Volume XXII Issue 10

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La Cañada High School

Volume XXII Issue 10

Dear Class of 2012, This year, I had the privilege of serving my school and community in many respects: as the Senior Class President and Editor-inChief of the school newspaper. Over the past year, I’ve only been able to wear one hat at a time, but now as I write to you I can wear both. The past four years have not been easy for La Cañada High School and the Class of 2012 had to bear the brunt of the untimely changes. These changes, though seemingly painful, have made us resilient and prepared for the challenges and changes to come. This final issue of The Spartan is dedicated to every senior who has either consciously or unknowingly contributed to the spirit and reputation of the class of 2012. Class of 2012, on behalf of The Spartan, I would like to congratulate you on completing high school. I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors in college and beyond.

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

lcspartan.com

Senior Salute

Photo by Jinny Choi

Catalina

Photo by Willa Young

“Hello Dolly”

Kevork Kurdoghlian

Editor-in-Chief, The Spartan President, Senior Class of 2012 Photo by Michal Hron


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Graduation Speeeches

Mackenzie Zimmernman

Photo by Jinny Choi Mackenzie delivered her speech during the senior reflections assembly on June 1st. It is difficult to find words that have not already been said, being that we are now the 47th class to graduate from La Cañada High School. However, let me assure you that the Class of 2012 is anything but typical. From how we chose to dress to where we are headed next year, it is easy to see the diversity and uniqueness that are common characteristics to our graduating class. Some of you have been my classmates for 10 years now, since I moved here in second grade. Some of you have been my friends since we all came together in middle school from the three elementary schools. A few of you have joined us just in the last few years on campus. Although we have been dreaming about it from the very first day of freshman year, it still feels surreal to be up here with all of you, wearing the caps and gowns that indicate an end to a chapter of our lives. A funny part of high school is that your friend groups change. I was lucky enough to become a part of the Bridge Peer Counseling class here on campus for my junior and senior years. This class has allowed me an opportunity to see the school in a different way, and to

be able to reconnect those people who felt isolated, back to the school and to the kids in their class. This is what has happened with the senior class of 2012. Though we have definitely had our issues with cliques and drama, this year our class has come together. Friends from freshman year are once again close friends, and people that have never had a class together before this year are now close friends too. There are memories here that will continue on with us as we move forward in life. Who could forget the absolute terror that Mr. V filled us with freshman year on the first day of class, and yet again junior year, for AP English? Who inspired us to become not only writers, but also critical thinkers (even though we were all convinced that he was a member of the mafia). Or perhaps the relief of the first day of school with his complete opposite, Mr. Cartnal, who donned a belt and tie every day to class from freshman year Honors Social Science to AP U.S. History junior year? Who not only was able to bring history to life in his classes, but also have so much care for his students and their personal success. These are just two examples of the truly

Clara Johnson

Photo from Facebook Clara delivered her speech during the senior reflections assembly on June 1st.

June 6, 2012 Good Morning Class of 2012! It was Winston Churchill who once said “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” “Success is not final” though we will have many victories and accomplish many things in life, the possibilities to succeed will always be endless. Remember being able to ride your bike for the first time with no training wheels. Or passing your drivers test. Everyday is a new success, a new accomplishment. As proven here today, we have accomplished success and it’s only the beginning. It seems that we all wear masks. Our masks protect us; they hide our fears, insecurities and most importantly our weaknesses. “Failure is not fatal”, not one person has ever died from a failure. It’s the failure to try that kills us in the end. We frequently fear the word failure, as we are about to start our journey through life the biggest question that runs through our head is “what if I shall fail?” Standing here right now I have accomplished two things. I have succeeded and have not failed. How amazing teachers on this campus who have made a profound difference in our education and our lives. And now they are telling us that we must say goodbye. That we must use these last few years as a path to guide us on to bigger and better thing. That we must leave LCHS right as we have began to rule the school. Like a child at Disneyland, we want to keep begging for just a little more time. To think that I won’t be able to see the same faces that I have become accustomed to seeing every day is sad. But the memories that we have shared –both the laughs and the tears, the arguments and the hugs – will never leave us. Next year some of us are going across the nation, or to different countries, or only across town, but we will always have the times we’ve shared in these hallways and staircases to bring us back together. I am told that greatness is measured by success. Even though success may be measured in many different ways, it is another common characteristic that applies to each of my fellow graduates. So to the class of 2012 – Congratulations, and may you continue to do great things. Wow, this day is finally here! The day we shake hands in parting with our 4-year companion, High School. The day we thank him for the courage he’s given us in our classes like Mr. Valissidi’s AP English class--I swear I’ve never felt more intimidated! nor... proud. It’s the day we thank High School for the wisdom he’s given us in our victories, but also our failures; for the sense of worth we’ve gained through the support of our piers and love of our friends; and also for the individuality he’s let us develop through these past few experimental years of our lives. High school has been a crucial period of self-discovery and self-Construction. High Schoolers are known to wear many hats. But there is a hat we’ve all worn together. A helmet to be precise: The Spartan Helmet. The Ancient Spartans took great pride in their military strength. They were warriors. Warriors strong at heart, brave in spirit, and skilled in battle so therefore revered among neighboring lands. Spartans fought a great deal of battles and celebrated a large number of victories. In training, these young soldiers-to-be endured exhausting physical exercises in strength, speed and endurance. Mentally, they were challenged as well. They were schooled in literature and poetry -- often focused on war to advance their familiarity & understanding of the battles yet to come. Their food was poor in nourishment and scanty in proportions. At the age of 12, after 5 years of this kind of grueling lifestyle in the barracks, the boys advanced to field training where they lived under open sky void of shelter and even apparel other than that on their backs. This next level of intense battle-preparation taught the young men survival skills &fieldcraft techniques first hand. Within the following 8 years, a young Spartan novice would have earned a title as Spartan Warrior. As we can see, the life of a Spartan is demanding, hard work, full of sacrifice, and it yielded the best.

may that be? One of my biggest fears and weakness is public speaking. I was never one to stand up in front of the class to speak. Or raise my hand during class to participate. I was always overwhelmed with my insecurities of failure and embarrassment if I answered the question incorrect. We all have fears, which can restrict us from experiencing life to its absolute fullest. However we shouldn’t let them. Someone once told me you can not go through life being afraid or you will not be able capture the full picture. It took me a while to realize it, but yes dad you were right, as always. The most important thing I have learned through my short time of life has been; when something bad happens you have three choices. You can allow it to define you, destroy you or let it strengthen you. A moment is all it can take for our lives to change. That is life it exists in moments. Anything can happen whenever an opportunity strikes take it. Sometimes it is the smallest decisions that can change your life forever. The best thing you can do is to take every moment head on. We cannot alter our present choices with previous

ones. Take chances, take a lot of them. Because honestly, no matter where you end up, it always ends the way it should be. Your mistakes will shape you into the person that you’ll become. You learn and grow from every experience or choice you make. Everything is worth it. Be you and be okay with it. “It is the courage to continue that counts.” It is fundamental in life to take the small defeats and push through them. Also putting forth your maximum effort is key to reaching success. People will always tell you what to do and what not to do. Don’t loose yourself for someone else’s idea of a perfect life. Sometimes when you feel like you have lost yourself, you should step outside, get some air, and remind yourself of who you are and who you want to be. Always have the courage to follow your heart. If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no. If you don’t step forward, you’re always in the same place. Enjoy your last few moments of being seniors and get ready for a new beginning.

Kelly Stewart

Photo by Jinny Choi My friends, we are Spartans. We’ve trained side by side in classes, fought together for academic, athletic and extra-curricular victories, and we’ve established long-lasting bonds that give us our own personal Spartan culture. Together we’ve prepared for the battles yet to come. The open field awaits us, full of new opportunities for learning and experiences for growing. Sure the runs wore us out, the drills drained our strength and some would even say the food was disappointing, but now we leave the barracks and head out! Battles loom in our future, but Spartans are known as victors. So congratulations, seniors! We’ve conquered high school. High Schoolers are known to wear many hats. But there is another hat we’ve all worn together. A crown to be precise: The Senior Crown. Ever since freshman year, seniors have graciously taught us the lesson of humility. But with every chance seniors took to reenforce this principle in our minds, it increased their prestige. They were--without a doubt--the Kings and Queens of high school. Seniors seemed untouchable, powerful, and nearly divine glowing with such maturity & wisdom. Whatever seniors said was law. We mere underclassmen couldn’t touch them in their glory. Senior year --the grand year of 2O12!!--- seemed ages away and all of its glamor even farther. But now that we’ve made it, it’s clear that our measly freshmen perception of high school royalty was not what we thought it to be--it’s better. Back then, there was no way to actually understand the liberation that comes with a license, or the gratification of passing courses deemed “impossible” or the excitement of tasting adulthood, or the friendships made with people you’d never expect, or the feeling of knowing you look HAWT on senior dress-up days! Senior year definitely comes with its perks! And with such royal privileges comes royal responsibility. We, the senior class of 2012,

have taken on the crown to run the kingdom of LCHS. Who else could T.P. juniors’ houses with such tasteful style as we girls did back in september? And who else could’ve brought down the house with our senior chant on toga day like we did in March? And who else could establish such friendships and harmony among the grade-levels like we have? And who else could throw a better year-long party before the world ends than we have this year?! So congratulations, seniors! We’ve ruled high school. High Schoolers are known to wear many hats. But there is a final hat we’re all wearing together. A cap to be precise: The Graduation Cap. The mountain of high school seemed insurmountable. With the way it loomed high above our heads casting its massive shadow over us, any dreams of standing atop it were surely ludicrous. But with each steep step, our legs strengthened. With each switchback behind us, our minds expanded. And with each cheer of our friends, the summit came into sight. My friends, we’ve conquered Mt. LCHS! As we stake our victory flag, a valley is revealed. It is the base of so many more mountains. They, too, seem just as daunting as high school once did, but you must remember to take a look at the flag behind you. It took determination and drive to raise that flag. You must also not forget the tools you’ve been equipped with. In your hand is a cane of zeal. On your back, a pack of wisdom and experience, though not yet nearly full, but sufficient. On your feet are strapped your boots of hope and purpose. Those mountains up ahead are not unsurpassable, intimidating maybe, but definitely achievable. Though we may be unsure of which mountains we’ll take on, you can bet our capacity for success will match them in size. So congratulations, seniors! We’re GRADUATING!


Graduation Speeches 3

June 6, 2012

Ben Levin and Will Orr will deliver their graduation addresses on June 13, 2012 Kyle Herron Today, today is the day. And there is no doubt that TODAY is a glorious DAY. A day filled with emotion, fervor, and an eager desire to step outside of the bounds of La Canada High School into a world that has anxiously awaited us. Yet, as I stand here humbled by this wonderful opportunity to speak to you all, I’m more nervous than I am anxious for what the future holds for me. It may seem cliché, but it truly does only seem like yesterday I took my first steps onto the ever-awaiting grounds of this school. I was shrouded in acne, filled with fear, and most importantly, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. High school is an interesting journey, where many of us find a sense of place, a sense of being, and a sense of identity of who we really are as people. So as I look upon the crowd that glistens before me, I realize I’m no longer standing before a group of adolescent high school kids, I’m standing before a group of mature young adults. A group who has intelligence beyond belief, artistry that challenges Picaso, athletes that have accomplished more than what anyone could predict, and people with a set of skills and talents that will go above and beyond what anyone could expect from us. So looking out into the Class of 2012 before me, I realize I’m standing in front of greatness! Yet, the challenge now set before us is to take that greatness, close the doors on our childhood, and go change a world that is continuing to change on us. But everybody tells us that, and has for years. We’ve been told how we are the future, we are the agents of change, we are the difference. But the reality is that the future is now, we are here, we have arrived. And yet, our time is limited, so I challenge you to not waste it living someone else’s life. Too often we worry in high school about those around us, so I say do not let the noise of others’ opinions take away from your own inner voice. Follow your heart, follow your intuition, and I expressly emphasize YOUR because YOU are what matters. Nobody can take away from you who you are, so always stay

Photo by Jinny Choi So, good news and bad news. The bad news is you have to listen to a graduation speech that’s not at graduation. The good news is I’ve decided not to romantically paraphrase the last 12 years of school for you. You all know that being a senior is all about living in the now. But, I’d like to think about the future and the success it will bring us. I doubt many of you actually know where your passions and talents will take you, but I do know everyone here wants to be successful. So for my speech I’d like to talk about success. It’s one of the only things our society values these days, and its what you’re going to judged by for the rest of your life. Some people say that the determinants of success are concrete, but I believe success is subjective and amorphous. As individuals, we value our own accomplishments differently. For example, for my friend Sam Reynolds, success might mean living the life of the party (LOTP), traveling from house party to house party until 5am. For Paul Cho it might mean staying awake for more than 45 minutes. But no matter how you achieve success, the patterns seen in it are all pretty much the same. One of the most important factors is your upbringing and this is often dispelled by the famous phrase: “It’s not about the cards you’re dealt; it’s how you play them.” Now, that SOUNDS good, but it’s actually false.

Because using that logic, if two people play their cards equally well, the one with the better cards will always win. Luckily, our upbringing has given us just about all the best cards possible – a great education, support from our peers, and role models to follow. Now, even though the “deck of cards” logic is flawed, it does bring up an important issue: the importance of making the most of our opportunities. Now let me give you a perfect example of this: every once and a while, my dear friend Will Swanson and I will play a friendly game of FIFA, the popular soccer video game. Now, because we’re talking about opportunity, I’d like to point out that every time we play, young William has the opportunity make it a close game, yet every time we play, he forgets to take it. If he did, he’d be much better off for it. Maybe he wouldn’t be sitting 20 rows out…right about where he shoots his PK’s. Yet Will’s bleak situation teaches us another important life lesson--a lot of things don’t come naturally, you have work at them. So, the moral of the story is pretty simple; you put the work in, you take your opportunities, and the success will build upon itself. Everyone here does that. Everyone here works hard. Having experienced the intellect and passion from those around me, I feel guaranteed there won’t be a single person here who

does not have the opportunity to be successful. However, let’s be honest and face an unfortunate reality. There’s a 99% chance that this class WONT have anyone who will change the world or anyone who will be successful on the world stage.--No JFK, no MLK, no Gandhi. So in that respect you can say we’re all doomed to relative mediocrity. But if you really look at it, these people’s legacies were made as a result of 3 things: the right time, the right message, and the right following. A whole lot of that is due to luck, but one thing isn’t. The fact that they STOOD UP and actually did what they did. For my senior quote, I picked something that didn’t necessarily apply to me, but it did mean a lot to me. Wayne Gretzky, the best hockey player of all time said, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” Every single successful person on the planet has one thing in common; they took a shot. And trust me, its not always as difficult as we might think. We’ve all done it…in some form or another (PLAS) party people try figuring that one out. So, I would like to conclude to my fellow seniors: Take the wonderful hand you have been dealt and play it well. You don’t need to be the smartest person, nor the most talented. Sometimes you just need to take your shot.

true to who you are at heart. There may be a mountain in front of us, there may be an economic crisis, there may be adulthood and responsibility knocking at our front door. But Class of 2012, I think the only true crisis that we really face is learning to live for the NOW. Too many of us are caught up in all of the future: college, degrees, jobs, housing, families and whatever else. I say, let’s put down our calendars for a moment and let’s live in the moment. Get out there and go for it, If we have these mountains to climb, I ask: why not be the first one to climb over it? Because even though planning for our future is a GREAT thing, living there is not – nothing really ever happens in the future. Whatever happens, happens now. So take action – every leader, every success, everything you’ve ever accomplished is a result of taking action. In the words of the illustrious scholar Bradley Withford, “You can either be a passive victim of circumstance or you can be the active hero of your own life.” But with all this said, none of it means you should have an answer to what your life should be. We are in a stage of life where life is all about options. You don’t need to be in a rush to choose your life’s work. What you need to do is discover what you like. So many speakers are fired up on days like these to tell everyone to “chase their dreams.” And yet I realize many of us just aren’t sure what dream we should be chasing. Which is why I cast my net as wide as it can be, with no fear of failure. Because we’re going out there now, we’re going to do this thing called life. How you live matters. You’re going to fall down, but the world doesn’t care how many times you fall down, as long as it’s one fewer than the number of times you get back up. So you cannot let your life be defined by the things that don’t matter. Success will never be measured by a GPA, a salary, an award or anything else – success is knowing that we have the power to do anything we set our mind to, and that, in and of itself, can never be taken away from us.

So, like I’ve said, we are undoubtedly stepping into a world that anxiously awaits us to fix it. Every generation has faced its problems, and ours is no exception. Social Security will become bankrupt in our lifetimes, the country faces a monumental national debt, and millions worldwide are infected with all sorts of disease. It’s not really a matter of whether or not we will be challenged but rather how we will rise to the challenge. The last four years have prepared us every bit for what we are about to face, and our own compass has been developing for all this time. So trust it, take risks and dare to fail. It doesn’t have to be as drastic as ending wars or securing peace, but rather, becoming better people, better citizens, and managing our lives the way that we know they should be. But let’s step back for a movement, so much of the last four years have been dedicated to planning for the next four. So maybe just for today, the rest of this ceremony, we can sit here and enjoy the moment, because as we look back on the past four years, it becomes clear that time has gone by far too quickly. I can remember speaking in the 8th Grade Promotion and stating that I don’t know half of you half as well as I’d liked to; and I like half of you half as well as you deserve. Well now I can say with the utmost confidence, that I’ve personally gotten to know much more than half of you and I can say wholeheartedly that I love the Class of 2012. Each and every one of us will make an impact one way or another, I have no doubt about that. This world is just being introduced to us, so let’s go introduce ourselves to it. Lastly, I thank you for the privilege to be here. I thank the teachers who have brought us here. I thank the administration for trusting us here. And I thank my parents and all the other parents for making sure we made it here. So congratulations to every one of the beautiful people in this class. Let’s go make a difference. Thank you.

Garrett Apel

Photo by Jinny Choi Garrett delivered her speech during the senior reflections assembly on June 1st.


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Colleges

June 6, 2012

Kaitlin Abbott UC Santa Barbara

Andrew Burger The Ohio State University

Maya Crosman University of Michigan

Ellen Grubb Jones Oberlin College

Sachi Kawabata USC

Sophia Ahn UC San Diego

Shannon Burt University of Michigan

John Cyhaniuk CSU Fresno

Matthew Keh CSU Channel Islands

Maryam Al Atassi Cal Poly Pomona

Rebecca Burten Dartmouth College

Brenden Daly University of Colorado, Boulder

Melissa Ha The George Washington University

Alexander Albarian Pasadena City College

Olivia Cain Pasadena City College

Darrell Dansby Jr. Penn State University

Samantha Alequin Pasadena City College

Jose Calles UC Santa Cruz

David Alvarez Santa Barbara City College

Kathryn Campbell UCLA

Andre Danuns University of Lancaster (England)

Jithen Amarasinghe UC Merced

Madison Carter Unknown

Daniel Anderson Saddleback Community College

Bradley Cavanagh Loyola Marymount University

Mackenzie Anderson Brigham Young University

Franklyn Cervenka Wagner College

Garrett Apel University of Chicago

Kathryn Champ Johns Hopkins University

Natalia Arakelian Glendale Community College

Caroline Chang Wellesley College

Nathan Arboleda UC San Diego

Jade Chang Cal Poly Pomona

Penelope Aretos University of Oregon

Michelle Chen Pasadena City College

Haley Austin South Carolina State University

Sunghun Cheong USC

Andrew Bartine Pasadena City College

Brandon Cheung USC

Stephanie Bathke University of South Carolina

Gregory Chin UC Berkeley

Jeffrey Becker Santa Clara University

Christopher Chirino Whittier College

David Belcher UC Davis

Jonathan Cho UC San Diego

Michael Belcher UC San Diego

Paul Cho University of the Pacific

Matthew Benedict Pasadena City College

Sang Min Cho Syracuse University

Danielle Berjikian CSU Northridge

Shelby Cho Parsons New School of Design

Michelle Berjikian Pasadena City College

Brian Choe UC Riverside

McKenzie Berkley Santa Barbara City College

One Choi Penn State University

Ricardo Berti Pasadena City College

Paul Choi Purdue University

Madison Blake Brigham Young University

Sooa Chun Unknown

Mark Blakeley Undecided

Henry Chung UC Berkeley

Zane Bodmer Musicians Institute LA

Jacquelyn Chung New York University

Hunter Bolding Pasadena City College

Ashley Clark UC Davis

Sasha Bonar Santa Monica College

Shelby Comstock Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Forrest Bourke Franklin Olin College of Engineering

Paola Contento Unknown

William Connor Boyd Santa Barbara City College

Lucida Coppinger Glendale Community College

Sujung Hahn UC Santa Cruz

Alexander Keledjian Pasadena City College

Taylor Hall-Smith CSU Monterey Bay

John Kellogg Savannah College of Art and Design

Thomas Han Emory University

Zaki Khan USC

Nathan Debretsion Pasadena City College

Joseph Hanson Glendale Community College

Omar Khawaja Chapman University

Morgan Devaud Loyola Marymount University

Kyla Harris UC Davis

Emily Killam UC Santa Cruz

Katherine Devine Unknown

Haley Harrison Lynn University

Ailin Kim USC

Armen Dingizian USC

Armand Hartoonian Pasadena City College

Alexander Kim UC Santa Barbara

Nathaniel Dokko Wheaton College

Scott Helbeing University of Oregon

Angela Kim UCLA

Karolina Dudek UCLA

Kyle Herron Saint Mary’s College of California

Cindy Kim Biola

Ysabella Espinola Pasadena City College Andrea Evans Unknown Michael Farag Pasadena City College Ashley Fejtek San Diego State University Ronald Flores Pasadena City College Kevin Fong UC Merced Eva Frandsen Brigham Young University Katherina Franklin Scripps College Grace Fraser Orange Coast College Madeleine Fraser Orange Coast College Samuel Frederich Carleton College Meghan Fuelling Claremont McKenna College Angela Fuhrmann Art Center College of Design Shea Gaier University of La Verne Paulina Galoostian University of San Francisco Derek Georgino Loyola Marymount University Lisa Gillespie Glendale Community College Peter Gilmour USC Ryan Gokey Santa Clara University Caroline Gordon Gettysburg College

Serra Brenner Glendale Community College

Stephen Costello The George Washington University

Jenna Green Santa Monica College

Andrei Bujko University of Oregon

Lauren Cox University of San Diego

Brendan Greene Pasadena City College

Maurkiera Bull Marymount College

Shae Crosby Brigham Young University

Abigail Grosch Pasadena City College

Justin Higa Boston University Genesis Hill Pasadena City College Claire Hilsen Arizona State University Duraan Hinika La Sierra University Austin Hong UC Davis Catherine Horner The University of Tulsa Emily House CSU Northridge Michal Hron High School in Czech Republic Jamie Huh Loyola Marymount University Mackenzie Hurren San Francisco State University Julia Jagels University of Oregon Vincent Jaidar Santa Barbara City College Diana Jang Undecided Emily Jiang Canyon Country Community College Jordan Johannes Whittier College Clara Johnson Brigham Young University Glenn Johnston Glendale Community College Tyler Jones UCLA Austin Ju UC Santa Barbara Kelsey Kane-Ritsch Princeton University Shereen Karam UC Santa Cruz Sierra Katow Harvard University

Elaine Kim Pasadena City College Esther Kim Rhode Island School of Design Hye Kim Glendale Community College Julie Kim Boston College Michelle Kim Art Center of Pasadena Nahum Kim UC Santa Barbara Rosa Kim CSU Long Beach Sean Kim Pasadena City College Soo Hong Kim UC San Diego Vivian Kim Loyola Marymount University William Kim Glendale Community College Katelynn Kirby Whittier College Myoung Su Sienna Ko Rhode Island School of Design Brittany Kolb Southern Methodist University Maggie Kolina Tulane University Carlee Kreisel Loyola Marymount University Rachel Ku Boston University Kevork Kurdoghlian Glendale Community College Aaron Kwon UC Riverside Katherine Landesman Clark University Austin Lee Cal State Fullerton Bryan Lee Purdue University


Colleges

June 6, 2012

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Jeong Joon Lee Glendale Community College

Brian Mellstrom St. Olaf College

William Park Wesleyan University

Joseph Seong CSU Northridge

Eledy Vargas CSU Los Angeles

John Lee Rhode Island School of Design

Sarah Merchant Santa Barbara City College

Kyle Patterson Champlain College

Anubhav Shah Cal Poly Pomona

Alexandra Vavoulis Texas Christian University

Justine Lee University of Pennsylvania

Alice Michel California Institute of Technology

Ryan Patterson University of Oregon

Tanya Shamieh CSU Channel Islands

Teresa Vignale Sonoma State University

Keith Lee Arizona State University

Chase Paules Undecided

Blake Shepard University of Hawaii, Manoa

Gabriel Villalobos Pasadena City College

Sebastian Lee San Francisco State University

Robin Miketta UC Santa Barbara Buckley Miller University of Iowa

Josef Paulson USC

Claire Shuman Unkown

Savannah Vogt University of British Columbia

Shannon Lee UC Berkeley

Rachel Miller Diablo Valley College

Kevin Paynter Pasadena City College

Kirstie Shurie Clarkson University

Megan Wammock La Verne University

William Lee Unknown

Coleman Monroe USC

Caitlin Perry Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Riley Sickler Santa Barbara City College

Andrew Weiler Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Sally Lee New York University

Sean Moriarty Pasadena City College

Samantha Prescott Santa Barbara City College

Neel Sitaramya UC Santa Barbara

Jacquelyn Lendvai Whittier College

Denise Morillo USC

Nicholas Prince UC Santa Barbara

Maxwell Sivertsen University of Oregon

Rebecca Whalen Glendale Community College Desiree Whelan San Francisco State University

Benjamin Levin UC San Diego

Allen Morovati USC

Pierce Przybyla Pasadena City College

Jonathan Skaggs Brigham Young University

Samuel Levin UC San Diego

Lauren Morris Pierce College

Clara Ramirez Pasadena City College

Connor Smith Emerson College

Chase Levra USC

Matt Mulfinger Loyola Marymount University

Samuel Reynolds Harvard University

Roderick Snyder II Pasadena City College

Samantha Levra USC

Joseph Multari Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

David Rhee Northwestern University

Gemma Sokol University of Redlands

Garrett Lew Cal Poly Pomona

Christine Mun USC

Brennon Ritter Glendale Community College

Carlin Soorenian Travel

Jonathan Lipp UC Santa Cruz

Michael Nakasone Pasadena City College

Morgan Rittichier Smith College

Graham Spain Occidental College

Bryce Lourié New York University

Abigail Neat UC Davis

Katherine Robbins Santa Clara University

Jayanth Srinivasan Pennsylvania State University

Jonah Mahrer University of North Carolina

Charlene Nercess Glendale Community College

Trevor Roszkos Pitzer College

Shawn Standal Unkown

Michael Mairone Drexel University

Rhys Newcombe Unkown

Carlos Ruano UC Santa Barbara

Tyler Steele Loyola University New Orleans

Nell Malone UCLA

Jillian Nybakken Pasadena City College

Nicole Rudy University of Arizona

Leora Steinberg Brandeis University

Natalie Manoukian Glendale Community College

Brianna Olivares Long Beach City College

Robert Ruiz Pasadena City College

Tess Stenzel CSU Chico

Forrestt Martinez Pasadena City College

Sarah Olson UC San Diego

Mitchell Russell Loyola Marymount University

Kelly Stewart Mount Holyoke College

Trenton Martinez Cal Poly Pomona

Elliott Orloff Colorado State University

Skyler Saleebyan Glendale Community College

Bradley Stoner California Lutheran University

Kelly Masuda San Francisco State University

William Orr USC

Talia Saleh USC

Rachel Thorp California Institute of Technology

Katherine Matthews College of Charleston

Maren Owen Brigham Young University

Robert Salerno III Unknown

James Toomarian Cal Poly Pomona

Bradley ‘Bo’ Mattix MA Institute of Technology

Andrew Park USC

Megan Sanborn Chapman University

Diana Tran UCLA

Ian McElfresh Bard College

Aiden Park Cornell University

Emily Santana CSU Los Angeles

Joseph Tran UCLA

Nicholas McMenamin Musicians Institute of Hollywood

Jae Park Biola University

Emily Schreck UC Berkeley

Emily Valencia University of Colorado, Boulder

Ian McNicoll CSU Northridge

Jason Park UC Santa Barbara

Laura Schroeder Regis University

Haleigh Valenta San Francisco State University

Megan McRae Pasadena City College

Ophelia Park Parsons New School of Design

Savanna Scilley Unknown

Martiros Vardanian Arizona State University

20%

14%

8%

6

of the Senior Class will be attending a Junior College in the Fall

of the Senior Class will be attending a school in the UC system

of the Senior Class will be attending a California State University

members of the Senior Class will be attending an Ivy League

Samuel Whitefield Tufts University Arland Whitefield Syracuse University Bryce Wilcox USC Marquis Williams CSU Northridge Natalie Wilson UC Santa Cruz Amanda Wojciechowski USC Joseph Wong Cal State East Bay Karen Wong Cal State Fullerton Laura Woolls Georgetown University Daniel Wyatt Wabash College Hrag Yaghjian Pasadena City College Amasia Yaghobi Glendale Community College Kevin Yen UC San Diego Willa Young University of Texas Sydney Zarate UC Irvine Daniel Zhuralev UC Riverside Mackenzie Zimmerman Pasadena City College

Top 6 Colleges Pasadena City College - 35 Univ. of Souther Calif. - 19 Glendale C.C. - 15 U.C., Santa Barbara - 9 U.C., San Diego - 9 Loyola Marymount Univ. - 9

Notable Colleges

College statistics

Hannah Whelan San Francisco State University

Dartmouth - 1 Harvard - 2 Princeton - 1 Univ. Pennsylvania - 1 Cornell - 1


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Timeline

Movies

Books

The Senior Issue

Events Movies

Books

TV

Harry “The Jurassic Independence Potter Chamber” Park, Day, 101 and the ... John Schindler’s Dalmations, Philosopher’s Law & Grisham; List, The Stone-J.K. Order, “Debt of Aladdin Birdcage, OJ Star Trek: Rowling, Honor” Mission: Simpson Deep Ella ... Tom Impossible, verdict Space EnchantedClancey; Nine, The Twister – “Not Gail “The X-Files, 7th Guilty”, Carson Celestine Heaven, Israeli Levine, Prophecy” Judge Prime The Subtle Judy, ... James Minister The KnifeBuffy the Redfield Yitzhak Bridges of Philip Vampire Rabin Madison Slayer, Pullman, assassinated, The County South NeverwhereNelson Murrah Park, Notebook– Robert Neil Mandela Teletubbies Federal Nicholas James Gaiman elected Building in Sparks, Waller, President Oklahoma Into the The Client of South “Nice & City Wild-Jon – John Slow”Africa, destroyed Krakauer, Grisham Usher, “My Civil by terrorist A Game Heart Will War in bomb. of Go On”Chechniya, ThronesCeline OZ, South NATO “A Whole George R. Park, King Dion, shoots New “Good R. Martin, of the down Riddance”Braveheart, World” Fight Hill, The Serb Green Apollo 13, - Peabo ClubOdyssey, aircraft Day, “I Toy Story Bryson & Chuck Daria, Don’t Regina Palahniuk, Recess Want to Belle, , FrindleMiss a “Informer” Andrew Thing”– Snow Clements Aerosmith

Books

Books

Events

Music

TV

Music

“Black Hawk Down” in Somalia; Terrorists attack the World Trade Center; Waco, Texas Confrontation

TV Seinfeld, Roseanne, Grace Under Fire, Coach Information compiled by Sam Frederich and Anastacia Menemenlis, Pictures Compiled by Mark Kilaghbian

The Lion King, Forrest Gump, True Lies

Music

“All For Love” ... Bryan Adams/ Rod Stewart/ Sting; “The Power of Love” ... Celine Dion

TV

Seinfeld, ER, Home Improvement, Grace Under Fire

Movies

Events

Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Monsters Inc., Shrek

TV The Osbournes, The Wire, Dr. Phil, Firefly, The Smallville, Shield, 8 24, Scrubs, Simple Six Feet Rules for Under, Dating My Alias, Teenage the Fairly Daughter OddParents

1999

2000

2001

2002

TV

1998

George Bush defeats Al Gore for president, control of Panama Canal given to Panama after 75 years, mobile phones

Movies

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, SpiderMan

1997

Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Toy Story 2, The Matrix, Tarzan, American Beauty, October Sky

Mission: Impossible II, Gladiator, Cast Away, Meet the Parents

“All For You” – Janet Jackson, “Fallin” – Alicia Keys, “It Wasn’t Me” Shaggy

1996

Events Movies

“All Star”Smash Mouth, “Livin La Vida Loca”Ricky Martin, “...Baby One More Time”Britney Spears, “All the Small Things”Blink182, “My Name Is...”Eminem

1995

1994

1993

Movies

Music Movies Music Movies

TV

Events

Events

Events

Events

TV

Books

Music

ER, Seinfeld, Friends, Caroline in the City

Music

Princess Diana and Charles get a divorce, Mad Cow disease hits Britain, Hurricane Dolly, Dolly the sheep

“Creep” – TLC, “Take a Bow” – Madonna, Sabrina, “This How the We Do It” Teenage – Montell Witch, Spin Jordan City, Hey Arnold!, Millennium, The Arthur, Rainmaker Blues – John Clues Grisham, The Lost World – Michael Crichton

TV

Hong Kong handed back to China, Princess Diana of Wales killed in a car crash, Microsoft becomes the most valuable company, Mother Teresa dies, OJ Simpson found guilty, Tiger Woods wins masters

Books

Movies Titanic, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Men in Black, The Full Monty

Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky scandal, James Byrd Jr, a 49year-old AfricanAmerican man is dragged to his death behind a pickup truck, 66 day blackout in Auckland, New Zealand, Yangtze river overflows its banks, EU agrees on the Euro

Game Boy color released, world pop. surpasses six billion, Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones go around the world in a hot air balloon without stopping, Lance Armstrong wins his first tour de france, Barbie celebrates its 40th birthday

Malcolm in the Middle, Dora the Explorer, Sailor Moon, CSI

Books

The Tipping Point – Malcolm Gladwell, The Brethren – John Grisham

Music “Music” – Madonna, “Oops!... I Did it Again” – Britney Spears, “Beautiful Day” – U2

“Complicated”

Life of Pi – Yann Martel, Harris, Good in Bed – Jennifer Weiner, American Gods – Neil Gaiman

Events 9/11, War on Terror, Earthquake in Peru, Taliban government collapses in Afghanistan

– Avril Lavigne, “Lose Yourself” – Eminem, “The Middle” – Jimmy Eat World, “Hot in Herre” – Nelly

Events

The War on Terrorism, The Patriot Act, Sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic Church, Enron bankruptcy


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The Senior Issue

Books

Events

Events Movies

Hurricane The Da Katrina, Vinci Condoleezza Code Rice – Dan becomes Pirates Brown, President the fi rst of the The Kite Bush black Caribbean Runner defeats woman to 2, Night – Khaled John hold the at the Hosseini, Kerry for position of Museum, Harry reelection, secretary Car, The Potter and Mark of state, Da Vinci the Order Zuckerberg W. Mark Code, launches of the Felt Superman Facebook Phoenix reveals Returns, at – J.K. himself to Happy Harvard, Rowling be Deep Feet, Ice Ten new Throat, Ace 2, states admitted Rosa Parks Pursuit of dies, tenth Happyness to the planet European discovered Union

Events

Invasion of Iraq, Arnold Schwarzenegger Battlestar becomes Galactica, The Governor Apprentice, of Lost, California Desperate Housewives, CSI: NY, House

Books

Mad Men, Dr. Who, Heroes, The Wire, Dexter, Ugly Betty, Lost, Top Gear, Californication

Events

Movies

Movies Chronicles of Narnia, King Kong, Batman Begins

Music

“The Sweet Escape”Gwen Stefani and Akon, “Girlfriend”Avril Lavigne, “Crank Dat”Soulja Boy, “Umbrella”Rihanna feat. Jay-Z,

Books

The Hunger GamesSuzanne Collins, The HostStephanie Meyer, GracelingKristin Cashore

Avatar, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Transformers 2, The Hangover, Up Books: The Lost Symbol – Dan Brown, The Shack – William Young, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw – Jeff Kinney

Music “I Gotta Feeling” – Black Eyed Peas

TV

Events

TV

Jersey Shore, Glee, Modern Family, The Walking Dead, The Big Bang Theory

2012

Music

Water for ElephantsSara Gruen, New MoonStephanie Meyer, Eat, Pray, LoveElizabeth Gilbert, Dear JohnNicholas Sparks

Nancy Pelosi becomes first female speaker of the House, 32 people killed in Virginia tech massacre, Halo 3 is released

The Dark Night, Iron Man, Indiana Jones 4, Kung-Fu Panda, Twilight, Horton Hears a Who, Mamma Mia!, Slumdog Millionaire, Benjamin Button

2011

Shrek 2, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of “Hollaback Azkaban, Girl”SpiderGwen Man Stefani, 2, The “My Incredibles, Humps”The The Black Eyed Passion of Peas, the Christ “Holiday”Green Day

Books

Events Movies Movies

2010

Battlestar Galactica, The Office, Weeds, Sometimes in April, Project Runway, The Colbert Report, How I Met Your Mother, Prison Break

World Cup in Germany, Pluto is demoted to a ‘dwarf planet’

2009

Events

“Somebody That I Used to Know” – Gotye, “Call Me Maybe” – Carlie Rae Jepson, “We Are Young” – Fun. “Glaoooood You Came” – The Wanted

Music

2008

TV

Music

Events

2007

“In Da Club” – 50 Cent, “Crazy in Love” – Beyonce and JayZ, “Get Busy” – Sean Paul, “Hey Ya” - Outkast

Movies

TV

2006

Music

Movies

TV

Olympic Toy Story games 3, Alice in held in Wonderland, China Harry (Michael The Help Parks and Potter Phelps – Kathryn Recreation, and the wins Stockett, Glee, Deathly gold), The Tosh.0, Hallows Obama Hunger Archer, – Part 1, elected Games Community, Inception president, Trilogy Modern earthquake – Suzanne Family in China, Collins, Fidel Water For Castro Elephants transfers – Sara Spiderpower Gruen Man 3, over to Shrek 3, brother Obamacare Transformers, Raul passes in Pirates “Rolling in Congress, the Deep” of the Great Caribbean Recession BP oil spill, – Adele, The Wire, 3, Order deepens, “Party War in The of the “Swine Rock Afghanistan Office, Phoenix, Flu”, Anthem” escalates, Friday I Am Michael – LMFAO, The Shield, Night 2010 Fifa Legend, Jackson “Born This Lights, Battlestar World The dies, Way” Deadwood, Galactica, Bourne Barack Cup in – Lady Big Love Ultimatum, Lost, In Obama Gaga, South 300, “Give Me Treatment, inaugurated Africa, th Ratatouille, as 44 U.S. Everything” Chuck, Tea Party Juno president – Pitbull Supernatural

2005

2004

2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Finding Nemo, The Matrix Reloaded/ Revolutions, Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl

“Yeah!” – Usher, “This Love” – Maroon 5, “The Way You Move” – Outkast, “If I Ain’t Got You” – Alicia Keys

Events

TV

TV

Movies Music

TV

Spartacus, Parenthood, The Pacific, Japan The Boardwalk earthquake, Avengers, Osama The Empire, Hunger Workaholics Bin Laden killed, Kim Games, Jong-il 21 Jump dies, Arab Street, Revolutions, The Lorax, Occupy Battleship, Wall John Street, Carter Steve The Girl Jobs dies, With the Royal Dragon Wedding Tattoo – Stieg Larsson, Decision Harry Kony Points Potter 2012, – George and the Presidential Bush, The Deathly Campaign, Last Song Hallows Best Class – Nicholas – Part 2, Ever Sparks Transformers graduates, 3, The end Breaking of the Dawn Part world… 1, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol

Movies

Books

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Catalina 2012

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10 Reflections

June 6, 2012

Why, Hello There, Dolly! By Sharon Han Spartan Staff

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he All-School Musical this year was Hello Dolly! Although I was apprehensive about attending the first show, I went into the theatre with big expectations. With Meg Sanborn as the female lead, and Jeffrey Goldberg as the male lead, I knew that it had to be amazing. My hypothesis was correct, and I found myself laughing throughout the entirety of the show. Although the show is long, the time flew by due to outstanding performances by Megan Parrish, Robert Toms, Bryce Lourié, Willa Young, Ali Blake, Joseph Tran, Ben Levin, Maddi Fraser, and many other supporting characters. All the characters had amazing chemistry, and the light-hearted comedy really kept the show alive. The audience was fully engaged, and the chorus and orchestra/band all contributed to the production’s success. The characters

were perfect, and although there were tiny technical problems here and there, I’d say that the cast of Hello Dolly did a phenomenal job even though it was only their first night. The dancing, singing, and acting were all impeccable, and even if there were mistakes, the students thought quickly on their feet and were able to manipulate the scenes. Personally, one of my favorite scenes was when Dolly, Meg Sanborn’s character, began to stuff her face with food which made the audience tear-up with laughter. The comic relief throughout the production really made the show, and my initial fear of being bored was completely shut down by the hilarious musical. Bryce Lourié and Robert Toms were essential to the show, and their comedic abilities were definitely showcased. Lourié was a fantastic dancer, and I was shocked to see him flip across the stage. These individuals are really multi-talented and their abilities were shown through their excellent performances. When asked about how he felt about the show, Robert Toms re-

sponded, “It was a great experience, and I wouldn’t change anything about it.” Quite frankly, I wouldn’t have changed anything about the show myself. Not only was the show hilarious, but the singing and dancing were impeccable. Meg Sanborn’s clear soprano resonated throughout the theatre, and it gave me chills down my spine. Megan Parrish also gave a stellar performance, and her rendition of “Ribbons Down My Back,” left me with a smile on my face. The show clearly made a huge impact on her, “We all grew really close and we were all able to bond because we spent so much time together. I’m really going to miss the seniors,” Megan stated. The production exceeded my expectations, and the hard work of all of the students and teachers spent on the show really paid off. For a mere twenty dollars, audience members got to experience a live show put on by La Cañada’s finest, and the talented individuals were welcomed with a loud applause at the end of the show. Hello Dolly was a hit.

Bring Back the Valedictorian By C.C. Monroe

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s the year winds down, we seniors are approaching our long awaited graduation ceremony, filled with sanguine singing, ear-piercing air horns, crying grandmothers and, most importantly, graduation speeches. At our High School, these memorable speeches are delivered by students chosen by a small panel of teachers, whose criteria for selection is known only within the elite group. I imagine good grammar and decent syntax are among one of the top necessities a speech must have, seeing as the panel consists of mainly English teachers. (For a good reason, may I add.) If this scenario does not run chills down your spine, I do not know what would. The mere thought of a small group of intelligent people making decisions for the rest of us is simply un-American.

The Spartan Staff

If you know your history, which I don’t, oligarchies tend to turn to autocracies. Pretty soon just one person will decide which speech lives and which speech dies. Now you may be thinking, “Why is this such a problem?” Well, having been to four graduations in my time, I can tell you I do not remember a single graduation speech. All the great commencement speeches that have been delivered in this world have been written by people with a lot of experience and wit. Sure a speech delivered by a teenager can be good, but it won’t be featured as a TED talk anytime soon. Therefore, if no one, except the addressers’ immediate family members, is going to remember the speech, why not let the person who has earned the privilege speak, instead of letting a

few teachers decide. “But who has earned it?” Easy: The valedictorian. That’s right; there is already a time-honored tradition in place that solves our most dreadful dilemma. Universities and elite high schools all over the country are electing their speakers in the most democratic way possible, by letting the market decide. What made this country great? It was a combination of a rule of law, a restrained government and a puritanical work ethic that fostered in Capitalism. “A man reaps what he sows” (Galatians 6:7). Therefore, the student who worked the hardest in school should get his or her moment of fame, even if it is trivial in the long run. “But doesn’t having a valedictorian breed excessive competition that defeats the entire purpose of learning?”

Kevork Kurdoghlian Editor-in-Chief

Jack Finnigan and Sam Frederich Entertainment Editors

Ailin Kim and David Rhee Managing Editors

Jennifer Kim and Michael Belcher Sports Editors

David Belcher and Armen Dingizian News Editors

Paulina Galoostian and Michal Hron Photography Editors

Paul Kim and Daniel Rhee Features Editors

Coleman Monroe and Carly Moore Opinion Editors

Reporters Kate Battaglia Tamar Bessos Michael Bishop Jinny Choi Sharon Han Austin Hong Tammy Hsu Mark Kilaghbian Andrew Kim

First of all, the words “excessive” and “competition” should never be uttered in the same sentence. Second of all, so what? What is wrong with some competition? As long as there is a level playing field, the spoils should go to the victor. If a socialist is reading this, that last sentence is completely incomprehensible and at this point he should just put down this publication. But for all of those rational, level headed people out there, this should make sense. I should know; I am one of said persons. So if you are a moral, rational creature who believes in the free market and democracy, rise up and take your traditions back. Put an end to this archaic system of tyranny and restore La Cañada High School to its former glory by implementing the Valedictorian tradition. Esther Kim Flor di Lee Anastacia Menemenlis Gemma Sokol Hannah Stewart Will Swanson Campbell Taylor Ben Powers Advisor


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A Big Thank You to the Greatest Teachers in the World...

Mr. Huson “He’s the human knife. He’ll slice you and dice you and cut you up” -Jonah Mahrer

Mrs. G.

““Nicest, coolest teacher out there.” -Talia Saleh “She knows how to shake it!” Maren Owen

Mr. Cartnal

“He is a boss.” -Carlos Ruano “He is the best knowledge transferor at this school.” - Noah Duncan

Mr. V.

Mr. Eick

“He taught me what true passion is and he is not only a teacher but a friend” Bryce Louire “He made ADV so open and so fun! I have never looked forward to class more :)” -Jillian Nybakken “He has taught me everything I know about theater and has been a great mentor and friend to me” -Emily Schreck

“He taught me lessons that go beyond the classroom and he is a member of the mafia” - Kelly Stewart “He is a mentor, genius, and a friend. And he kicked my butt in his class.” -Willa Young

Mr. Yoder “He knows how to explain things in ways that make history very easy to understand and he’s extremely funny.” -Sean Moriarty

Mrs. Hayes

Mrs. Stattler

“Made learning fun!” -Sarah Olson

“She’s funny and brings life into the classroom.” - Natalie Manoukian

Mr. Traeger

Mr. Padilla

He is not only a teacher to me, he is also a father figure.” - Ysabella Espinola

“He’s so easy to talk to and understands student problems. He’s like a BRO” -Trevor Rozskos

What Majors Will LC Students Be Taking in College? SHOUTOUTS!!! “Padilla: big dogs gotta eat!” -Kyle Herron “Hola Clara! We will take over the world with our book club!” -Maurkiera Bull “This is what it is, Ms. Leu” -Zaki Kahn

High School Crushes High School Crushes

“Cartnal, Yoder, Padilla=Awesome!” -Bryce Wilcox “Joseph! Double-hand wave ;)” -Maren Owen “Hi Mr. Padilla. You’re a boss.” -Ysabella Espinola “Love you Mom:) -Natalie WIlson “Connor Smith: hey.” -Ryan Gokey “Ryan Gokey: howdy.” -Connor Smith “Maddi Fraser: you are the most genuine, loving friend and I am so blessed to have you in my life! I <3 you!! :)” -Jillian Nybakken “Mr. V, you’re a boss!” -Nathan Dokko “Shout out to the lean, mean, Chahine machine!” -Jonah Mahrer “Sup B-phil?” -Gemma Sokol “LOVE YOU MRS. SPANGLER!” -Angela

“Jason Cheong” -Nathan Dokko “Kaitlyn Kirby” -Derek Georgino “Kevork Kurdoghlian” -Ysabella Espinola “Daniel Wyatt” -Maren Owen “Gemma Sokol” -Bryce Wilcox “Amanda Johnson” -Kevin Paynter “Alex Noriet” -Mark Blakely “Meg Sanborn” -Garrett Lew “Kelsey Georde” -Ryley Sickler “Kirstie Shurie” -Jonathan Skaggs “Michelle Kim” -Jonathan Skaggs “Trevor Roszkos” -Noah DUncan “Noah Duncan” -Trevor Roszcos “Stephen Costello” -Ashley Clark “Daniel Rhee” -Jason Park “Nicolas Gi Yoon Lee” -Maurkiera Bull “Kevork” -Kyle Herron “Meg Sanborn” -Nahum Kim “Shannon Burt” -Jonah Mahrer “Agnes Pierce” -Sam Blasucci “Claire Hilson” -Joey Multari “Jason Park” -Angela Kim “John Lee” - Savannah Vogt “Carlin Soorinean” -Shannon Burt

“Padilla singing ‘Lonely Girl’ “– Bryce Wilcox “Dressing up as Elf for senior dress up day “– Peter Gilmour “ITALY TOUR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“– Garrett Lew “Winning our Quarterfinal CIF game for water polo“ – Trevor Roszkos “That time I woke up and I thought it was Monday but it was actually Sunday“ – Jason Park “Prom!“ –Caitlin Perry “Going home“- Kevin Lee “Yosemite!!“ –Mckenzie Berkley “Doing “Shakespearience” with my ADV class –Jillian Nybakken “The parts of swim meets where I wasn’t swimming because swimming sucks “– Ryan Gokey “Senior Year and Catalina“ –Mackenzie Anderson “League Champ in 100 meter race in swimming “– Sarah Olson “Smashing my guitar with my band at lunch. Epic“ – Sam Blasucci “Winning CIF for all four years and hanging out with friends“ – Katy Campbell

Good memories last forever.


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