March 10, 2021
Julian High School Senior Spotlight
Each week leading up to graduation the Julian News is shinning a spotlight on the graduation senior class at Julian High School. In part because with the pandemic protocols students have not had the opportunities to show their talents as they might during a normal year, with all activities being curtailed.
Alex Gonzalez
The Julian News 3
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1. Where did you go to elementary school?
Julian Elementary
2. What do you think you are going to miss most when you get out of high school?
The satisfaction of graduating high school
3. What are your plans after high school? College/trade school/job?
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To join the Union and get rich
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4. Career plans?
Specializing in fixing broken teeth and beautifying your smile !
5. Favorite memory?
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I want to become an Electrician
Going to small engine competitions
Join a Union
“Bro don’t style your hair like that”
Waking up in the mornings.
Looking forward to graduating.
Going to shop class.
Mr Martineu because he has helped me throughout my highschool career and guided me to find out what I wanted to do in life.
Not waking up on time for school.
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6. What words of advice would you give the class of 2022?
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7. If you could give your past self any advice what would it be? 8. What has been the most challenging part of high school?
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9. What has been the highlight of your senior year?
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10. Favorite school activity?
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11. What teacher do you feel has impacted your life the most?
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12. What’s a bad habit you have?
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Spirit Day At Jr. High
Leadership During The Pandemic
by Jethro Lewis, 8th Grade President of the ASB
During the pandemic, our definition of normal had been changed severely, but through it all, the ASB has been making sure that our school is still fun and safe. While communication has been more difficult, we have still managed to make many improvements to the school to boost school spirit and a sense of community. For starters we have repainted the old foursquare court, and are currently in the process of making a new one for kids to enjoy. Our homeroom competition directors have hosted a three day spirit day, one day for each grade of kids. We have sent out goody bags several times to all of our students, both online and in person. We have had spirit dress up weeks for back to school, Red Ribbon Week and Halloween in October, Thanksgiving in November, Christmas and winter festivities in December, Valentine’s Day in February, and we hope to have some fun with St. Patrick’s Day in March. There have been crazy socks, ugly sweaters, mustache monday, twin tuesday, and pajama day - all ways to keep the students connected, engaged, and having fun while learning during a time where education looks different around the world. In addition to all that we have done, we have many more projects that are near completion. We are planning to start hosting clubs, which are going to be a fill in for electives, which we have not yet had this year. Some teachers have been doing yoga online for kids to stay fit. During distance learning, the ASB has hosted a variety of fun student-led activities, one being an online Chess Tournament and hopes of a Mincecraft one soon to come. We are also going to be hosting more school wide online tournaments in the weeks to come, with prizes for the winners. In addition, we are planning more spirit days, more tournaments, more goodybags, and more fun for our school. My favorite memory so far during this school year was our three day spirit day. Each grade had one day so that we could maintain cohorts but still have fun. We did a water balloon toss, charades, pie eating contest, limbo, and had fun music playing. The events were really fun, and the homeroom competition directors did a great job. Even though 8th graders lost to the underclassmen, we still had a lot of fun and it has been really nice to have some things like normal again. We are so thankful to all of the teachers and the administration for their constant encouragement and willingness to go above and beyond with helping us learn and stay engaged.
Mrs Wylie all decked out for “spirit day” whilw students prepare goody bags
Jr High students on “Twins Day”
School Life In A Pandemic
by Alison Hernandez, 8th Grade JJH ASB Vice President
Last week opened the door to new possibilities after a short break. The Julian Jr. High and Julian Elementary school had their first day back last week after there was a positive covid case on the Jr. High Campus. Although some projects and activities went on hold it was a time to be grateful for the health and safety of the staff and students. In 2021 we are still living in a pandemic and while inconvenient it is important everyone does their part as we are all stronger together. After the positive covid case, both campuses shut down for two weeks and all the students had to transition to distance learning. For the students that have been going in person, it was a slight shock but gave the students an opportunity to grow. Without the structure, it was harder for students to maintain their grades and it was upsetting not to see friends and teachers. However, all hope was not lost as staff and students tried to keep the mood light and make this brief intermission as smooth and easy as possible. Soon enough the two weeks were going to be up. Last Monday was the first day of on-campus learning. While there are a lot of challenges and losses in this pandemic it is important to remember that this pandemic isn’t forever. In the face of adversity, as a community, we have to r to remember there is hope. As school reopened whilst following Covid-19 guidelines projects are picking up again and grades are too. The Junior High’s ASB has repainted the existing basketball courts and the foursquare court. While for the foreseeable future there aren’t any dances planned, fun alternatives have taken place. Almost every month there is a dressup week at the Junior High where all students are encouraged to dress up every day and earn Spirit Day Points to earn prizes. And at the end of every week, goody bags of treats are handed out to each student including distance learners who have the option to drive to continued on page 5