Issue of March 18, 1999: Volume 82,
Number Four
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News
AVID takes a roadtrip
Bye bye birdie preview
Get ready for prom!
PepperBough website is now online!
SAT's For '99
Talent show hits Whitmer
Villa honored at Mecha banquet
Opinion
A world of steel
A million gems (column)
Don't censor the Internet!
Keep the web free from Porn!
Rings and Letterman Jackets
Staff Editorial-competencies
The tragedy of drunk Driving
True love can't always wait!
Features
Battle of the Boy Bands
Follow a senior update
Follow a freshman update
Internet Chatrooms
Internet lab- learning resource
Internet porn-new danger
Internet survey
Internet-best search engines?
Internet-Student webmasters
Internet-Teacher's websites
klub korner
New cheerleaders chosen
Where to go for spring break
Diversions
Cher CD review
Eminem CD review
Marilyn Manson Concert Review
Sillk the Shocker CD review
Wing Commander Movie Review
Los Detalles (En Español)
El Rock en Español
Honraria Señora Villa
¿El veradero amor?
¿Nesecitamos anillos?
Sports
Badminton preview
Baseball preview
Boys soccer season ends abruptly
Boys tennis preview
Coronado heads for Dallas
Girls soccer review
Golf preview
Softball preview
Track preview
Wrestling: Jason Calderilla advances
A World Of Steel
byJason Valenzuela
March 18, 1999Our present society is surrounded by technology and steel. We have traded a world of nature for a world made of stone and steel. We have come to a point where you can speak with anyone anywhere on the world at anytime—a world where you don’t have to have ever see someone to know them.
We have forgotten somewhat who and what we are. We rely so much on technology that we don’t understand what natural things are. In a world of phones, cars, planes, and of course the internet, we have shrunken a world that was once huge. More and more people have no idea of the world beyond the cities, or have never seen a forest stretching out for miles in front of them with no people around for miles.
Even on “nature” hikes and trips there are always reminders of the new world, a world of steel. We can now take our phones everywhere we go as we can also drag along our computers anywhere and everywhere. We travel, in hours, distances that would have taken days to walk or ride across. We as a people have no comprehension of how big the world is when you can get on a plane and be on the other side of the world in less than half a day. Our lives are limited to what effects only us in a world that has become global.
The world is connected to everything and everyone, but we still think on a limited basis. Our concerns aren’t about someone hundreds or even thousands of miles away. It is limited to things and people we know. But this world of stone and steel is killing itself as we cut further into what little natural places there are left.
People erect more structures of the new world. The problem really is that our world is still growing. Like a living entity, concrete and steel grows outward and covers our world. We as a whole, need to understand that we can not allow the concrete monster to spread too far. If we allow our expansion to go unchecked we will kill even the new world. A balance must be obtained between the new “virtual” world and the old natural one.
As our world becomes globally connected, people need to start thinking globally. Our concerns can no longer be only in the here and now. As the future becomes the present, we need to think about the future in the present. The old world has become polluted with by-products of the new and too few people are concerned about it. Is it beyond our capacity to be worried about the human race and the world as a whole? We can concern ourselves with people suffering in another country at this moment but what good is that if they die with the rest of the world in the future?
We as a civilization are growing far faster and greater than we are growing as a people. We are children who have found adult things, and we aren’t all together ready to play with them. If we continue to grow as we are we will soon be hurt just like children exploring a stove for the first time; we’ll reach for something that we think we are ready for and get burned.
But the real trouble is: once we’ve made the mistakes, will we be able to fix the problems we have made for ourselves? Now, no one can say that you as a person can’t do anything because you are just one voice. Any gathering or group is just one voice times a hundred, a thousand or even a million, but if each voice in the multitude decided it could do nothing because it was a single voice, where is that group?
No where.
Every voice and person counts and our voices must help to guide the world to a future, or even the world of steel and stone will be gone, ruined by countless ages without care, a dead world of rubble.
A Million Gems column
by Milgem Rabanera(with guest writer, Ryan Hlavaty)
March 18,1999Hey! Ryan and Milgem here, to share a guy’s and girl’s view of promiscuity, etc. As we teens grow up, values are pounded time and again into our brains. Like the good role models they are, parents attempt to mold us kids into the embodiments of purity, virtue, and piety. Think of all the reprimands we received in order to keep us in check (spankings, “time-out,” and no dessert). Yet it seems that in our transitions from teens to adults, the moral boundaries created in our childhood are blurred by the realities we have to face. Even with all the spankings, we all end up crossing those lines as we progress. In short, life isn’t the the sugar-coated fairytale world we read about when we were little.
First off, we are given the idea that certain things are bad. Not true. We do recognize the cliche, “too much of a good thing is bad.” But if you’re careful about the things you do, and aware of the consequences, then things aren’t exactly fine, but at least you’re keeping your head. Our logic applies to many things that teenagers undergo.
1) Sex. Ohhh, the topic that is on every teen’s mind, even the purest of them all. With the explanation that “it’s the 90s. . .” we start with the question, is it really that wrong to have pre-marital sex? Ask the majority of the student body for their honest answer, and we bet they’ll say no. Morals are altered as we accept the idea that “just as long as protection is used, it’s okay.” Unfortunately, this is the pressing moral question nowadays: “Is monogamy obsolete?” It’s accepted that people can “be with” each other, and be with others at the same time. So be it. But what about the poor dope who has the girlfriend who keeps all her men in the dark about her other lovahs (and vice versa)? Guys aren’t the only ones who obtain a reputation for a playa. Ryan and I hold opposing ideas on this subject. Milgem thinks that it’s okay (not for herself though), just as long as a person doesn’t go bragging around about who and how many people they “got some” from. Her reasoning, although not very convincing is, “it’s only high school, have your fun ’cause you still have a lifetime to find that one true love.” Yet Ryan holds to the idea of staying true to one and only, and letting that person go once you’re attracted to another. One thing that our parents forgot to mention in their laying down of the rules was the conflicting emotions felt when trying to choose a mate.
2) Drugs. Another ugly topic that parents overexaggerate.Through programs such as DARE, children are once again bombarded with the mantra “Say no to drugs.” As if saying one sentence over and over again in a zombie-like tone is going to keep curiosity from cropping up. We’re not supporting heroin and crack junkies, all we’re saying is that some intoxicants can be used in moderation. For instance, we all know very well that drinking and smoking are damaging to our health. Yet realistically, doing these things occasionally at parties (without driving yourself home) isn’t going to kill you. The warm buzz you feel after guzzling a couple of St. Ides. Good feeling. Getting your mack on after dinner & movies. Good feeling. But hurting other people when you have more than one to date? Bad feeling. Losing brain cells to an addiction? Bad feeling. Get our point?
AVID takes a roadtrip
by Jeanine Medrano
March 18, 1999Ever want to take a roadtrip up the coast for about a week with some of your friends?
Well, this fantasy is about to come true for 27 AVID juniors. The only requirements being, you have to be an AVID junior, and you have to have a C or better in all of your classes.
AVID, (Advancement Via Individual Deturmination) we all know is a program designed to help minorities get accepted into a four year university. The roadtrip is part of that plan. The students will visit universities such as Cal State Stanislaus, UC Berkley, UC Davis, Stanford, Notre Dame, and Pepperdine University. They will then be able to live "college life" when they tour the campus, listen to lectures, and stay over night in the student dormrooms. Questions involving admission procedures and housing information will be answered on this trip.
The trip will be held from March 16-19. Traveling in a chartered bus, these juniors will be living life the large way, but of course not without the proper supervision. AVID coordinator Eileen Potterton and AVID teacher John Kitchen will the official words of reasoning accompaning the juniors on this trip. They are "very excited about the trip." Being their first roadtrip as AVID teachers, the trip should be a learning experience for all involved.
Have fun guys, we'll see you when you get back.
Happy-footed Badmintoners look to take league
by Amber Arakaki
March 18, 1999
“Raquet up and happy feet. That’s what it takes to win,” says Coach Sandra Guidi. Hopefully, that’s just what this year’s badminton team will do to reach their goal of league championship.
This year’s badminton team aches to be league champions. One setback, however, is that this year’s team has few returning players. There is only one returning girls varsity player, junior Cathy Villanueva, but the team is still looking strong because of the abundance of boys. “We have more boys this year than ever!” says Guidi. This year, there are five out of six returning boys varsity players. Some of them are: seniors, Armando Ponce, David Fasenmeyer, and Mark Krell. With these players, Colton will surely do well. “We have some of the best talent on our team, so winning shouldn’t be a problem,” says Krell.
New players also look promising, such as: freshmen, Kristarae Flynn and Ashley Jay, and sophomores Adianto Danusasmita and Aristo Wibawa. These newcomers have already shown great talent that will be very useful in the years to come.
The Colton badminton team has always been very successful, so it wouldn’t be shocking to see this year’s team win first place. “This team should be able to finish in the top two in league,” remarks Guidi. “All they have to remember is to keep their rackets up and their feet happy.”
Baseball on quest to win league title
by Steve Perez
March 18, 1999
The Varsity Baseball team begins it’s quest to become San Andreas League champions as they face off against the Cajon Cowboys today at 3:15 , at the varsity baseball field.
Varsity coach Chad Bishop thinks the team’s seniors hold the key.
“I think a lot of our success will depend on the leadership from our seniors”,says Bishop, “and how much we improve over the course of the season”.
The Yellowjackets return four seniors from last years team, that came three innings from making CIF playoffs. Among these seniors are Frank Olvera, Cody Sorenson, Bobby Guillen and Pierre Blount..
“I’m also looking for good things out of [sophmores] Chris Howard, Brian Martinez, and Steve Montes,” says Bishop.
“It looks like the toughest teams are Yucaipa, San Gorgonio, and Pacific,” says Bishop.”But I think once we get into league anyone can beat anyone on any given day.”
The players remain optimistic about the teams chances of not only winning league, but at also possibly taking a run at CIF finals.
“Our goal this year is to make playoffs, if not win it all,” says Howard.
Battle of the Boy Bands
by Leah Feldhaus
March 18, 1999
We all know the boy bands have taken over MTV. And we all know their CD’s are at the top of the charts, but what is it about The Backstreet Boys and N’Sync that attracts so many fans? Is it really their music or is it just their looks? By observing many young girls, one might say that it’s just the looks, but they would beg to differ.
As Amber Adger, a freshman at Colton High and fan of N’Sync, puts it: “The songs they sing relate to real life feelings. N’sync is the best boy band in the world!”
So maybe The Backstreet Boys and N’Sync really are talented, and maybe it really is their music, but if this is true, then why is it that these same fans are at each other’s throats over which member of what band is better looking? Looks shouldn’t matter if the music really is good. However, these girls seem to take it personally if you tell them that Justin , Nick, or whoever they’re obsessing over, is ugly. The fans say that each band is so talented and so original, but there’s a million other bands doing the same thing. And haven’t we all seen this before (i.e. New Kids on the Block)? But it goes back even farther than that. What about The Beatles or The Monkees? Not so original, huh?
But putting all criticism aside (and believe me, there’s a lot more where that came from), let’s talk about the battle between the two bands. In one corner we have N’Sync, five young guys with a CD at the top of the charts. They already have two hit singles and girls drooling at their feet. According to freshman Rosa Garcia, girls love them because “their looks, voices, and pure heart make them light up the day.” Not only that, she also says that their personality is “as hot as a warm fire.” They must be real nice guys.
In the other corner we have The Backstreet Boys, five young guys with a CD at the top of the charts (sound familiar?). They have four hit singles and girls drooling at their feet (what a surprise). According to freshman Greisy Ceruantes, The Backstreet Boys are better than N’sync because “they’re way cuter and more talented. Their songs touch people’s hearts and relate to a lot of teens.” She also says that they are not conceited like N’Sync. But I thought N’Sync’s personality is as hot as a warm fire. I guess someone’s not telling the truth.
Well, now that we know both sides of the battle, it’s time to decide who wins. N’Sync with two hit singles or The Backstreet Boys with four under their belt? The funny thing is, both sides sound kind of the same. If you ask me, I’d call it a draw, but who am I to say? Ask the freshmen here at Colton High, they’ve got plenty to say about it.
Boys soccer falls early in playoffs
by Anthony Coronado
March 18, 1999
The Colton Varsity boys soccer team’s season came to a screeching halt on Saturday February 20. The Yellowjackets faced a tough Saddleback team in their first round devastation. “It was a disappointment,” said senior Tom Allen. The 2-1 home loss for the Jackets broke their heart and ended their dream season well before anticipated. The team had their sights set on that ultimate plateau, the C.I.F championship. After an undefeated San Andreas League championship the puzzle pieces seemed to be in place for their first round game against 9th-ranked Saddleback.
In front of about 500 screaming fans the Jackets seemed to have everything in their favor. The boys dominated the first 10 minutes of the game until an early corner kick by Saddleback was converted for an early 1-0 lead. The Jackets were left to play catch up, a role they played in so many games this year. “We had some chances early,” said senior Mark Krell, “we just couldn’t capitalize.” The first half ended 1-0 in favor of Saddleback.
The second half was almost a carbon copy of the first half. The Yellowjackets pounded the Roadrunners’ goal constantly. However they were unable to score until the 75th minute of the game when senior Jon Hunt headed in a corner kick. The Yellowjackets were pumped and had several other opportunities but failed to score. Their best scoring chance came late in the game when senior Anthony Coronado headed a corner kick from the foot of freshman Hector Calderon off the near post.
The Yellowjackets were left to wonder what could have been as their season was ended on their 2-1 loss to Saddleback High School.
“Things were so supposed to happen this year,” said coach Joe Archer, “I had high expectations for this team.” The team will be losing 12 seniors to graduation, 8 of which are starters.
“There will never be a team like this at Colton again,” said senior Jon Hunt, “It’s just so sad it had to end like this.”
Boys tennis holds high hopes for San Andreas League
by Matt Penna
March 18, 1999
Boys tennis looks forword to return in SAL and a great season.
“I hold high hopes entering the SAL,” says Coach James Verhoeven. “Our team will come together and make playoffs.” This season sees a lot of players who’ve come a long way these four years: seniors Brian Kim, Joe Manlolo, Tom Allen, Antony Coronado, and Matt Penna. Also strong players that have been apart of the team the last two seasons include seniors Chris Collins, Kevin Miller, and juniors Kris Augsburger and Shawn Augsburger.
War, Love, and Rock ‘n Roll Hits Colton High
by Roger Romero
March 18, 1999
War, Love, and Rock ‘n Roll is the plot of a famous movie from the 60’s—a movie that lives on in the minds and hearts of dedicated high school students even in our time. This movie is Bye Bye Birdie , an extraordinary musical comedy that has invaded our school.
The play will be opening tomorrow night. The cost of the tickets are $3.00 with an ASB card and $5.00 with out. The story is about a famous rock star, Conrad Birdie, (played by Lenny Ramirez) who gets drafted into the army. Albert Peterson, a songwriter (played by Chris Brown), wants Conrad to sing one last song and kiss one high school girl before he leaves. Peterson is convinced that he will make his fortune, and also marry his girlfriend Rosie, (played by Valarie Lopez) At the same time, his mother, (played by Kelly Ehlert) will do anything to break him and Rosie up.
Kim, played by, Megan Loewy and Hugo, played by, Jason Quiroz, are the high school steadies, they live in Sweet Apple, Ohio where most of the action takes place. What happens to this sweet couple Kim and Hugo, when they find out that Kim is the lucky high school girl that Conrad is supposed to kiss good bye is a mystery that can be solved by going to the play.
"Its a big production, loaded with, fun songs, dances, and humorous dialogue." Choreographer/ director Joey Mercado said. Bye Bye Birdie was a great movie in the 60's. It was nominated for an Oscar in 1963 for, Best music, Scoring of music, adaptation or treatment and Best Sound. Some of the songs in this play are: "Put on a Happy Face", "We Love You, Conrad", and "Bye Bye Birdie."
There are 60 talented people contributing to the production of this play, 20 back stage and 40 acting. All the days of effort and hard work from these students is all worth it for a couple hours of glory on the stage of the auditorium. "They're a wonderful bunch of kids... positive, energetic, talented." Mercado said.
Bye Bye Birdie: it's a "must see" play if you want to appreciate all the talent this group of kids have. So don't miss it. This play will only be playing on March 19, 20, 26 & 27.
Cher hits it big with self-titled comeback CD
by Amy Yarnall
March 18, 1999Can you “Believe” that Cher has had another strong comeback? Her new CD Cher is now number one in England and is heading it’s way over to the states in a swift wind. Cher herself says, “I’ve had so many comebacks I should have been given the Comeback of the Universe Award.”
The famous song “Believe” has been heard numerous times on local radio stations such as KISS-FM and 99.1 KGGI. Cher’s “Believe” has reached number forty on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music Club Chart. The song itself is about beliveing in love after getting out of a relationship. In some peoples lives “Believe” is just the right medicine. Her electronic voice in the song was hard to get used to. It echoed and sounded funny at first, then after listening to it, Cher’s style grew on me.
The CD has a lot of party, disco in it. It screams “dance” to me. If you love dance music then you’ll love Cher’s new release. Her song “Dove’ e L’amore” has a rhythm to it that is very catchy. Cher has always sung in a medium voice; an alto voice that some people say “is easy to sing with.” She doesn’t get very high and when she does it’s just the right height. Her other song, “Runaway” is also a favorite; saying that “No one said [relationships] would be easy.” It’s a good flowing song with much strength and it demonstrates the power that a person needs to continue on.
The one thing I don’t like about the songs are that they lack a non dance rhythm beat. All of the songs are danceable except for “Power”. Don’t get me wrong, I love a lot of the songs but if you listen to too much Cher you’re liable to get a headache.
“Believe” is dedicated “in memory of Son,” which is Cher’s deceased ex-husband Sonny Bono. Bono died in a skiing accident. Bono’s widow, Mary, told Capitol Style Magazine that “she’s just promoting herself. Chers always been the best at self promotion.”
“Yeah, I like singing. I like music,” Cher told David Letterman when she was on his show. Cher has been in the music business for 33 years. The number of years Cher has been singing really does show in her new CD entitled Cher. She goes the distance in her songs about love and how a person can make it through a relationship. There about love, and coming back strong, and most of all, believing.
Dallas Cup awaits two of Colton’s best
by Joanne Flores
March 18, 1999
Playing soccer since the age of four, I guess you can say that senior Anthony Coronado has dreamt of going to one of the most prestigious tournaments. The Dallas Cup would be considered one of the best tournaments for club soccer players, not only for Americans but for other countries as well.
Coronado has been playing club soccer for eight years now and playing for Claremont Stars for two years. He has many accomplishments that he can put to his name including playing for the California State team for four years now and All League as well as All C.I.F honors last year.
Coronado has small expectations for this tournament, he only wants to win the whole thing. “It’s a great experience, and I’m just so glad to be apart of it.” Not very many teams can qualify for this tournament but only one or two from each state and maybe not even that.
Coronado is not the only student from Colton high attending this tournament, fellow senior Jon Hunt will also be attending this tourney for the Claremont Stars U17 team.
Hunt has been playing soccer for thirteen years and six of them for Claremont. Hunt is looking foward to playing these teams from other countries. “I think it’s great to play different countries they have different styles and we’re being exposed to new things.”
They will be leaving to Dallas on March 27th and will return on April 6th
Both sides now/Don’t censor the Internet!
by Allen Eley
March 18, 1999Was the internet intended for kids? No! It was originally created for adults to log on and send information from one point to another as a faster and cheaper means for transportation of information. If an eleven year old kid signs onto the internet in hopes of playing a game, he gets it. There are things such as blocks for children so they can access sites only intended for younger people. Then someone comes up with an idea to create sites for young kids to enjoy but when typing in “Play toys,” intending it to be a toy site, they accidentally access a site for adults with nude pictures instead. Yet, these pictures are already censored enough to make you pay money to see them nude. They shouldn’t be censored even more so, because if a school can have programs to not allow you to see certain sites, then the parents should be able to get one intended for their kids. There are options for those wary parents. Kids can get on the internet with parental control, which lets the parent choose what they can and can’t access.
If you’re in a trendy coffee shop (which I doubt a kid would be in one, but a teenager might be) you could log on onto a porn site. Common sense would tell you that if you’re in a learning stage of your teenage years, experiencing the urge to know about sex and to see the human body nude is normal! The internet could give you that opportunity. But then again, to be a teenager, in a coffee shop, on the internet, and on a porn site, you obviously have some problems to settle with a Psychiatrist.
If you’re a young kid on the internet, your parents should take the responsibility of censoring your kids to certain viewing topics or thanking a chance and preventing them from going on. As for teenagers, they should be able to see these things because they’re at the viewing and experiencing age. If you have a problem with nudity, then don’t log onto these sites. If you’re one of those light-headed individuals who say teenagers shouldn’t be allowed to see then ask your self why have you gone on? …
Eminem CD review
by Jason Durdle
March 18, 199
Who says white guys can’t rap? White rapper Eminem’s new LP is off the hook. Following up his first album Slim Shady EP, Eminem’s new LP which is featured on Dr. Dre’s label, Aftermath, is one to buy.
Following such predecessors as Vanilla Ice and Everlast, it looks as if Eminem is the next white boy rapper looking to make it big. If you don’t mind explict lyrics depicting domestic violence, drugs, and mayhem, then this album would look great in your collection. Eminem’s lyrics are crazy, sick, and twisted, yet hilarious if you have a twisted sense of humor.
His new LP features 18 tracks, with titles such as “My name is”, “Just don’t give a F@*%”, “Guilty conscience”, and “As the world turns”. The LP only lacks in some songs. The majority of it has phat beats and tight lyrics. If you don’t mind the sick sense of humor you should check this CD out, but if so, you will probably find the music disgusting and repulsing.
Follow a senior update
by Amber Arakaki
March 18, 199
AP exams? “EEEKK!” Prom? “EEEKK!” College applications? “EEEEKK!” Upon asking questions to senior Salam Rafeedie, those were the answers she immediately gave. Senior year is all about money, friends, studying and stressing out, according to Rafeedie.
Seniors have a lot to think about and a lot to do. The question most seniors ask themselves is “Where am I going from here?” A simplicistic question, but not such an easy answer. Rafeedie has somewhat of a reassuring answer. She has applied to many colleges, of which Redlands University has accepted her. Unfortunately (as everone knows), that school is just too expensive! She hopes that Berkeley or UCR will accept her now.
If you’re planning to go to college, you have to find ways to support yourself. It takes a lot of time and effort to go out for scholarships. “If you really want to apply for them, there’s a lot of them out there,” she says. “The trouble is having to look for them.” She says that the business office doesn’t offer much and that it’s a hassle to write essays, fill in bubbles and answer questions. “It’s very stressful.”
What’s also stressful for Rafeedie are those dreadful AP exams coming up in May. She goes to after school meetings with Mr. DeGroff to prepare for them. Although she has to study and work incessantly, she still reserves time for herself and her friends. She spends a lot of time going out with her friends because she knows that she might not see them as much in the next year. She says that she can see her friendships “windling” away. “I try not to think about leaving all of my friends.” Rafeedie has always been optimistic and happy, so she looks forward to things--not back. Although things are scary right now, she sees a bright future and the chance to meet new people.
Rafeedie also looks forward to the prom. “It sounds fun,” she laughs. This year’s prom is to be held at Huntington Beach. “It’s going to be expensive, but I’m looking forward to my big fancy dress.”
Expenses are totalling up for Rafeedie and for many other seniors. The prom is $80 dollars a ticket and college applications are expensive too. An application for a UC school is $40 dollars. Rafeedie has spent $200 on applications alone. “You don’t even get your money back when you’re not accepted,” she exclaims. Among other expenses, senior announcements cost from $170 to $200, the yearbook costs $45 to $60, and AP exams costs $30 each. Rafeedie is taking six AP exams! If you add that all up, her sum is $770!
Senior year is expensive, but Salam is just taking it day by day. She still contemplates what’s going to happen to her and where will she go. “The next couple of months determine the rest of my life," says Rafeedie. "It's true!"
Follow the Freshman update
by Marisa Gutierrez
March 18, 1999
Remember freshman Daisy Munguia? Once again, it’s time to check up on Colton High’s star freshman and see how she is handling high school life. Munguia recalled her first day at Colton High and admitted that she suffered from high-school-phobia, or the traditional fear of high school. Daisy claims that she had expected Colton High to be just like Colton Middle School, except much more challenging. After Daisy managed to survive her first day, the time just flew by, and before she knew it, Munguia had successfully completed her very first semester at Colton High.
During that period of time, Munguia literally faced her previous fear of high school by opening herself up to new experiences. She has become familiar with her new environment, teachers, classes, and peers. Daisy no longer feels inferior, instead she feels more accepted at Colton High. Her new outlook has greatly changed her previous impression of high school: “When I was in eighth grade I didn’t want to leave Colton Middle School because I knew that Colton High would be way different. But now I’m used to high school, and I enjoy it more than I did junior high.”
Daisy confessed that her past expectations of high school weren’t all that accurate because they were influenced by bogus rumors. On the other hand, one of her expectations was accurate. She expected the classes that she would take in high school would be more challenging than the classes that she took in junior high, and amazingly enough, she was right. Unlike other freshmen who fear this new challenge and decide to slack off, Munguia boldly faced and accepted the challenge. “The classes that I’m taking now are much more challenging than the ones I took at Colton Middle School. Besides, I like the challenge because it motivates me to work hard and succeed.” It was with this positive attitude that Daisy took and passed all of her finals toward the end of the semester. Finally, to top of the end of her first semester, Munguia received that she deserved, A’s and B’s.
Daisy isn’t apprehensive of her future sophomore year because she now knows that if she keeps on working hard, then, she will be prepared for next year. Nowadays, you can spot Daisy walking to class, beaming with the confidence that she earned from her success. “ I now think that Colton High is a great school, and so are the classes and everything else. I really like it here now.”
Prepare for Prom
by Diana Simental
March 18, 1999
Well Seniors and Juniors it's March 18 and the countdown has begun. This is just a little reminder for those of you that may not have realized that prom is quickly approaching. Thirty-three days until the big day and how much planning have you actually accomplished? Well if you haven't started your panning then this article will break it down for you step by step.
First things first, you have to find a date. If you are already in a good relationship then that probably means that you don't have to search for your date because they are right in front of you. For all of you that are flying single, the search for the perfect date may be a little stressful. The key to finding a good date is to make sure you find someone that you feel comfortable with. Find someone that you will enjoy spending your time with but also feel comfortable escaping from for a few songs to dance with another friend. This task should be completed by April1.
The next task would be finding what to wear. Girls need to make sure you find a dress two weeks before the prom (that would be April 17). Remember when finding a dress look for something that is stylish and sensible. Make sure that you find something that you will be able to dance (and breath) in. You don't want to remember that all you did at prom was try to adjust your dress so that you could have fun.
Now for the guys. You will need to have ordered your tux by this date also. Most of you won't know what color you'll be wearing because your date may not have a dress by then. Just ask the tux shop if you can come back and select the color of your accessories when your date finally decides on a dress. Anyone planning to go to the prom should keep their eyes and ears open for the upcoming prom fashion show.
For those that are planning to stay the night down at the beach you should make reservations at least a month before the date. Hotels may become booked quickly because of the large numbers of students planning to stay. You should chose a hotel that will be slightly leaneant about noise in the hotel. Be prepared for some hotels that may require deposits that may not be refundable if you host a party or if there is damage done to the room or hotel.
The next thing you will have to plan will be with what group will you be enjoying this night with. You will need to find a group of friends that you can make dinner reservations with. You will need to make these reservations at least a week before the prom to ensure they can accommodate a group of your size. Also if you are planning to rent a limo or a car for this wonderful evening then you need to make these reservations at least a month in advance. This will also require a deposit. Remember if your planning on renting your transportation there may be a time limit on your use and that may enable you to party afterwards.
Now for the little reminders that everyone always seems to forget. Order your corsage and buttionaire at least a week in advance. It will be a lot easier ( and safer) to order both from the same flower shop to make sure that they will match and that they will be ready in time. Also don't forget to by your tickets ahead of time. If you are bringing someone that does not attend Colton then you will need a guest pass and an assistant principal's approval.
The last thing to remember about prom is to have a good time and to be safe. This is probably the most important day to high school, next to graduation. You want to have as much fun as possible but you want to ensure you will make it to graduation.
This may seem like a lot of planning for one evening but it will be well worth it. Remember that these are memories you will cherish for the rest of your life.
Girls soccer ends on high note
by Stephanie Greenlea
March 18, 1999
As the soccer season ends, the Girls Varsity team walks off the field with their heads held high. They ended with an impressing record of 19-5-1 and as ’98-’99 San Andreas League Champions. The season came to a close after their loss to Redlands in the second round of C.I.F. playoffs on Tuesday, February 23. “They played with their hearts, I couldn’t have asked for anything more.” said coach Roy Nix.
They ended the regular season with a 4-1 victory over Yucaipa which secured them the League Championship. “It’s really exciting knowing that we are league champs,” says sophomore Diana McKinley. Then they went on to the first round of C.I.F. playoffs against Ayala High School. The game’s intensity started when the whistle blew. Ayala dominated Colton the majority of the first half and it showed when Ayala scored in the 15th minute of the game. By half time the girls had evened out the score with a header by Jen Montgomery. As the Yellowjackets walked into the second half they were determined to make the game theirs. Deep into the second half Jen Montgomery scored which would end up to be the winning goal, on a breakaway which put the Yellowjackets up 2-1. “We played so hard we deserved to win,” says sophomore Dana Krell.
Colton High School players that were named the best players in the league were Courtney Burns which was also named MVP of the league, Jen Montgomery, Jaylin Boyd, Ameera Adams, Meagan Reiter, Kalin Nix, and Stephanie Greenlea.
Golf tees off season with five returning golfers
by Jason Jones
March 18, 1999
The Colton High Yellowjacket’s Golf team teed off with their first match against Rim of the World when season started on Monday March 1.
The team is coached by Tars Petrie who has been head coach for three years and assistant for two years.”Our toughest competition will be Yucaipa, but on any given day you take the chance of being beaten unless we play up too our potential,” Petrie noted.
This year’s team consists of ten players.Those players are; seniors Joel Young and Josh Maldonado, Juniors Kenneth Reid, Jessie Boling, John Cardona,Brandon Moore, Sophomores Tim Berliner, Brandon Hillpot, and Freshmen Jeremy Maldonado, and Russel Barber, .”Any Female who could make the team will be welcome,” replied Coach /Petrie.so far only guys are on the team but if your good enough you could be on the team too.
Golf is not a popular sport here at Colton but for some people like Hillpot,who’s been in competition for 4 years, it’s a religion.”I feel pretty good about the season.There are five of us returning,and five new comers.This year the team to beat is Yucaipa,but if we want to beat them we have to do our best, but we can do it,”said Hillpot.
The players to help them do this is Young, Reid, Boling and Hilpot being the better players on the team according to Coach Petrie.
Internet chatrooms
by Stephanie Farrior
March 18, 1999Of all types of human contact on the internet, chatrooms provide the most dangerous form. Conversations with friends and strangers, both exciting and boring, are just a few clicks away. Yes, chatrooms can be fun, but few realize how dangerous they can be. Everyone thinks they are all fun and games but really everyone's anonymous. It's like a roomful of voices, all conversing, forced by technology to speak at one time.
The internet, especially chatrooms, can be addicting, and that leads to people going into chatrooms and "talking" with perfect strangers for hours on end. There are plenty of parents that don't approve of their children using chatrooms as entertainment. There can be much deception going from one screen to another. For instance, teens have enjoyed conversing with a person that they thought was their own age, but really the person is fifty-five, has been in jail for a number of years, and is a sexual predator.
Searching the web you can also find romance sites where couples have actually met. An example is the story of Mayhem and Sheba. They have their own website that includes a guest book, their wedding album and own chatroom. They met in '97 in a Dallas Cowboys chatroom. Mayhem lived in Western Australia and Sheba lived in Oklahoma. Sheba originally thought that only desperate or strange people found love on the internet, but she proved herself wrong. To make a long story short, Sheba went to meet Mayhem in Australia, and shortly after they were married. In Sheba's website she does caution children that not all romances or meetings from the internet happen like this. Children have been kidnapped and killed by people they have met on the internet; she warns children to tell their parents if someone approaches you on the internet and wants you to meet them somewhere.
A fourteen year-old girl meets an internet friend in a chatroom and discovers the other fourteen year-old girl shares a common interest in rollerblading. After a few months of dialog they agree to meet at a local park and skate. Unfortunately the "other" girl was not a girl, it was a guy who kidnapped her and intended to sell her into sex slavery. She was fortunate to escape two weeks later to finish living her life in fear and with awful memories.
Most kidnap victims are not so fortunate. A eleven year old boy made friends in chatrooms, although he did not agree to meet with anyone, he got interested in guns and bomb making through the chatrooms. One and half years later he acted out his frustrations by killing some fellow classmates at his school.
Be careful of what you think might be casual converation. Do not go into detail about certain hobbies. One can track you down just by describing your softball teams colors, team name, who you played, or what position you play. Also never indicate that your parents are not home: "I have to get my homework done before my parents get home from work at 5:30pm."TIPS FROM THE FBI
1. Never give out identifying info such as name, address, school name, or phone number.
2. Never respond to messages that are suggestive, obscene, threatening, or make you feel uncomfortable.
3. Be careful when someone offers you something for nothing, such as gifts or money.
4, Tell your parents if you came across any info that makes you fell uncomfortable .
5. Remember people online may not be who they seem. It is always easy to misrepresent him, or her.Incidents that occur, whether good or bad, can still be referred back to what our parents taught us, and our value system. We have always been told not to talk to strangers, so if we keep that in mind for our own safety we will continue to use caution on the internet.
Internet lab: great resource for learning
by Karen Venegas
March 18, 1999
Computers, Computers, Computers. The whole world is infatuated with computers. searching the net for information has become easier than opening a book. If you want to join the rest of the world on this quest for a faster and easier source of information, you don’t have to look very far. There is a computer lab on the Colton High School campus with access to the internet.
The woman in charge of the lab is Jesse Morales. Although the lab has only been around for about five years, Morales has at Colton High for fifteen years. She has always worked with computers, because before the lab was built, the computer lab was in the library.
All of the computers in the lab are networked, which means they are all connected to one server. There is an "At ease" program on all of the computers , it is a network management program which allows each student to have their own folder with the main programs, Microsoft Word, for word processing, and Netscape browser, for access to the internet. There is a log in system which allows each student to access their folder with an individual number and password.
Students who are interested in getting information off the internet, for class assignments, with the permission of their teacher to use the information as a source, are encouraged to print out as much information as they want.
"We encourage the use of the internet for classroom work... The internet is a good learning tool, it’s a good classroom tool,” said Morales.
There are teachers who also feel that the lab and the internet are both valuable to have on the campus. “I think the internet is an excellent source of information," says Holly Lacy, Economics teacher and AVID advisor. "It’s an easy way to get fast information and I encourage my students to take advantage of the lab and to use it wisely.”
Some students don’t use the lab wisely, by uploading and sometimes trying to print out harmless things like lyrics, sports, favorite celebrities, video game codes, etc. those violations will earn a warning, but if the student continues to break the rules, their privileges will be revoked. Uploading porn, hate and racism, lyrics with profanity, etc., is in direct violation of the rules, and is in direct violation of the rules, and will result in your internet privileges being taken away from you on the first offense. Students are also discouraged to visit chatrooms and net groups, because they are dangerous.
There are may be classes in the lab everyday, either one teacher every period or a different teacher every period. Students who want to work independently can go before or after school, or during the day with a pass from a teacher, “The best time on their own would be before or after school,” says Morales.
You can look at web sites that have personal interests and hobbies, but you can’t print them out and the information can’t violate the rules. The internet can be a great source of information, when you use it for research, and it can be fun too. If you don’t have an internet card, you ask a teacher, Ms. Morales, or an assistant principal, for an internet user form. You can use the internet in the lab anytime, just don’t take advantage of it because it can be fun and sometime in your four years of high school you may really need to use it.
Porn on the net
by Sharon Bjornstad
March 18, 1999
The internet. The world wide web. By now these words have become a household name and the new playground for the children of the ‘90’s. Unfortunately along with this new development in technology comes a drawback; a shadow that threatens to dwell in the playground and currupt the innocent minds of children.
Pornography. Before the internet came about there had been strick regulations against people who could obtain porn. Now these images can be accessed by the power of a finger. Should this new advantage be allowed to continue? Vice President Donna Hughes Rice of EIE (Enough Is Enough) a marketing and public relations for a Virginia based nonprophet Firm, says no. “ I joined EIE about five years ago to head up marketing and fundraising in their fight against child explotation,” says Rice, “We’d like to see the laws enforced against the distribution of illegal material, but we’re primarily concerned about ease of access to adult materials for minors over the net.”
Parents tend to be unaware of just how easy downloading porn on the net can be. A kid could be thinking he/or she is downloading some type of Sesame St. web site and end up on “Billy’s world of porn.” The solution to this problem; many suggest that parents keep tabs on the web sites their children often go to, check them out and see just what their kids are seeing. Another suggestion is to look for warning signs. If a kid is hesatent to show you just what he/or she’s been up to all day on the computer or only seems to be online behind closed doors then they could easily be downloading porn. Hughes suggests putting the computer in the family room; somewhere where parents can keep a close eye on their kids without making a big deal about it.
Another danger threatening the health of the children today are the pedophiles, or adults who tend to like children in a sexual way. These pediphiles often go to the same web sites as kids, sometimes pretending to be children themselves. They could download porn to whoever they’re talking to, asking a kid what he/or she thinks about the picture or image they’ve sent. Once these people get to know a kid they could suggest a meeting which could easily put the life of a kid in danger.
In the development of technology new advances and conveniences help in making peoples lives much easier. Although as with the creation of any new gaget or fad is man’s ability to use them for bad or good. The decision truely lies in the hands of the typist, but until people relize that there is a problem this shadow in our society will continue to dwell over the spirits of the young.
Internet Survey
by Milgem Rabanera and Mike Rodriguez
March 18, 1999
Both Mike and Milgem conducted a survey, with questions ranging from using the internet as a part of their study habits to cybersex. We asked 100 CHS students these wide array of questions. The majority of these students were of the graduating class of 99. They consisted of students in classes like Spanish III, AP Government, and art class. Due to the strong and personal content of these questions, we can’t possibly give any specific examples of names, or we would be killed! However, we do have the results on this ever-growing phenomenon we know and love called the internet. Here's what you had to say:
How often do you go online?
Weekly-41% Infrequently-30% Daily-29%How much time do you spend online on average?
2 Hours-48% Over 2 Hours-28 Less than 1 Hour-24%Do you have access to the school internet lab?
Yes-61% No-39%What services do you use?
Chatrooms-59% Email-82% School research-91% Surfing-58% Other-56%Have you ever been to a porn site?
No-56% Yes-44%Should porn sites be censored?
Yes-53% No-47%Have you ever had Cybersex?
No-80% Yes-20%Ever used the net to research stuff for school?
Yes-100%What's the best search engine?
Yahoo-70% Excite-12% Lycos-6% Alta Vista-6% Snap-3% Infoseek-3%Do you shop online?
No-58% Yes-42%Have you ever met someone in person that you met online?
No-58% Yes-42%Have you ever hooked up with anyone you met online?
No-80% Yes-20%
What's the Best Search Engine?
by Ismael Zamora
March 18, 1999
The Internet is the biggest thing to hit computers since the invention of the computer, and now with the computer business getting bigger and better you could do just about anything with computers these days.And with 2000 at our door step, just imagine the possibilities—but you better enjoy it while you can before the Y2K takes over. But for now I have news to see which search engines are the best and search engines you could use. In the internet world there are many search engines available for you to find stuff you could use, from Webcrawler to Yahoo, but which one is best? Well, it depends on what you’re looking for.
Many users use Yahoo because it organizes data, where you could easily find the thing you’re looking for by just the meaning of a word; but Yahoo is only known for categorizing less then ten percent of the internet
For school work, there are many engines to be used, such as MathSearch to help out in math needs; then there is Alta Vista which is known for a massive full text searchable database. Then there’s the cooler web sites to find info on like music bands, video clips, sound clips and sites that have been updated in the past weeks and many other interesting stuff then look for search engines like Lycos, Excite,Webseer, and Hotbot.
So really there are no best search engines; it’s just depending on what you’re looking for, so enjoy the internet and its many offers to give because computers are the new wave of the future and will keep getting better and better. Search on!
Student webmasters create new websites
by Lisa Humphrey
March 18, 1999
Okay lets face it, advances in technology can be a little scary and all this talk about the information super highway and Cyberspace can be at times intimidating. The fact that the entire world is just a click away may prevent some people from taking advantage of all the opportunities available on the internet. But not two sophomores at Colton High- Bryan Long and Stephen Aguilar, who have pioneered student-run websites by creating two Honors English-based webpages of their own. These include an Honors English II website, where students can get the latest helpful info on books and even a schedule of the materials required later on, and a poetry site where these guys feature not only their own work but some poetry of other students as well. This site is updated weekly and also has a quote of the week featured every Monday.
“I would rate these sites as average,” says Long of the webpages that took only about two hours each to create. Now all this impressive work may sound easy but not when you consider how much preparation actually went in to these projects. It all started in about ‘96-’97 when the guys began experimenting with different programs, and learning the skills needed to make such an idea a reality.
Then they began creating websites which were at first solo projects. Aguilar created two based on different computer games and screen shots of games. Meanwhile, Long created “Summary Central,” a webpage containing Cliff's notes of books, and “Music Mayhem,” which featured all sorts of music, including alternative and rock (“sorry, no rap” says Long.)
Finally in November Long had the idea to create the Honors English webpage for Colton High. The two collaborated over the phone and on the net for ideas and information about the page which led to the official creation of the site. They also conversed with Honors English II teacher Lucy Khairullah about their idea. When asked whether they have assigned tasks for each other they explained, “It depends...if someone knows more about one area, then they work more on that subject.”
Both Aguilar and Long—who plan on continuing their website for the rest of the year and possibly longer—agree that it is a nice idea that more students are deciding to explore making websites for themselves. However many sites can actually be a joke. “Sometimes I think they shouls choose better subjects,” says Long “I mean who wants to hear about my aunts’ dog?”
In reality there is quite a future in this area if you are signed on with the right company. However it can be more than a bit of work as both these guys know firsthand. They are considering a possible future in this or perhaps just doing some things on the side. They have already made some money with this project and are looking forward to making some more.
When asked what advice they would give to students hoping to make their own websites they said simply “don’t get frustrated at first.” After all if they had given up they would have not turned their idea into a reality.
Both sides now/Keep the web free from Porn!
by Rena Ramirez
March 18, 1999Imagine this; an eleven year old logs on to the Internet in hopes of playing a computer game when distracted by the words “You’ve got mail”. The child is excited by the fact that he received unknown mail, and with the double-click of a button, has access to pornography. In addition to the easy acess of porn, there are many other fears parents have for their kids, such as chatroom wierdos, who utilize the Internet to lure innocent young children into telling them their names, age, and location.
If you’re thinking that having chatrooms, instant messages, web pages, e-mail, conferencing, video and audio access etc. is a freedom of speech, well, you are right. But the people who provide these should take responsibility for their web pages, chatrooms, etc. In my opinion you should not be able to post anything on the internet without a contact such as name & address. Although some of you may feel that young kids have no business on the internet, they do have needs such we teenagers do. Needs such as researching for school, using the encyclopedia, and, as we all do, searching for Cliff’s Notes. I mean, who wants to read a boring book, anyway? Why read encyclopedias, and do research from a book when you can turn on a simple machine, do school work, and have fun at the same time? But at the same time we have a right to be free from smut.
Another alternative would be to post the chatrooms, adult web pages, and other adult sites at night from the hours of 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. These hours will be while the children are asleep; that way they have no access to these sites while doing school work during the day. These adult sites are exactly the as same the SPICE channel on pay-per view, but this station is shown at night for only adult pleasure and that is exactly what the Internet should do. I have to admit there are already blocks installed into the computer that does not allow kids to go into certain chatrooms and porn sites, but Parental control is usually only being put into the computers at home by parents who care. But what about coffee shops in other cites who have the internet? I know you are probably thinking why are kids and teens going to coffee shops anyway, Well think about it they don’t necessarily have to be drinking coffee.
I think that people who don’t think the Internet shouldn’t be censored are ignorant, and don’t want controls on the computer so they can have access to porno sites themselves.
Klub Korner
by Karen Venegas
March 18, 1999Key Club
Feel like helping others in your community, but you don’t know how? The Key Club on the Colton High School campus, “is the only club whose whole purpose is to serve the community,” says Anne Kim, junior; she is the 1998-1999 secretary of the Key Club. Other officers include Debbie Huntoon, president; Genevieve Bangcawaya, vice president; Oscar Perez, treasurer, all seniors; Ryan Mercene, sergeant at arms, junior: and Frank Miller is the club’s advisor.
The Key Club Motto is “caring, our way of life”, and they have been active in keeping that motto alive, they participated in building the floats for the 1999 Rose Parade. The club hosted the last Blood Drive for the Blood bank. Last month members helped serve at a dinner hosted by the Women’s Club. In March they planned in taking part in a thirty hour fast to raise money for world vision. They also planned to take part in a bowling tournament to raise money for the Special Olympics.
If some of these activities interest you, don’t wait until next year, Key club meets every Monday after school in room 552 and everyone is welcome to join anytime . The officers for 1999-2000 have already been chosen, David Vasquez, president; Angel Orta, vice president; Jennifer Logan, secretary; Jason Valenzuela, bulletin editor, all juniors;Jae Chae, treasurer; Denny Kurniawan, sergeant at arms, both sophomores. Key Club, “is really fun, and it gives you a chance to give back to the community. Besides, each person gains a whole lot of pride for themselves, their community, and their school,” said Kim.
The next Key Club meeting will be on Monday, March 22, 1999 in room 552, and again all are welcome.Swing Club
Swing? What is Swing? Swing is a fast dance taught originated in the 1930’s in which partners may do stunts or jumps. Swing is done to Big Band music and popular neo swing bands like Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, Royal Crown review, and Brian Setzer Orchestra.
The Swing Club is new on the Colton High School campus and is unique because, they focus on Swing dancing styles like East Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Eight Step Charleston, and the California State Dance, West Coast Swing.
Darcy Vickers Salvadore, is the club advisor, Sophomore Kristina Wood, president; Junior Michael Tisdale, vice president; Sophomore Darriana Aldrete, historian; Junior Jessy Garcia, secretary; and Freshman Melina Gomez, treasurer. “We teach and learn Swing dancing as well as learn about the Swing Era.”, said Salvadore.
Swing Club is planning two after school dances, the formation of a web site, and a bulletin board in room 300 featuring local Swing dancing events, lessons, etc., all awaiting the approval of ASB. After Spring Break the club hopes to have an evening dance and possibly an excursion.
The club meets every second and fourth Wednesday in room 300. There is no limit on who can join this club, except to have a desire to Swing dance, There will be a dance on Friday, March 26,1999 after school. Listen in the bulletin for exact times and for the next date that the club meets, if you are interested in this rapid growing past time, “ Swing dancing is extremely fun. It is more fun to dance with a partner than many people think- The music is cool too.” commented Salvadore.
The club doesn’t have a motto yet but, perhaps they will take this one into consideration, “To Swing is to be at one with the universe.’, - Duke Ellington.
Remnant ClubThe Remnant Club is based on the mutual faith of the Christians on the high school campus, but you don’t have to be Christian to join, anyone can join this club, there are no requirements, according to President, senior Debrah Huntoon.
Their club advisor is Nan Graham; other officers include Junior Chris Brown, vice president; Senior Tiffany Heald and Sophomore Andrew Stewart, secretaries; Senior Steven Macintyre, treasurer, and Junior Orville Bell, Sergeant at Arms.
The Remnant Club gives Christians a chance to meet other Christians on campus, and to also act out their faith on campus. They focus on following God while in high school, and not just waiting until after they graduate to practice their faith, “We are about God. We have studies. We do service projects like other groups, but we are the only club doing it for Christ,” said Huntoon.
The club sponsored the “True Love Waits” activity for Valentine’s Day, the week of February 8-12. This activity involved getting as many of the high school students on campus as possible to sign a card promising to abstain from sex until after marriage. On Friday, February 12, the club used the cards to form a heart and displayed them in the grass so everyone on campus could look at it.
The Remnant club meets every Wednesday during lunch, in room 401. The next meeting will be on Wednesday, March 24, 1999.
Marilyn Manson Concert Review
by Matt Penna
March 18, 1999March 14, The Great Western Forum: Thousands of fans are cheering as Marilyn Manson prowls the stage. Then he falls . . . sorry, show’s canceled.
Twenty-five minutes into Manson’s set, after he tries to turn and get off the speaker he was standing on, he falls and hurts himself. The lights come up and the show is canceled. An angered crowd leaves with no problems and no retribution.
What little we saw of Manson was extravagant; he entered on a crucifix made from televisions in one of the many costumes, walked around on stilts, smoke, lights flashing, tons of paper falling from above and fire. He got to play some songs: “Sweet Dreams” and “Great Big White World” were a couple of them.
The night was not a total loss. Hole put on a great last show, but they’ve been kicked off the tour, which runs to late April. They played a little of all their albums. “Violets”, “Celebrity Skin”, and “Doll Parts” were a few of the long set.
The show could have been better if Manson would have played the full set. At least we got to see some of the show before the unfortunates who now don’t know where the show is headed.
Next time, I wish Marilyn would be a little more careful before he decides to sprain his ankle. Concert tix aren’t cheap!
New Cheerleaders chosen
by Rena Ramirez
March 18, 1999
Cheerleaders, out with the old and in with the new! Pep Squad tryouts where held on February twenty-seven at the Machintosh Gym from 8:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. A total of forty nine girls tried out and only thirty were successful not including mascots. Mascots had tryouts a week later and out of four participants only two had the glory of becoming one of those silly mascots, Sophomores
Anya Espinoza and Gabby Sinohui. Cheerleading tryouts are not as easy as you think. It is not about looking cute and bouncing around infront of judges. The requirements to become a Colton high cheerleader took alot of hard work and dedication. You had to go through two cuts.
One the first cut your were required to perform a dance and cheer that was taught to you, once you past first cuts you proceeded into second cuts with only a two week period in between in which you were expected to learn a cheer and dance that was taught by graduating Seniors, and create your own dance and cheer. Once that was completed you had to perform that in front of a panel of 4 judges along with a toe touch, herkie, right and left kicks, and 3 extras which could of consisted of the splits, heel stretch, scorpion, etc.
To make J.V. you would have had to reach a total score of 74 and to make Varsity you had to make a score of 84." It was really nerve wrecking trying out. When I heard my named caled I was in total shock. I could not belive I made the squad", said Sophmore Erika Navaro
"The reason I wanted to become a mascot was because I wanted to be part of the cheer squad and in my costume I have an opportunity of becoming a totally different person", said Espinoza. " You also can have alot of fun and act goofy in costume without people knowing who you really are."
Pepper Bough website is up
by Brenda Quintero
March 18, 1999The Pepper Bough is very proud and excited to announce that our new website is finally up! Our staff decided several years ago that they wanted the paper on the web, and have been saving stories in their computers after each issue is published. The site was designed in the past year and was a painstaking task, taking many hours. We wanted the paper to be on the web because, in the words of adviser Dave Rainey, "The internet is the coming thing in technology for the future, it's fun and we should be able to use it now, since everybody else is."
The address for this website is http://www.pepperbough.colton.org. This website contains a section of the history of the Pepper Bough including the last few advisors, but the largest part in the site are the archives containing the last twelve complete issues of the Pepper Bough.
It also has links to other high school newspapers showing you their work on their newspaper, a link to the Colton district website, to the Colton High website and Yahoo, all of these in which help you on graduating info or other information about the district or the high school. Probably one of the most interesting parts of the site is the message board; you can leave messages, letters to the editor, or just sound off on anything you've read in the paper.
The Pepper Bough website has informaton on the school newspaper and links to other important websites. It has enough to satisfy everyone, so come and join us, we'll be waiting!
Rings and Letterman Jackets
by Kelly Wheatley
March 18, 1999Four long years of high school, and what do we get out of it? Well, hopefully a successful job, but that only shows the result of all the effort put into our high school careers. To show the fun in activities and sports we rely on Letterman jackets, and class rings. These display sports, achievements and school spirit all rolled into one.
Many argue they are too expensive, and they are expensive. But for something that shows all that was put into your four years of high school, the letterman’s jacket and class ring are well worth it. These jackets are more than just some jackets with gold letters, and the rings are more than just a hunk gold or silver. They contain memories, and not just memories of the sport or activity.—memories of the frienships made and activities won.
Actually, getting a letter can be a tedeous job, but after you’ve finally acomplished it, why wouldn’t you want to show it off with a letterman jacket? You are wearing all your work and memories on your back. With a class ring you don’t need to earn a letter, you don’t even have to play a sport. A class ring is there to show your pride in your school, and your graduating class.
Letterman’s jackets and class rings are vital essentials in the rememberance of high school. When you’re looking back twenty years from now, what else will you have to remind you of those memories made?
SAT's For '99
by Amber Cambroto
March 18, 1999The SAT's are givin seven times between October and June here at Colton High. To take the SAT 1 you have to pay $23. The SAT 2 costs a little more and of course there's a $13 for registration fee. As everyone already knows you have to take the SAT's to attend college. The SAT's cover topics such as math, and reading, then you get a choice of history, physics, foreign language and many other areas in which you may choose the final testing area.
Your score on the SAT does not prevent you from graduating high school, however it can effect your college choices. Colleges base your admission on your scores as well as your academic achievements. They want to see if you have potential for success.
If they predict you will be successful in the future, colleges will offer you admission and maybe even scholarships. As Valerie Hocutt told me, " If I take the SAT's then I will be accepted to more schools and they will also let me know what level of education I have."
Everybody stresses on the SAT's, which is one of the reasons for the P-SAT. The P-SAT is smaller test that is made to somewhat replicate the SAT. It to is given at Colton High and is recomended for sophomores and juniors. It covers the same basics and topics.
Our library offers a computer program to where you can go on and practice and study. This helps to take off some of the stress from students. The school did request for a $100 grant to start a study program at UCR next year. Were still waiting for an answer.So students who are taking the SAT's this March 20 just study, stay relaxed and good luck!
Sillk the Shocker CD Review
by Amber Cambroto
March 18, 1999Sillk the Shocker has hit No Limit Records with his new album, Made-Man. I’ll admit, it isn’t as good as his past records but it could still make it in the running for number one.
For Made-Man, Sillk did what the majority of rap musicians are doing these days, he teamed up with Master P and many others to create this new cd.
Now, the well-known snoop dog and Jay-z joined thier voices to Sillk’s new songs along with Mya, C-Murder, Mystikal, Mia X, Fiend, sons of funk, and Ghetto Commision.
Now on the CD, Sillk and Mystikal have the song that has everyone singing “It Ain’t My Fault’’. Sillk and Rico from the Sons of Funk throw thier feelings into ‘’It’s Going Around Outside’’. Which I can say will catch your attention because many of you can relate to the words.
So I suggest buying this new cd, and don’t forget to check out Sillk in the new movie that is coming out soon called Hot Boyz..
Softball stays focused
by Steve Perez
March 18, 1999
The Varsity Softball team returns five starters from last years team as they open up league play at Cajon, today at 3:15.
Head Coach Joe Montes says the team is “much stronger overall” than last years, and remains focused on bringing home an SAL title.
“It’s been 20 years since a Colton High softball team won a league championship,” says Montes,”our main goal for this year is to hang the ’99 league championship in Ken Hubbs gym”.
“The toughest teams this year are probably Cajon and Pacific,” says Montes,” and we’re right at their level.”
With strong seasons from star pitchers Senior Diana Sutton and Sophmore Desiree Serrano a league chamionship looks like a definite possibilty.
Competencies: New standards, again?
Staff Editorial
March 18, 1999A new rule that will surely have a major impact on our future has come upon the students of Colton High. We’re talking, of course, of the new competency requirements.
The district has revised its competency requirements. Along with the requirement of getting a passing grade on the STAR test, they are also going to be looking at your grades. For students at Colton High, this can either be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on the student. Some students will probably complain about this new rule, and we at the Pepper Bough think they have a right to.
This new rule is good for students who get good grades but don’t do so well on a test. Most students with this problem get nervous when they take test or don’t have any test taking skills. For people like this, it isn’t fair to judge them by their test grades. That’s why this new rule can really help students who test poorly. It doesn’t focus on just the test grades as the only indicator of competency, but includes school grades to consider the student as a whole.
Sounds fair, right? But even this may have a detrimental effect on Colton High. Under the old system, you could pass competency your freshmen year by doing well on your test—but now there is a system of 20 points you need to collect that you can’t possibly get your freshmen year. The criteria for this system using grades and number of points received by those grades is: D=1, C=2, B=3 and A=4. Honors Classes get an additional point, and Fs get nothing. The SAT/9 portion ranges from 1-9 points.
The result is the district is setting higher standards for Colton High, effectively making it harder to pass competency, or, at the very least, making students wait at least until our junior or senior years before we’ve passed this critical milestone. Just what we need: a more confusing system of points and benchmarks, and more stress. For those students who don’t get good grades but do good on their test, the new system in one way balances out, but at the same time makes it that much harder for them to graduate. These types of students are of those who don’t do their homework but know the material on the test or guess really well.
This new competency rule will hopefully get them up and crackin’ on their school work. Or, it could just have the opposite effect; we can see some students dropping out of challenging honors/AP courses and taking the “easier” level class just got get a better letter grade. Is that raising a students’ standards? Or giving them an easier out?
For the students who get bad grades along with bad test grades, this can either be a wake up call or a disaster. This new rule has a high possibility of making students drop out of high school. Students might feel as though they just can’t make good grades and do well on the STAR test and get discouraged.
This new rule may help some students; however, the district failed to look at the students as a whole. Of course, with the new high school exit exam proposed by the new governor, Gray Davis, it all will soon be a dead issue. We’ll be back to taking a single test every year. But until that happens, we’ve just got to be content with the school district’s message to us all: “OK, kids, we’ve upped our standards. Now, up yours.”
Swimmers on your marks
by Kelly Wheatley
March 18, 1999
Consisting mostly of newcomers the swim team this year has their work cut out for them. Coach James Vickers has the biggest part of the job. Getting the returning swimmers back into shape, and teaching the new ones all the techniques needed to know for competition. Practice began on Monday February 22, From 3 to 5 o’clock at Terrace Hills Middle school. At the end of practice soar tired bodies were slowly exiting the pool knowing they would be back for the same workout the next day, and everyday after that. The team is getting ready for their first meet on March 11, at Valley View the team is looking at about 2 weeks of preparation.
Talent Show Hits Whitmer
by MollyRose Jones
March 18, 1999The "Talent, No Talent Variety Show" was appropriately titled, concerning its wide range of acts and the varying responses from its audience. The performance was held February 25 at 7:00p.m. in the Whitmer Auditorium, and was scheduled for twenty- four different acts. However, their was a last minute drop out of the Class of 2002, which was supposed to do a skit for the show. This was made up for with two surprise acts, first a classical piano number from the MC for the evening, junior Jorge Ortega. Next came a lip- sync to Rap act by his co- host, junior........
The show lasted just under two hours. The performances which graced the stage over this time included both original and commonly heard rap songs, together with choreographed dancers, solo and duo singing of popular songs, some lip- syncing, two rock bands, a dramatic monologue, and even a DJ compilation.
The audience, a mix of hyped up students, parents, and friends, seemed to have differing opinions on which acts they would categorize as the “Talent” or “No Talent” part of the show. Many restless or fed up guest either chose to leave long before the end of the show, or conspicuously walked out as the last group was still holding fast to their claim of the stage. Throughout the night, their was a constant atmosphere of “Showtime at the Apollo,” as unruly audience members hurled insults at acts that did not quite fit their tastes for fine art. The show must go on, though, and the performers braved the often- cheering, but many- times brutal audience, sanz deviation.
There were a couple of acts that stood out as most original. Primarily, the title pertains to the first of the night. This was the sign language interpretation of a popular love song and the Irish Step Dancing done by a group called "The Byrnes." Secondly, senior Tony Bacerra was noticed for the songs "What's Going On" and "It's Alright," both of which he composed himself and sang while playing the acoustic guitar.
The most popular renditions among the general audience included the "Beastie Boys" song "Girls," which involved Ernest Herrera, Mike Guitierrez, Adam Edwards, Frank Del Rincon, and O.J. Ornelas dressed in drag to add to the effect. Also, Junior Monique LeCompte's performance of the Celine Dion song "I'll Be Waiting for You" blew audience members away and received a standing ovation. Plus, the band "House Broken" was mighty popular with some of the locals.
Of course, there were also some of the usual bloopers, but, overall, the show went by fairly smoothly.
There was the tripping over of the chair, music to go with an act that was taking uncomfortably long to be found, and other little glitches. Also sad but true, it seems it never fails that if there are two students performing a dance one will so obviously not know it as well as the other, and will be desperately trying to keep up. A pesky burn out of the bass while the band "The Perverts" was up also put a damper on the performance.
Whether great or seeming to be one Coke short of a six pack, most students would admit that they at least respect all the participants for braving the stage in the first place.
The show was put together by CHS leadership with advisor Karla Huesca. The charge to attend was one dollar, or free with A.S.B.
Drunk Driving
by Jeanine Medrano
March 18, 1999Broken Glass and Blood. The end result of what most teenagers would say is “innocent fun.”It’s Saturday night, what are you doing?...Most high school students would answer “PARTYING!” Hey, don’t get me wrong or anything, a little partying never hurt anyone right? Don’t be so sure or quick to answer until the end of this article.
Last Saturday night, I met a girl. Sadly, the circumstances were unfortunate. Imagine this... you’re at a party, and you have a couple of drinks (and I don’t mean soda). You try to do the smart thing and by not driving because you do remember the catch phrases you have been bombarded with since early childhood. “JUST SAY NO,” “DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE,” and “FRIENDS DON’T LET FRIENDS DRIVE DRUNK.” This girl, (who we’ll call Jill, for her protection) handed the keys of her dad’s car to a friend. He, unknown to her, had been drinking, too. Jack (or so we’ll call him) and Jill were now driving along the road drunk, going home from a party on a Saturday night. (Sound familiar to anyone?) Blaring the radio and doing a little car dancing, they seemed to think that life couldn’t get any better than this.
The next thing you know, all one can see is broken glass and blood. The end result of “innocent fun”? I think NOT. No, this was the end result of drunk driving. Rims, hubcaps, blinkers, horns, broken windshields, flat tires, mirrors and personal belongings seemed to be making their own little homes on, around, and near the road.
As a witness to the accident, I can say that I hope you or any of your friends don’t end up like Jack and Jill, in fact I hope you never have to witness anything this horrible.
Every year, 33% of teenagers die as a result of drunk driving. Almost 2,500 kids who abuse alcohol and their driving privilege. Everyone always seems to downplay the seriousness of this issue. Jack and Jill, who now lay in the hospital with multiple broken bones, will soon get out, and live their lives as best as possible to forget that night. Unfortunately, the courts, and their parents, won’t let it be that easy.
Punishments, other than death, injury, and nightmares, are tickets, fines, jail time, the revoking of your license (if you have one) and long court battles.
Just think, all this could have been avoided by using any one of the various catch phrases, or how about just a simple “no thanks, I drove here.” Chances are, if you go to a party where you know there will be drinking (spare me the “I didn’t know” line), it is going to be pretty hard to find a sober driver who would be willing to cover your butt. Forget your friends too, you’re on your own on this one. You may think that they’ll be there for you when you need them, but don’t be so sure about anything when alcohol is involved. They may not even remember who you are in all their drunkenness. The only true precaution you can take is. . . (NO, not just your seat belt) it’s not drinking at all.
Track looks to win with experience
by Steve Perez
March 18, 1999
The Varsity Track team goes on the road today as they face off against the Rialto Knights at 3:00. It will be the teams last meet before league starts against Cajon on March 25th.
Varsity Coach Wayne Weeks looks forward to the upcoming season, saying, “It\s going to be a good year”.
“We’ve got senior Cory Butner in the high jump and triple jump, senior Eric Reyes in the 1600 and 3200 and senior Joe Ayala in shotput and discus”, says Weeks, “These guys are returning seniors!”
“Taylor Petit will be competitive in the long jump, the triple jump and the high jump,” says Weeks of the sophomore.
The team, which Weeks says is much improved from last years, will also make the move from the ultra tough CBL to the somewhat less competitive SAL.
“The transition from CBL to the SAL will help.” says Weeks, “we’re in the right league now.”
Weeks rates the toughest teams as Yucaipa and Pacific, yet insists, “We’ll be competitive with each and every team.”
“Our goal for the year is for a lot of our athletes to advance to the CIF Championships,” says Weeks.
True love can’t always wait!
by Kathy Croy
March 18,1999Sex: an issue every teenager faces. A decision that comes with a wide range of serious consequences. Which is why many students at Colton High School have pledged to remain abstinate until marriage. The Remnant club has helped promote the True Love Waits Program by posting signs throughout the school such as, “Save your self from disease” and showing other ways in which abstinence can be helpful.
But not everyone waits. In fact, federal statistics show that 7 out of every 10 teenagers ages 15 to 19 are sexually active, producing approximately 880,000 unwanted pregnancies a year. So although it may a great thing to promote abstinence until marriage, for those 3 out of 10 teenagers who aren’t having sex, why not promote responsibility in those who are? You may have not known this , but national condom week was February 14th through the 21st, the same time Abstinence was being promoted. So although some may think it’s defeating the purpose of their club by showing kids ways to have safe sex, try to think of it this way: If you were a parent, and you owned a pool, you could tell you children to not go in it—you could even build a gate around it— but if you knew that somehow, some way your kids were gonna find a way into that pool, wouldn’t you wanna teach your kids how to swim? So reality check, Remnant club—you really wanna help students with sex? Pass out a condom or two.
If you find this absolutely appalling and want no part of it, just keep this in mind: 43% of all unintended pregnancies end in abortion. That’s 289,000 abortions each year, from teens alone. So why not teach abstinence for those who choose to remain abstinate, and SAFE sex for those who choose to have sex? Maybe then there would be no need for a waiting list at our school’s infant center. That’s right, there are 20 availible spaces in the infant center yet Terry Yanez informs me, “There’s always a waiting list.”
Although having sex is never as safe as abstinence, there are ways to come pretty close. The condom, when used regularly, can reduce the risk of contracting a sexually transmitted desiease 75% to 80% and should be used every time a couple has sex. Every year 3 million teens—about one in every four sexually experienced teens—aquire an STD, almost always from lack of condom use. But what about the overwhelming amount of teen pregnancies? President Clinton calls teen pregnancy, “Our nations biggest social problem.” So why not help solve it? Well America is trying. In 1994, $715 million in federal and state taxes were spent in providing millions of contraceptive services and supplies to poor women in the United States—thus helping prevent at least 1.5 million unintended pregnancies that would have occurred otherwise. Now you may think there is no need to waste our hard earned tax dollars on condoms and such. But actually you are saving money. For every one dollar that America spends in aiding women with contraceptives, we SAVE three dollars that would have been spent on prenatal and newborn medical care alone. California is ranked first nationally as the state with the highest teen pregnancy and dispite our surroundings, I don’t believe the general state feels that’s an admirable title. Perhaps we should practice educating and providing contraceptives for the sexually active teenagers at our very own Colton High. A sexually active teenager who does not use contraception has a 90% chance of becoming pregnant within a year.
There are a wide range of contraceptives that teenagers could be using that they may not even know about. First off there is “the Pill,” a pill (hence the name) that is taken once a day, everyday, and has a success rate of 99.9% in preventing against pregnancy. That means only one in every one thousand girls who use the Pill become pregnant—and that point one percent is usually a direct result of misuse. But for those of you who even have trouble with remembering your homework, there is even a more fool proof way of pregnancy prevention. The Depo ProVera shot, an injection in the arm, is given only once every three months, but usually has slightly stronger side effects such as mood changes and nasuea. But one of the most dominate reasons teenagers have for not getting on birth control is the fear that their parents will find out—considering that you have to visit your doctor before he/she can prescribe a birth control method to you. But here’s the beauty part; your parents don’t have to know. As long as you pay for the services yourself, there is no way for your parents to find out. By law your doctor can not tell anybody else your medical information, even if your parents came raging into the doctor’s office kicking and screaming, demanding that they know the business of their daughter. Says one Colton High soon-to-be-mother, “I wish I would’ve gotten on birth control, but my parents didn’t know [I was having sex]. I wish I would have. I hurt a lot of people.”
Prevention methods today are not only incredibly reliable, but affordable as well. So what it all comes down to is your choice. If you choose to wait until marriage, practice abstinance. If you choose to have sex, be responsible. With the technology of today there is viturally no excuse for any more unwanted pregnancies, unless of some unfortunate incident in which you really don’t have a choice.
So I whole heartedly advocate that if you choose to have sex, be responsible about it. Use a condom, use birth control, do anything to protect yourself. Because if you can’t be good, be careful.
Villa to be honored at MEChA Mujer Banquet
by Roger Romero
March 18, 1999
ELD department chair Avelina Villa will be honored at M.E.Ch.A’s sixth annual Chicana/Latina Hall of Fame Banquet (or Mujer Banquet) on the 29th of March.
Every year M.E.Ch.A officers put a dinner together in order to honor a Hispanic woman for all the work she has given to our community. This dinner takes place at the cafeteria from 6:30pm to 9:00pm, the price of this event will be $10.00 for adults and $3.50 for high school students. During the dinner there will be raffles and speeches about how students can have a better view of all the effort teachers put into their work and the dedication and patience they must have to help revolt students in our school.
Villa replied with surprise and happiness to the nomination given to her. "I cannot believe it, this is a honor." This is the new face of success for Colton High School hall of fame.
Last year, the nominee was Terry Yanez, a determent teacher at the Infant Center that enjoys helping students in what she can. She stated that it was a great honor to be nominated by MEChA. Teachers like Terry Yanez and Avelina Villa really make our school shine and deserve the honor given to them at this banquet.
The officers in charge to put the dinner together this year are junior Monica Santana, Treasurer, senior Roger Romero, Historian, junior Maria Orozco, Publicist, and junior Roger Robles, Extrernal affairs. Other officers helping are senior Stacey Holguin, President, senior Loretta Hernandez, Vice President, and senior Kenny Giron, Stg. of Arms. They are all very excited for the upcoming event. This banquet is one of the most important events that MEChA officers will put together. So come support them at their 6th annual banquet on March 29 from 6:30 to 9:00.
Where to go for Spring Break?
by Leah Feldhaus and Julie Connor
March 18, 1999
Spring break is finally on its way. “No more students, no more books, and no more teacher’s dirty looks!” (Now if that was our song, we would have mentioned the part about greasy pizzas and dirty soda cans, but that’s just us.) You ‘ll have a whole week of independence, so what are you going to do? Like many others who are psyched about the freedom but don't know what to do, you'll probably end up watching re-runs of Saved by the Bell or vacuuming for your mom. Unless, of course, you plan ahead.
Some places don’t require much planning. If you're in to the usual things, you know, the movies, the mall, then you really don't need any new ideas. However, if you're not in to all those peppy employees who are just so eager to help, then maybe partying in Melrose or Hollywood is more your style (not exactly creative, but hey- we’re teenagers.)
Since the purpose of spring break is to get away, road trips are a must. Now, we’re not talking about the usual family road trips, not like there’s anything wrong with Grandma, but we were thinking more along the lines of Tijuana or the beach. The downfall of trips to T.J.- cheap beer and wild parties, but at least you have a shot at waving to your mom on the 6 o’ clock news.
If you don’t want your mom’s latest image to be you dancing around with a guy in a big sombrero, here’s what you do. Call up a bunch of friends, pack mass amounts of food, pile into the family wagon, and head to the beach. Once you're there, bust out with the food and have a campfire. As long as you have that and a stereo, you can't go wrong.
As far as the music scene goes, there are a lot of shows happening over break. The Skeletones are playing at the Troubador Friday, April 2, as well as No Use For a Name at the Roxy. Rusted Root is playing April 3 at the Coach House.
So next time you're sitting at home watching Saved by the Bell and thinking that there has to be more to spring break than this, remember these ideas and do something. No matter what you actually do, remember where you aren't, and enjoy it.
Wing Commander/Movie Review
by Lisa Humphrey
March 18, 1999
Wing Commander, which is based on a video game, and looking like one most of the time, has roughly the same degree of character development; which is all most movie goers need to know. With dashing pilots flying around enemy targets, the entire movie and a cast of characters who are mostly underdeveloped, this movie would only be an eleven- year -old computer game fanatic’s dream.
The plot involves a war between earth and murky dark green monsters called Kilrathi in the year 2564. Two scrappy young soldiers Chris Blair (Freddie Prinze Jr.) and Todd Marshall (Matthew Lillard) a.k.a. the Maniac are sent to deliver an encoded disk with the message of an invasion. Prinze and Lillard who are reunited from the cast of the movie She’s All That play characters who are encouraged to act like the last two college dorks left in America. The characters carry out this task and afterword they meet two fabulous women Deveroax (Saffron Burrows) nicknamed Angel, a stoic wing commander, and Rosy (Ginny Holder) another fighter pilot. Both men fall in love as illustrated with dialogue a twelve year old might write or believe. But duty calls everyone in to action and thus the characters spend the remainder of the movie risking their lives jumping quasars and pulsars and counting the number of enemy vessels still on their tail.
Intertwined into all this combating is the subplot about an almost extinct group called the Pilgrims, (a dying race of combatants with a keen sense of navigation). Blair’s mother was a pilgrim, and while he fights the prejudice, there remains one character who periodically calls Blair a half-breed.
Some highly respected actors include David Suchet, who appears in the film Everyone’s Got to Make a Living and Tcheky Karyo who plays an officer of the fleet. These actors are capable of splendid performances- too bad the script did not allow them such.
Chris Roberts, who created the video game the film is based on, and directed and wrote the original story for “Wing Commander” has created a film that is painfully boring and funny in the wrong places. The best exchange in the movie is probably between Chris and Deveraux, after she gives him a direct order to leave her for dead..
The only phrase to describe this movie is a sincere lack of variety. It was poorly done with space combat throughout movie, a low budget film for sure. This film contains weak dialogue with an attempt to convey strong messages, which turned out to be only a picture of people in a spacecraft doing nothing, about nothing.
Jason Calderilla reaches masters in wrestling
by Julie Connor
March 18, 1999
Wrestling at the 105 pound weight class, junior Jason Calderilla was the only member of the Varsity Wrestling team to win at CIF individuals and continue on to Masters, which were held at Fountain Valley school January 26 and 27. Despite his hard work and talent, Calderilla lost his first match by points and was eliminated. Calderilla didn’t get to Masters without paying the price.”My friends and teachers think I starve myself. Well I don’t. 7th period I run. After school I practice from 2-4 then I go to another practice from 5-8, and then I hit the gym. “ Assistant coach Troy Knudsvig agreed that his hard work paid off and had this to say about Jason’s 40-12 season, “Jason had an awesome season and he improved in all areas of wrestling.”
El Rock en Español Toma Fuerza
por Horacio Fregoso
18 de Marzo 1999
La música ha sido una tradición que se sigue hace muchos años atras. Nosotros principalmente como latinos somos reconocidos por nuestros variados ritmos los cuales nos identifican. Por ejemplo el ritmo norteño es mejor conocido en el noroeste de México, mientras que el merengue,cumbia y tambien conocido como el ballenato se escuchan más en el centro de México y en los paises sudamericanos y caribeños Pero actualmente el fenomeno del rock en español a tomado fuerza remplazando los tradicionales corridos y las movidas cumbias.
Ultimamente podemos observar que los tan fieles amantes de la música norteña han llegado al estremo de cambiar sus botas baqueras y su tejana, por una vestimenta más moderna la cuál incluye las camisetas con sus dibujos animados de sus bandas, pero no de quebradita, ni no de bandas rockeras. Tiempo atras el rock era considerado una música fuera de lo común, la cuál muchos creían que contenia mensajes negativos para nuestra juventud. Quienes ese tiempo escuchaban esta clase de música era considerados como jovenes descarriados los cuales utilizaban el rock como excusa para causar problemas.
Afortunadamente este concepto a cambiado ya que en los últimos años el rock en español a tomado más fuerza dejando atras todos los rumores negativos que se le atribuían. Esto es acausa de que las nuevas bandas rockeras no solo componen canciones con el proposito de ganar dinero, sino principalmente llevar mensajes positivos los cuales se encuentran en cada una de sus exitosas canciones. Por ejemplo qiuen no ha escuchado hablar de la ya famosa cantante Shakira, o una de las mejores bandas de rock conoicida por todos como Mána. Estos dos fenomenos musicales han tomado fuerza con la diferentes formas de expresarse por medio de sus controvesiales y famosas canciones las cuales si uno las analiza tienen mucho que decir acerca de lo que, uno como joven atraviesa día con día.
En conclusión no importanto de donde somos, todos como latinos tenemos nuestra música en común, que aunque con diferentes ritmos pero siempre nos llega a unir de una forma ú otra. Y ahora gracias a el rock en español nos podemos identificar con la lengua más univesal de todo el mundo; la música.
Tradicion en nuestras manos
MEChA Honrara a Avelina Villa el 29 de Marzo
por Roger Romero
18 de Marzo 1999
En Marzo 29 del presente año MECHA tendra su sexta consecutiva cena para honrar e reconoser el esfuerso de las mujeres latinas que han dado tanto a nuestra comunudad. La escogida para este año fue Avelina Villa una maestra devotada a sus estudiantes y totalmemte dedicada a su trabajo, ella tanbien es la cabeza del programa bilingue ELD (desarollo del idioma ingles). Ella se expresa con gran felicidad, “ no lo puedo creer esto es un gran horor”.
Maestra como esta enverdad hacen a nuestra escuela relusir. Esta cena tomara lugar en la cafeteria de nuestra escuela alas 6:30 pm asta las 9:00 pm. El costo de los tikets sera $10.00 por adulto y $3.50 por alumno.Los oficiales de Mecha encargados de esta cena son Monica Santana, Tresurer, y Roger Romero, Historian. otros officieles encargados son Stayce Houlgien, Lorettea Hernandez, Maria Orozco, Kenny Giron y Rico Carillo.Todos ellos estan muy anciesos por que la fecha de este gran evento llege, pues este grupo de dedicados estudiantes hacen todo lo posible para que esta cena salga perfectamente bien y teniendo mucha divercion y felicidad haciendolo es lo mejor de todo.
Por lo tanto apollenmos a estos jovenes, el Lunes 29 de Marzo a las 6:30 pm a 9:00 pm, en la cafeteria de nuestra escuela, para la cena de reconocimiento de nuestras mujeres latinas.
El veradero amor, no siempre espera
por Claudia Perez
18 de Marzo 1999Se dice que el verdadero amor puede esperar, al menos muchos piensan así, pero no hay que olvidarnos que tambien hay aquellos que piensan de la otra manera, Que el amor verdadero no siempre espera. Y es por eso que durante el mes pasado el club llamado Remnant inicio su campaña por año consecutivo, para impulsar a los estudiantes a esperar asta que de verdad encuentren el verdadero amor. Colocando bolantines en las paredes de la escuela, donde promovian mensajes especiales para los estudiantes, en donde por ejemplo se podia leer la frase “Esta bien no tener relaciones, no todos lo estan haciendo”. El club lleva varios años con este projecto, el cuál tambien consiste en que los estudiantes firmen un papel prometiendo que se van a obstener aunque sea por el periodo de sus años escolares.
Pero, ¿cuales fueron los resultados del projecto? Según el club los resultados fueron muy alentadores, ya que obtuvieron 375 firmas de estudiantes que se comprometiron a esperar. La sifra más alta en los últimos años que este projecto se ha llevado acabo.
El principal proposito de este club es llevar el mensaje de obstenerse asta que de verdad uno como adolecente encuentre aquella persona especial o mejor dicho uno este preparado para tomar este paso tan importante.
La realidad como todos nos podemos dar cuenta es otra, muchos adolecentes no toman esto en cuenta, y llegan a tomar este paso tan importante, aun sabiendo las consecuencias. Pero no hay que ver todo del lado negativo, hay que tomar en cuenta que es muy sierto que el verdadero amor no siempre espera, pero que podemos hacer asi hayga mil clubs promoviendo obstenencia por medio de promesas esto no siempre funciona , ya que no siempre cumplimos lo que prometemos. Desafortunadamente todos vemos esto de la manera más negativa, vemos muchachas esperando bebes y lo unico que nos queda hacer es criticar, pero no nos fijamos en nosotros mismos, nos basta decir la frase más comun, “ yo nunca lo voy hacer “o “ Yo nunca me voy a ver asi”. Bueno a nadie le gustaria verse como otras personas, pero tampoco le gustaria que si por desgracia llegaran a pasar por lo mismo fuesen criticados(as) .
Pero mejor no hay que hablar porque como ya lo dice el dicho, “ Cáe más rápido un hablar, que un cojo”.
Este club esta hacien do un buen trabajo ya que esta promoviendo un mensaje positivo para los estudiantes. Pero por lo mientras hay que tomar en cuenta, y muy en serio las decisiones que váyamos a tomar, para que después no nos arrepintamos de nuestras acciones, y tampoco juzguemos cruelmente.
¿En realidad nesecitamos anillos de graduacion?
por Ernesto Ramirez
18 de Marzo 1999Como todos los años, los estudiantes estan muy contentos pues por fin se encuentra a la vuelta de la esquina el gran momento de celebración esperado por todos, la graduación. Y como es el último año a todos les gustaría tener recuerdos de este, para hacerlo aun más memorable.
Es por eso que muchos deciden comprar la chamarra con el simbolo de la escuela y los respectivos colores que la identifican, las populares Senior t-shirts con los nombres de todos los estudiantes del doceavo grado, pero para otros o mejor dicho para la mayoria lo más importante es comprar su anillo de graduación. Este ya se ha hecho toda una tradición ya que por varios años atras la mayoria de los estudiantes que se gradúan lo con el objetivo de tener un recuerdo el cuál tiene un significado aun más importante que cualquier otra cosa, ya que simboliza el cumplimiento de cuatro largos años de duro trabajo, en los cuales se enfrentaron a muchos obstaculos, pero gracias a su perceverancia y dedicación lograron sobresalir. Muchos de ellos tuvieron que hacer varios meritos para lograr ganarselo.
Generalmente este es entregado el día de la graduación, con el objetivo de seguir la tradición. Pero últimamente el hecho que los estudiantes lo traigan puesto antes de este importante día se esta haciendo aun mas común. Es cuando se hace la pregunta ¿Que chiste tiene comprarlo antes, o mejor dicho, que chiste tiene traerlo puesto antes de que uno se gradue?
Si se supone que el anillo se le es entragado el día de la graduación conmemorando el final de los cuatro años de estudios. Podemos observar a varios estudiantes que aunque no se van a graduar en este presente año ya traen puesto el anillo. Esto en realidad no se ve muy bien que digamos, y no es por criticar, ya que uno puede hacer lo que se le venga en gana, pero se pierde la tradición que ha sido seguida por varios años sólo por querrerle ganar al tiempo.
Ademas es muy triste ver a estudiantes que lo andan luciendo antes de tiempo, para que al final pasen la verguenza de que terminen no graduandose. Bueno estan aquellos que se pueden dar el lujo de licirlo antes de tiempo, pero tambien estan aquellos que por razones economicas, no lo podran lucir ni antes ni después. Y eso es aun más triste porque hay quienes si se lo merece y no lo podran tener, sin embargo aquellos que no han hecho suficientes meritos si se pueden lucir presumiendolo asta antes de su respectiva graduación.
Es por eso mejor esperarse a ese día tan importante, ya que asta lo recibiremos con más orgullo, sabiendo que no lo hemos ganado con nuestro esfuerzo. Ahora para aquellos que desafortunadamente no podran tener esa dicha de lucir su anillo, por una ú otra razón, no se desanimen el hecho de que sea una tradición recibirlo, no quiere decir que el que no lo tenga no se lo merece, pero hay que tomar encuenta que no siempre se puede, y hay que conformarnos en saber que un anillo no lo es todo, es aun más importante lo que acompletamos en los cuatro largos años de duro trabajo.
Teacher Websites
by Rose Terracciano
March 18, 1999Many teachers have made a presence for themselves on the worldwide web. Here is a partial list of sites, the teachers who maintain them, and the stuff you can find on them. Happy surfing!
Website/
(Teacher/Purpose)
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listcoltonlco.html
(Chris Burner - LadyJactkets Basketball Homepage)
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listenglishmr.html
(Christel Burt - English Resources on the web)
http://www.cryogen.com/Mrsk
(Lucy Khairullah -Literature resources,AP English II)
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listushisda.html
(Dave Wheatley -Social Studies resources)
http://members.tripod.com/Axellent
(John Anthony -World History, Lady Jackets Basketball,
Chat rooms, Messageboard)
http://www.stephencarr.com
(Stephen Carr - Personal site)
http://hello.to/education
(Stephen Carr - Educational resources)
http://www.fortunecity.com/millenium/lightyear/57/index.html
(Elaine DeMarco- Computer Club)
http://www.pe.net/~jmd/emd
(Elaine DeMarco -Personal site)
http://www.cavica.org
(Bob Reedy -State VICA’s web site)
http://users.deltanet.com/~breedy
(Bob Reedy -CHS VICA website)
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listmstornms.html
(Kristen Tornero -English AP II resources)
http://www.realms.virtualave.net/chs/index.html
(Kristen Tornero -AP English III site)(student created)
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listsocialsmr.html
(John Kitchen Assignments donefrom web, links)
http://www.dave.rainey.net
(Dave Rainey Poetry, dogs, assignments/grades)