Volume 5, Issue 1
CONTENTS
Our Mission
The JagWire Staff is dedicated to providing fair and accurate information of universal interest with the intent to stimulate thought-provoking conversations.
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Pictures from the 70’s 3 AP of Achievement 4
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Senior Locker Artist
HS Students and Mental Health 6 LGBT at Ontario High 7 Sports Overview 8
HS Dance and Patriachal Values 10 Community Garden 14
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Hispanic Heritage Contribution 13 Linkin Park Legacy 15 Telsa Model 3 15
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Carnitas 7
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Sweet Envy Cupcakes 7 J&J Enviromental 16 Lure Lashes 16
Staff writers
Columns
Noemi Chaves Moises Flores Juan Govea Michelle Nunez Viridiana Salgado Xitlali Soto Noemi Alcaraz Jasmin Avila Alexandra Gerardo Arianna Martinez Patricia Montoya Leyna Nguyen Daniel Ortega Bianca Perez Adilene Torres
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Other News
Wonder Woman Inspiration
Advisor
Lesly Velasco Guerra Mariana Orozco-Berber Ileana Montanez Erik Ortiz Emely Hernandez Carla Balvaneda Joseph Gonzales Adam George
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Fashion Police 5 Man on the Street: Space
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Viri’s Declassified: Homecoming 16
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50 years of Ontario High School JAGWIRE STAFF
The 2017-2018 school year marks the 50th anniversary of Ontario High School’s establishment. Since the school opened in 1967, there have been various changes, the quad and gymnasium renovations as well as the creation of the Jaguar Stadium being the most recent ones. In honor of 50 years of OHS history, The Jagwire staff has decided to incorporate a 50th anniversary theme that will consist of an article in every publication recalling what the school was like throughout the five decades it has been open. The theme will also include a series of images from previous OHS yearbooks as well as a recreation of the image by current OHS students.
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He’s bald, but he’s not scary
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ast fall, Ontario High School welcomed Mr. Rangel as the new Assistant Principal of Achievement. This fall, however, OHS welcomes Dr. Cerrillo to the position Cerrillo comes from a family of highly educated individuals-doctors, engineers and so on--he constantly lived with the pressure of doing well academically, especially because his parents provided him with additional opportunities to be successful when they decided to relocate from Durango, Mexico to Pomona, California. The relocation took place when Cerrillo was five years old. A few years later, his family moved from Pomona to Rancho Cucamonga where he attended Los Amigos elementary. Since Cerrillo came from a foreign country and did not speak English, he was classified as an English-language learner, and put into special needs classes, despite the fact that he needed language development courses as opposed to special education courses. Nevertheless, Cerrillo did not allow himself to fall back and responded to the curriculum he had to follow. As a 6th grader in elementary, Cerrillo came across someone who would come to be one of his most highly regarded mentors, Mrs. Thompson. “She is someone that was like a second mom,” he says. Thompson helped Cerrillo gain academic confidence as well as a higher general self esteem by coaching him through the 6th grade. She was aware of his English-learner status and was patient with Cerrillo because she knew the language barrier created academic difficulties for him as a student. “She never made me feel [inferior],” says Cerrillo. As a matter of fact, Thompson regularly acknowledged Cerrillo’s ability to do well in non academic areas, such as sports, in which he recalls exceeding in, and encouraged him to develop those gifts. It was in this manner through which Cerrillo was finally able to believe he was capable of success… all it took was determination and ambition. “You take [the title] away, and [she was just a person] who cared, who took the time out of [her] day to help [me],” he says. As a high school student, Cerrillo was not the typical “AP student.” He was hardworking, a good student, but he was not GATE identified. When he was offered the chance to enroll in an Advanced Placement course by one of his instructors, Cerrillo jumped at the opportunity and took advantage of it. By the end of his high school career, Cerrillo had acquired so many AP credit points that he was able to complete a bachelor’s degree in Business and Economics at the University of California Riverside in just three years, leaving him with one extra year of financial aid, or “free grant money,” so he decided to pursue a second major in Sociology. It was his second major, Sociology, which eventually lead him to pursue a Master’s degree, as well as a
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“I loved the high school environment and I wanted a career where I could be a part of that, so I went back to school,” says Cerrillo. These qualifications allowed Cerrillo to become a psychologist at Chaffey High School where he worked for about two years until he went back to school to pursue a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership which allowed him to become an Assistant Principal of Discipline at Alta Loma High School. “I was happy with my job, but I needed a new challenge, so when I heard about the opening, I went for it… It was life changing because I took a leap of faith and left a job I loved,” he says. After working at Alta Loma, Cerrillo decided it was time for a change once again, and decided to apply to OHS as the Assistant Principal of Achievement. He has been nothing but satisfied with the position. He loves the fact that he has the opportunity to speak to students who are on track to success and speak to students who perhaps need motivation. He also truly appreciates the atmosphere at OHS. “[It has a] small town feel, [it is a] small community with a lot of spirit,” says Cerrillo. Cerrillo has pushed through many obstacles of his life to get to where he is now. He appreciates his job and enjoys doing it, but he never believed he would be in the position he is now. “I thought I was [going to] go to UCR or to a college and major in engineering or computer science,” says Cerrillo. But after finding himself and recognizing his passions in college, Cerrillo consistently worked towards what he knew he wanted, with tenacity and patience. “You look back and think it’s a lot of school, but it’s in steps. We’re all on different journeys and how we decide what we accomplish depends on our circumstances,” he says
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“What my dad always told me was this: You’re learning English… and you live in America. You have no excuse to [not] do well.” -Dr. Cerrillo
The personalized bobble head (left) was given to Cerrillo by one of his greatest friends as a gift when he graduated with a doctoral degree.
Fashion Police
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very school year, there is a region of artistically decorated lockers dedicated to our seniors, but the creator behind the stunning designs usually fails to receive proper recognition. This year, the artist behind the designs of our senior lockers was Class of 2002’s own Luiz Marquez. “When I was a senior at OHS, I wanted to do the lockers and I was not able to do them because someone else beat me to the punch. All year I looked at the lockers and it sort of made me angry because I wanted to do them,” says Marquez. Born in Upland but raised in Ontario, Marquez’s dream was to become a chef; however, he ended up pursuing a career in food processing, which is a similar occupation but working with larger quantities. Aside from producing art in his free time, Marquez enjoys listening to hip-hop, watching sports, and spending quality time with his family. “My daughter Karla (Marquez) is actually a student at OHS… I’m very proud of how the school has improved,” states Marquez. After viewing the artistic abilities of someone like Marquez, one might wonder from where his
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inspiration derives. “It started when I was 12 years old. I used to like to break dance and listen to hip hop music. The original hip hop though, the one that doesn’t speak about violence or curse so much… the real stuff! Hip Hop is composed of 4 elements: graffiti art, DJ mixing, breakdancing, and rapping. For some reason the art piece caught my attention more than anything,” says Marquez. Although most people are very passionate and serious about their artwork, Marquez views it as more of a source of relaxation. “I use art to pass time, kind of like therapy. It keeps me calm and relaxed.” We may be seeing a lot more of his creativity, as Marquez is interested in pursuing this endeavor for future classes of Ontario High School senior lockers. “This is my first time doing the lockers, but if I get the opportunity to do them again I would definitely welcome the opportunity,” states Marquez.
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Questions: 1. Where did you buy your outfit 2. How much did you spend on your outfit? 3. Where did you get your inspiration from? Senior: Darryne Henderson 1.Clothes from “EZ Kicks Apparel,” shoes from “Shoe Palace” 2.Clothes: $60, Shoes: $160” 3.“My style is different from most, because I like to look a little different, not like your typical kid”
Junior: Christian Perez 1.Shoes from EZ Kicks, shirt from Forever 21, pants from Pacsun, chain from from Gold Gods 2.Shoes: $190, Shirt: $45, Chain: $320” 3.“The wave inspired me to have this style.”
Sophomore: Cynthia Castorena 1.Pants from Hollister, shirt from AeroPostale, shoes from Vans 2.Shoes: $50, Pants: $25, Shirt was on sale 3.“[Nothing] inspired me I just buy clothes that make me feel comfortable.”
Freshman: Ricardo Montiel 1. Aeropostale 2. $45 for the shirt and pants and $90 for the shoes. 3. “My inspiration is... my uncle.”
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The stigma stops now T CARLA BALVANEDA Editor
hroughout high school, students face many struggles and hardships. However, what is not acknowledged is how these obstacles can impact a student’s mental health, or their psychological and mental well-being. An event in a student’s life can severely damage their mental state, but since these are internal injuries, they can go unnoticed. For this reason, it is crucial to stop the stigma around mental health and make students feel comfortable about starting the conversation. Society perceives those with mental health illnesses with such a negative connotation that the general term used is referred to as a stigma. For example, many tell those with depression to simply “get over it” or to “try to be happy,” when in reality, the severity of the issue is perceived incorrectly. “Nowadays in society, it has turned to where anyone could be judged for any little thing,” says senior, Adrian Virgen. Despite there being resources on campus, many students are hesitant to open up? especially because of the shame or negative connotations embedded in our society. Most students are not taught about mental health and what they can do if they find themselves in a situation where their mental health appears to be in jeopardy. Common mental health illnesses in teens include depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and bipolar disorders. Many students forget that their health represents an issue they are facing, and start to believe that it defines them. Pupils should be aware of their enormous value and even though many schools neglect it, mental health is just as important as physical health. “Mental health can cause a student to not be able to concentrate in class because their mind is focused on another topic. It’s important for students to know that they can speak out or talk to someone confidentially for help,” states Therapist Victor Reyes, with a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology. Schools, for example, can provide a student with
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someone to consult with. “Most children are hesitant to ask for help because when they think of psychotherapists, they assume that we only help crazy people, but mental health issues can be common and it is okay to need support,” states Reyes. “It may seem like a minor thing, but it can lead to serious conditions,” says Virgen, acknowledging that mental health is a very serious topic. Schools need to acknowledge mental health and help students feel comfortable on campus in order to create a harmonious and stable environment.
National Mental Health Assn. Provides free information on specific disorders, referral directory to mental health providers, national directory of local mental health associations 1-800-969-6642 (M-F, 9-5 EST) National Institute of Mental Health Information Line: Provides information and literature on mental illness by disorder for professionals and general public. 1-800-647-2642
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L.G.B.T.Q. L JOSEPH GONZALES Staff writer
GBTQ students face many problems when it comes to being homosexual at school. So what do schools in the CJUHSD do to make the campus a safe place for students? In the United States of America there is a monumental openly gay community, otherwise known as LGBTQ. About 3.5% of Americans identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual, while 0.3% are transgender according to Pew Research. The PBS Socal Journal researched and stated that in the state of California alone, there are 861,000 LGBT individuals and 109,000 same-sex couples living in California. In the San Bernardino County , there are approximately 131,555 openly LGBTQ community members. Amongst teens there is no definite number. Mrs. Ellwanger, a teacher and the adviser of the “Pride Club” at OHS, has always promoted the “safe space” method when it comes to all the students. “The day before school began, Mr. Zaldivar invited the Anti-Defamation League here to present to teachers, to encourage the creation of programs to prevent bullying…
the administration had them come to speak to teachers to help broaden the field of a safe space or an anti-bullying school zone.”said Ellwanger Ellwanger suggested, “It would be great if all the teachers at this school could go through a training with the A.D.L., so they can insure everyone is safe in school and in the classroom.” Mr. Zaldivar, principle of Ontario High, stated, “The ultimate goal is for everyone to understand each other and for us to understand the students, so we can help kids along with help understanding themselves, in general we respond to thing that come to our attention immediately, we hope that kids speak up when they witness another student being bullied so we can ensure the safest possible environment at school.” Mr. Zaldivar would like to give a piece of advice for students who are being bullied and who witness bullying, “I hope that kids remember that we have many many people who are here for kids both youngsters and adults so no one feels alone because we are in this together.”
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Fun Fact: The safe-Space symbol, represents the place or environment in which a person or category of people can feel no judgment.
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The heart of the
Fall JAGUAR: sports
MARIANA OROZCO-BERBER & MICHELLE NUNEZ
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he 2017-2018 fall sports season is under way. With blood, sweat and tears, Ontario High School jaguars leave it all on the field, court and track.
VOLLEYBALL
Home: v. Ontario Christian
Pre-season Record as of 9/18 (W-L)
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“She stays pretty consistent when she plays, gets excited. We got a good block yesterday and so she was rallying up the team.” -C. Veldman, head coach on OHS v. OCHS
@ Montclair Sept. 25 @Colony Oct. 02
Rundown:
“They made good adjustments throughout the game...Overall we were, as coaches, truly pleased by the results, not just the score but also the [performance of the team]. ” - Coach Matt; assisant coach
Pre-season Record as of 9/14 (W-L):
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“He always plays pretty srong. He put a lot of our goals away, and he was the one that was leading. He was setting everything up, he took charge.” -Assitant coach on OHS v. CLHS
Away
Home: v. Crean Lutheran
WATER POLO
Standout: Jeremy Williams
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Sept 27- Chaffey Oct. 04- Donlugo
“We were a little intimidated by their size, however, our girls went out and gave it their best. We had some really good plays and blocks at the net. Overall they came out aggressive.” -Coach V; head coach
Standout: Angelica Perez
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Sept 27- Chaffey Oct. 04- Donlugo
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@ Montclair Sept. 25 @Colony Oct. 02
Rundown:
”I think it was a team effort, I dont think it was one or two people” - Coach K, head coach
Pre-season Record as of 09/15 (W-L)
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Standouts: Luis Rivera & Antoine Paul
TENNIS
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Varsity Captains: Tracy Nguyen & Jasmine Perez
CROSS COUNTRY
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Home: v. Chino
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Home: v. San Dimas Sept. 22- Jurupa Valley Oct. 6- Alta Loma Oct. 13- Montlcair Oct. 20- Chaffey
Away
@ Colony Oct. 27 @ Don Lugo Nov. 3
“Pre-season is practice!” -T. George
Rundown:
”I couldn’t be more proud.” - Coach George, head coach
”[The team] has had a phenomenal pre-season. [But] we are ready and will make it our goal to win league.” -J. Perez
Pre-season Record as of 09/14 (W-L)
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FOOTBALL
Sept. 27- Garey Sept.28- Colony Oct. 5- Alta loma
Away
@ Chaffey Oct. 26 @ Don Lugo Nov. 3
Away @ Bonelli Park
Rundown:
As a whole we came up in an outstanding position… we all work hard out there regardless [of how we feel] and how hot the weather [is]... Boys varsity came in 1st and Girls varsity came up in 4th improving [with] a better team time. - Mixtli Aguilar, varsity captain
Upcoming races Varsity Captains: Boys Girls Oct. 5- @ Bonelli Oct. 5- @ Bonelli Mixtli Aguilar, John Bradshaw & Michael Paz Nov. 2- @ Bonelli Nov. 2- @ Bonelli
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Has the patriarchy died? CARLA BELVANEDA
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here are modern times in America where people feel free to express themselves and be anything they want to, but are simple traditions still tying millennials to the bondage of the patriarchy? The times of the patriarchy were those in which men held power and believed women were inferior to them. This was true throughout history in both political and social atmospheres. Today’s patriarchal values are often not apparent, yet consist of things such as gender wage gaps. It is a widespread belief (especially by feminists) that the patriarchal culture is still embedded in our society. High school is a time of self-discovery where experiences shape students’ lives and perspectives. Many students choose to participate in events such as school dances; however, there are controversies as to the origins of these dances. Can a school dance really take us from 2017 back to 1957? One group takes into consideration the origins of school dances, such as “Sadies” which originated from a comic strip created by Al Capp. The comic from 1937 featured Sadie Hawkin’s Day in which Sadie’s father ordered all bachelors to race and whichever one Sadie could catch would be forced to marry his old and ugly daughter. The “Sadies” and “King’s Ball” dances in high school encourage girls to ask boys to be their date for the dance. While some believe this aspect of the dance influences an advancement in equality for men and women, others think that the ties to the initial comic prevent any sort of progress from being made in society. Those who oppose the original values of school dances advocate that having a specific dance in which girls have to ask boys is conforming
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to the idea that asking a boy is not a normality and there has to be a specified twist in order to challenge society. In doing so, this group argues that they are not really breaking normalities because they are being told to do so in dances such as King’s Ball, which highlights men as kings, rather than focusing on inclusiveness. They also believe that Homecoming and Prom have established a culture in which females desperately wait for a male to ask them to a dance and even expect them to pay which provides a glimpse of 1957 in today’s society. “The culture surrounding school dances is damaging to students and their perception of gender roles,” says senior Maahedah Sadiq. One of her greatest concerns was the issue in which school dances often specify genders and are trying to “make dances all about being inclusive, but does the exact opposite for same sex couples.” There is also another perspective in which others argue that high school is about enjoyment before the real world. They believe that the dances actually represent a change in normalities since the girls ask the boys. Many agree with senior Carlos Cano about the initial concept of the dance. “Thinking about what it represents kinda defeats the purpose because it’s simply for fun.” After stressful days at school, many students look forward to a distraction from all of the semester’s chaos. This is why some students choose to take outside school activities as a time for excitement. They anticipate the days until someone asks them to a dance, or vice versa, and to participate in the school’s activities.
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Man on the street: space VIRIDIANA SALGADO ILEANA MONTANEZ Staff Writer
1. What’s the smallest planet in the Milky Way? 2. How many planets are there in the Milky Way? 3. How many galaxies are there in the universe? 4. How many moons does the planet earth have?
Alan Cruz 12 1. Neptune. 2. Yes. 3. Infinite. 4. One.
George Aviles 11 1. Neptune. 2. Eleven. 3. Twelve 4. One.
Lesley Flores 10 1. Mercury. 2. Nine including Pluto. 3. One. 4. One.
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1.Pluto. 2. Eight, but with Pluto nine. 3. I don’t know. Millions. 4. One.
Wonder Woman: Costume’s Design EMELY HERNANDEZ Editor
Designers also looked at leather Roman armor made out of crocodile hide and it too became a source of inspiration for the Amazonian queen -Hippolyta-. That costume can be seen at the beginning of the movie when Diana was a child. The Amazonian warriors in the background of Themyscira had their own specific designs of armor and battle gear that also came from original designs that existed in the era of the Romans. If you look closely, not all the costumes are the same and are unique in their own way. That is due to an abundant amount of research that was done when the film was being created. The costumes were portrayed with careful thinking and consideration and definitely portrayed the idea of “warriors,” as was expected from the film. The designs are significant to the film, because it is one of the building blocks to successfully bring the film to life, especially since the DC franchise had to recover from Batman v. Superman.
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Comic sketch
onder Woman broke office records on June 2, 2017 by becoming the highest grossing DC Universe film in U.S. box offices. One of the greatest achievements in the film -aside from the acting- was the level of the costume designs. In an interview by Sean Wilson on June 5, 2017, designer Lindy Hemming states: “My job really was to work out a back story logic to the whole story of the Amazons which helps one understand why she ultimately puts on that costume to become Wonder Woman.” Hemming approached the project by exploring ways that the Wonder Woman costume could have risen out of the Amazonian culture that was present throughout the film. All the costumes seen throughout the film each required dedication and hard work in order to bring the characters to life. Hemming began her work with Linda Carter’s Wonder Woman and clearly saw that “warriors would not wear that to battle.”
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From there Hemming looked for inspiration from actual Roman armor in order to create believable and realistic battle gear for the Amazonians. Diana’s costume has been “modified, stylized, and made attractive” in order to live up to the standards of Wonder Woman, but the combination of the original and modern design is present in the costume. The intention was: to create a design where there would not be a dramatic change but a change that suited Diana and the Amazonians and the battles that they were going to go through throughout the film. The skirt, that Diana wears, is cut high over the thighs -like the Romans- so it does not impede movement while fighting in World War I. The boots also come from Roman inspiration. They are Roman greaves for protection from battles that took place in that era. In Diana’s case, they provide protection from bullets, impacts and even debris throughout the film.
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A Contribution to Society: Hispanic Style CARLA BALVANEDA Editor
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n accordance with Hispanic Heritage Month, it is important to recognize how Hispanics/Latinos have influenced society. According to the 2010 Census, there are approximately 50 million Hispanics in the United States, making up 17% of the national population. Throughout history, Hispanics have faced many issues as minorities, but various historical figures are now recognized as leaders of movements and change.
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Ileana Ros-Lehtinen fled Cuba alongside her family to escape the communist regime of Fidel Castro. After serving as a teacher and principal, she was encouraged to enter public service to fight on behalf of the parents and students from her school. She has served as a representative for the Florida State House of Representatives and the Florida Senate, as the first Hispanic woman elected into Congress.
Antonia C. Novello
President Bush appointed Antonia C. Novello as Surgeon General in 1990 which made her the first Hispanic and the first woman to hold such a position. Novello took advantage of her opportunity and focused on the health of women and children, as well as other minority groups. Novello played a major role in the commencement of the Healthy Children Ready to Learn Initiative and was involved in various organizations including United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
Sonia Sotomayor
In 2009, Barack Obama nominated Sonia Sotomayor for Supreme Court Justice, becoming the first Hispanic with such an honor. In June of 2015, she would take part in two major rulings, King v. Burwell and Obergefell v. Hodges. These rulings would uphold a critical component of the Affordable Care Act and make same sex marriage legal, respectively.
Cesar Chavez
Cesar Chavez was a union leader who advocated for better treatment of laborers and collaborated with the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee to become the United Farm Workers. The UFW led boycotts and marches against grape growers throughout California. Due to his hard work and dedication, laws were implemented to better the conditions of labor workers.
I think Hispanics contibute to the American society because.... “They do jobs that other people aren’t willing to do.”
“They share their culture
“They open us to a beautiful “They are the backbone
with us.” Karla Gallegos ‘18
new language.”
Nathan Smyers ‘18
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Andrea Banuelos ‘19
of the economy.” Giovanni Morales ‘20
“They are hard workers”
“They bring great food from their culture.
Gisselle Rodriguez ‘18
Marlen Martinez ‘18
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Orgullo de ser Hispano CARLA BALVANEDA Editor
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ispanic Heritage Month, where the Hispanic community celebrates its culture and accomplishments, is celebrated September 15th through October 15th. What began as a week of observation in 1968, under President Lyndon B. Johnson, was expanded to a 30 day period by President Ronald Reagan. This period of time was chosen because the independence days of many Hispanic countries lie between these dates. Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua celebrate their independence on September 15th, Mexico does so on September 16th, and Chile follows on the 18th. Another Hispanic celebrated event that occurs during this period is Columbus Day or “Día de la Raza.” According to Niche, 89% of Ontario High School’s population consists of students with a Hispanic background. Many of these students embrace their cultures at home and adopt various traditional Hispanic values such as the importance of family, hard work, service, and faith. These students are mainly first generation Americans who are taking part in their family’s native culture. This is crucial for the expansion of the melting pot in American society. Students such as freshman Vianney Abraham take pride in
being Hispanic and celebrate their background for different reasons. “I am proud to be Hispanic because my parents worked hard to get where they are now,” shared Abraham. This is a widespread belief for many Latino kids who grew up knowing that their parents often originated from families with very little and have worked endlessly to provide for the home and their families. There are different aspects of being Hispanic that many enjoy such as music, dancing, food, and simply knowing that their ethnicity provides another layer for their background. Senior Juan Gonzalez is fond of “the great parties that are thrown and just the time the family gets together to talk over some sweet bread and coffee.” Abraham has noted that stereotypes have also categorized her ethnic culture, but she is so proud of where she comes from and knows to ignore those comments and embrace her culture with her family. Hispanics may have to work twice as hard and often face barriers, but the nature behind this culture ensures that Latinos will continue to work diligently, as they have throughout history.
How Hispanic Are You?
(check all that apply) Your mom/grandma makes caldo during hot weather You get into arguments about red versus green salsa Your family plays loteria (bonus if you play with coins/beans)
Your greatest fear growing up was “la chancla”
Sylvia Mendez In 1947, seven years before the Brown v. Board case (1954) arose, a case about the segregation of Mexican American children entered the courts. Sylvia Mendez had been denied enrollment at a California public school for “whites only.” The segregation of public schools was deemed unconstitutional by a federal court. In this case, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) came together with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). It genuinely speaks the importance of standing together despite ethnic backgrounds for justice and change.
The party invitation says 6pm, but you don’t arrive until 9pm
Anthony D. Romero Seven days before the September 11th attacks, Anthony D. Romero became the executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), becoming the first Hispanic and openly gay man to do so. Due to the tragic events of 9/11, Romero rapidly implemented the Keep America Safe and Free campaign in order to protect the rights of all people. Under Romero, ACLU was able to postpone Trump’s Muslim Ban the day after it was issued.
You use Vaporub as the magical cure for everything You frequently discover a new cousin If you disobey your parents, they give you the “cuando yo me muera” lecture
Teachers often mispronounce your name because of the accent Your mom tells you to clean whenever you’re bored
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It doesn’t get fresher than this!
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ere in Ontario, there is a quiet, yet lively garden named Huerta del Valle, rich with fruits, vegetables and an abundance of insects. Maria Alonso and Arthur Levine are prominent directors and managers on the garden grounds, as well as Michelle Garfias, who is currently the CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) coordinator. The garden opens early at 8:00 AM to 12:00PM and then reopens from 3:00PM to 7:00PM. The garden is constantly at work and flourishing, welcoming community members and volunteers to help more people have access of fresh food. “Our mission is to cultivate an organization of community members to grow our own organic crops. Through growing our own food we work toward sustainable community empowerment and health: creating meaningful work, building lasting skills and developing strong relationship within the city of Ontario. “Growing change in the Inland Valley.” - Our Mission, Huerta del Valle Website During the summer, the garden held a summer internship, available for students in and just graduated from high school. The mission for the interns was to learn the basics of composting, planting, harvesting, and even event planning. One summer intern, Alexander Garcia, currently attending Chaffey College, shared about his own experience. “I decided to join the internship at Huerta because it sounded like something interesting to do over the summer and the stipend of a thousand dollars would be helpful in paying for college, whether it be books or equipment that is needed.” Working in the sun during the summer does have drawbacks. When asked about any hardships, Garcia responded, “Having to cover the compost pile with mulch by hand was a bit difficult especially since I volunteered to wheel the mulch between the piles. It was fun though because while it was tiring working out in the sun, I had fun exercising and helping my fellow interns who helped everything go faster.”
Here farmers grew mint, collared greens, thyme, cabbages and green onions.
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“Support means to help, collaborate, and support us as a mutual community.” “The garden itself was a very valuable experience as it let me spend my summer doing something that not only helped my community, but myself as I learned how to harvest plants safely, which plants are edible and their uses, as well as how farmers who work in less ideal conditions than I do deal with it,” noted Garcia. Another summer intern, Irene Copo, also shared about her experience.“ I am starting college this fall and this internship provided me with the opportunity to explore a career interest in agriculture and make some money. The intersection of these two details really made it the ideal summer as opposed to working in fast food or something else along those lines.” “The most difficult part of the internship was probably starting out, learning the system and function of the garden, and organizing the fundraising potluck because I had never done an event like it and on that scale,” commented Copo. “My most valuable experience was making a connection with my community by getting to know the farmers, volunteers, and regulars who frequented the garden. It opened my life to people who I can call on for help and support as well as offered my help and support to those who need it.” According to CSA Coordinator, Michelle Garfias, “The CSA is pretty important to the garden because it’s a great way for the community to directly support the garden, while also being healthy.” “Our CSA is different from most other garden CSA’s because ours is equity based. We offer the same box at two different prices depending on the income of the household that buys it. If the household is considered low-income, then the box is $10. Otherwise, it’s $25 and the $25 boxes help pay for the $10 boxes. This is another way the community can help the community.” “..And by offering affordable prices to the community who needs it most. They can live healthier and longer! And they can teachtheir kids about healthy eating too! Organic food shouldn’t just be for the people with a lot of money. It shouldn’t be for people who shop at Whole Foods or Sprouts. Healthy, local organic food should be accessible for all! This is called food justice and it’s very important.”
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Tesla Model 3 JUAN GOVEA Staff writer
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n July 28th, 2017, Tesla Inc. revealed their newest product at a private launch party in Fremont California. The Model 3 is a fully electric car with an affordable price range depending on the various upgrades that come. The price starts at 35,000 dollars to 50,000 dollars. Apart from the modern design, ,the Model 3 promises a five star rating in all safety categories: airbags, anti lock brakes, traction control and safety-belt features. When asked about the Model 3’s safety Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc, stated in a response to the public, “Our goal is simple: to have as close to zero injuries as possible and be the safest factory in the auto industry by far.” Musk’s statement coincides with Tesla’s poor or low rating safety test in 2014 and 2016. Despite Tesla’s promises made by Tesla, deliveries of the new Model 3 are said to arrive depending on if you’ve preordered the ve-
hicle. Mass production of the Model 3 is said to begin mid to late next year. As the time for deliveries is uncertain many reservation holders are switching to other cars with the same affordable price and features like the BMW 3 Series, Nissan Leaf, Toyota Prius, Chevy Volt and the Cadillac Atc- plug in Due to the car’s affordability, environmental, eco-friendly prowess it makes it ideal for an average student ranging from high school to college. The car alone is able to save up to 30-40 percent on gas costs over a 100,000 mile driving period and with its lighter build allows for less power consumption per mile.
2017 Tesla Model 3 set to be distributed Next year
Chester Bennington’s Legacy ADAM GEORGE Staff writer
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ith the tragic suicide of Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington, many fans have been apprehensive about the continuation of the band. Formed in 1996, Linkin Park is a nu-metal genre rock band that has sold over 70 million albums. While the band has produced positive and uplifting music, most of their music was based on the suffering of their lead singer, Bennington. Songs such as “Crawling,” “Given Up,” and “Heavy” recieved their influence from Bennington’s own mind, something he describes as “a bad neighborhood where he can’t be alone.” Bennington had battled with drugs, alcohol, and depression his whole life, which had both a positive and negative effect on his musical career. Bennington used music as his personal antidote to numb the pain brought upon by his abuse of drugs and alcohol. He expressed his battle with substances and his rehab experiences through the song, “Breaking the Habit.” The song was released in 2003 and the music video has over 140 million views. Although Bennington’s main band was Linkin Park, he also shared his vocals with other bands such as Dead By Sunrise back in 2005, and again in 2013 with Stone Temple Pilots. This ultimately granted Linkin Park more commercial success. Despite Bennington’s passing, his musical influence will continue to spread across the world. Since his passing, Linkin Park has set up a suicide prevention webs
called chester.linkinpark.com that provides multiple sources that can help anyone dealing with depression or suicidal thoughts.
“When life leaves us blind, love keeps us kind” Chester Bennington
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Viri’s Declassified: Homecoming As freshmen settle in, many wonder how their first homecoming will be. some imagine that it will be an absolutely wonderful night but stress about what they can do to make it like they imagine it. fear not, freshmen! A fellow journalist shall guide you!
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VIRIDIANA SALGADO Staff writer
Break the ice with a nice drink. Not too sure if they even serve drinks at dances anymore, but if they do, enjoy the drink and offer your date a drink, like the movies. That is if you have a date, if you don’t, that’s cool too!
No such thing as “overdressing” to a dance. Wear whatever you’d feel good in! If you receive comments about how “extra” you are, remember that it is better to be extra than to be “average.”
But also make sure that you’re completely comfortable in whatever you choose to wear. It’d be terrible if your first dance was spent feeling weird in the outfit you chose for this special occasion. If wearing a dress and heels or a suit and tie is uncomfortable to you, then switch it up. Be comfortable!
Having a crush is hard, especially if you are too shy to ask them if the feeling is mutual, but as blunt as it sounds, now would be a good time to ask for a dance. It’s hard, I know.
It’s a dance, so DANCE. If you choose not to dance at Homecoming, that is your choice but I am telling you that you are wrong. So dance outside of your comfort zone!
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