cheap and wildly popular clothing has almost eliminated the local textile industry. Artwork by Katie Volker

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INTOTHEWILD

Camping is a great way to spend quality time with friends and family while enjoying the gifts of nature. Contrary to popular belief, however, camping isn’t reserved for extremely isolated and rural locations. In fact, some of the best camping grounds in the United States are close to home. So instead of making the trek to

Yosemite or Yellowstone, head to a campsite within one of the best camping hot spots: Southern California.

San Elijo Campground The San Elijo campground is located right on the San Diego coast, making it a surfing haven. The nearby reef also provides campers with the opportunity to snorkel and scuba. If you forget some of your essentials or just want to rent a boogie board or a pair of goggles, don’t fret; there is a camp store located right on the campsite. San Elijo also offers fire pits and open areas to lay out and see the stars at night.

Photo courtesy of wpicasaweb.google.com

William Heise If you are looking for the classic “forest and lake” type campground, William Heise is the place for you. Located close to Julian, the campsite is known for its wildlife, including deer, hawks, and sometimes even bobcats. If you go in the winter, expect the possibility of snow, so be sure to pack up your sleds. Photo courtesy of buttertoastlove.wordpress.com

By R.B Ganon

Agua Caliente Located in the Anza Borrego State Park, Agua Caliente is a popular campsite complete with geothermally heated springs. Due to San Diego’s warm year-round climate, Agua Caliente is a great place to camp during the winter months. Campers can meander through the dozens of trails Agua Caliente has to offer.

Photo courtesy of desertsirena.wordpress.com

Morro Bay Unfortunately, Morro Bay is a long drive from San Diego (about six hours with traffic), but the wide range of water activities make it well worth the trip. This campsite offers a lagoon and a lake perfect for swimming, sailing, and fishing. Photo courtesy of morro-bay.com

Leo Carrillo

Leo Carillo is another coastal campsite that attracts people from all over the United States. You can enjoy a stay up on the cliffs or down on the beach; both sites offer breathtaking sunsets. This beach offers amazing rock formations and caves, great surf, and warm weather. These attributes have earned Leo Carrillo a spot on the list of the top 50 campsites to visit according to Tripleblaze.com. Photo courtesy of funplacescalifornia.com

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Dress For Success: Halloween Ed i t ion By Ben Peters

Every year around late October, the U.S. gets ready for one of the greatest holidays ever invented. Halloween is a time for Trick-or-Treating, Jack-o’-lanterns, and of course, every type of costume imaginable. Costumes can range from clever, to scary, to downright suggestive. But with hundreds of Halloweens already behind us, you will find that there are only so many costume ideas out there, and therefore, some will be repeated over and over. Find out what each type of costume says about the person wearing it, and discover your perfect costume match for this Halloween.

Scary The scare tactic In every crowd there is always going to be the guy who wears a scary mask. The zombies, the monsters, and the bloody faces never seem to go out of style. Amusing? Maybe. Scary? No. To all scary-mask wearers: don’t bother your fellow trick-or-treaters by coming up behind them screaming. They’re just trying to fill their bags with chocolaty goodness, so stop begging for attention. If you ignore all advice and do it anyway, if people squint and flinch, know that it is not because you are scary. It’s because there is spit dripping from your mouth on to their face.

Couples

Peas in a pod

At every Halloween you’re going to see that couple who takes cheesy to the extreme with their matching costumes. Example: dressing up as an Asparaguy and an Aspara-girl and claiming that they are a “bunch of asparagus.” Or, take it to a new level of awkward and be a nut and bolt or a plug and socket. But if you and your significant other do decide to go down that road, keep in mind that it makes us all a little uncomfortable. Plus, honestly, your own high school relationship is probably not as meaningful as the “Eggs and Bacon” or the “Salt and Pepper” you plan to dress up as.

Movie Movie magic The movie character is a great, last minute idea for anyone on the fence about what to be for Halloween. But if you decide to go this way make sure you don’t just throw on a “Vote for Pedro” shirt and some tight jeans. Be creative. For example, you could be… Tony Montana from Scarface: Wear a blazer and dress shirt with your shirt halfway unbuttoned. Then, throw some ordinary kitchen flour on your face and draw some bags under your eyes for a fun, authentic look! If that doesn’t do the trick for you, try dressing up as an Avatar; the hardest part will be finding a dreadlock wig. After that all you have to do is get completely naked and paint your entire body blue. Throw on a little animal skin in the front if you feel like it. Remember: you’ll never be fully comfortable with yourself until you can proudly roam the streets in blue.

Girls Girls gone wild And finally, the reason why Halloween is so loved is of course the numerous girls who dress up as a sexy…(insert profession, animal, super hero, historic figure, or cartoon character here) . Please, I think everyone is tired of the sexy cats and policewomen. Instead, try a sexy stock broker or investment banker for a truly original idea.

Photo courtesy of halloween-corner.com

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Crazy

CALIFORNIA Laws

Random Regulations Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve Probably Never Heard Of

n case youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been too busy studying the school handbook and not the state law code, here is a short quiz to keep you on your toes and potentially out of trouble. Whether you need to know them or not, one thing is for certain: California has some crazy laws.

By Patrick Riley

True or False?

1. In California, it is illegal to possess bear skin, hide, or teeth for personal use. 2. It is illegal to pickle a spiny lobster. 3. It is a crime to carry a white cane unless you are blind. 4.

It is against the law to catch fish for just their eggs.

6. It is a crime to capture or sell a chipmunk. 7. One may not hunt moths under a streetlight.

8. It is illegal to hunt with a crossbow while intoxicated.

5. In San Diego County, it is illegal to bathe two babies in the same bathtub at the same time. Multiple Choice 9.

In San Diego County, the owners of houses with Christmas lights past this day can be fined up to $250: a. January 25th b. February 2nd c. March 13th d. Easter Sunday

of California, one cannot shoot an animal 10. Infromtheastate moving vehicle, unless that animal is a what?

a. pheasant b. jack rabbit c. whale d. black bear

11.

12.

Any vehicle without a driver cannot exceed what speed? a. 5 mph b. 20 mph c. 40 mph d. 60 mph Fishermen can only keep what type of fish if it ends up on their line accidentally? a. yellow tail tuna b. garibaldi c. giant sea bass d. golden trout

Answers: 1. True; 2. True; 3. False, this is true in Minnesota; 4. True; 5. False, only in Los Angeles is this a crime; 6. True; 7. False, once again, it is true in LA; 8. True ; 9. b; 10. c; 11. d; 12. c

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HOT1.

By Stanley Gambucci and Katie Volker

Not

ME 3.

by the fire, there should be no reason why your skin is ashy. If Cinderella can manage to lather on some Jergens before hitting up the ball, there is no excuse why you can’t.

Being Yourself-

Letterman Jackets

Photos courtesy of ebay.com and sweetnest.blogspot.com Photos by Stanley Gambucci

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1. Dry Skin- Unless you sleep 1.

Inspired by the hottest girl of the century, Ms. Minnie Mouse, this trend is oh-so-hot! Add a playful and fun touch to any outfit by going spotty this fall.

and Varsity Sweaters- For all those fashion forward thinkers who fantasized about being captain of the football team… this is the closest you’re gonna get.

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Polka Dots-

High school is all about being yourself, and theft is a crime, so stop stealing someone else’s personality.

TRENDY

Twitter-

You had eggs for breakfast? Newsflash: I couldn’t care less.

3. Crop Tops- First, let me put

it in perspective: crop tops are the baby tees of the not-so-distant 90’s which should be reason enough to put them in the ‘not’. Second, unless you’re Giselle, NO ONE WANTS TO SEE YOUR STOMACH! All you ‘ravers’ out there, don’t send me your hate mail, I don’t care.

Education- With the obsession surrounding such geniuses as Paris, Lindsay, and the entire Kardashian conglomerate—I’m sorry I can’t even write that seriously… Nowadays, educated people are few and far between, so flaunt what you got (not just your assets)!

2. The 2000s- Now that the 2000

decade is officially over, it is officially trendy. Celebrate the turn of the Century with some X-tina, sharpen your survivor skills, or join a boy band! Pull out that lip liner and hit the town!

Back-

Slicking Your Hair

IT’S GREASE LIGHTENING! Slicking your hair back is a quick, cheap, simple way to update your look. Don’t believe me? Ask Mad Men’s 13 Emmys their opinion.

Start Jenny Furrer

whose advisor is

Checkoutthis PARKER Max Lee

Family By Sloan Christopher

Eric Lee

Mrs. Shapiro

whose mother was on the same Parker cheer team as the mother of

whose brother is

who has a dog with the same name as

Ashly Brown

Mrs. Brown

who taught the aunt of

who lives within walking distance of

who has the same last name as

Allana Platt

who is on the Yearbook staff with whose best friend is

Andy Piacquadio

who was separated at birth from

End

Soren Hansen

Hamilton Southworth

who went to the Taylor Swift concert, as did

Tim Tebow

Margaret MacVean

Spencer Cheng

Gwennie Gardiner

who went to the Maccabbi Games in Israel this past summer along with

Maggie McGregor

who goes by her middle name like who joined the cross country team this year with

Glennon Waters

Sean Waters

whose cousin is who survived Mr. Ficklingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s class with

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