June POCS Press

POCS Press

“Our goal at the POCS Press is to be informative, inclusive, and honest while sharing with the POCS community.”

Student of the Month

By:NebayBerhane(8th)

The student of the month is … ALYSSA

WALKER!! Many people agree that she's an amazing friend and is very funny.

Here's some stuff about her!

What's your favorite food?

A: Pizza

What's your favorite color?

A: Green and black

What's your favorite thing about yourself?

A: My choice of friends

If you could travel anywhere where would you go?

A: I'm not sure yet

Here are some things her friends and staff have to say about her!!

Mrs. McDonough: She's really kind, super compassionate, she's a good student, she works hard, she's an amazing writer, and poet. She is always respectful and responsible. She really enjoys helping in Mr. Johnson's room.

Ms. Worstell: Alyssa is one of the kindest and caring people I know. She is always ready to help others. She treats everyone with respect. She is a hard working student and cares a lot about her learning. She has a great mind for math. She greets everyone with a smile and is an excellent role model.

Student of the Month Cont.

By: NebayBerhane(8th)

Delilah: She can be a really good friend. She is funny, and brightens your day with randomness.

Austin: She's really kind, nice, helpful, and an energetic person. She's the most kind person I’ve ever met.

Melissa: She’s artistic, she's friendly, nice, chill, easy to get along with, and is always wearing funny shirts.

Nikely: She's kind, respectful, she doesn't talk about other people in bad ways, and if she sees you alone, she will go talk to you. She's grateful and I'm proud of her. She doesn't care about what you look like, she cares about your personality.

Olive: She's really nice, kind and sweet about a lot of things.

Last Day Of School

By:AngeleeC.(7th)

(Interviews)

Q:“Whatareyougoingtodoonthelastdayofschool?”

A:Charlie:“I'mgoingtohangoutwithKamila,Jasmine,andSamantha”

A:Lena:“SleepinginmybedassoonasIgethome,gotothelakeandbeach,andlookatcuteboys”

A:Chelsie:“I'mgonnatakethebiggest,fattestnapandI'mgonnawakeupandwatchBarbies”

A:Lehjin:“Gotomyoldschoolandplaybasketball”

A:Mrs.Sawyer:“ThelastdayofschoolIwillcleanoutmyclassroomroomforsummerandget readyfor8thgradepromotion.”

A:Acesen:“Goingtomyfriendshouse”

A:IsraelM:“Games,sleep,callmygirlfriendAngeleeChum”

A:Esther:“I'mgoingtoeatchipsalldayandwatchmovies”

A:Emilio“I'mnotgonnacometoschoolonthelastdayofschool”

A:Angelina:“I'mgonnatellmycrushIlikehim”

A:IsraelR:“Notcometoschool”

A:Ngozi:“I'mgonnaeatgooooOOOOOd”

A:Anayah:“Gohomeanddonothingandhugallmyfriends.”

SUMMER BUCKET LIST

By:BlancaEscutia8th

❏ Sleepoverontrampoline

❏ Campingoutside

❏ Homemadeicecream

❏ Playsports

❏ Hostabbq

❏ Makepopsicleswithfriends

❏ Roadtripwithfriends/family

❏ Trynewhobby

❏ Tie-dyeshirts

❏ Createsummerscrapbook

❏ Gotoanamusementpark

❏ Visitwaterpark

❏ Gotodriveintheater

❏ Makemasonjaraquarium

❏ Makehomemadelavalamp

❏ Hangoutwithfriends

❏ Goswimming

❏ Visitfamily

❏ Paintcanvas

❏ Makehandcanvases

❏ Paintrocks

❏ Visitthezoo

❏ Learnanewlanguage

❏ Paintflowers

❏ Buildafort

❏ WatchFireworks

❏ Makerootbeerfloats

❏ Goparty

❏ Watchoceansunset

❏ Blowbubbles

❏ Waterballoonfight

❏ Gotothebeach

❏ Gotoanaquarium

❏ Makehomemadepizza

❏ Plantflowers

❏ Sleepinlate

❏ Gotosleeplate

❏ Writeastoryaboutsummer

❏ Bakecookies

❏ Lookatthestars

❏ Buildacastleatthebeach

❏ Makefriendshipbracelets

❏ Makes'mores

❏ Havefunwashingcar

❏ Spadaywithmommy

❏ Rideaboat

❏ Climbatree

❏ Hiden’seek

❏ Hostasleepover

❏ Rearrangeyourroom

❏ Gotoaconcert

❏ Goonabigtrip

❏ Makemilkshakeswithfriends

❏ Playjokesonsomeone

❏ Minigolf

❏ Gobowling

❏ Bakeacake

❏ Bakebread

❏ Dorandomactsofkindness

❏ Dance

❏ MakeaSpotifyplaylistforsummer

❏ Climbyourroof

❏ Visitafarmersmarket

Six Flags Poll

By:AdrianaRamirez(8th)

There are multiple rides at Six Flags you are able to enjoy and ride on.All the rides range from steep drop roller coasters to water splash zones and so many more. Six Flags can be the place for you over summer break, fun memories, amazing times, new experiences, it's all waiting for you.

Favorite Fair Rides

By: Irene Sanchez (8), Valeria Escutia (8)

Q: Where do you go to ride rides?

Rose P: The fair/Six Flags

Kayla S: The fair/Six Flags

Q: What’s the funniest ride for you?

Rose P: Free fall

Kayla S: Caterpillar

Q: What’s your favorite ride to go on with your friends?

Rose: The tea cups

Kayla: The ferris wheel

Q: What is your favorite ride?

Tatianna G: The windmill

Danika C: The zipper

Rose P: Freefall

Kayla S: The roller coasters

Q:What’s your least favorite ride?

Tatianna G: The spinny rides

Danika C: The little kid rides

Rose P: Anything with water

Kayla S: The wet rides

7th Grade Interview

By:GiulianaL.(7th)andCharlieR.(7th)

Whatareyoumostexcitedaboutfor8th grade?

Lejhin:The8thgradetrip

Angelee:The8thgradetripandFieldtrips ingeneral

Damaris:Gettingtoseemyfriendsagain

Alyna:Gettingtoseemyfriendsagain

Kayla:GettingtoplayBasketballand Volleyballagain,andthe8thgradetrip

Emilio:Mynewteachers

Ronen:Gettingolder

Daisy:Toseemyfriendsagain

Nikely:Makingnewfriends

Kamila:Tomeetmorefriends

Esther:The8thgradetrip

Bailey:Havingnewteachers

Sarah:Beingwithmyfriendgroupagain

Jolie:Thenewteachers

Alexis:Learningnewthings

Xyriel:The8thgradetrip

Maria:Thenewpeople

Anayah:Newteachersandnewclass

Beilul:The8thgradetrip

Robert:Thenew7thgraders

Chelsie:Gettingnewteachers

Antonio:Thegroupprojects

Javi:Newteachers

Angel:Mathematics

Alexis.A:Beingolder

Semaih:Theprivilege

Giuliana:The8thgradetrip

Charlie:Tomeetmorepeople

What 7th Graders Are Looking Forward To Next Year

By: Kayla Alcantar(7th)

Q:Arelookingforwardtothe8thgradetrip?

A:Vicente-Yes

A:Alex- No

A:Sahir-No

A:Maria-Yes

A:Anayah-Yes

A:Alyna-Yes

A:Valerie-Notreally

A:Damaris-Yes

Q:Areyougoingtoplayanysportsnextyear?

A:Vicente-Maybebasketball

A:Alex-No

A:Sahir-Maybe

A:Maria-Yes

A:Anayah-Volleyball

A:Alyna- I'mnotsureyet.

A:Valerie-Probably

A:Damaris-Probablybasketballagainandmaybe volleyball

Q:Doyouthinkthetimehasflownthroughouttheyears andyouarenowgoingto8thgrade?

A:Vicente-yes

A:Alex-No

A:Sahir- Sure

A:Maria-yesbecauseIhavespentlesstimewithmypookies(youknowwhoyouare)

A:Anayah-Yes

A:Alyna-Yes

A:Valerie-Yes

A:Damaris-Yaforsure

Q:Doyouthinkthat8thgradeisgoingtobehard?

A:Vicente-No

A:Alex:Ya

A:Sahir- No

A:Maria-AslongasIhavemypookiesIwillbealright

A:Anayah-ProbablybutIcanadjust

A:Alyna-Maybe

A:Valerie-Probably

A:Damaris -Itdefinitelywillbeharderthan7thgradebutnotimpossible.

POCS Boys Volleyball

By:AlynaGarcia(7th)andDamarisOlea(7th)

Q: Why did you choose to be on the volleyball team?

A: Adair - Because it looked really fun.

A: Ronen - Because I like volleyball.

A: Beckett - Aiden and Edward convinced me to join.

A: Edward - I did it last year and it was fun.

Q: Do you like playing volleyball?

A: Adair - I love playing volleyball.

A: Ronen -Yes.

A: Beckett - Yes it's fun.

A: Edward -Yea.

Q:What'syourfavoritethingaboutvolleyball?

A:Adair- Goingagainstschoolsand/ormeeting newpeople.

A:Ronen-Diving.

A:Beckett- Idon'tknow.

A:Edward-Idontknow,everything.

POCS Boys Volleyball Cont..

By:AlynaGarcia(7th)andDamarisOlea(7th)

Q: How many games have you guys won?

A: Adair - One game.

A: Ronen - Technically three because they had to forfeit.

A: Beckett - We have won one game.

A: Edward - We won one.

Q: Do you think you guys will be able/ or did win games?

A: Adair - Yes, probably we have gotten better.

A: Ronen -Yes.

A: Beckett -Yes.

A: Edward -Yea.

Pocs

Boys volleyball

POCS Boys Volleyball Cont…

By:AlynaGarcia(7th)andDamarisOlea(7th)

Q: Do you like coaching volleyball?

A:Yes a lot.

Q: Is volleyball your favorite sport?

A: I have a few but it's one of my top sports.

Q: What's your favorite thing/things about volleyball?

A: That everybody can play it.

Q: Did you play volleyball when you were in school?

A: I played in high school and in college.

Q: How do you think the season is going so far?

A: It's pretty fun.

Q: Is there any team you are/were excited to play?

A: Not really.

Q: How many games have you guys won?

A: Let's say we won 2 and lost 2.

Homemade Popsicles

By:GraceTuilawalawa(8thgrade)

JelloPopsicles

-Packageofjello(anyflavor)

-1cupWater

-1tablespoonSugar

1cupofwatertoboil

Addthejellopackageandsugarintothehotwaterandstiruntilthesugarandjellopowderdissolve

Thenadd1cupofcoldwater

Lastlypouritintoanypopsiclemoldsandfreezeovernight

StrawberriesandCreamPopsicle

-1Cupofstrawberries

-½Cupoficecreamoryogurt

-1Cupofmilk

-1tablespoonofsugar

Blendalltogetheruntilsmooth.Pourintoamoldandfreezeovernight

RaspberryPopsicles

-1Cupofraspberryjuice

-½Cupofraspberries(optional)

Blenduntilsmoothornotandthenputitinthemoldandfreezeovernight

KiwiPopsicles

-4Kiwis

-1½ cupsofjuice(grapeorpineapple)

-1-3tablespoonofsugar(optional)

Blenduntilsmoothornotandthenputitinthemoldandfreezeovernight

WatermelonPopsicle

-1cupwatermelonjuice

-1cuporangejuice

-1cupwater

Stirandpourintomold

PuddingPops

1pkg.pudding(notinstant*)

3cupsmilk

fruit(anykind,optional)

Combineandmixtheingredientsonlyenoughtoblendwell.Quicklypourintopopsiclemoldsandfreeze..

Homemade Popsicles Cont.

By:GraceTuilawalawa(8thgrade)

Strawberry Banana Popsicle

-1 (3 oz.) package strawberry gelatin

-1 cup boiling water

-1 banana

-1 cup yogurt or ice cream. Blend well and pour into molds.

Dissolve gelatin in water. In a blender, mix gelatin mixture, banana and yogurt. Pour into molds and freeze.

Blueberry and cream popsicle

-1 1/2 cups vanilla yogurt

-1/2 cup blueberries

Fill each popsicle half way with yogurt. Freeze. Blend blueberries with the rest of the yogurt. After the first half has frozen, fill the molds the rest of the way and freeze.

Blueberry/Raspberry Popsicle

-1 1/2 cups vanilla yogurt

-1/2 cup blueberries

Fill each popsicle half way with yogurt. Freeze. Blend blueberries with the rest of the yogurt. After the first half has frozen, fill the molds the rest of the way and freeze.

Mixed Berry Popsicle

-1 1/2 cups grape juice (white or purple)

-1 cup berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)

Blend, pour into molds and freeze.

To make layered popsicles, just fill with a small amount of berry mixture and freeze. Do this with each berry until the molds are full between each layer.

Fruit Popsicle #1

-1/2 cup (give or take) leftover jam or jelly

-1 cup water

Place water in the jam jar. Shake until the leftover jam is all mixed into water. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze.

Cantaloupe Popsicle

-1 cup cantaloupe

-2 cups white grape juice

Blend, pour into molds and freeze.

Homemade Popsicles Cont.

By: AdiGraceTuilawalawa(8thgrade)

Raspberry Yogurt Popsicle

-2 cups yogurt

-1 cup raspberries

-1/2 cup blended oatmeal (optional)

Blend and pour into molds. Freeze.

Fruit Popsicle #2

-2 cups yogurt

-1 cup raspberries

-1/2 cup blended oatmeal (optional)

Blend and pour into molds. Freeze.

Orange Popsicle

-1 package (3 oz.) orange gelatin

-1 envelope (.15 oz) unsweetened orange soft drink mix

-1 cup sugar

-2 cups boiling water

-2 cups cold water

In a bowl, mix first 4 ingredients until dissolved. Stir in cold water. Pour in molds or paper cups and insert Popsicle stick. Freeze.

*You could use strawberry gelatin and strawberry drink mix or you could try other flavors. Don’t forget lemon or lime. Mix and match to see what interesting new taste you can come up with.

Rocky Road Fudgsicles

-1 package (3 oz.) orange gelatin

-1 envelope (.15oz) unsweetened orange soft drink mix

-1 cup sugar

-2 cups boiling water

-2 cups cold water

In a bowl, mix first 4 ingredients until dissolved. Stir in cold water. Pour in molds or paper cups and insert Popsicle stick. Freeze.

*You could use strawberry gelatin and strawberry drink mix or you could try other flavors. Don’t forget lemon or lime. Mix and match to see what interesting new taste you can come up with.

Lemonade Popsicle

Mix your favorite batch of lemonade, whether fresh squeezed or made from a mix. Then freeze. Lemonade is refreshing itself but to have it in the form of a frozen treat can put you over the top.

School Year Recap 2023/2024

By: Chelsie Garcia Mejia & Adalena Behl (7th)

Angelee

IfelthappyinthefirsttrimesterbecauseIwasnewandgottoexperiencePOCS.But2ndand3rdtrimesters weren'tasgood.

Myfavoritepartoftheschoolyearwasmeetingmyboyfriendandmakingnewfriends.Ialsolikedthe snackshack.

MyleastfavoritepartoftheschoolyearwaspeoplealwayshavingdramawithmeforsomethingIdidn't do.

My3favoritepeopleareIsraelM.,Bailey,andAnayahPerezMonroe.

Lehjin

IfeltokayaboutthisyearbutIkindofhatedit.

Myfavoritepartwasthemiddleoftheschoolyear.

Myleastfavoritepartwastheendoftheschoolyear.

My3favoritepeoplethisyearwereChelsieMejiaGarcia,AdrianContreras,andNathanS.

Myfavoriteteacher/staffwasMr.AguilarorMr.K.

Beilul

Ilikedthisschoolyear.

Myfavoritepartofthisschoolyearwaswhenwewenttothefieldtrips.

Ididn'thavealeastfavoritemomentthisyear.

My3favoritepeoplethisyearwereAnayahPerezMonroe,AngelinaLy,and AdalenaBehl.

Myfavoritestaff/teacherthisyearwasMr.Strasserbecauseheiscoolandhelpspeopleunderstandthe math.

School Year Recap 2023/2024

By: Chelsie Garcia Mejia & Adalena Behl (7th)

Anayah

Ifeltgoodaboutthisschoolyear.

MyfavoritepartofthisschoolyearwasgoingtoScandia.

Myleastfavoritepartofthisschoolyearwasnotcomingtoschoolandmissingwork.

Myfavorite3peoplethisyearwereAngelinaLy,ChelsieGarcia,andRonenShiffman.

Myfavoriteteacher/staffthisyearwasMr.Pitchfordbecauseheisfunny.

AlejandraOrtega

Ifeltlikethisyearwasokay.

MyfavoritepartofthisschoolyearwasmakingfoodinCulinary.

Myleastfavoritepartofthisyearwasclasstime.

Myfavorite3peoplethisyearwasAdalenaBehl,LitzyMendoza,andXzavierCastro.

Myfavoriteteacher/staffthisyearwereMr.Strasser,Mr.Pitchford,andMr.Finnegan.

AdrianC.

Ifeltthisyearwasbad.

MyfavoritepartofthisyearwasthefieldtriptoScandia.

MyleastfavoritepartofthisyearwasRocketryweek.

My3favoritepeoplethisyearwereAcesen,Lehjin,andNathan.

Myfavoriteteacher/staffthisyearwasMr.Finneganbecausehe'snice.

School year Recap 2023/2024

By: Chelsie Mejia Garcia & Adalena Behl (7th)

Angelina

Ifeellikethisyearwasinteresting.

Myfavoritepartofthisyearwasgoingtotheschooldance.

Myleastfavoritepartofthisyearwasthepacertest.

My3favoritepeoplethisyearwereBeilulSolomon,AnayahPerez,andChelsieGarcia

Myfavoriteteacher/staffwasMr.Strasserbecauseheisgoofyandfunny.AlsoMr.Aquinobecause heisfunny.

Xzavier

Ifeellikethisyearwasinteresting.

Myfavoritepartofthisyearwasmeetingmygirlfriend.

Myleastfavoritepartofthisyearwasgettingacademicprobation.

My3favoritepeoplethisyearwereAlejandraOrtega,AdalenaBehl,AsherG.

Myfavoriteteacher/staffwasMr.Strasserbecauseheisreallycool.

Favorite School Subject

By: Lehjin Saechao-Lay (7th grade)

Lehjininterviewedstudentsoncampusandherearetheirresponses.

Giuliana:“MathbecauseIhavea101%.”

Cody:“PEbecauseit'sfunandIhangoutwithfriends.”

Angelee:“ProbablylikeartclassandgardeningclassismyfavoritebecauseI liketodoodle,andgardeningismyfavoritebecauseIliketopickweeds.”

Ford:“Englishbecauseit'seasy.”

Chelsie:“Sciencebecausewedon’tdoanything.”

AdrianC:“HistorybecauseIliketolearn AboutWW2.”

Alex:“Roboticsbecauseitsfun.”

Brady:“PEbecauseitsfun.”

AnthonyR:“math Becauseiunderstandit Themost”

Francisco:“HistorybecauseIliketolearnaboutthe past.”

Muhammad:“PEbecauseit’stheeasiestclass.”

Favorite School Subject Cont.

By: Lehjin Saechao-Lay (7th grade)

Zander:“PEbecauseIgettostayactiveandMr.Aguilarisaverycool teacher.”

Vicente:“Mathbecauseit'seasytome.”

Anayah:“Historyorartbecauseyouliketolearnaboutnewstuffandartyou gettobecreative.”

IsraelR:“PEbecauseI’mreallyenergeticandIloveplaying.”

Culinary

By: BradfordBenedict(8th)&CodyBrannon(8th)

The culinary enrichment is all about making delicious and unique foods.The culinary class offers students the opportunity to learn new dishes and how to cook easy dishes as a quick and easy meal. Students take culinary classes to learn how to cook new foods and have fun.Taking the culinary class is also a good and fun way to learn the fundamentals of cooking simple and hard dishes. We interviewed several students in the culinary class. Here's what they liked and learned from the culinary class.

What was your favorite food that you made?

Nate - Pizza

SImon - Pizza

Kayla- crepes

Ronen - the crepes

Anayah- crepes

Maya - the potatoes

Bella - crepes

Which food was the most fun making?

Nate - Pizza

Simon - Smoothie

Kayla- crepes

Ronen - probably the rice bowls

Anayah- meat

Maya - I don't know

Bella- Hummus

What was the hardest dish to make?

Nate - Pizza or crepe

Simon - Crepes

Kayla-The wrap

Ronen - probably the rice bowls

Anayah- idk

Maya - I don't know

Bella - hummus

Questions we asked Mrs. McDonough:

What's your favorite part about teaching culinary?

-When the kids enjoy eating what they made

Did you try any new or different dishes you’ve never tried before?

Nate -Aflatbread wrap

Simon - No, I ate them all before

Kayla- the rice bowl

Ronen - nope

Anayah- no

Maya -Yeah theAfrican dish

Bella - no

What dish do you wish you made?`

Nate - Pizza or cereal

Simon -African soul food

Kayla- Cookies

Ronen - french toast

Anayah- Cupcakes

Maya - Banana bread

Bella - I don't really know

What do you think the most important thing students take away from culinary is?

-learning how to do some basics so they don’t starve to death

Do you like baking or cooking more?

-i like cooking more

How long have you been teaching the culinary class?

-This is only my 2nd year

What's your favorite dish that you’ve taught your students?

-Recently the crepes and rice bowls

MOVIES & SHOWS SUMMER 24’

Bryan Martinez & Camilla Parra 8th

MOVIES & SHOWS

● Scream 7

● Frozen 3

● Deadpool 3`1

● Spider Man Across the Spider-Verse part 2

● Inside Out 2

● A Quiet Place Day One

● Despicable Me 4

● Moana 2

● Dark Waters

● Those About to Die

Sports for High School

By: Aleah Estrada

Piner High Sports: Cross Country,Volleyball, Football, Girls Tennis, Girls Golf, Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Wrestling, Baseball, Softball, Track & Field, Badminton, Swimming, Boys Golf, Boys Tennis

Santa Rosa High Sports: Football, Volleyball,Cross Country, Girls Tennis, Girls Golf, Boys

Basketball, Girls Basketball, Wrestling, Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Boys Baseball, Girls

Softball, Track & Field, Boys Tennis, Boys Golf, Badminton, Swimming

Montgomery High Sports: Girls Tennis, Girls Soccer, Girls Volleyball, Girls Softball, Girls

Basketball, Girls Golf, Football, Baseball, Boys Soccer, Boys Basketball, Wrestling, Boys

Tennis, Boys Golf, Cross Country, Track & Field, Swim & Dive Team, Badminton

Drama Performance

By:Mrs.Sawyer

Ifyouwereabletomakeittothe Fairytales on Trial performancebeforeOpenHouse,youknowhow wonderfulitwas.TheDramaEnrichmentclassputon anawesomeshowfeaturingaseriesofsmallacts. Eachactrevolvedaroundatrial.However,theyall hadadifferentstorybehindwhytherewereincourt andfacingtrial.Wesawstudentsshowcasetheir actingskillsanduseaseriesofactingtoolstobring theirperformancetolife.Iwastrulyimpressedwith thesestudents.Ioverheardmanyoftheirpeers,other adults,andstaffsharinghowimpressedtheywere withtheperformance.Iwouldn’tbesurprisedifmany ofthesestudentscontinuewithdramainhighschool andhopefully,weseesomeonthebigscreendown theroad.IwasabletointerviewMrs.MeyerandMr. Mitchellregardingtheperformance.BothMrs.Meyer andMr.Mitchellhaveahistorywithdramaand acting.Theyhavebroughttheirexpertiseand experiencestogethertocreateourwonderfulDrama Enrichmentclass.

Mrs. Meyer

Wheredidtheideacomefrombehindthethemeof theshow?

Mr.Mitchellwastheleadteacherinthisperformance andhasbeenafantasticadditiontoourprogram.He broughttwoideastothestudentstochoosebetween WinniethePoohandFairyTalesonTrial.The studentschoseFairyTales.Bothoptionswere royalty-free.Thismeanstheyareavailableinthe publicdomainandcanbeproducedforfree. Howdidstudentspreparefortheirperformance? Studentswereplacedinsmallgroupsanddecidedon afairytaleoftheirchoice.Thentheycreatedan outline,andageneralscript,andwrotetheirlines. Onegroup(LittleRedRidingHood)decidedto improvtheirlines.Improvmeanstheymadeupwhat theywouldsayonthespot.Theyhadageneralidea ofhowtheplotwouldgobutdidn'thavetomemorize anylines.

Drama Performance Continued

By:Mrs.Sawyer

Whatwereyoumostproudoffollowingtheperformance?

Iamproudofhoweachgroupcreatedsomethinguniqueandspecial.Theyutilizedskillswehavebuiltall year(andforsomeforthepast2years)toexpressavastrangeofemotionsthatfeltauthenticandendearing. Theymemorizedtheirlines,enhancedtheirimprovskills,andthrivedasconfidentactors.However,Iam mostproudofthesafecommunitywecreateindrama.Thestudentsareinclusive,welcoming,and encouraging.MamaMeyerisproudofallofyou.

Mr. Mitchell

Howlonghaveyoubeeninvolvedwithdrama/theater?

“I’veconsistentlydonedramasince2009. I’vebeeninproductionsofLesMiserables,HunchbackofNotre Dame,Cinderella,andmostrecentlyTheLittleMermaid.”

Whatroledidyouplayintheshow?

“IwasthedirectorandhadalittlepartinGoldilocksandthe3Bearsportionoftheshow.”

Whatwereyoumostproudoffollowingtheperformance?

“ThepartIwasmostproudofwasthatintheendallthekidsendeduphavingtoimprovtheirwaythrough theshowwhichwasthethemeforthistrimester.”

June Birthdays

By: Kira Bourland (8th) & Addison Harold (8th)

AlexisLuzzi(7th)06/09/2011 CamillaParra(8th)

06/19/2010

AnaMaganaBautista(7th)06/21/2011

06/26/2010

DelilaStone(7th)06/06/2011

06/22/2010

EdwardSunia(7th)06/14/2011

06/13/2010

JaceSheehan(8th)

LanaWillis(8th)

TatiannaGaitan(8th)

KaelynnLy(7th)06/13/2010 TristynCosta(8th)

06/18/2010

SamanthaLemusJimenez(7th)06/06/2011

TracePadgett(7th)06/20/2011

ValerieMaldonado(7th)06/17/2011

ValentinaGutierrezOsorio(7th)06/17/2011

July Birthdays

By: Kira Bourland (8th) & Addison Harold (8th)

AcesenSvay(7th)07/18/2010

07/25/2010

AlynaGarcia(7th)07/11/2011

07/06/2010

BaileySheerron-Billeci(7th)07/27/2011

07/16/2010

DaisyJimenezAmaro(7th)07/17/2011

07/10/2010

IsraelRamosAlvarado(7th)07/31/2011

07/16/2010

ManuelFraustoSanchez(7th)07/21/2011

07/25/2009

Ma.NunezTorres(7th)07/24/2011

07/22/2010

SantiagoRamosAlvarado(7th)07/31/2011

07/29/2010

07/31/2010

07/22/2009

07/20/2010

AsherSmith(8th)

07/10/2010

AveBrookeValdes(8th)

BlancaEscutia(8th)

CodyBrannon(8th)

DominicBambace(8th)

IsabellaDunlap(8th)

JosueVasquezGarcia(8th)

JanetArcosGarcia(8th)

LillyIglehart(8th)

SimonSolomon(8th)

StellaBouchard(8th)

ZanderGilesReyna(8th)

August Birthdays

By: Kira Bourland (8th) & Addison Harold (8th)

AngelinaLy(7th)08/01/2011

08/09/2010

CarilinMartinezDelRosario(7th)08/15/2011

08/16/2010

CharlieRosas(7th)08/15/2011

08/14/2010

ElmerGallegosVargas(7th)08/15/2010

08/18/2010

GiovanniGhilarducci(7th)08/05/2011

08/13/2009

GianniPellegrini(7th)08/27/2011

08/29/2009

JustinChhan(7th)08/03/2011

MasonPhengsy(7th)08/03/2010

MinhQuanTran(7th)08/29/2011

OlivePhillips-Blair(7th)08/07/2011

AddisonHarold(8th)

DanikaClausen(8th)

IreneSanchez(8th)

MarisolDominguez(8th)

TaylorCruz(8th)

TayonnaRohrbach(8th)

Trimester 3 Newspaper Team

Editors

Nebay Berhane

Kira Bourland

Blanca Escutia

Co-Editors Publishers Photographers

GraceTuilawalawa

Blanca Escutia

GraceTuilawalawa

Harlyn Menendez

Designers Creative Marketing Reporters

AngieAlvarenga

Teacher’s Assistant Teacher

Harlyn Menendez

Mrs. Sawyer (Dolan)

Bryan Martinez Para

Nebay Berhane

AngieAlvarenga

Adriana Ramirez

Cody Brannon

KaylaAlcantar

AngieAlvarenga

Adalena Behl

Ford Benedict

Nebay Berhane

Kira Bourland

Cody Brannon

Blanca Escutia

Valeria Escutia

Aleah Estrada

Alyna Garcia

Chelsie Garcia Majia

Addison Harold

Lilly Iglehart

Angelee Keobounleuang Chum

Giuliana Lowery

Bryan Martinez Parra

Camilla Parra

Harlyn Menendez

Damaris Olea Flores

Adriana Ramirez

Charlie Rosas

Lehjin Saechao-Lay

Irene Sanchez

GraceTuilawalawa