April Issue

Vol. 79, Issue 6 Brea Olinda High School April 2, 2010

Brea Olinda High School789 Wildcat Way

Brea, CA 92821

what’s inside

Wildcat

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Feature....................10-12 Centerspread......8-9

EMILY LIU

Editor-in-chiEf

The Disney Channel Friends for Change club

(DCFFC) had little idea of the impact their club

would have when it was first created in Sept. 2009.

It began as a group “devoted to Disney Stars,” said

Lauren Kelley, junior and cofounder of DCFCC.

However, the three founders, Kelley, Andrew

Daedler, and Jacqueline Cortes, juniors, inspired

by the recently aired Disney Channel Friends for

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See NEWS, page 2

CHRISTOPHER SUH

Staff writEr

March 27, the opening day

and the beginning of the “rain-or-

shine” music festival known as

Bamboozle Left.

Although my tickets were free,

the parking was not. A 20 dollar bill

went into the palms of a uniformed

and wrinkly lady as she gave me a

permit to park within the stadium

lot, but that was the only time I

frowned the entire day.

Due to the specific genre of

most of the bands in the lineup,

the crowd was adorned in t-shirts

of their favorite acts and skinny

jeans that were cut off at the knees

– but that didn’t mean they weren’t

Opinion...........................5-6

Bamboozled by music

Disney Channel frienDs for Change: (Left) Disney’s film crew shoots Jacqueline Cortes, Andrew Daedler, Lauren Kelley, juniors with Disney star, Nicole

Anderson. (Top right) Pam Valenti, activities director, plants native Californian plants with her son, Tommy. (Bottom right) Kristy Makris and Rachel Ashley,

freshmen, help each other and plant on the slope.

HEENA MORAR / Wildcat

Students begin to fill out papers for AP testing, and prepare with after school study sessions.

After working in the Peace Corp, Betty Rudd, science teacher, has lived and worked in Africa and Honduras.

A&E...............................................7

SPORTS 16-19

NEWS 3

Cultural influenCes: Cultural styles and traditions have influenced modern fashion. Students on campus wear the world on their sleeves.

friendly. During nostalgic songs, such

as Chiodos’ “A Letter from Janelle”

and “Baby, You Wouldn’t Last A

Minute On The Creek,” fans were

arm-in-arm with complete strangers,

and their only relation was that they

were singing the same song.

The first act I saw was the

alternative rock band called Envy on

the Coast. This Long Island, New

York-native band has stuck on me

for the past three years, and this was

my first time seeing them live. I had

already heard that the band could

really pull off a good show, and I

wasn’t disappointed.

Envy on the Coast mostly played

records off their upcoming new

album, Lowcountry, but also played

hit singles off their first album, Lucy

Gray, such as “The Gift of Paralysis”,

“Mirrors” and “Sugar Skulls.”

With powerful vocals by Ryan

Hunter, lead singer, backed up by

a band that is multitalented with

Wildcat staffer attends Anaheim’s Bamboozle Left music festival

See CENTERSPREAD, page 8-9

Sports.........................13-15

Cheer wins Nationals and has earned a total of four first place titles.

KATHY SIMONETTA / Wildcat

OPINION 6

Quantity versus quality: two staffers debate whether four-day weeks are beneficial to students.

See A&E, page 7

SPORTS 15

Snapshots...................16

Change, decided to concentrate their efforts on

making a difference in the environment and the

community instead.

On March 28, the efforts of the three founders

paid off. In collaboration with Inside the Outdoors,

an Orange County organization connected to the

Department of Education, DCFCC began to make

plans to restore campus after the 2008 fires.

“We were affected by the 2007 Santiago Fires,”

said Lori Kiesser, member of Inside the Outdoors.

“One of our members had been a Disney cast

“Snow day was a great idea, and I thoroughly enjoyed sledding.”

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member, and Disney reached out and helped us

out. So through that connection, we continued to

work with them.”

DCFFC initially contacted Inside the

Outdoors, and after conference calls and rigorous

planning, Disney donated over four thousand

plants to BOHS. Also, because DCFFC is the first

Disney club of its kind, a production crew from

Disney scheduled to film Brea students planting

‘Friends for Change’Club recognized by community and Disney replant hills

Fast facts:

-Four thousand plants were donated by Disney-On April 17, DCFFC will hold another planting day open to the community

CONCERT REVIEW

CLUBCORNER

Republican Club

Compiled by PAUL LEE

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Republican Club discusses a new issue every week - both recent and old news. Members are encouraged to share their thoughts about politics and social issues. Every couple months, the club also hold debates with the Democratic Club. The Republican meets every Thursday in room 103.

People should join the Republican club because it’s an open environment where everyone can say anything they want.” -Jason Mashal, senior

NEWSApril 2, 2010

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Disney Friends for Change Club planted trees and plants along the school campus. The planting is to be broadcast by the Disney Channel around July.

Wildcat

From the 132 contestants in the 2010 NSPA Online Pacemaker contest, our own Wildcat newspaper is one of the 13 finalists.

These schools were chosen based on their high quality in content and coverage, site design, ease of navigation, multimedia and writing and editing, according to the NSPA’s press release.

“[The newspaper staff] spent hours and hours researching and analyzing last year’s Pacemaker award winners so that we can make our school newspaper website the best it could be,” Chelsea Yeh, senior, said.

The winners will be announced at the JEA/NSPA Spring National High School Journalism convention in Portland on April 17.

Megan Mashal

The National Honor Society (NHS) Installation honored its chosen members on March 8.

These applicants were chosen based on scholarship, character, service, and leadership, according to Chris Schaadt, NHS supervisor.

“NHS is a club on campus that recognizes students that excel in all of [these] categories,” Schaadt said.

During the installation, each member received a candle when their name was announced. After all members had been announced and all the candles had been lighted, they blew them out simultaneously.

“This process an NHS Installation tradition to honor its members,” Rahia Zaidi, sophomore and NHS member, said.

Megan Mashal

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NHS InstallationClub

NATTY LEE / WildcatNSPA fiNAliSt: The Wildcat online newspaper is one of the 13 finalists for the 2010 NSPA Online Pacemaker contesnt. This newspaper has been launched last year in October.

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Brea tree planting broadcast by Disneythe donated plants.

“We never expected it to blow up this huge!” said Kelley. “We joked around at our first couple of meetings that if everyone showed up and recycled and went to the clean up days that Disney would come to our school. Now they’re here—five months later.”

Club members arrived on campus between seven to eight a.m. March 28. The three presidents met with the film crew and Nicole Anderson, Disney actress on JONAS.

Anderson said, “When the campaign kicked off last year, [Disney channel stars] didn’t know how people would respond or how people would receive it. So to see it first hand, I’m just really glad to see that people are doing this.”

She added, “I think [planting these plants] is a lot bigger than most people realize. Other kids will be watching this on the Disney channel seeing what [DCFFC] started and say ‘You know what, I can do that too.’”

Into mid-afternoon, over 50 students and members of the community worked side by side on Wildcat Way and planted native Californian plants and fire resistant plants as they were filmed.

“We’ll probably be on the [Disney Channel] in July. It’ll be on a continuous loop for about a month, “ said Cortes.

DCFCC planted the majority of the day, however did not plant all four thousand plants. The club plans to have another planting day open to the entire Brea community on April 17. Also, KCAL 9 came to campus Monday, March 29, and interviewed the three founders about their work the day before. The clip was aired in the afternoon.

“One thing led to another and the next thing we know we are being interviewed by Disney and being put on the news. I can honestly say we weren’t expecting this to happen,” added Daedler.

The involvement DCFCC means that the club is not done in their work to improve the community.

Kelley said, “I think what really

drives me to keep going and keep working towards new goals is knowing that there is always something more [we] can do. [We aren’t going to] do one project and [say] ‘Well, we met our goal. We’re done now.’” She added, “I think that there is always going to be something more that can help make the world a better place.”

The club plans to kick off a recycling program the week of Earth day and continue clean up days. They are also looking for new and innovative ways to motivate students.

“Our future plans consist of a recycling program we hope to kick off next month [during the] week of Earth day, along with continued clean up days and a terracycling program,” said Kelley.

At the end of the day, as the film crew packed up to leave, Keisser added, “When adults come out here and see the change that young people can create, we really feel great.” She continued, “[Inside the Outdoors] feel that young people have a vision and care and they’re all of these great things that make a difference in the world when you go to these projects.”

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Photos by HEENA MORAR / Wildcat

leNdiNg A hANd: (Top) Kayleigh Barnes and Paulina Forgette, seniors, make room for plants in the dirt. (Left) Justin Lovell, senior, glances up while planting. Club members of DCFCC and student volunteers worked all morning and into mid-afternoon. (Right) Amanda Arter, junior, after a morning of weeding carries weeds down the hill before planting.

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Men of the Sword

Men of the Sword is a Christian club for men who are want to deepen their faith and study the Bible. By having discussion and having alternating speakers, the club meetings provide a great fellowship. The club meets every friday in room 233.

Men of the Sword allows anyone, whether they are Christian or not, to participate and learn about their faith.”

– Cody Nguyen, sophomore

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Democratic Club

Democratic Club holds discussions about what is happening globally and nationally during each meeting. They also have debates between club members and debate with the Republican Club once a month. The Democratic Club is open to all students regardless of political stance. The Democratic Club meets every Thursday in room 141.

We try to create an open atmosphere where everyone else is welcome to share and discuss their ideas.”

–Briana Perlson, junior

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3NEWSWith AP testing coming up in early May, teachers and students are starting to prepare by holding both in class and after school review sessions.

April 2, 2010

Teachers prepare for APsTERRY KYUNGStaff writer

As May approaches, Advanced Placement students as well as their teachers are anxiously counting the days left until exam days and are beginning preparations for the three-hour-long tests.

Every year, academic competition is constantly increasing and it has been most noticeable in the number of the tests taken. Last year 429 students took 834 AP tests in 23 different subject areas. 561 out of 834 tests received a score of three or higher. Compared to the numbers in 2006, the school had 131 more AP students and 286 more tests taken in 2009.

Although, according to Barbara Arczynski, AP government teacher, AP tests are long and cover an unbelievable amount of information, a handful of student take one or more tests, some taking even up to six, because the tests help the students academically.

“The AP test is an indication of how well a student would do in a college level entry course. This information is beneficial to all students who want to be prepared for college,” Xia Zuckert, AP English teacher said.

Scott Purpura, senior, added, “Taking AP tests gives me motivation to do my work during the course year and gets me out of college classes.”

Moreover, Todd Channel, AP

physics teacher, said, “[Through AP tests] students get an early look at what is expected in college. This sets them up for a successful college experience which leads to a better career and therefore a better life. The good thing about AP in general is that students

take the courses more seriously than regular courses. They expect more of themselves and that makes teaching that much easier and enjoyable.”

However, a disadvantage for high schools in California stems from the difference in school calendar from that of high schools in other states.

In order to help their students get used to and be ready for the AP test in May, most of the teachers prepare them since the beginning of the school year. Several teachers instruct their classes in accordance with the course objectives and outline set by College Board, which

administers the test, while others train their students through repetition of practices.

Arczynski said, “Every day I am preparing my students for the test at the end. I am covering the content outlined by the College Board and I am evaluating [my students] using the types of questions used to evaluate in the annual exam. I supply review sessions in the spring just to polish things off.”

Furthermore, Zuckert said, “In AP Language and Composition, we are constantly writing essays and taking multiple choice tests that are similar to the AP tests. We then examine writing, look at good samples of writing, and analyze the test answers. We discuss texts and the students learn to think critically about writing through a variety of activities.”

As much as the teachers help their students for the test, the students are expected to prepare themselves.

Channel added, “They should hang on every word when the teacher is lecturing and then go home and do the homework with no procrastination.”

According to a magazine, Education Week, AP students were no more likely to graduate from college than non-AP students, but the opposite was true for AP students who both took and passed exams. By encouraging students, the teachers hope and expect students to excel in the subject they learn and do well on the AP tests.

“[Students] should hang on every word when the teacher is lecturing...”

-Todd ChanelPhysics teacher

JEANNIE KIM / Wildcat

‘BreAkthrough PerformANce’: Kevan O’Connor, senior, strums his electric guitar as he showcases his musical talent during Brea Idol.

Villanueva wins IdolFlashing lights, screaming crowds and angelic voices: this is not American

Idol, this is Brea Idol.“Overall I was extremely nervous but satisfied with my performance,” said

Jiyoung Chon, senior, “It was pretty scary walking to the piano since this was the first time I’ve ever performed in front of anybody, and this was before a huge crowd.” Chon, who placed fifth overall in the singles category, wrote an original piece for Brea Idol a few days before auditions.

“The Hallegothiks,” comprising of Emmalee Wetzel, junior, Christian Villanueva, senior, Jennifer Cao, freshman, Tiffany Park, sophomore, and Jeannie Kim, senior, performed their cover of Jeff Buckley’s “Hallelujah” and took first place overall in the group category.

“I highly recommend this show with anyone who has a talent to show,” said Wetzel. “The stage is just so exciting, and if you want to have breakthrough performance, this stage is perfect for it.”

Villanueva was titled the year’s Brea Idol for his gymnastics routhine.

Compiled by CHRISTOPHER SUH

4 FEATUREApril 2, 2010

The 2010 Miss Brea Pageant was held on March 8. Chrystin Galentine, ‘08, won the crown. Christine Miles, 23, was named runner-up. Amanda Sawyer, senior, was named second runner-up.

Sawyer named Miss Congeniality, 2nd runner-up

cArriAge ride: Miss Brea, Chrystin Galentine (center), Christine Miles (left), runner-up, and Amanda Sawyer (right), senior and second runner-up, sit in a carriage which traveled around Brea after the Miss Brea Competition. She also received Miss Congeniality.

Amanda Sawyer gives a first-hand look at Miss BreaAMANDA SAWYERGueSt contributor

I never really saw myself entering a beauty pageant. I have always focused on things that are very different, such as athletics and academics so I never really gave beauty pageants much thought before.

I entered the Miss Brea Pageant because I made a resolution at the beginning of my senior year: to do everything I possibly could to challenge myself, to step outside of my comfort zone. Needless to say, the Miss Brea Pageant put me completely outside my circle of comfort. I had never been on stage. I had never even spoken into a microphone.

The Miss Brea Pageant consists of five parts: interview, evening gown, health and fitness, a talent, and an on-stage question, all in front of a crowd of people, with bright spotlights. I was scared. I asked myself what I had gotten myself into more than once.

The interview was less scary than I thought. They reviewed my platform statement: a cause which I believe in and supported with an essay. My platform statement was Asthma

Awareness because I could relate to it, being an asthmatic myself. The judges asked questions about politics, my activities, and the city of Brea. The hard questions were the ones that made me think about my philosophy of life. For example, “What is beauty?” I answered the best I could, with answers I was not 100 percent confident about.

The pageant was a blur. The first portion of the pageant was the evening gown. Naturally, I was in an evening gown and introduced myself. I stated my name, my age, my school, my platform, and my sponsors. For the Health and Fitness portion, I decided to do something that had never happened at the Improv. I brought hurdles on the stage and hurdled them. After a brief celebration of realizing I had not tripped over my evening gown or fallen over a hurdle, I became nervous once again for the next portion—my talent.

The talent part was a challenge. I couldn’t sing; I couldn’t dance; I couldn’t do anything that I thought deserved performing recognition. All I knew is that I wrote poetry—sometimes. I wrote a poem about my dad, and that poem became a song. I must have practiced that song 100 times, but I still ended up flubbing the last verse on stage. No one noticed, thankfully.

Then, the last portion: the on-stage question. There was a bowl with 25 questions in it. My question was: “Who do you think is the most popular person in the world?” I had been given a list of the questions before-hand to review. I

answered Bill Gates for his philanthropy and technology.

Then, I was done. I had completed something I had never done before. All the contestants were brought on stage once more to hear who was Miss Brea and her Court. The hard part was over but the tension was incredible. Everyone had done an amazing job. To my complete shock, I was named Miss C o n g e n i a l i t y . All I could think about was how much the eight other contestants deserved it. I was not expecting my name to come out of the MC’s mouth. I was very touched by that. I was even more surprised to find that I had been named second runner up. The pageant taught me an irreplaceable lesson: I can achieve things I never dreamed possible.

Some things you just don’t know are possible until you try.


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AUDREY MARRAStaff writer

he unorthodox education of homeschooling was first founded when Rebecca

Sealfon won the National Spelling Bee in 1997. Today, homeschooling has become the fastest spreading trend in education.

Sealfon was an introverted teenager with awkward communication skills and gestures. She had spelled out her last spelling word, “euonym,” by screaming out each letter. It is possible that she was lacking in social and mental qualities due to being raised in a solitary environment.

Although the idea of homeschooling may seem liberating and independent, this type of education can also lead to a student’s lack of vital social and communication skills he or she needs as an adult.

“I feel that [students who are homeschooled] seem to be socially immature and relate to adults more than they relate to students their own age,” Stephanie Grace, English teacher said.

Homeschooled for two years, Tim Hummel, junior, said, “I returned to [public school] because I missed the social aspect of it and I became very bored of spending a lot of time at

Staff writers: Lois Ahn, Neha Ansari, Terry Kyung, Paul Lee, Randy Liggins, Audrey Marra, Megan Mashal, Joseph Mulock, Thea O’Dell, Jean Orleans, Ashley Pabon, Matt Schade, Kelsey Smith, Christopher Suh

Emily LiuEditor-in-chief

home.”From eighth grade to sophomore

year, Hummel endured home-schooling classes because he did not enjoy school during his years in junior high.

“I would get my assignments off the computer and read the text book and I would finish in two hours,” Hummel said, describing his average school day.

Hummel’s work left him a lot of free time and he spent that time playing video games and watching television.

Because work is less rigorous, given in a homeschooled environment, students turn to mind-draining activities. This decreases their motivation to complete work that may be categorized as difficult.

However, Candace Parish, junior, did not share the same experience as Hummel did when she was homeschooled during her first, second, and fifth grade years.

Parish explains that when she was younger and homeschooled by her mother, she spent the same amount of time doing work as any other student did in a regular public school.

“During third and fourth grade my family was moving around a lot, so many parents thought it’d be easier for me to just be homeschooled for my fifth grade year,” Parish said explaining her return to homeschool two years later.

“It was different when I was homeschooled in fifth grade because I now had an online program where I got my assignments from and finished my work on my own time,” Parish said.

“Although the [homeschool] curriculum may be up to par with a public school curriculum, I don’t believe that these students receive all the social benefits that the students in a public school receive,” Grace said.

However, Parish did not miss a strong social environment when she was home-schooled and enjoyed the fact that she got to wake up a little later than students normally would for school, and she was also able to make up missed assignments rather easily.

Although Parish finished her work often and always turned it in on time, she had a lot of leeway due to the less structured environment.

Homeschooling may be more suitable for younger students rather than older ones because they are able to work at their own pace and given the individual attention that they need at such a young age. However, with older students in junior high and high school, they need a more social environment because these are the years that adolescents are preparing their way into adulthood and to do this, they need good communication skills.

THINK IN INK by kathy simonetta

Staff EditorialToday, it seems as if more people are participating in volunteer work than

ever before. From worldwide natural disasters like the earthquake in Chile, to 2008’s Orange County fires, Brea has been reaching out and lending a hand to bordering cities, as well as neighboring third world countries.

Volunteer work is supposed to be based on the fact that it is not done for profit, but for self-satisfaction. Although students who complete over 120 hours of volunteer work are recognized with the Mayor’s Youth Award, the incentive of a gold star on college applications should only be a small addition in one’s satisfaction of helping others.

With past upheavals in Haiti, William Lee, junior, is participating in hands-on volunteer opportunities in Haiti during spring break. Unlike others who prefer to relax and spend vacation time for themselves, Lee and his church members are flying over to the destructed Carribean country, in hopes of lending a hand that will benefit homeless families.

“[My church members and I] are responsible for creating sanitary showers, fumigating and rebuilding homes.” said Lee.

But volunteering does not always have to be done for disadvantaged third world countries like Haiti or Africa. In fact, members of Disney Friends for Change Club has recently replanted trees and flowers with the help of students, Disney, and the Inside the Outdoors organization.

After suffering a devastating fire back in 2008, our campus is receiving support and aid to restore the aftermath damages of the fire. Through volunteering, students received the opportunity to physically take part in renovating the school as well as being recognized by Disney Channel for their contributions.

However, in the end, volunteering has a more prominent purpose than receiving recognition or earning hours for school clubs.

“To me, volunteering means to serve the people and not yourself. It’s not about pity but all about compassion,” said Lee.

Photographers: Jeannie Kim, Judy Lee, Matthew Maul, Heena Morar, Jonathan Park Cartoonist: Kathy Simonetta

Faye MendozaManaging editor

Movie remakes distort classics

Anar Bata Sports editor

Rachel KimHeena MorarPhoto editors

Saloni Shah Feature editor

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Students compare public schools to homeschooling

OPINION 5April 2, 2010

Original classics should not be modernized

Michelle Arno, junior, and other members of the Disney Channel Friends for Change club replant campus hills.

Hwa Eun Kim News editor

Charissa KimCenterspread editor

Alex KoersAdviser

Connie Jung Opinion editor

ASHLEY PABONStaff writer

What was once considered classic Hollywood moviemaking now has a different stand on the silver screen. From distorted plots to altered characters, modern remakes of old classics take movie theaters by the storm, replacing the true definition of originality.

It all started with the birth of the first motion picture The Waterer Watered in 1895. Although it lacked both color and sound, it was the start of new ideas being manifested onto the screen. When it comes down to movies, directors depend solely on originality as their major source of creativity behind film production.

H o w e v e r , when directors began to reproduce, or in other words “re-master,” older movies, modern interpretat ions of classic films began to change the entire motive and idea of the classics altogether.

Films become classics for a reason and when a director comes to the conclusion that he or she can make it better than the first time around, it is probable that they will soon find out that they were greatly mistaken.

There have been countless movies that have been remade for a newer, younger generation. Throughout the years, it is evident that vampires, in particular, have played an enormous role on the silver screen.

Dracula is a very common name simply because it is a classic so widely known. Soon after, a countless number

of directors have produced their own version of this “night walker.”

While the original Dracula was able to be killed with a wooden stake or warded off by garlic, the more modern version of the vampire has transformed and is now somewhat indestructible.

Because the 1931 Dracula set the first role of a vampire, it possesses more originality and quality than the twisted plot of the Twilight movie produced in 2008.

Although Twilight’s Edward Cullen still represents the ideal image of a traditional bloodsucking vampire, the sense

of horror and the thirst to kill mortals that Dracula was once known for is no longer present in modern vampire movies. While Cullen’s role as a vampire does have fans screaming, they scream because of his attraction rather than by fear, which contrasts to the primary intention of Dracula. As a result, the original role of a vampire, from Dracula to Twilight, shifts

from the antagonist to a superhero-like protagonist.Today, it seems like the only reasons why movies do

receive attention is because of the physical attractions of the cast members or for the visual interpretations of bestselling books. These days, teenage audiences go to watch movies merely for eye candy rather than for the impression of pure horror, comedy, mystery, and etc.

This mainly results because of the generation disparity and the modern tastes of today’s “movie-goer.” However, movies become classics for a reason. Films should stay that way instead of compromising their quality.

Dracula vs TwilighT: Edward Cullen of the Twilight series, today’s modern version of Dracula, puts a new twist to the classic vampire image.

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NEHA ANSARIStaff writer

As students diligently watch their classroom clocks, they wait for the class to end. For some, the 55 minutes pass quickly, but for others, each minute seems to last forever. But what if class periods were longer than 55 minutes?

The proposition of the four-day school week plans just that. The recent budget cuts on education are forcing many school districts to consider making school only four days a week. With less school days, school districts would be able to both save money and lengthen weekends.

However, this proposition would only be beneficial for schools that do not have many students and sufficient resources. Therefore, the main areas where this plan is under consideration are rural areas, such as schools in the Midwest.

“[BOUSD] would probably need to be in total dire straits before this idea would even be considered by the community,” said Dana Lynch, assistant principal.

Although four-day school weeks are not being considered in our area, they still would not be a good idea. With shorter weeks, the amount of time spent in school each day would have to be increased in order to catch up.

“If we had more time in each class period, students would be bored and want to leave. By the end of the period, students would be impatient

antsy,” said Jazmin Rose, junior.Longer class periods would also result in

coming home later in the day. This could lead to coming home after dark, especially for students with after school activities and sports.

“If we came home later in the day, then we wouldn’t be able to go to extracurricular or sport practices while also being able to finish all of our homework,” said John Gallacher-Ang, freshman.

Another flaw of the four-day school week is that it clashes with tradition. Students are accustomed to calling Saturday and Sunday part of the “weekend.” Also, whenever students receive three-day weekends in our current system, the weekends are cherished and looked forward to. But if every week had a three-day weekend, then it would no longer be special.

Likewise, Fridays are also the liveliest days of the school week. Not only are they at the end of the week, but Fridays are also days of rallies, dress-up days, after-school get-togethers, and parties. Having a Thursday at the end of the week would not qualify to be the same.

In the end, the proposition of a four-day school week should not be considered. Although three-day weekends may seem pleasant, longer school days and insufficient time for other activities and homework do not. Fridays and three-day weekend are traditional things to cherish in school and if that were to change, then school, under the four-day school week, would be changed forever.

Should students have four-day school weeks?

Four-day weeks will cut school budgets and provide free Fridays to students.

Four-day weeks will hinder students’ sport schedules and limit time for homework.

“I would still prefer five days of school because four days would interfere with my sports schedule.”

Albert Grestosophomore

“Four day week because I like to go out of town on the weekends and I like three

day weekends. ”Nicole Baughman

math teacher

“I prefer a four day week because we would get

more done in longer period classes and not feel rushed.”

Allison Moritzjunior

“Four days of school because each class

would have more time for teaching and bonding.”

Jacob Meda freshman

“Five day weeks. I live far from school, so I would come home really late

with longer school days.”Sam Im

senior

OPINION6 April 2, 2010

would you rather have long four-day weekS or Short five-day weekS?

FAYE MENDOZAManaging editor

With American students already lagging behind in the global arena of education, reducing the number of school days may seem counterintuitive. Yet in order to adapt to recent budget cuts and curb the downward spiral of education, four-day school weeks may be just the answer we need.

While, four-day weeks were first introduced in rural schools in the 1970s, today, districts that are considering this concept or have transitioned into the new schedule are mainly doing so to save on fuel and energy costs amidst budget shortfalls.

In spite of these savings, a main concern among parents, educators, and community leaders is that by reducing the number of school days, students will fall further behind their counterparts. Whereas pupils in Japan and Israel spend more than 200 days in school, the United States is in 16th place with 180. According to President Obama, “Our children spend over a month less in school than children in South Korea. That is no way to prepare them for a 21st century economy.”

However, a four-day school week would not slash precious instructional time that American students need to stay competitive in the international sphere. The new schedule would compensate for the fifth day by extending the typical school day by a little over an hour. At BOHS, sixth period would then end at around 4 p.m.

The thought of staying in school any later than 2:35 p.m. may not sit well with many students, particularly those who are already restless by lunch, but the benefits of a four-day week far outweigh the temporary annoyance it may cause.

First, longer periods alone will help improve the quality of instruction. Teachers can have more time to cover material they would otherwise assign as homework, lessening the load that students will have to burden after hours. Lessons will not be as rushed, the way they are in a 55-minute period.

“I can do three to four different things, instead of just two. I can transition from group work to peer editing to direct teaching,” Susan Luce, English teacher, said.

Most importantly, students will begin to develop a more positive attitude about school. Because teachers can vary their instructional methods within a single class period, pupils will adopt this same outlook of efficiency on their own learning. Jacqueline Cortes, junior, said, “A teacher can tell you the basics, but if there was more time, we could develop what we learn better.”

On the whole, four-day weeks would improve the general well-being of educators and students. With more material covered during class time, less homework could be assigned and students can continue participating in extracurricular activities. Because teachers are not as pressured to teach according to a bell that always seems to ring far too soon, productivity increases.

Compiled by PAUL LEE, MATT SCHADE, SHERMAN UYENO

“Having a block schedule would give me more time to do homework and study for each class while teachers are able to cover more [material].” - Andrea Wang, sophomore

LOIS AHNStaff writer

According to bul.sagepub.com, block schedules are a constant controversy within schools, debating whether the quality or the quantity of a class is more crucial.

A block schedule is an academic schedule where each student has a fewer number of classes per day, for an increased period of time.

“Block scheduling would take some time for teachers and students to adjust to. However, if everyone is sincerely open to accepting the change and truly willing to make the schedule

work, it would. Same applies for traditional or any other schedule. It’s all about open-mindedness and willing to adapt to whatever given circumstance,” said Jonathan Quiming, English teacher.

Though block schedules can be stressful and difficult to cope with from the start, as the year progresses, it can become beneficial to both teachers and students.

A block schedule came to show results of improving grades in many schools. According to coe.winthrop.edu, statistics showed that for high schools with block schedule, the number of students on the Honor Roll increased. About 80 percent of the teachers in the school lectured

less and gradually engaged students in more active learning structure, affecting the students to become less passive in their learning. A majority of students said also they like school better.

With longer classes, teachers would have more time to cover lectures they would normally rush through. Teachers can also interact with students and meet their individual needs. More time would be provided to grade assignments and test, as well as to prepare for lessons in advance.

“Having a block schedule would give me more time to do homework and study for each class while teachers are able to cover more [material],” said Andrea Wang, sophomore.

Although many teenagers may have a problem remaining attentive for long periods, BOHS students have managed to deal with 55-minute classes with only a five-minute passing period. With classes spread out during the week, students who have block schedules are given more time to study for tests in certain classes, to finish homework, and to easily balance their work load.

“Even though a block schedule would take time to get used to and may have its disadvantages, I think that in the long run, many high school students can learn to use it to their advantage and benefit from it instead,” said Hailey Lee, sophomore.

Block schedules more beneficial to students

7A&EThe Bamboozle is a two day, rain or shine event that recently took place on March 27 and March 28 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim.

April 2, 2010

Wildcat staffers attend and review the

annual music festival

DAY 1Headliners: AFI, Chiodos, Circa Survive, Say Anything, Envy on the Coast, Angels & Airwaves

EMILY LIUEditor-in-ChiEf

Bamboozle was a chance occurrence—two free tickets, just a few days before—and when I arrived; I was like an a-line bob in a sea of “hip” mullets. The lineup for March 28 was completely unfamiliar to me. I did not know who the Maine was, barely familiar with Orianthi, but I could not pass up the opportunity to see Bo Burnham in the Pass the Mic, and Something Corporate’s reunion.

I planned strategically to be dead center at 8:30 p.m. when Andrew McMahon, lead singer of Something Corporate, took the stage. To do so, I stood awkwardly in a crowd of pre-teens who were singing along with Nevershoutnever, and almost liking the cheesiness of the lead singer, Christopher Drew, until he told us to “[expletive] education.” Drew left the stage at eight, and the moment he did, a rush of Something Corporate fans mobbed the floor.

Something Corporate, an early 2000 band (who’s lead singer is also of Jack’s Mannequin), was introduced to me by my older sister. This made the majority of the people who squeezed uncomfortably close to me roughly in their mid

to late twenties. However, Something Corporate had not performed since 2005, and in that five year gap, fan dedication only grew for the “piano rock” band.

There were people who flew in from North Dakota, and people in front of me were from Iowa, and in the mosh pit of sweaty people, and awkward positions, Something Corporate made up for their five year absence.

The set list consisted of “She Paints me Blue,” “Ruthless,” “Hurricane- the Formal Weather Pattern,” and even the ten minute song, “Konstantine.” Suddenly, the energy of the night had changed when the band took the stage because that Baldwin grand piano reverberated with an era of music. Something Corporate played, and we were just surrounded with the bass beating in our chests.

Something Corporate is one of the best bands I have seen live and although the majority of artists at Bamboozle were foreign to me, SoCo made it worth it. In this sea of outdated haircuts, I felt like I was right where I was supposed to be.

Now, I’m just waiting for April 22, the announced release of Something Corporate’s new album, because seven years has been a long time

DAY 2

Rocking out: (Top left) Lead singer of Circa Survive, Anthony Green, meets the camera while rocking out on stage. (Top middle) Ryan Hunter of Envy On the Coast, vocalizes with his electric guitar. (Top right) Liam LaRoche of Chiodos stands in a sea of fan. (Bottom left) Chiodos fans raise their hands with support to newcomer LaRoche. (Bottom right) Green belts out on stage with fellow

Circa Survive members.

CHRISTOPHER SUH / Wildcat

instruments, I thought this was a fantastic set, and a good opening act to introduce me to the concert.

Immediately following afterwards was post-hard core band, Chiodos; besides playing with a new drummer, the band also debuted with their new frontman, Liam LaRoche, after their original vocalist, Craig Owens, left the band due to differing interests. I personally expected LaRoche to be booed down by the first song, as most fans were also die-hard lovers of Owens; but that was not the case. LaRoche hit every note he could with the best of his ability, and although he couldn’t hit Owen’s incredibly high notes such as in “Baby, You Wouldn’t Last A Minute On The Creek”, he made up for it with incredible stage presence and impressing the audience with his own vocals with the band’s new material.

Overall, although I was also an Owens fan, I accepted LaRoche, along with the rest of the audience and hope to see this band grow further in the future.

The highlight of my day was an hour later when Circa Survive got on stage. This band has

been one of my favorites since I was in 7th grade with their first single, “Act Appalled” blaring on my myspace for all to hear. This concert though, was my first time seeing them, and I couldn’t help but cry out when their lead singer, Anthony Green, took the stage.

Before the set even started, the crowd seemed to swell enormously; thanks to a cult following that has been following the band since their formative roots in 2004. The band performed their new single “Get Out” to the delight of their fans as well as numerous songs off their second album, On Letting Go, such as “In the Morning and Amazing” and “Semiconstructive Criticism”. Although they may have only played for around 45 minutes, I considered their act as one of the greatest I’ve seen in my entire life, and only wish that I could relive those moments again.

I may have not seen every band that was on the lineup, but I can safely say that Bamboozle Left was an overall success judging by the ones that I did see. The people, the music , and the energy all left a lasting impression on me, and if the lineup next year is as good as this year, I am undoubtedly going again.

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Headliners: Something Corporate, Nevershoutnever, Orianthi

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f uences on Modern Day Attire

The beauty of a culture-rich campus

SOUTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

Chullo• America’s popular winter beanies

are derived from the traditional hat of the Taquile Islands in South

America.

Mexican PatternsThe vivid patterns shown on the

traditional Mexican apron and doll’s outfit are commonly seen today on popular clothing and bag brands.

“I got my poncho on the streets of Tijuana and I like the pattern because it represents a city with a very rich culture.”

-Kelsey Smith, Senior

Moccasins• common footwear of many Native American tribes • made of one piece of

deerskin or soft leather that is stitched at the top• many times adorned with

embroidery or beading• worn by Plains Indians

whose hard-soled moccasins were useful on rocky

ground

Kanga• traditional blanket from

Tanzania• Usually contain African

proverbs in Swahili• This

material used as a cover in hot weather

“My parents were born and raised in East Africa and they brought Kanga’s from their childhood to America.”-Anar Bata, Sophomore

“The belt is from Samburu, a country in northern Kenya and Ethiopia. They are handmade by a tribe up there. The bracelet is from Maasai, an iconoclastic African tribe that still live a Nomadic lifestyle. I always visit this one tribe and they made me this handmade honorary bracelet. I’ve been wearing it for five years.”-Jeff Sink, History teacher

JOEY MULOCK & CHARISSA KIMStaff writer and a&e editor

Cultural clothing has recently been more integrated into modern design and certain foot or dress wear are becoming increasingly part of our modern way of life.

Walking into a high school classroom opens our eyes to a multitude of blended culture from all over the world, some that we don’t even know about. Many students, for instance, are unknowledgeable that skirts originate from China, where they are called duan quan miao. Sandals made of leaves and twigs originate from ancient Greece. Denim jeans, contrary to the assumption that they are purely American, have actually been worn all over the world before coming to the United States. The word “jean” itself is derived from the French phrase bleu de Genes.

Guneet Chadra, sophomore, is one of the few around school that wears a traditional turban.

“This is a part of my religion,” says Chadra. Chadra practices Sikhism, founded on the teachings of Guru Nanek Dev. Sikhism, the fifth largest organized religion in the world, teaches its followers to live the way God put them on the earth, meaning they will not cut anything God gave them. Keeping one’s natural state is said to be one of the “five K’s,” by Chadra.

“There is kesh, which means hair. We always keep our hair. Also,

Catholic bracelet

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Europe

SOUTH AMERICA

INDIAN BANGLES (Chudi)• traditional ornaments worn by mostly Hindu

Indian women• usually worn in pairs, with one or more on

each arm• can signify matrimony

AUSTRALIA

“One of the reasons I love going to India is because I love shopping. I love the jewelry and clothes. They’re symbols of my culture. When I bring them back, I feel like I still have a part of India with me.”-Neha Ansari, Junior

Chullo• America’s popular winter beanies

are derived from the traditional hat of the Taquile Islands in South

America.

ASIA

UGG• classic Australian sheepskin boots

with wool inner lining• major fashion trend for men and women all around the world since

2005

“Long flowy skirts originate back to Greece and Mediterranean areas. Fashion today is influenced by the Main Island, San Torini’s beads and colorful stitching.”-Thea O’dell, Sophomore

“My grandpa wears Kippas which are traditional hat wear for men in Jewish culture. They’re worn on Shabbat which is on Friday nights and Saturdays mostly by Orthodox Jews.”-Megan Mashal, Sophomore

Ancient European Sandals• sandals made of willow leaves, twigs, and fibers

(“baxeae”) worn by ancient Greek actors and

philosophers

there is the kara.” The kara is a bracelet that symbolizes there is no beginning or end to God. Lastly, Chadra explains that the kaccha is an undergarment that is loose and white, which represents spiritual freedom.

Along with students, certain teachers manifest a love for culture through their everyday attire. Jeff Sink, history teacher, wears traditional African accessories that he collects from his travels.

“I encourage kids to travel. In this generation, diversity is not as apparent. I always enjoy kids who break from the norm in clothing because it shows they are aware of different culture. It forces people to open their eyes to the world.”

Sink’s beaded belt is handmade from a tribe in Samburu, Kenya. His bracelet, beaded on both sides, was handmade especially for him at a village in Maasai that he visits every year. He and his traveling group provide schoolbooks and money to the village. Sink was presented with the honorary bracelet five years ago.

“It’s a legacy not to take off the beads. I’ve been wearing it for five years straight. It’s indestructible!”

Sink’s fixation with culture is equally apparent in his classroom, which is adorned with cultural souvenirs.

“Kids know I love to travel so when they do themselves, they bring me things back,” he said. His classroom holds souvenirs from Africa, Korea, Japan, Russia, China, and more.

“I love it. Culture makes us a part of something else,” stated Sink.

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MIDDLE EAST

Cartoons by KATHY SIMONETTA / The Wildcat

Bouldin ‘hooked’ on hunting, his new hobby10FEATURE Rudd’s life experiences impact her life in a positive, empowering way. She has served as a

Peace Corps member in Africa, and opened a school in Honduras.April 2, 2010

audrey marraStaff writer

World peace became the dream of many during

the late 1960s and throughout the 70s. The world

seemed to be up in flames due to the harsh recruit

into the controversial Vietnam War, the steady

threat of nuclear weapons, total rebellion towards

governmental authority, and most importantly, the

increasing problem of poverty.

Training in the Peace CorpsAmong these revolutionaries of the 60s and

70s was Elizabeth Rudd, science teacher.

She was influenced by her ex-husband Bill

Rudd to join the Peace Corps. They, along with

their daughter would later settle in Cameroon,

Africa, to build an agricultural system that created

a cash crop for the people.

The Peace Corps had three main goals: “to

help those of interested countries in meeting

their needs of trained men and women, to help

promote a better understanding of Americans on

the part of the peoples served, as well as a better

understanding of other peoples on the part of

Americans,” according to peacecorps.gov.

A group of volunteers was assigned to go to

Cameroon. Their purpose was to teach the farmers

how to make a pond, stock it, and how to raise the

fish, as well as, crop and sell them. Rudd finished

up her biology degree and she headed off to

Norman, Oklahoma with her husband and 2-year-

old daughter, Jennifer Burch, to begin training.

Rudd was given jobs that most women would

find brutal, frustrating, and laborious

“I remember one time, we had to load up a

truck with fish. After we were half-way done, [the

trainer] asked ‘Do you have enough pressure in

your tires?’” said Rudd. “I look to my partner in

disbelief and we are forced to unload the truck and

put the fish back into the pond, check the tires, and

reload the truck again—it took another six to seven

hours to do.”

“My trainer had [an unfamiliar way] of teaching

[me]—he would

start by giving me as

little information as

possible and expect

me to figure out the

rest of the problem

on my own,” Rudd

said.

CameroonWhen the

more laborious

part of the training

was complete, the

trainers emphasized

that it was important for the volunteers to gain a

respect for the African culture because they had to

gain the trust of the farmers in Cameroon.

“[Making sure we had a respectful appearance]

was important because if we were going to make

a change in their culture, we had to look like

[people the farmers] would listen

to,” Rudd said.

She was not

allowed to wear

pants during her

time in Africa because

it was not appropriate

attire for a woman.

She was forced to

wear long skirts

a l l the time,

e v e n

when she was working.

“When I’d ride my motorcycle, I’d [have to]

wear my pants underneath my skirt,” Rudd said.

Rudd has a distinct memory where the gratitude

of the African people was inspiring and touching.

She was riding her motorcycle around when she

got caught

in the rain

and a little

boy that had

come by

her house

on several

o c c a s i o n s

to play

with her

d a u g h t e r ,

called her

over to his

m u d - h u t

and where

she parked her bike.

“All this boy and his family had was a mud-

hut with a grass roof,” Rudd said. “They only had

one chair and had me sit in it while they made me

tea.”

“I saw people in dire, dire poverty,” She

added.

Rudd paused for a moment before she

continued. “I saw women lose

their babies because they

didn’t have the right

medicine to keep

them alive.”

“It was times

like these where

I couldn’t help

but just feel

so helpless,”

said Rudd.

“Fo r tuna t e ly

my husband

and I were able

to help sometimes

whether it was with

money or to help with

transportation [to hospitals].”

Rudd had developed an intimate connection

with her neighbors and she felt at home with their

welcoming nature.

During the last ten months of her work, she and

her crew finished building the largest fish hatchery

station in Africa. However, due of Rudd’s second

pregnancy, she was flown out of Africa and over

the station she had just built..

“I felt that we had really accomplished

something there,” said Rudd. “I thought we were

just going over there to put protein in their diet,

but what we were really doing is giving them a

cash crop.”

“[With the money they made] they bought their

kids shoes and they sent them to school because

they would send their kids to school barefooted,”

said Rudd. “They also bought their kids [school

supplies].”

Rudd’s time in Cameroon made her see her

surroundings in a different way. She had made a

connection with the world.

“Every day felt different and I feel that

sometimes we just get into that routine of our

lives and it’s like we’re not paying attention,” said

Rudd. “I felt that those two years [in Africa] were

ten of my years [in America].”

Returning to the AmericasAfter Rudd’s group had finished their project,

she came back to the United States and moved to

Key West, Florida where her second daughter was

born. Rudd waited a little while before she decided

to volunteer in the Honduras.

“I was ready,” Rudd said. “I knew what I had

to do. To assimilate into the culture, I learned the

language and the market system so my transition

into Honduras culture was a lot quicker.”

Rudd went to the Honduras to build a shrimp

farm from scratch for ConAgra Foods, a company

she worked for.

“[ConAgra Foods] was an American company

building a shrimp farm to make profit [for

themselves,]” said Rudd. “It was very different

from what I did in the Peace Corps.”

HondurasIn Honduras, Rudd and her best friend Judy

Hamlen also developed an American school.

At first, the school only taught up to fourth

grade.

As more Americans came in to help at the

shrimp farm, they were able to attract more people

to the school. Therefore, they had to provide new

grade levels. Eventually, the school taught up to

ninth grade.

“Our school went beyond home schooling—

we had a structured class room and curriculum

from California,” said Rudd.

“I had a very elaborate lesson plan because I

had so many ages to work with,” said Rudd. “Some

of the ranchers would send their kids to school and

they would start off in pre-school, only speaking

Spanish, but by the time they were in first grade

they were able to speak perfect English.”

To this day, Rudd teaches similar lesson plans,

even if she is back in America,

“My mother has influenced me in so many

ways,” said Burch. “She taught me to look for a

job that really makes me happy instead of a job

that just gives me a paycheck.”

Rudd, when she was younger, decided to

sacrifice a high paying job to help ones in need.

She didn’t start her teaching career in America

when she was 38-years-old and has carried with

her the experiences of her travels. She feels

fulfilled with her life and also feels accomplished

at all she has done.

“[Because of my experiences] I have a much

more global outlook on life—I feel like a citizen

of the world,” said Rudd. “I have seen first-hand

what poverty looks like [therefore] I have more

empathy for people [in that situation].”

Rudd spends years of her life in Africa, HondurasAs a veteran of the Peace Corps, Rudd has impacted many people’s lives

From California to Oklahoma to Cameroon to Florida to Honduras and back to humble beginings, Rudd has travelled to two continents before finally settling down in California.

RUDD’S TRAVELS

life in AfricA: (1) Elizabeth Rudd, science teacher, sits atop her bike in Africa. (2) Rudd working at the fishery she helped create during her time in the Peace Corps. (3) One step up from a hut, this was Rudd’s house in Cameroon

Photos courtesy of BETTY RUDD

“[Because of my experiences] I have a much more global outlook on life—I feel like a citizen of the world”

Betty ruddScience teacher

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Bouldin ‘hooked’ on hunting, his new hobbyJoey mulockStaff writer

Hunting has been a prevalent part

of society since primitive times. To

many today, it is a recreational sport

with magazines, books, and television

channels dedicated to it.

“I got into hunting a few years back

when I visited Bass Pro Shops and

saw all the really cool hunting gear,”

explained William Bouldin, junior.

Although he was interested, Bouldin

did not know anybody who hunted, so

he put the idea “on the back burner

for a while.” This did not stop him

from researching hunting.

“I started watching hunting

shows on TV and just

b e c a m e

addicted to

them,” said

Student transforms ‘back burner’ idea into reality with family at Georgia acreageBouldin.

Looking to actually try the sport

for himself, Bouldin visited family in

Georgia who had “access to over 5,000

acres of prime deer hunting land.”

Ready, with his seven mm

Winchester rifle, Bouldin was ready to

scope the land.

“After we went through the forest

for a couple hours, I found a deer

175 yards away, I took a shot,” said

Bouldin. “The chances of killing a deer

are extremely slim. When I found it

dead behind the bush, it was one of the

happiest moments of my life.”

“After I killed my [first]

deer” said Bouldin, “I was

absolutely hooked.”

Since his first kill,

Bouldin has only

hunted deer and

quail in Georgia,

but he plans to

take his hobby

to more local

grounds.

“I might

not be able to

Scoping the field for the prey, and shooting. Will Bouldin, junior, kills his first deer in Georgia. 11FEATURE

April 2, 2010

1. Hunting is allowed in 60 percent of U.S. wildlife national forests and state parks.

2. A fair chase hunter uses powerful weapons against the prey, who can only depend on luck.

3. More than 38 million Americans hunt, which includes fishing.

idausa.org

After the kill: William Bouldin, junior, stands proudwith family members holding his trophy, a deer, along with his shooting rifle on his shoulder.

Photo courtesy of WILLIAM BOULDIN

Fast Facts

go hunting anytime soon as the season

is odd at this time, but I am looking

forward to a possible trip in the fall.”

Bouldin usually hunts with his

family, whether it is his godmother and

her family or his cousins, both of who

live in Georgia.

Bouldin never hunts to keep an

animal’s head or body.

“Hunters are not necessarily the

typical ‘red necks’ sitting in trees

hunting animals,” said Bouldin. “This

is a common misconception.”

Bouldin wants to rid people’s minds

of these “misconceptions.”

“Ninety-nine % of hunters kill for

the meat rather the trophy. The trophy

is just icing on the cake.”

None of the meat Bouldin kills is

wasted. Bouldin added, “Buying meat

at a grocery store is the same thing as

hunting, you’re just paying someone to

hunt for you.”

There have been several laws added

to hunting to make the sport more

humane. “Bag limits” refer to how

many animals are killed. Specific to

different species, there is a maximum

to how many animals you kill. There

are also different times to hunt different

animals. For example, ducks can only

be hunted from October to January in

California.

Although it has existed since

the dawn of time, hunting is easily

becoming a national pastime.

12FEATUREApril 2, 2010

Trade school serves as a viable option for seniorsStudents choose to attend trade schools, chasing after a specific careerNeha aNsariStaff writer

As graduation approaches and

colleges send their acceptance letters,

seniors are forced to make a plethora

of decisions. What college to attend,

what to major in, which direction to

head toward—these are all common

questions for seniors. Yet for some,

attending a trade school can answer

them all.

“No two students are alike. While it

is fantastic for one student to choose a

path towards an Ivy League, and another

to choose a UC, however that doesn’t fit

the mold for all students,” said Jennifer

Fiamengo, career counselor.

Trade schools, also known as

vocational schools or career schools,

are schools in which students are

taught the skills needed for a particular

occupation. These occupations may

include fashion, web, nursing, culinary,

and art. Numerous trade schools are

devoted to giving students the skills

they need for a specific job, while few

also focus on further education.

“Some students are not the

traditional paper and pencil kind of

student; some need the hands-on

training to keep them motivated to

continue learning,” said Fiamengo

“Trade schools give students real

world and practical experiences and

they are able to apply those skills almost

immediately.”

Students interested in trade schools

are often inclined toward a definite area

of work. For some, it may be culinary

arts while for others it may be music

and performing. Heesu Park, senior,

aspires to attend a vocational school for

fashion design.

“Someday I would like to have my

own fashion line and travel the world,

so I think going to a trade school would

help me achieve that dream because

[they] have more connections to bigger

companies and have better opportunities

to receiving future jobs,” stated Park.

“I committed to [Fashion Institute

of Design & Merchandising] my junior

year because I knew that I wanted to

be a part of the fashion industry,” said

Jocelyn Garcia, senior.

Park’s top two choices, to which

she has both gained admission into,

include Otis College of Art and Design

and Parsons the New School of Design,

both rival trade schools that have strong

fashion design programs. Otis is nearby

in Los Angeles, whereas Parsons, is

located in New York, has an alumni

including countless famous designers,

making it Park’s “dream school.”

“FIDM not only fits all of my

expectations but it is also specialized

with instructors that are currently in

the industry, making it a great school

to make me involved and aware of

fashion,” said Garcia.

Former Brea student, Tina Lim

(’09) currently attends Otis College of

Art, also hoping to become a fashion

designer.

“Otis prepares me to become a

successful designer by making my four

years of college incredibly challenging.

It is teaching and training me for my

career, but also preparing me for the

many difficult and sleepless nights to

Students on missions trip

“Compared to people here, the children in Kenya have an incredible mind set: they behave and react to things so much differently.”

Skyler Hust, junior

come,” stated Lim.

Although trade schools may

thoroughly prepare one according to

his or her career, they tend to have an

elaborate process for admission.

Most art schools, including fashion

design schools and performing art

schools, often require portfolios of

past work along with the typical

recommendations, transcripts, test

scores, and personal statements needed

to apply.

“[For my application] I had to

do two interviews. After I picked my

major, I had to do some projects. Then

I was again interviewed by the board

and in that interview I presented my

projects,” said Garcia.

With this long process, Garcia was

determined to reach her ultimate goal of

being a part of the fashion industry.

“The admissions board not only

judges you as a student, but as an artist

and designer and if you’re original and

creative enough for that school and for

the art and design world,” said Lim.

Trade schools can provide

an effective alternative to regular

universities or college. It is where

many achieve their seemingly far-

fetched dreams. When a student says

that he or she wants to be a chef, a

fashion designer, or Broadway star,

it may not seem a viable profession,

but after attending a trade school, it

possibly can.

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Journey to Africa

Skyler Hust, junior, previously featured, returns

form her successful trip to Kenya, Africa on Mar.

2 to 16. In Africa, Hust worked at a day camp at

Discover to Recover, a school built to help children

who are directly affected by AIDS. At camp, Hust

along with other volunteers assisted these children

at a three day camp by providing them with meals

and other necessities they don’t usually have. Hust,

aiming to be a videographer, documented her

journey. Her mind is set to eventually live in Kenya

for a period of her life.

Photo courtesy of SKYLER HUST

“Some students are not the traditional paper and pencil kind of student; some need the hands-on training to keep them motivated to continue learning.”

Jennifer Fiamengocareer counSelor

FIDM is a popular choice for students applying to trade schools. Its campus include Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and Orange County.

SPORTSJeff Sink, history teacher, was awarded National High School coach of the year by the Women’s Basketball Collegiate Associated. 13April 2, 2010

FAYE MENDOZAMANAGING EDITOR

Jeff Sink is not new to winning. As head coach, he trains the Ladycats in a gym decorated with banners, the team’s trophies numbering by the dozens. Last year, the Ladycats secured basketball domination by winning the national championship, and this year, Sink was awarded yet another title: National High School Coach of the Year.

“It’s the ultimate accomplishment you could receive as a basketball coach,” Sink shared. “It’s picked by the WBCA–the Women’s Basketball Collegiate Association. So it’s picked by coaches and it means a lot.”

The Russell Athletic/WBCA national honor is another one of the many accomplishments Sink can add to his list. Multiple times, he has been awarded CIF Coach of the Year and California Coach of the Year. On April 3, he will be presented his new title during the NCAA Women’s Final Four Game, to be held in San Antonio’s Alamodome. He will also have the opportunity to coach the White Team at the 19th Annual WBCA High School All-American Game.

“I feel very unworthy to win, undeserving. How do you pick, in theory, the coach of the year? But I look at it as an opportunity to promote Brea. I think it’s always good to put Brea on the map,” he said.

When asked about Sink’s leadership, Kelsey Harris, senior Ladycat guard shared: “He puts so much hard work into coaching. From hours he spends preparing us for every game to his twenty-page brackets. He’s a great motivator and his speeches always get you pumped. He makes you want to play your best.”

‘Educator first’Despite coaching the nationally

ranked Ladycats, however, Sink considers himself an educator first.

In 1998, he was selected as Orange County Teacher of the Year, which according to him is “more important.”

“I actually get disappointed when people see me as a basketball coach first because the teaching is much more important. I could give up basketball but I can’t give up teaching,” he said.

“Now if I gave up basketball, I’m so hyperkinetic that I’d have to find something else to do–I’ll probably implode. But to be recognized as a good educator, that’s the thrill of my life.”

In the classroom where he teaches college prep and AP U.S. History, it is difficult not to see Sink’s passion and enthusiasm.

“I coach the way I teach and I teach the way I coach,” Sink said. “I actually like the classroom a little bit better because when you’re a coach, you have to pick a starting five. There’s a pecking order and you break a lot of hearts as a Ladycat coach, whereas in the classroom I could give all A’s if people deserve it. There’s no limit to

the rewards, but in coaching, you hope that everyone who plays

for the Ladycats, whether they’re the star or not, is reward enough.”

The main reward for Sink though, is when he can “connect with kids that are not overly enchanted by the educational process.”

“When I could get a young person to exit my class

feeling like learning is important and that it could be fun at the same time... when I can give a great lecture and kids are

into coaching. From hours he spends preparing us for every game to his twenty-page brackets. He’s a great motivator and his speeches always get you pumped. He makes you want to play your best.”

implode. But to be recognized as a good educator, that’s the thrill of my life.”

In the classroom where he teaches college prep and AP U.S. History, it is difficult not to see Sink’s passion and enthusiasm.

“I coach the way I teach and I teach the way I coach,” Sink said. “I actually like the classroom a little bit better because when you’re a coach, you have to pick a starting five. There’s a pecking order and you break a lot of hearts as a Ladycat coach, whereas in the classroom I could give all A’s if people deserve it. There’s no limit to




“When I could get a young person to exit my class


teach the way I coach,” Sink said. “I actually like the classroom a little bit better because when you’re a coach, you have to pick a starting five. There’s a pecking order and you break a lot of hearts as a Ladycat coach, whereas in the classroom I could give all A’s if people deserve it. There’s no limit to




get a young person to exit my class


actually riveted–that feels good because so much of education is mundane and trivial and not fun,” he shared.

“The one constant I’ve seen in the 30 years I’ve been teaching is that I believe it’s the classroom teacher that makes the difference. No matter what books you use or the newest technology or the curriculum that’s taught, great teachers connect with kids,” Sink said.

Although Sink believes that students today are not much different than those from years ago, educators do have to try harder with more stimuli competing for kids’ attention.

“A lot of teachers here are very

adept at the newest technology. I’m not; I’m a dinosaur. I’m the T-rex of education. So I still do what I’ve always done: I lecture. I try to hone the stories and stay relevant by bringing in more current events. I try to find common ground. I think there will always be a place for a traditional educator like myself that is a storyteller, even with new technology,” he explained. “If we hit kids from different directions using different styles, we’ll reach kids better. We don’t want unanimity. Not everyone should teach the same way.”

‘I was going to be a lawyer’As he captivates his class by

teaching American history through a series of stories, it is also hard to believe that Sink grew up “not outgoing at all.”

“In junior high, I read,” Sink shared of his childhood. “I read Lord of the Rings like three times, and my best friend learned to write in Runes. I got to high school and I was deathly shy. I was in cross country and track, but still

really shy.”As a boy in La Canada, he was

raised by his rare books librarian mother and his teacher-athlete father. As the son of someone who competed in the Olympics twice, Sink was encouraged into a sports career.

But in a “radical move that blew [his] whole family away,” he turned down an athletic scholarship to USC and decided to attend the University of Redlands instead.

“I wanted to go someplace where I would know everybody and could do different things. I made a conscious decision not to be who I was. I did

everything I could to put myself on display. I joined student government, became a thespian,” he elaborated.

Later, in his second year, Sink studied abroad in Austria, taking classes such as art history, literature, and political science.

“I came back [having] gained like 40 pounds. My mother walked right past me at the airport. I was like a donut, and my cross country coach told me I was done,” Sink said.

He then continued on a pre-law track, his family hoping he would carry on the name of his grandfather, a famous justice on the California Supreme Court. He entered law school but decided that he “was not mature enough.”

After a brief stint as a reporter for the Los Angeles Times, Sink was hired to teach at a few private schools. “I just got thrown into a classroom and had to bounce back on my feet,” he said.

“I’ve never regretted not going back to law. My parents accepted it. I think today, they would say I made the right

choice. Sometimes you have to remake yourself. I’m sort of like Madonna.”

After marrying his wife, Cathy Sink, a practicing clinical psychologist, the couple moved to Alaska. The two met during college.

“My wife made me a way better student. We met when she was a freshman at UCLA and I was a junior at Redlands. She was valedictorian in high school and I became more interested in academics because she was always studying, so there was nothing else to do. She encouraged education.”

After Cathy Sink obtained her doctorate, the two relocated to Fairbanks, where they lived for 15 years.

Past influencesIn Alaska, Sink worked as a teacher

and coach at Lathrup High School, a place where he was introduced to avante-garde methods and world-renowned educators like Susan Stitham, former president of the National Education Association.

“I didn’t know anything about her. This was my first year in Alaska; I was 24 years old, and I knew I wanted to be a teacher but I didn’t know about teaching or being a good educator,” he reminisced.

“She got into this argument at the staff meeting. Another teacher said to her, ‘You can’t complain about anything, Stitham, you teach AP English. You’ve got all the best kids in the school.’ And she said, ‘If I’m a good teacher, you could give me any 15 kids and I could teach them AP English.’ So the next year, she taught a class with kids considered slow, but I would watch her and it was amazing. She’s the best educator I ever met, bar none.”

Stitham is only one of the many people who lit a fuse in Sink and impacts his teaching style today. His influences include his high school California history teacher and his sociology professor–all storytellers.

There in Fairbanks, Sink also coached the girls’ basketball team to two state titles.

Little did he know that he would go on to coach the Ladycats to another four state championships and rack up numerous awards himself.

“After Alaska, Brea came looking, and I have been here ever since,” Sink said.

Sink: National high school coach of the year

MAN OF MANY FACES: (Left) Jeff Sink, history teacher, has been travelling to Africa for 10 years. (Right) Sink has coached the Ladycats to four state championships and 10 CIF titles. (Right.)

Photos courtesy of JEFF SINK

“I coach the way I teach and I teach the way I coach.”

-Jeff SinkHISTORY TEACHER AND LADYCAT COACH

-Orange County Teacher of the Year in 1998-Was a reporter for the Los Angeles Times -Taught at Lathrup High School in Fairbanks, Alaska-Led Lathrup girls’ basketball team to two state titles-Coached Ladycats to four state championships-Is inspired by Susan Stitham, former president of National Education Associaton

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Jeff Sink, history teacher, was awarded National High School coach of the year by the Women’s Basketball Collegiate Associated.

Sink: National high school coach of the

SPORTS Rak Cho, junior, began playing golf at the age of eight and by his freshman year of high school ranked ninth in the nation. Cho is now ranked 21st nationally.14 April 2, 2010

CHRISTOPHER SUHSTAFF WRITER

Some people were born to succeed;

but this is not exactly true for Rak-Hyun Cho, junior, and varsity golf player who is ranked nationally by the American Golf Association.

“I first started playing golf about nine years ago in South Korea when my dad took me to a golf range,” said Cho. “He gave me my first lesson on how to swing a driver that was too big for me and since I couldn’t really hit the ball, I hated golf.”

“I took him to the course and handed him a golf club,” said Jimmy Cho, Rak’s father. “He didn’t know what he was doing, but he eventually caught on to what everyone else was doing and started hitting the ball out on the range.”

Despite a rough beginning, Cho continued to practice with his father at golf ranges all over the world as his family often moved.

“I think overall, I’ve moved about ten times,” said Cho, “It’s basically around the United States and the Pacific Rim. [Most recently] I moved from Canada to Brea during seventh grade.”

With his move to Brea, Cho also brought his new reputation as a junior golfer. Cho’s training allowed him to quickly rise in the national ranks during his eighth grade year.

“By freshman year, I peaked out on rankings by being ninth in the country, said Cho. “I’m ranked about 21 in the nation now because the competition has gotten much harder and there are a lot of [new players] that are better than me out there.”

During this spring season, Cho plans to channel his focus into how to perfect his game by practicing his swing, his posture, and his putt when he goes out to Yorba Linda’s Black Gold golf course to practice.

“During the training period before season starts, I start to get serious about playing,” said Cho, “I put 100 percent

effort during practice, and try to hit everything I can perfectly so that I can perform at the level during matches. It’s not about how long you practice; it’s how much effort you put in it.”

During golf season, Cho walks alongside the varsity team as their number one player out of their six best; carrying them to victory so far with their current win over Villa Park.

“I’m not exactly worried about league matches,” said Cho. “I hardly get nervous and just have a good time with everybody. But during individual tournaments I can’t help but tense up because this is the real deal, and if I can’t make it it’s all over.”

Outside of the Century League, Cho also spends time in individual tournaments that take place all over the country. These tournaments occur normally on weekends so it is not unusual for Cho to leave school on a Friday to take a plane to a tournament in a different state.

“My eventual goal, after high

ANTICIPATION: Rak Cho, junior, watches and waits to see where his shot will land. Cho hopes to continue playing golf and increase his standing in national rankings.

Photo courtesy of RAK CHO

GOLF LINGO-Par: Number of strokes a golfers is expected to complete a hole-Birdie: Score of one less than par for any hole-Bogey: Score of one more than par for any hole-Dormie: A side has played the same amount of holes it has left to play-Halved Hole: Each side places the ball in the hole with the same number of strokes-Chip: Stroke in which the ball is in the air for a short period of time and rolls into the hole-Chili Dip: Chip or pitch travels shorter distance than expected

school, is to take the number one spot on the national rankings,” said Cho. “My golf, but not life, role model is Tiger Woods. But to get to his status I need to play more and practice more.”

However with so much competition Rak can only hope to stretch his arm that far out to achieve his goal within the midst of his junior year in high school.

Though golf may cause a stretch on

his school life, Cho sees the benefits of playing golf at a professional level.

“I really like golf, and sticking with it has brought me a lot of things that are beneficial to me,” said Cho. “I’ve gotten scholarships to schools, equipment from Nike and all these other things that would make my life a golf heaven; but who knows where life is going to take me later, so I’m going to wait for now.”

Cho 21st in national golf rankings

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SPORTSBrylin D’Antonio, sophomore, competed in USA Nationals on March 27-28. After placing first in preliminaries, the squad went on to win the title of National Champion for the second year in a row. 15SPORTS

Cheer stereotypes dispelled by cheerleaders

SPRING SPORTS UPDATE

Cheer back-to-back National Champions

Staffer Smith explores differences of cheer on campus and its portrayal in movies

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After taking first at three out of four competitions, varsity cheer headed to Nationals, looking to take the gold.

“Winning Nationals is always the most important goal, but just feeling like we did our best is the most important thing,” said Carly Juarez, junior.

In order to prepare for competitions, the squad practiced three days a week for up to three hours each day.

“We have long, hard, exhausting practices, and perform stunts that other teams don’t attempt. That’s what puts us ahead,” said Brylin D’Antonio, sophomore.

Practices paid off as the squad placed first in a tournament known as “Best of the West” on March 21.

This regional competition consisted of the most qualified cheer squads on the West Coast, as each team had to meet specific criteria to compete.

“We did amazing in the Best of the West competition. We pushed ourselves in that upcoming week so when we performed only our best stunts came out,” said D’ Antonio.

Cheer felt confident in their abilities as their “difficulty level is above and beyond other squads,” said Juarez.

“I feel like we are doing amazing and improved so much from when we started,” said Monique Chacon, senior and co-captain.

Though the squad had a high difficulty level, they still felt they had competition with Amador Valley High School.

“Amador Valley got first in the competition we got second in so we were really worried about competing against them,” said D’Antonio.

Going into Nationals, the squad stated they felt “nervous, but excited and really anxious.”

Nationals then took place on March 27 with cheer preliminaries in which 27

teams competed.After placing first in preliminaries,

the squad continued on to the second day of Nationals on March 28, in which only seven of the 27 teams competed.

Stunts such as “360s” where flyers twist as they are hoisted up, “tick tock’s” when the flyer changes the

position of their legs while being held, and “baskets” that consist of flyers performing skills in the air, granted the team their win. Cheer also believed single base extensions showcased their talent.

“Single base extensions are one of our harder stunts because there are only two people and one flyer, so with only three people it is something we struggled with,” said D’ Antonio.

Though the squad worried about their stunts, they still placed first in both days of competition.

“We felt really confident going into competition because we were really focused. We had good competitors but we were ready to go and win it,” said Chacon.

D’ Antonio shared the feelings of the squad as she said, “It was great to win this competition because we got to bring home the banner and defended our title and we won the victory back-to-back.”

In regards to recent victories in competitions, Juarez said, “You feel really accomplished after because you put so much time and effort into preparing for the competition that you feel like you succeeded.”

Chacon agreed, “Winning Nationals is such a great feeling. I’m so proud of every single person on our squad because you could really feel that everyone put their blood, sweat, and tears into this year and it definitely paid off since we got the National title back-to-back.”

KELSEY SMITHSTAFF WRITER

To most, the characteristics immediately brought to mind when envisioning a cheerleader do not include intelligent, skillful, athletic, and hard-working, but this is exactly what cheerleaders claim to be.

The normal stereotype of a cheerleader includes blonde, ditsy, and popular, as this may be attributed to the high concentration of cheerleader characters produced by the media.

“The media’s portrayal is not true at all,” said Monique Chacon, senior and co-captain of varsity cheer. “In all

of the movies, cheerleaders are blonde and act ditsy, when in real life it is much different.”

However, it is more than the blonde appearance that the cheerleaders claim to steer away from.

“Cheer is not like [the movie] Bring It On at all. In reality, you have smart girls in honors and AP classes who worry about homework,” said Chacon.

Another aspect commonly scrutinized whether cheer is even a sport. Bring It On movie character, Sparky, is famously quoted, “What you do is a tiny, pathetic subset of dancing.”

“I definitely consider cheer a sport,”

said Chacon. “Maybe had I not been on the team I wouldn’t have thought so, but being so involved in something so hard and time consuming, I know it is.”

In the Bring It On movies, the plot is centered on the competitive realm of the sport, competitive potentially being an understatement. This is yet another aspect that the team members feel differentiates them from the media-produced teams.

“Of course competitions are very competitive, but everyone is really nice and we congratulate each other,” said Alyssa Fletcher, junior.

However, the media does portray a few aspects of the sport correctly.

BOYS’ TENNIS

Boys’ tennis has had success in this preseason standing at a 4-3 record, but will look to be hitting on all cylinders as league play begins.

After a fourth place finish in league last season, boys’ tennis looks to improve upon that mark and compete for a Century League title.

Since league began on March 25, the Wildcats stand at a record of 1-1 in league as last week Tustin High School failed to show up for their match resulting in a forfeit win for the Wildcats. Boys’ tennis also lost to Villa Park High School 15-3 on March 30, and played El Dorado High School on March 31. However, seven league games remain until league finals on May 10.

In regards to upcoming competition in Century League, Brandon Kim, sophomore, said, “Though we are not statistically the best team in our league we are not going to let that hold us back from competing for a league championship.”

Matt Schade

BOYS’ TRACK & FIELD

As the offseason rolls around for many other sports, there are a number of athletes who transfer over to compete in track and field. This year boys’ track and field will look to compete for a Century League title under head coach, Jeremy Mattern.

Mattern said, “I think right now our distance and our relays have been a strong point for us but overall our entire team is looking solid and everyone is putting in great performances which has led to this team’s success.”

Wildcats came out strong in their first league game with a win over the Villa Park Spartans, 84-43.

One of the strengths of this season’s team continues to be in the distance races where the boys’ varsity captured first in the 800, 1600, and 3200 and defeated the Spartans in points 21-6.

“I think we have a great shot at making CIF this year with the all around depth of our team. Our workouts have been insane but have greatly helped us so far,” Dylan Salvary, senior, said.

Matt Schade

BASEBALL

Led by senior co-captains, Tyler Kern and Wade Broadstreet, varsity baseball looks to place third or higher in league in hopes of making CIF.

Boys’ baseball began their season against the Newport Elks Tournament in which they played teams such as Newport Harbor high school, Valencia high school, and La Habra high school.

Wildcats suffered a loss from Newport Harbor and Arlington high school, coming up short in both of these games by one run. However, the team managed a victory against Valencia with key hits by Nick Kern, sophomore and Taylor Patricelli, senior.

Outside of the tournament, Brea took on Sunny Hills high school with a victory of 4-0.

However, the team was then defeated by Laguna Hills high school, 3-5.

In league play baseball has been unsuccessful, as they possess a 0-3 record, losing to Villa Park, El Dorado, and Canyon high school.

Randy Liggins

SWIM

Water polo season may be over, but that does not mean the action in the pool has stopped. With the spring season comes the boys’ varsity swim team.

The team’s focus this year, according to Gil Rotblum, boys’ varsity coach is “Quality over quantity.” The team plans to focus more on how hard they work than how much they work during their practice sessions.

“Our team [swims] about four to five thousand meters. I’m making the boys follow this regimen this year because I’d rather have them perform their best in a shorter practice than have them perform normally in a longer practice,” said Rotblum.

This practice seems to prove successful as the team is four seconds away from a school record.

“My main focus right now is for the team to take their spot on league,” said Rotblum. “CIF is just the dessert in my menu, and the main course is the Century League, which I will put all my attention to first.”

Christopher Suh

April 2, 2010

CHAMPIONSHIP POSE: Varisty cheer received first at Nationals out of 27 schools.

Photo courtesy of CARLY JUAREZ

“They get it right when they say its not just about athletics,” said Amanda Cerjak, senior. “Our coach tells us all the time that its 50% mental and 50% physical.”

“We’re not all about being cute and dumb,” said Jayme Johnson, senior and co-captain. “We work hard not only at practice, but also in school.”

While movies portray the world of cheer as snobby and filled with competition, cheerleaders say there is much more to it.

“Cheer shoud be considered as a sport. We should be recognized for our talents, not what is shown in movies,” said Brylin D’ Antonio, sophomore.

“It was great to win this competition because we defended our title.”

-Brylin D’ AntonioSOPHOMORE

TENNIS COMING UP...Brea vs. Canyon High School When: April13, 3 p.m. @ Canyon

16 Snow was brought to campus Feb. 19, and students sledded down mounds of freshly delivered powder throughout the day.SNAPSHOTS

Lights, camera, actionSpringing forward: (1) Chrystin Galentine, ‘08 , screams with excitement as she is crowned Miss Brea. (2) Contestants of Miss Brea line up to answer questions. (3) Disney’s production crew film Disney Channel Friends for Change club members and volunteers on March 28. (4) Cassandre Covarrubias and her friend are dressed as the Cheshire Cat and the Mad Hatter during Disney senior dress up day. (5) Justin Lovell, senior, Brinlee Finzel and Jacqueline Cortes, juniors, slide down the freshly delivered snow on Flannel Friday. (6) Nicole Anderson from Disney Channel’s original series JONAS, is prepped by the production crew for filming. DCFFC will be on the Disney Channel in July.


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