October, 16, 2010 Volume 1, Issue 1 The Aztec Valley Aztecs Aspire, Aztecs Achieve Copper Canyon High School has a new principal this year. Mr. Alan Potts. He is not really new to the school, but is new to this job. He has been an assistant principal before he was ap- pointed to his present job. Who is Mr. Potts? I sat down with Copper Can- yon's newest leader to ask him about his vision for the school, and his hopes for our success. The interview was both pleasant and informative. He answered the follow- ing questions: Q - Please tell me about your road to the principal position. How many years of teaching experience do you have? A - I have almost three years teach- ing experience. I taught English and Psychology at Westview from 2005 to 2008. I was offered the Assistant Principal position here at Copper Canyon in 2008. Then I was offered the Principal position here at Copper Canyon starting this school year. Q - Where did you grow up? A - I was born in Chicago. I moved here to the Valley just before high school. I lived in the Maryvale ar- ea in Phoenix. Q - Where did you go to school? A - I attended high school at Brophy College Prep, attended Arizona State University,and earned two Masters Degrees. Q - What extracurricular activities did you participate in while going to school? A - I was shy but later stepped out of my shell when I started doing Martial Arts. Q - What did you do prior to teaching? A - I worked for a company called Or- ganization Management. I fixed companies. This is why I like Cop- per Canyon. Everybody thinks it's broken, it's not so broken. We'll be just fine. Q - What are your two greatest strengths? A- I connect with people well because I'm passionate and honest about what I do and I'm driven. Q - What is your biggest weakness? A - I don't balance my work and home life well. Work always seems to win. My fiancé works fewer hours than I do and makes more money but its ok. I can come to work at 6:00 AM and leave at 8:00 p.m. and I'm fine with it. Some people would rather be at a football game but I'd rather be at work doing stuff. Q - Did you get good grades in high school? A - I was blessed to be smart in high school. Things got difficult in col- lege because I didn't develop the study skills I needed. It worked out. Q - What advice would you give all Copper Canyon students as we start the 2010-11 school year? A - Our motto is Aztecs Aspire, Aztecs Achieve. Be more...kids at Copper Canyon High have so much po- tential. It's also important to get involved. Q - What else would you like the stu- dents of Copper Canyon to know about you? A - I am a man of my word 100% of the time. I do not bluff, I do not con. That being said, I'm going to be here for a very long time be- cause Copper Canyon deserves that. I sat down with Mr. Potts to know him better and he is just the man I expected. He is an honest man with a will to persevere and he wants us to strive to be better people not only at school but in the outside world as well. Mr. Potts promises to always keep his word to everything that he says. Copper Canyon’s new- est leader welcomed me into his office with a smile to let the students get to know him better and I believe we did just that. Mr. Potts bleeds the Copper Canyon colors and that’s what makes him a true Aztec! Story by Danielle Valenzuela The Big Man on Campus Photo by Rayvon Johnson Principal Alan Pos Are athletes entled to spe- cial treatment? Page 7A “I sat down with Mr. Potts to know him better and he is just the man I expected. He is an honest man with a will to perse- vere and he wants us to strive to be better people not only at school but in the outside world as well. Mr. Potts bleeds the Copper Canyon colors!” Spirit Week pictures, Page 8A What a Girl Wants, What a Girl Needs By Dania Ruiz The perfect guy has everything. Good looks, sense of humor, inter- esng personality, is a good listener, and of course is worthy of trust. But every girl knows that the perfect guy doesn’t really exist. There are really good guys, and perfect matches for every girl. Every girl likes a good looking guy. Many peo- ple say it’s not about looks it’s about person- ality but to be honest, most people are not aracted by personali- ty. Everyone is shallow in their own way, for example, how would you be interested in a person’s personality if you’ve never met them. The only way that would work is if you know a person for a while. Looks are the first part of interest in someone. It sounds wrong but, it is true. Why? Because it is hard to check a person’s per- sonality out from across the room. You may like a guy who is very good looking, and get to know him, and that’s when you get to his per- sonality. You may not like the way they are or act around you or other people. A girl wants a guy who will show the world who his girlfriend is. Not a guy who’s em- barrassed to show who his girl is, a guy that will treat her the way she’s supposed to be treated. Not a guy that will take her for granted. Cont. on pg. 6 Guy’s version, Page 7 Photo by Yearbook Staff Coach Segovia and the football team. The football player “image” is oſten aracve to many girls.
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October, 16, 2010 Volume 1, Issue 1
The Aztec Valley Aztecs Aspire, Aztecs Achieve
Copper Canyon High School has a
new principal this year. Mr. Alan Potts.
He is not really new to the school, but
is new to this job. He has been an
assistant principal before he was ap-
pointed to his present job. Who is Mr.
Potts? I sat down with Copper Can-
yon's newest leader to ask him about
his vision for the school, and his
hopes for our success.
The interview was both pleasant and
informative. He answered the follow-
ing questions:
Q - Please tell me about your road to the principal position. How many years of teaching experience do you have?
A - I have almost three years teach-
ing experience. I taught English and Psychology at Westview from 2005 to 2008. I was offered the Assistant Principal position here at Copper Canyon in 2008. Then I was offered the Principal position here at Copper Canyon starting this school year.
Q - Where did you grow up?
A - I was born in Chicago. I moved
here to the Valley just before high
school. I lived in the Maryvale ar-
ea in Phoenix.
Q - Where did you go to school?
A - I attended high school at Brophy
College Prep, attended Arizona
State University,and earned two
Masters Degrees.
Q - What extracurricular activities did
you participate in while going to
school?
A - I was shy but later stepped out of
my shell when I started doing
Martial Arts.
Q - What did you do prior to teaching?
A - I worked for a company called Or-
ganization Management. I fixed
companies. This is why I like Cop-
per Canyon. Everybody thinks it's
broken, it's not so broken. We'll
be just fine.
Q - What are your two greatest
strengths?
A- I connect with people well because
I'm passionate and honest about
what I do and I'm driven.
Q - What is your biggest weakness?
A - I don't balance my work and
home life well. Work always
seems to win. My fiancé works
fewer hours than I do and makes
more money but its ok. I can
come to work at 6:00 AM and
leave at 8:00 p.m. and I'm fine
with it. Some people would rather
be at a football game but I'd rather
be at work doing stuff.
Q - Did you get good grades in high
school?
A - I was blessed to be smart in high
school. Things got difficult in col-
lege because I didn't develop the
study skills I needed. It worked
out.
Q - What advice would you give all
Copper Canyon students as we
start the 2010-11 school year?
A - Our motto is Aztecs Aspire, Aztecs
Achieve. Be more...kids at Copper
Canyon High have so much po-
tential. It's also important to get
involved.
Q - What else would you like the stu-
dents of Copper Canyon to know
about you?
A - I am a man of my word 100% of
the time. I do not bluff, I do not
con. That being said, I'm going to
be here for a very long time be-
cause Copper Canyon deserves
that.
I sat down with Mr. Potts to
know him better and he is just the
man I expected. He is an honest man
with a will to persevere and he wants
us to strive to be better people not
only at school but in the outside
world as well. Mr. Potts promises to
always keep his word to everything
that he says. Copper Canyon’s new-
est leader welcomed me into his
office with a smile to let the students
get to know him better and I believe
we did just that. Mr. Potts bleeds
the Copper Canyon colors and
that’s what makes him a true Aztec!
Story by Danielle Valenzuela
The Big Man on Campus
Photo by Rayvon Johnson
Principal Alan Potts
Are athletes entitled to spe-
cial treatment? Page 7A
“I sat down with Mr. Potts to
know him better and he is just
the man I expected. He is an
honest man with a will to perse-
vere and he wants us to strive to
be better people not only at
school but in the outside world
as well. Mr. Potts bleeds the
Copper Canyon colors!”
Spirit Week
pictures, Page 8A
What a Girl Wants, What a Girl Needs By Dania Ruiz
The perfect guy has
everything. Good looks,
sense of humor, inter-
esting personality, is a
good listener, and of
course is worthy of
trust. But every girl
knows that the perfect
guy doesn’t really exist.
There are really good
guys, and perfect
matches for every girl.
Every girl likes a good
looking guy. Many peo-
ple say it’s not about
looks it’s about person-
ality but to be honest,
most people are not
attracted by personali-
ty. Everyone is shallow
in their own way, for
example, how would
you be interested in a
person’s personality if
you’ve never met
them. The only way
that would work is if
you know a person for
a while. Looks are the
first part of interest in
someone. It sounds
wrong but, it is true.
Why? Because it is hard
to check a person’s per-
sonality out from across
the room. You may like
a guy who is very good
looking, and get to
know him, and that’s
when you get to his per-
sonality. You may not
like the way they are or
act around you or other
people. A girl wants a
guy who will show the
world who his girlfriend
is. Not a guy who’s em-
barrassed to show who
his girl is, a guy that will
treat her the way she’s
supposed to be treated.
Not a guy that will take
her for granted. Cont.
on pg. 6
Guy’s version, Page 7
Photo by Yearbook Staff
Coach Segovia and the football team. The football player “image” is often attractive to many girls.
EDITORIALS
Prom Committee meets every Thursday at 3:05 in
room 1205. We (juniors) plan the prom, which in-
cludes deciding the theme, decorations, food, loca-
tion, favors, photo background, and any other as-
pect of the prom. This is my 3rd
year as the Prom
Sponsor and I love it. We also grill burgers and hot
dogs at the Varsity Football games.
Varsity Band is a class that meets 1st hour all year
long. During football season, we also meet Monday
nights 6-8 and Wednesday mornings 7:30-8:30 for
mandatory rehearsals. Friday nights we play at the
Varsity Football games. There are usually a couple
of Marching Band Festivals during football season
as well. For the rest of the year (concert season),
we still rehearse 1st hour, but no longer on Monday
night and Wednesday morning. We give out-of-
school concerts three times per year, and in addi-
tion attend other events if possible (festivals / com-
petitions). Students are also given regular proficien-
cy exams, and are encouraged to attend Regional
and All-State auditions. Students do receive a
grade for Band. Varsity Band is held to high, pro-
fessional performance and conduct standards. Be-
ginning Band is also available as a class for those
new to instrumental music, and is a great “stepping
stone” into the Varsity Band program.
Character in Action (CIA) is an after school club
designed to develop strong character traits in young
people and to strengthen their relationship with
God. Its purpose is for high school students to learn
how to develop good moral character based on
Christian Principles: Honesty * Patience * Kindness
* Self-Control
The CIA club is a tool for students to build relation-
ships with other young people and lead them to a
saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. We typically
meet once a week (Thursdays) for an hour in room
1314. The club time includes high energy games,
snack/fellowship, a lesson and small group discus-
sion.
Canvass Club is an art club after school for the art-
ist student. We paint and do art to enrich the al-
ready strong art program at CCHS. It meets twice a
month with Ms. Kitzmiller in room 307. We design a
T-shirt with in the club to wear around school to
express our artist sense!
Copper Canyon Dance Club meets every Monday
after school from 3:15 – 4:15 and is sponsored by
Mrs. Julie Chaet. The purpose of the Copper Can-
yon Dance Club is to support the dance program
with their shows and fundraisers. Dance Club offers
students the opportunity to learn different genres of
dance, technique, and performance skills and hosts
dance clinics throughout the school year. Dance
club members have fun learning new dance styles,
choreographing dances themselves and performing
in both the fall and spring dance shows. Dance
Club Officers are; President - Erica Tanori, Vice –
President Maria Nunez, Secretarial Treasurer – Te-
resa Nunez, Public Relations Officer – Camille Ro-
driguez.
SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) is
“a peer-to-peer education, prevention, and activism
organization dedicated to preventing destructive
decisions, particularly underage drinking, other drug
use, risky and impaired driving, teen violence, and
teen suicide.” SADD welcomes new members who
are dedicated to its mission and meets every Tues-
day and Thursday before school in room 1310.
Quoted from SADD website at http://sadd.org/
mission.htm
Copper Canyon Choirs are under the direction of
Mrs. Marla Stringham. In the 2010-2011 school
year, there are 3 performing groups. Mixed choir is
for anyone who wishes to learn how to sing, regard-
less of ability. Concert Choir is for advanced sing-
ers. These singers compete at the prestigious NAU
Jazz/Madrigal festival in February. In addition, this
year, there is an elite group of students who are in
an after school acapella jazz group, that will be per-
forming throughout the valley this year. If you are
interested in singing, having a good time, and mak-
ing new friends, Choir is for YOU!!
Journalism club intends to introduce students who
may have an interest in a career in journalism to the
rewards and benefits of the profession. Journalist
play an essential role in preserving the freedoms of
Americans and regulating the government. Without
the press America would be a different place. Stu-
dents will be exposed to the historical, legal, eco-
nomic and career paths available to journalist.
It shall be the purpose of the Table Top Simulations
organization to develop leadership, promote school
spirit, sportsmanship, fellowship among students
and faculty, provide a better understanding of histor-
ical and literary conflict and promote the general
welfare of the school during a weekly, after school