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Friday, May 15, 2015

Volume 42, Issue 9

Big Day Photos pg. 7 Valedictorians pg. 10 Photo Memories pg. 16

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Finals or Final Trips?

AN OPINION OF EMMA HOLLAND AND TINA KANG

Take a Break Summer is almost here. We finally get the threemonth break we’ve been waiting for.

But before we throw away our binders, there is still one more vacation to anticipate.

This year on May 25, Americans and students all over the country will celebrate Memorial Day. This means another three-day weekend and last minute trips to the beach.

There are definitely mixed feelings about having a day off so close to the end of the year - since we get that day off, we get out of school on June 3 instead of June 2.

It always hurts to know that many private schools will already be out of school and get to celebrate the holiday but will not have to return to the classroom.

Many students will take a mini-vacation on Memorial Day. Since it’s so close to finals, however, some parents think that instead of laying on the beach, they should be hitting the books.

Another concern is that students will turn off their brains and put themselves in “summer mode,” and then have no drive to study hard. However, instead of viewing Memorial Day as harmful, I see it as helpful.

Last year, my family and I took a trip to Florida over Memorial Day weekend. We left early Friday morning and returned late Monday night.

It was extremely refreshing for me to take my mind off school for a while. I felt like the trip was beneficial in getting me excited for summer and ready to take my finals so that summer could come faster.

If we think about it, Memorial Day is not as close to finals as we would think. We still have time to study, and some teachers probably haven’t handed out study guides yet.

The whole rest of the week in class will be purely reviewing, and the following weekend will be ours to focus. Most likely, students will do lots of last-minute studying on finals week.

I think it is safe to say that the break is much needed. Memorial Day can help charge our brains so that we will have fresh minds, as long as we focus to finish strong!

In the end, it is important to remember the veterans who have served our country. This day should be devoted to honoring them.

Step Back and Relax We tend to forget what we learn, especially if it is information from a test that we crammed for at two in the morning or the crack of dawn. Final exams serve as good review tool to revisit all what we’ve learned this semester and refresh our memory.

Of course, it is tempting to turn on the break mode and neglect all the schoolwork. In fact, second semester finals are not as important as first semester finals. Having crawled all the way to May, it sounds right to be free from academic stress.

Most students have less stress over second semester finals due to the exemption policy. But if we used Memorial Day to cuddle in our beds or get a head-start on vacation, then we will forget every-

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STRATFORD ORACLE STAFF 2014-15 Editors-in-Chief Justin Todes Scott Kennedy

GRAPHIC BY RACHEL TORRES thing.

The consequences of neglecting the finals can really hunt the smooth flow of transition from one grade to another. Failing to bring up some information from last year courses makes it harder to get through the next year. The magical recipe for longlasting memory is the comprehensive review.

Give a Final Push By the end of the year, most of us are sick and tired of writing essays and doing homework.

It is important that we stay driven until the end of the year.

If we put in hard work throughout the semester, we should continue to do so to maintain our grades. We need to keep up the motivation to study.

We should not underestimate how the finals can affect our grades. They can bump our grades to an A or B, and if we aren’t careful, we’ll find ourselves in summer school for that class we were barely passing.

Glancing at the review after the trip doesn’t reenforce anything.

There is no substitute for studying for finals. To be able to focus for these big exams, we need plenty of time to plan and prepare. If we use Memorial Day to go on a relaxing trip, then it is harder to get back on track.

The purpose of finals is to prepare students for what it will be like in college, as well as determine whether or not the student has adequately learned the depth and breadth of material in the course they have completed. Finals are not punishment, and they should not be viewed as a task in need of escaping by way of a short-sighted trip.

Finals are not a short quiz over chapter notes or test over one unit. It covers all information from an entire semester. This includes what we know, and what we need to refresh our minds with.

Cramming does not work for these kinds of tests.

We need enough time to look over piles of notes and past homework and tests.

Teachers mainly just review the material because they’ve already spent time previously in the year teaching it. It depends on our efforts and will to study.

There’s only one opportunity and no retakes or curve. If you don’t know it, you are going to blow it. Like it or now, finals matter, and they will matter even more in college.

We need to rely on ourselves to study. Because it is just us, review sheets, and binders and folders with thousands of papers.

Finals don’t mean the start of vacation. It means reflection of our courses. This purpose of the finals is one that we often neglect for the sweet, early break.

Study for the last test of the year before moving on.

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Associate Editor Ashley Karolys

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Opinions Editors Emily Fishman David Humphrey

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News Editors Cameron Henkel Maxine Tran Culture Editors Ashleigh Garrett Olivia Siciliano Sports Editor Jacqui Comparin Reporters Taylor Morris Tina Kang Noelle Flores Caroline Harger

Photo Editors Maggie Vickers

Rebecca Williamson

Taylor Brittain Photographers Arturo Benitez Abigail Boessling Riley Timmreck Christi Gregory Suzy Frazelle Gabby Broussard Hannah Davis Tea Sharp Kailie Henkel Ads Editors Abbey Duke Emily Copeland Sarah Sturgis Ads Staff Rebecca Tarver Kendall Marbach Phoebe Lamay Nathaly Cortez

Harper Jones Lindsey Jenkins Natalie Raley Grace Heckmann Emily Brown Lauren Carr Kara Ferguson Matthew Chavira Design Editor Victoria Shin Staff Artists Erica Jeon Molly Richter Rachel Torres Allison Rice Claire Pena

Advisor Janice Cummons Building Principal Danny Gex

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Alexandra Economides The Oracle newspaper is the official, school-sponsored student media of Stratford High School, 14555 Fern, Houston, Texas 77079, 713-251-3454.

The Oracle is published monthly by the Journalism Department, and is also available online at shsoracle.com.

The newspaper is a member of Columbia Scholastic Press Association, National Scholastic Press Association, and Interscholastic League Press Conference.

The Oracle serves as a public forum of student expression, and is open to contributions submitted by the readers. Readers may submit material via email to info@shsoracle.com.

All letters to the editor must be

typed and contain the author’s full name, grade and signature. Submitted material is subject to editing based on space and/or content. The opinions expressed are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the editors, the staff, the administration or the school district.

The staff is responsible for the content of the publication, and strives maintain professional standards of accuracy, objectivity and fairness. The editors reserve the right to determine whether submissions will be published.

The Oracle staff strives to produce a newspaper that covers the entire Stratford community, and welcomes freelance submissions.

Cover: Graphic by Rachel Torres

Words of Wisdom

A FINAL WORD OF ADVICE FROM YOUR OPINIONS EDITORS We’ve learned a lot from these four years of high school. Some useful things, like the value of hard work and how time management means everything when you are trying to achieve your goals. Some stupid things, like how to successfully sleep in class without drooling and that writing jokes on your math test sometimes means a teacher will give you pity points. However, we would like to submit that the lesson we learned in high school that will stick with us forever is to TRUST NO ONE. We’re looking at you, kid-who-does-literally-nothing-onthe-group-project. It’s a dog eat dog world, and we’re just livin’ in it, folks. High school is every man for himself. You’re taking a test in class? Expect the entire universe to try and cheat off of you. You want a ride to school? Forget it, you might as well walk. We’ve morphed from bright-eyed and busy-tailed freshmen into jaded and cynical seniors. The world is a cruel place, kids. Anyone who tells you differently is perpetuating a filthy lie. We may not be the smartest grads, but we at least learned this. All jokes aside, these four years at Stratford have been incredible. We’ve laughed a lot, made wonderful friends, and participated in some amazing things. To the underclassmen, we urge you to make most of your time at this school, as it is over before you know it. Take our advice and enjoy the time you have left at Stratford, because you might actually miss this place when you leave. All in all, we’ve been honored to be your Opinions Editors. It’s been real, Stratford America.

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Personal Highlights

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from The Big Day 2015

Justin Todes Editor-in-Chief

Ithaca College Class of 2019

While I couldn’t be more excited about graduating, it is hard to believe this is my final contribution to The Oracle.

“All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” -!

I’ve gained a lot of knowledge during my time at Stratford, but producing The Oracle is definitely one of the things I will remember most. From summer workshops and journalism trips to “working miracles” in the midst of deadlines, there has never been a dull moment.

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SCOTT KENNEDY

This year I had the incredible opportunity to help lead The Second Annual Stratford Big Day. Here are my personal highlights:

The Self-Guided Tour of Virtually Every Business in the Area. I think I clocked the fastest

A huge thanks to Mrs. Cummons for giving me the opportunity to be a part of The Oracle, and for making newspaper such a memorable experience.

time ever for visiting 55 businesses on foot (3 hours). The Big Day also gave me the unique experience of walking into the MAC for Women, Jenny Craig, and two very sketchy “reflexology” establishments.

Scott and Cameron, have fun next year as editors.

I’m sure you both will continue to make The Oracle awesome.

The Words “The Storm Will Pass in 20 Minutes.” Yeah, that was

Hook ‘Em Horns,

nice.

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Ashley Karolys David Humphrey

Emily Fishman

Baylor Class of 2019

“I have friends?”

-David Humphrey

The “Ex-Wife” and “Big Bertha.” Watching two people obliterate a concrete parking bumper in five swings with the sledgehammers they proudly named is definitely a sight to see.

The Big Day Squad. Emily and Molly, y’all were the best co-chairs I could’ve asked for, none of this would have ever happened without y’all. It was a blast working with you guys! Mrs. Yonkin, you deserve as much or (probably) more credit for all of this, you kept it all together and spent countless hours helping us. Thanks also to Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Grace, Mr. Gex, and so many others that I could fill this entire page naming!

The Spartan Pride. We talk

“Water is like Nature’s water.”

- David Humphrey

about it all the time at Stratford, it’s what sets us apart. And never before has it shown so clearly as on that Saturday. Over a quarter of the student body losing sleep on a Saturday to serve their community is amazing enough. But add the terrible weather, and the fact that people showed up, worked hard, didn’t complain, and so many went above and beyond what they were asked to do shows just how special Stratford is.

The Legacy. The First Big Day

Go Blue!

was great, and started something amazing. But what Stratford did this year was ensure that the tradition continues. Everyone who participated will be able to look back on Big Days for years to come and know that they played a part in making it all happen.

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1/4 AD

Claire, Allison, Molly, Erica these are due 4/23

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Good Luck Class of 2015 Seniors!

“Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.”

-Abraham Lincoln

Hyunjung Victoria Shin

SARAH STURGIS “Find something that makes you happy and don’t let anyone take it away from you” - l.h.

Rebecca Williamson

Maggie Vickers

Congratulations to the Senior Staff of the Oracle Justin Todes Ashley Karolys Emily Fishman David Humphrey Maxine Tran Ashleigh Garrett Maggie Vickers Rebecca Williamson Abigail Boessling Christi Gregory Emily Copeland Sarah Sturgis

Kendall Marbach Phoebe Lamay Harper Jones Lindsey Jenkins Emily Brown Kara Ferguson Alexandria Economides Victoria Shin Erica Jeon Molly Richter Allison Rice Claire Pena

“Congratulations!

Today is your day.

You’re off to Great Places!

You’re off and away!” - Dr. Seuss

Abigail Boessling

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11

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News In Brief

PHOTO BY JORDYN RICHARDS

Class of 2015 Graduation

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Graduation Practice: Thursday, May 21 Graduation Ceremony: Saturday, May 30 1:00 PM @ Don Coleman Coliseum This year’s commencement speech will be given by David Humphrey

Prom

Friday, May 22 8 p.m.-12 a.m. @ House of Blues

Project Prom Saturday, May 23 1-5 a.m. @ Dave & Busters

Get your Yearbook!

The book everyone has been waiting for is almost here. After months and months of work the Yearbook Staff have pulled together a stellar portrayal of life at Stratford over the past year. Everyone from football to the debate team is featured in this great collection of memories. The yearbook is scheduled to come in before finals week so students can sign each others’ copy before everyone goes off for summer break. Keep an eye out for the official announcement on SHTV and over the PA system.

NHS Inductees

Membership into the National Honor Society is a prestigious honor awarded to the most committed students. To be eligible, the students must maintain 6.0 GPA, have excellent leadership, service, and character.

Every year, a new batch of inductees join the exclusive society. Congratulations to the following members who have been newly accepted: Caroline Addison, Darby Alexander, Rachel Allen, Timothy Angeles, Katelyn Balevic, Kiana Banafshay, Tin Banh, Henry Baring, Parker Barrett, Ashton Bates, Madeleine Batiz, Jordan Baugher, Davis Beasley, Eric Benoit, Caroline Bergez, Jessica Bernstein, Thomas Birdsong, Kian Boroujerdi, Olivia Brady, Elizabeth Brann, Jennifer Brann, Gabriela Brasher, Hunter Brast, Taylor Brittain, Mirella Brocklehurst, Gabrielle Broussard, Natalie Broussard, Austin Brown, Ryan Brown, Walter Bruce, Colette Bucher, Carlos Bulnes, Sarah Calhoun, Justin Carlin, Race Carter, Christian Castellanos, Esther Cho, Christopher Collins, Lawrence Collins, Julia Corteguera, Michael Criswell, Dana Denney, Alexander DiMarco, Cameron Dorman, Mackenzie Dyer, Christopher Elston, Hayden Ferrari, Noelle Flores, Travis FordFink, Michael Foster, William Fowler, Kirby Frank, Suzannah Frazelle, Andre Frederick,

We’re here for all your catering needs!

NHS Inductees join in the traditional candlelighting ceremony on April 27.

Emily Gex, Julia Gex, Georgia Ginn, Brandt Glidewell, Michael Goh, Danielle Greene, Sawyer Greenhill, Steven Grooms, Delia Guadarrama, Christian Hachtman, Nicholas Hasou, Keri Hass, Arya Hayi Taheri, Grace Heckmann, Helen Hemphill, William Henderson, William Hendrickson, Cristobal Hirsch, Abigail Hirst, Holton Hockaday, Anne Hodges, Jackson Holland, Rachel Hood, Charles Howell, Emma Jackson, Tanner Jones, Kurt Jugo, Hyunsun Kang, Amin Kazori, Andrew Kelly, Scott Kennedy, Bryan Kight, Charles Kight, Sung Kim, Yuna Kim,

Claire Koenig, MaKenzie Kooken, Mary Kopatic, Hunter Kottwitz, Samuel Kuhn, Cooper Lane, Anna Langlois, Jill Lapsley, Reilly Lawrence, Melanie LeaRussa, Hee Won Lee, Kendall LeMeilleur, James Lewis, Jean Lowe, Alan MacIvor, Meredith Magnuson, Isobel Makin, Victoria Mancuso, Valery Mardini, Eliza Masewicz, Madison McCall, Johnston McGowan, Ronan McGarth, Cassidy Menard, Taylor Meyer, Alexander Miller, Sydney Miller-Hewett, Benjamin Moak, David Mogilevsky, Cullen Moren, Victoria Mundy, Molly Murphy, Natalie Myers, Marie Nantz, Nicolas Noguera Duque, Christopher Nunn, Michael Papageorge, Aaron Peters, Alexander Plant, Alyssa Plant, Natalya Pomeroy, David Quinlan, Natalie Raley, John Robinson, Jett Rominger, Alexandre Rubinstein, Filipe Rubinstein, Collins Rush, Hannah Russell, Shaheen Sadrialaei, Cameron Saims, Sammy Samman, Connor Sands, Robert Schnake, Mary-Kate Scurlock, Jacob Seiler, Yoolim Seo, Hugh Sharp, Natalie Shigg, Kelsie Shoemake, Madison Shyer, Gianna Smith, Kayla Smith, Jamie Song, Diane Sosa, Sarah Standefer, Kristina Stilson, Amanda Sturm, Ben Sullivan, Jaclyn Swanson, Elizabeth Taber, Nicolas Terrazas, Katherine Thomas, Miracle Tinsley, Parker Udstuen, Jared Weyer, John Whelen, Haley Wilson, Jake Wright, Grace Wu, Ji-Yeon Yoo, Seth Young, Seung Yu, and Jonas Yun.

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Mafia Mayhem Nerf wars take over SHS STORY AND PHOTO BY ELLIE HERRMANN An exciting competition has started between Stratford students this semester. A long-time school tradition, Nerf Mafia has been the source of much fun and rivalry for high schoolers of all ages. Controlled through Facebook, anyone can form a team and join the exhilaration.

The hosts for this year’s game are Jack Lin and Lucas Nash. Both have taken on the responsibility of looking over the game and its players. Though Nash is participating in the event, Lin has decided to remain separate.

“I am not participating, to stay neutral for resolution of any conflicts between players or teams,” Lin said.

Conflicts are in abundance, as over 250 students have joined the game this year. In years past, only about 50 kids have participated in the game. What, you may ask, was the secret to getting over five times as many competitors? “To attract more players, my co-host, Lucas Nash, and I decided to remove the entry fee requirement that has always been in place previous years,” Lin said. Instead of the few extra people they were expecting, the game exploded, taking the hosts by surprise as well as the majority of Stratford’s student body.

For the past few weeks, Nerf Mafia has been a conversation on the mouths of many students. It’s hard to avoid the discussions over who’s on what team, that person who was “killed” yesterday, or ambush plans involving intricate hide and attack methods. No one is safe. Even if you aren’t physically involved in the fun, your friends or even classmates probably talk about it enough that you might as

well be. The excitement between groups of friends competing to beat each other out easily infects the rest of Stratford’s population. And not just the student population, but parents as well.

It’s been said that student’s parents are beginning to reminisce on their own high school years. Some parents remember when they were the ones running around after school and taking their friends by surprise around Stratford High School. Though, back then, there weren’t nearly as many players, and the rules were slightly different. Regardless, it’s strange to think of the game as a continuation of a school tradition.

A new aspect that definitely isn’t considered tradition is the prize that’s going to be awarded this year. Mod Pizza, a local pizzeria right on Memorial, has decided to sponsor the game. This sponsorship comes with the grand prize promise of seven pizza tickets and a T-shirt. For almost any high schooler, the promise of free pizza is reason enough to grab your Nerf gun and start ranking up points.

Nerf Mafia has been a source of excitement from the dull happenings of everyday high school life. In fact, the game is one of those things that we’re all going to remember when we’re older and telling stories of our own experiences. With so many kids involved, it’s easy to see why such a game would spread. Who wouldn’t want the chance to prove yourself and take down your friends all at the same time? Good luck to all involved, and may the best team win.

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Seniors Julia Matteucci and Callie Terrell have a nerf gun battle in the senior lot.

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Spartans Take On Summer Jobs Stratford students volunteer and work in the community over summer break WRITTEN BY TAYLOR MORRIS Students look forward to summer from the second they walk into school on the first day.

For a lot of people, summer is a time to vegout in front of the TV or go out with friends twenty-four seven, but either way cash flow is a necessity for those saving up or having to pay for gas or the many other items that go along with being a teenager.

Summer jobs don’t sound like a fun way to spend those couple of months of vacation, but if you find something you enjoy doing that pays well, it can be a productive way to spend your summer. Making job applications and going through an interview process seems like a daunting task, but the counselors are here to help.

Recently, stores and restaurants have been urging job applicants to turn in their resumes and applications online. It is still important to make yourself present by going into the establishment at some point to show that you are interested and to have a chance to meet the manager before you sit down with them for a one-on-one interview.

The interview is one of the most important aspects of applying for a job. It gives your future employer the opportunity to get to know you and see if you’re someone they would want to work with in the future.

The most important thing to remember

when interviewing is to be genuine and let your personality shine through. Employers want to get to know the real you.

Many students can tell you about their experiences in the work force from grades 9 to 12. Sophomore Hannah Pruitt was an intern at Tekell Book Firm, a law firm downtown.

Pruitt talks about what she gained from the job saying, “the internship allowed me to learn different aspects that I can apply to any job in the future.”

For those who are looking for something to add to their college resume or be more creative, here are some alternatives to an internship or job.

Volunteering There are tons of volunteer opportunities in our community. Volunteering is easy to get involved in and looks great on college applications. The following organizations could always use some help over the summer. To contact them, you can find their e-mails on shsoracle.com.

Family Point Resources Family Point offers fun activities to children in our community cost-free. It gives parents who are not able to hire a babysitter while they’re at work a place to send their kids for the day. It is located just down the street from Stratford, they could always use help during

Second Annual Stratford Big Day Around 600 students participate

the summer, and it’s such a great way to help out the kids in our community.

CAPS (Citizens For Animal Protection) CAPS has a lot of volunteering opportunities from folding newspaper that goes into the animals’ cages to getting to work with the animals hands-on. If you aspire to work with animals one day or just love being around cute dogs and cats, CAPS could be a great fit for you.

Houston Food Bank The Houston Food Bank passes out food to those less fortunate every Thursday. It is such a rewarding experience to help out at the food bank, and it’s really fun to interact with all sorts of people in our community.

MAM (Memorial Area Ministries) Memorial Ministries, better known as MAM, is a store that runs off of donations. They have a variety of items from clothes, shoes and jewelry to silverware and furniture at an affordable price. Volunteering at MAM is a great way to make a difference in our community and is greatly appreciated by the many, many people who use MAM for all their shopping needs.

Service Related Jobs For those who still need to make money over the summer but making job applications and going through an interview process seem

Students perform the highly desirable job of shoveling manure for the flowers.

PHOTOS BY TAYLOR BRITTAN AND ETHAN GODINEZ

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like a daunting task, these are some ideas for more creative, do-it yourself jobs.

Baby-sitting/nannying With kids out of school, a lot of parents look for high school students to watch their kids while they are at work. The hours can be demanding, but usually nannies have the weekends off. If you love to work with kids, it can be a very rewarding experience.

Life guarding Neighborhood pools are always looking for certified lifeguards. If you are interested in working at a specific pool, make sure you know what company they hire through. Once you know what company it is (Sweetwater, Safe Swim, Houston Lifeguards, etc.) you have to attend their training. This can take some time and money, but in the end you’ll be certified for lifeguard work. This certification can come in handy when applying for other jobs, most summer camps will pay extra for a counselor who is a certified lifeguard.

Private Lessons If you have a lot of experience in swimming, dance, basket ball, soccer, singing, etc. Offering private lessons to younger children can be really fun and a great way to make money. Use social media like Facebook to get in touch with potential clients and spread the word through neighbors.

Spartans Go to Thornwood Spartans help teach journalism PHOTOS BY KIM LYNCH

Newspaper students help show off the basics of photography and story writing to Thornwood students.

Project Nice members paint the marquee on the east side of the school.

Choir volunteers replant the flowers outside the auditorium.

Sophomore Anna Skelly helps out by raking the leaves

Yearbook photographers discuss the pros/cons of photography and how to start with simple tips.

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A farewell to the departing seniors from... ...Building Principal Danny Gex

...Senior Counselor Kristel Green

To the class of 2015,

Class of 2015,

I am so proud of this class. You have carried on the great traditions and rich history of the classes that have gone before you as you continue to make Stratford America so great. The number of district championships, nominations and awards from Tommy Tune, 1st place division, solo and ensemble, sweepstakes, and UIL winners are just some of the areas where you have made your mark.

Who can forget the first ever Class of 2015 with a State Championship every year? This class has set the bar extremely high for many years to come. The excellence that you have demonstrated in both the classroom and in extracurricular activities makes the Stratford community one of the most desirable places to live in Houston.

One of the greatest characteristics of this class is the desire to help others in our immediate community, in Houston, and around the world. Your ability to raise money and donate it to help others has been demonstrated from the largest junior garage sale ever to beginning the Big Day last year and continuing it again this year. From adopting families in our community to make sure their holiday season is special, to the many Girl and Boy Scouts, National Charity League volunteers, and over 47 clubs and organizations on our campus, this Class of 2015 continues to give back to our community, and it is through these experiences that you are changed, as well as our community.

And who can forget about the special presentations of “Finding Kind” for the girls in the auditorium and the boy’s presentation in the gym with Mr. Juntti, Mr. Blaze, Mr. McCord, Coach Allen, and myself sharing the proper way to treat young ladies.

From Shattered Dreams as freshmen to your soon to be Senior Prom, it has been a great journey. It is my hope that you can look back on your years here at SHS with fond memories and be proud to call yourselves Spartans. I look forward to working with Mr. Juntti at graduation as you cross the stage to receive your diploma as we see first-hand the incredible young men and women from the Class of 2015. Please know that no matter where life may take you, this will always be your home. You are always welcome back here at SHS because you will always be a Spartan.

Congratulations and Go Spartans!!

Danny Gex Interim Principal

High school graduation is an important milestone in life. It’s staggering when you think about all the work you’ve done to get to this point. From first grade to graduation, students spend about 2,136 days in school. That’s 14,952 hours of your life in school from first grade to graduation, and that doesn’t count the hours you’ve spent on homework! You’ve completed countless spelling tests, maps, word problems, revisions of essays, and science experiments. Your approaching graduation is a well-deserved celebration of everything

“As you step out into the world, remember this: once a Spartan, always a Spartan.” you have accomplished and the knowledge you have acquired.

It has been a privilege to get to know all of you, and I have enjoyed and valued working with each of you for the past four years. You are an outstanding group. Continue to strive to be your best in everything you do, and remember to learn from your mistakes and move forward in a positive way.

Now, looking ahead to rest of your life can be overwhelming and exciting. You have spent the last 12 years of your life in elementary, middle, and high school. You are now creating your own life and evolving into an independent adult. As you step out into the world remember this: once a Spartan, always a Spartan. As you go through your life, you will celebrate joy and grieve loss. You will have stressful days and blissful days. No matter what kind of day you are having, it is my hope that your memories of Stratford High School will always bring you joy and comfort.

I am happy for you all, and I wish you well. Stratford High School will always be a part of who you are, and that is something to be proud of.

Wishing you the best, Kristel Green

Now it’s your turn, write a message to the seniors below

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Valedictorians Rising to the Top

PHOTOS BY ABIGAIL BOESSLING WRITTEN BY ERICA JEON

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“If I could live in an alternate universe, it would be One Tree Hill.”

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“If I could be friends with any famous person, it would be Richard Dawkins.”

“If I could be friends with any famous person, it would be Carl Sagan.”

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“If I could be friends with any famous person, it would be Apollo the Kitty.”

“If I could live in any alternate universe, I would live in San Fransokyo.”

“If I could be friends with any famous person, it would be Kate Middleton.”

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“My spirit animal is the ‘I Can’t Stop’ Manatee.”

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“My last meal on earth would be Kraft Mac & Cheese.”

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“If I could be friends with any famous person, it would be Taylor Swift.”

“My last meal on earth would be mashed potatoes.”

“If I could be friends with any famous person, it would be Beyonce.”

“My spirit animal is a koala.”

“If I could be friends with a famous person, it would be Roger Federer.”

“If I could be friends with any famous person, it would be Miley Cyrus.”

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“My last meal on earth would be lobster.”

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“My last meal on Earth would be pasta and a strawberry cupcake.”

“My spirit animal is a puppy-sized elephant.”

“My last meal on Earth would be Kimchi.”

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“My spirit animal is a Tiger.”

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“My spirit animal is a cat.”

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“If I could live in any alternate universe, it would be Harry Potter .”

“If I could be friends with any famous person, it would be Ted Cruz.”

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“My last meal on earth would be Chicken Fries at Burger King.”

“My last meal on Earth would be Crave Cupcakes and Reese’s.”

“My last meal on earth would be chocolate mousse.”

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Best Moments of the Year MONTH BY MONTH WRITTEN BY: OLIVIA SICILIANO · PHOTOS BY: TAYLOR BRITTAIN, ARTURO BENITEZ, AND NOELLE FLORES

August

October

September HOCO Queen

Back to School with Spartacus

November

December Lights Out

January

This year, swimming and diving competed in State and brought home some gold. Phoebe Lamay won first in the state championship in 1m diving, and the boys won the 200 Free and 400 Free Relays.

Bye Bye Birdie

After seven and a half years serving as Stratford’s Building Principal, Mr. Chris Juntti bid farewell to SHS to take on the position of Executive Director of Operations for SBISD.

March Swimming at State

The Stratford Playhouse’s Chicago razzledazzled the school with an amazing performance from cast members and dedicated crew.

Bittersweet Farewell

Glowing in the dark, the annual BlackOut pep rally was a success as the competition gym filled with students.

February

Chicago

Newly crowned homecoming queen, Lexi Villarreal, smiles away, along with twelfth grade level principal, Jeff McCord.

Spartacus helped kick- off the new school year by greeting students as they receive their schedules and textbooks.

With the biggest cast they’ve had yet, Stratford Playhouse’s Bye Bye Birdie had SHS singing along in this incredibly fun production.

April Aloha

Invited to perform a selection of songs at the dock of the Battleship Missouri in Pearl Harbor, Stratford choir students had an unforgettable spring break in Hawaii.

Spartie Spring Show Dancing through the decades, the Spartanaire’s performed a total of 17 dances in 3 shows to friends, family, and fellow students.

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Seniors reflect on personal changes since freshman year STORY BY NOELLE FLORES t PHOTOS BY GABBY BROUSSARD

Grant Haralson Q: How has high school helped you grow as a person?

A: It has helped me find who I am and has let my confidence flourish. I have changed significantly since freshman year, both physically and socially.. I have come out of my shell and made some really good friends.

Q: What advice would you give your freshman self if you could?

A: Stick to your guns and be yourself. Don’t try to mimic others - be yourself! Good things come with time, so be patient. I recommend finding an activity in school or out of school that you can call your own. Mine was cheer.

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Emily Lindsey

Q: How has high school helped you grow as a person?

A: I’ve learned to find the people you love and who love you, find the things you love to do, and stick with them. Why waste time with anything else? Also, learning comes in a lot of different forms. I’m convinced that something can be learned from every person at this school - be open to new ideas always, and take the courage to question and verify everything, especially if it is something you strongly believe in.

Q: What advice would you give your freshman self if you could?

A: Don’t worry so much about what people think. I think I was a little paranoid about what people would think about what I say, but if you just speak honestly and don’t freak out, you will be accepted.

Q: How has high school helped you grow as a person?

A: I’d say the most important thing that has changed me during my four years of high school is how I manage stress through time management and focus. Being involved with theatre, I often have 3 hour rehearsals every day after school and then some on weekends, so I’ve had to learn how to manage my time between theatre and mounds of homework. I’ve definitely grown as a person as a result, since high school has taught me stress management and how to be a problem solver.

Q: What advice would you give your freshman self if you could?

A: To be more organized, and to care more about freshmen year grades. They DO matter.

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How to Avoid Being a Couch Potato Tips to help you get way from the couch this summer

STORY BY OLIVIA SICILIANO t GRAPHICS BY VICTORIA SHIN

1. Keep away from the T.V. 2. Work out every day! Even if it’s just for 20 minutes, it helps keep your body active.

3. Cut back all junk food and other stuff.

4. Join a class or pick up a new hobby.

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C o n v e r g e n c e Convergence is a place where writers, artists, and photographers can meet and share their pieces. “Writing is important because it is one of the oldest forms of art. Once people discovered words, a new art was created. When you can make art out of words, it becomes a really special thing,�

-Teresa Potina, English teacher Sharing artwork is equally important because, “If art isn’t shared, what is the point of making it? Art is made to be seen,�

-Ms. Melanie Hyche, Art teacher Submit your work to “convergenceentries@gmail.com�, or send a direct message us at “shsconvergence� on Instagram.

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College Must-Haves Useful gadgets to make your college life easier STORY BY OLIVIA SICILIANO t PHOTOS FOUND ONLINE

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If you’re cramped for closet space, this pop up sorter is easy to set up and put away. Sort out your clean clothes or dirty laundry in this handy laundry basket.

Available to buy from: www.dormco.com

Shower Caddy If you’re sharing showers in your dorm, a shower caddy is an easy way to tote your shower stuff around without hassle.

Each time you shower, just take this with you!

OtterBox Charging Phone Case Double your battery life and protect your phone with this cool case.

Available to buy from: www.otterbox.com

Available to buy from: Saltwater Canvas on www.amazon.com

Nimbus Smart Dashboard

Bunk Pocket Need a handy place to keep your phone or other bedside items? A bunk pocket can hang from any type of bedpost and will store your phone perfectly to grab in the morning.

Available to buy from: www.dormco.com

This customizable digital dashboard keeps you up-to-date on the information important to you. By using a special app to drag and drop different services into a gauge, (emails for example) the dashboard will display how many you have. It reduces the need to check your phone for updates since the gauges can display your information real-time. It’s compatible for Android and iOS smart devices, and perfect for a busy lifestyle.

Available to buy from: www.smarthome.com

Mini Fridge

A small mini fridge is a great way to keep cold drinks or healthy snacks on hand. Instead of unhealthy junk foods, stock up your fridge with healthy snacks you can grab and restock.

Available to buy from: www.dormco.com

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ONE ON ONE with.... Coach Gossett

2014-15 Baseball Season t PHOTOS BY JORDYN RICHARDS

Refuse to Lose

Q: How do you think this track season turned out?

A: All of our kids have worked hard, we have more kids out than last year, we have broken multiple school records, and our boys won a district championship. Our biggest accomplishment is that all our kids have improved.

Junior Larry Coston goes up to bat at the game against Tomball Memorial on March 31. After a hard fought game, the final score was 7-1.

Fully Loaded

Q: How did it feel to win District for the first time?

A: It’s a great feeling.

Any time you can work together and accomplish a team goal, it’s great.

Whatever It Takes Junior Kyle Donaho swings his bat in order to hit the ball.

Q: What are your expectations for next year?

A: My expectations don’t really change from year to year. We expect our track program to continue growing. We expect our kids to keep working hard and competing hard. If we can do that, accomplishments like district championships, regional qualifiers, and state qualifiers will follow.

Q: What do you look for in an athlete?

A: I look for a positive attitude, a desire to compete, and the willingness to do the work required to improve.

Q: Does having other coaches by your side help?

A: In any job you have, the people you work with and how you work together greatly impacts the success of the team. A coaching staff is no different from any of our sports teams.

We have to learn from each other, lean on each other, and work together to ensure that our kids are in the best possible position to be successful.

Senior Matt Martin pitches at the game against the Wildcats in the Backyard.

The number of points earned by the varsity football team during their entire season

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Number of coaches on staff

Number of teams that went to playoffs this year

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STORY BY JESSICA SHELDON t PHOTOS BY JENNIFER COHN AND KEN SHELDON guys were adjusting to a new coach. The ladies had a shaky start to district play, but after a few games and adjusting to each other’s playing styles, the team became closer than ever before.

They ended the season with a bang, winning the last four games. The Lady Spartans’ final record was 7-7, and they are ready to dominate the district next year.

The men fought their hardest for the entire season, playing some of the most difficult teams in the state. The team was able to slide 13 goals past the highlyranked opposing defense.

They are working hard this offIn the Fast Lane Senior Chris Vanson sprints past season and over oposing player and advances the the summer so they can hit the ball up the field. ground running next year.

With the redistricting of 5A schools, both teams knew this season was going to be an uphill battle.

They were competing against completely new teams from all over the region. New UIL rules for the sport were put in place, (for example, no game could end in a tie).

Both teams were constantly under the pressure of penalty kicks, girls were experiencing the loss of 14 seniors, and

Grant Harralson Sport/Activity: Cheerleading

College:

University of Texas Austin

Favorite Cheer Memory: Cheer Trip

Favorite quote: “Swoons Aggressively” -­Emma Jack-­ son

What you’re going to miss the most about SHS: My Fam

KSA All The Way

Varsity yells their ritual cheer as they prepare for the match against Spring Woods.

Football Spring Game Tuesday, May 26 7 PM @Tully Field

Sport/ Activity: Sparta-­ naire

Favorite song: Aaron’s Party by Aaron Carter College: Baylor

Favorite Spartanaire Dance: “Fix

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Favorite Quote: “Trust in the lord with all your heart and lean not on your own under-­ standing.” Proverbs 3:5

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Looking Back On The Year

Remembering some of the most memorable moments of the year PHOTOS BY JORDYN RICHARDS, ARTURO BENITEZ, TAYLOR BRITTAIN, ABBY BOESSLING, REBECCA WILLIAMSON

Touchdown Spartans

Junior Jared Willis sprints down the field to make a touchdown first round playoff game against the Waltrip Rams.

Just Keep Swimming The swim team takes a break during their warm-ups before a district meet. It was overall a successful year for the swim team - the girls took home second place at State, and the Boys placed third in State.

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The Masters of SHS

Sophomore Cooper Mohrmann practices his golf techniques at a practice in September.

The entire golf team had a great season with two of their players competing at the Regional golf tournament at River Ridge Golf Club.

Moving Forward

The boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cross country team stands on the field being honored for winning the state title. This is the second time the boys have won at state.

Stratford tennis has gone to state 10 out of the past 11 years and 23 out of 25 years. Senior Josh Hollaway is ranked #22 in Texas and this is his third consecutive year to compete at state.

Serve it

Think Fast Senior Kathryn Arcy tries to get away from the other team to make the point. against Tomball Memorial.

Junior Mirella Brocklehust serves the ball during a game in the early season.

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