Issue of April 16, 2004
Volume LXXXVII, No. 10
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News
Cheer squad earns top honors
Who has authority over us at school?
Gas prices at an all time high
Kim Garcia elected ASB President
Strict enforcement of bottle policy has students thirstingOpinions
Are you a friend, or a BEST FRIEND?
Evil legislators want to take away our driving privileges
Is prom overrated? NO
Is prom overrated? YES
Teens treated badly on the job
What have I learned here at CHS?Features
Coming to America (column)
Horoscopes by Madamme Sandie
Underage antics
Special Prom Preview section
The Phoenix Club
A little help for the guys in the tux department
Not everyone excited about prom
Time to CHOW. Good eatin' before or after the danceSports
Baseball
Softball
Track
Golf
Cheer squad earn top honors
by Victoria Tuey
April 16, 2004
The weekend of March 19-21 was an exciting time for the cheerleaders of Colton High. After much hard work and dedication, their long hours of practice seemed to pay off as they gathered around their well-earned awards for pictures. The Junior Varsity Competition Squad took the championship for Novice Performance Cheer and our beloved Mascots and their team brought home a 3rd Place trophy. "We were feeling the buzz," says Mascot Moorisha Taylor. Although our mascots have placed nearly every year that the have competed, our cheer squad hasn't since the Varsity squad put Colton on the cheer map in 2000. Varsity Cheer Captain Monique Martinez is very proud of this year's accomplishments: "Going to Nationals was the perfect end to a great year." Hopefully this year's win will boost morale and encourage next year's squad as they defend a championship. Monique ended her interview with a thank you to her squad and that she loves them all.
Yes, even the lunch ladies can tell us what to do
by Lauren Young
April 16, 2004
Have you ever set down and thought who on this campus has real authority over us? Who can really tell us that we are not allowed to do something? Or that we need to go to the office for something that we did that they didn't like? Well every single working adult on this campus can tell us what to do and when to do it. And even if we don't like that very much, Assistant Principal Lynne Sheffield does; she believes that it doesn't matter who it is they can and will tell us what to do and we have to listen no matter what. Now that might be a little surprising but it is so true.
If we think that we are going to be able to do something right in front of an adult on this campus, and get away with it as long as one of the Assistant Principals don't see it, we are very wrong. Because all the adults on this campus know that they have authority over us and they are not afraid to show it. Chris Burner, one of the new Assistant Principals, says that anybody on staff has authority over us, but we still do have the right to complain if we feel that we are treated unfairly, but that is only after we do what we are told.
Basically we have to suck it up listen to that person and then take it up with somebody later .Now having to listen to everybody on this campus goes from the lunch ladies that nobody seems to have respect for to the janitors that again nobody seems to have respect for. At least that is what Assistant Principal Claudia Harris seems to think. And for you seniors that are 18 and think that the rules don't apply to you,? Well, you are wrong -- as long as you still attend school here it doesn't matter how old you are; you are still required to follow the rules. It doesn't matter who it is, how old they are, or how they look, we have to listen to them and there are no if, ands, or buts about it. And if we choose not to listen to them and be defiant we are doing nothing but asking for more trouble. So just suck it up and do whatever you are told because here we really have no choice.
Fill 'er up? Maybe not
by Eric Marks
April 16, 2004
Volatile and unpredictable, that's the easiest way to describe gas prices for California. Prices seem to always be rising and when you think you're going to get a break bam, they get higher. The lowest price for a gallon of gas in California is $1.86 in a place called Roseville, where in the heck is Roseville? Prices rise because of an accident at an oil refinery, so they say.
The state of California alone pays 26 cents more tax on gas than other states. Montana pays 27 cents but we're not talking about Montana, and now there's going to be a shut down of a gas refinery in Bakersfield. Shell's refinery in Bakersfield supplies only 2% of California's gas, and if you think about it that 2% can really change the price of what you pay for gas now. MTBE (Methyl-Butyl Tertiary Ether), don't bother saying that because that's what once was in our gas. It's been replaced with ethanol, what is ethanol you might ask? I pose you that same question. Ethanol replaced MTBE because MTBE polluted ground water, mmm... yummy... your daily dose of MTBE when you get something to drink. Ethanol is costly, and is made of corn. Brazil supplies California with ethanol, due to the growing demands for gas and the fact that California can't keep up with this demand by itself. So all in all, what would you rather have: cleaner water and cleaner burning fuel, or your 26 cents back?
Kim Garcia elected ASB prez
by Victoria Tuey
April 16, 2004
With the year rapidly coming to an end ASB began accepting applications for next year's representatives. Over 50 students returned their applications overall making the competition high. The elected positions for the 2004-2005 school year are as follows: ASB Pres.- Kim Garcia, Vice Pres.- Manuel Ramirez, Secretary- Lilian Gonzalez, Treasurer- Latasha Terry, Senior Class Pres.- David Sanchez, Vice Pres.- April Madrigal, Secretary- Marisa Arrieta, Treasurer- Adrienne Bennet, Junior Class Pres.- Stacia Guillen, Vice Pres.- Victor Valencia, Secretary- Tawwni Serrano, Treasurer- Cynthia Gonzalez, Sophomore Class Pres.- Adreanna Amavizca, Vice Pres.- Alexa Zamora, Secretary- Raya Yasin, Treasurer- Amanda Campbell. A listing of the appointed officials was not available at press time.
Strict enforcement of "No drinking in class" policy has campus buzzing (as well as thirsty)
Is it vodka? Is it water? No matter, it's OUT of class as administrators and teachers crack down
by Elysa Arroyo and Jessicka Flores
April 16, 2004
A few weeks ago, what some referred to as a "bottle riot" broke out at second lunch. A campus superviser was injured by a thrown bottle of liquid. After that, for about a week, no bottles were allowed on campus. Through the grapevine, and an untraceable source, the word has spread that the so-called 'riot' coincided with an incident in which vodka was brought to school in a bottle as a substitution for water. Though we, as reporters and students, absolutely abhor that rule, we understand why it was imposed and we accept it.
The only problem with the banning of drinks is the water fountains. In a recent survey of the 24 water fountains at Colton High School, eight did not function at all, five are partially functional, and five work perfectly. The rest are dirty (i.e. things in drain, things in spigots) and generally unfit for use. The ones that do work are near the teacher's lounge and offices, and are completely out of the way for students. If a student went to use one, he or she would most likely be late to class and given a TNT. For the students, it seems a lose-lose situation. They either get no water, or a TNT.
Upon making a trip around the school to every fountain on campus, we saw everything from gum wrappers to a dead cockroach in the drain of a half broken fountain as well as moss growing in the spigots. The spider webs in and around some of them show that they have been shunned, most likely because the water fountains are in such a state of disrepair. This is the students' fault undoubtedly, but the stuff growing in it is not and should be taken care of to preserve the health of the students.
The students' problem with all of this is that the "no water" rule was implemented during one of the year's hottest weeks. And, since students weren't allowed to bring water from home, hydration was a "mission impossible." P.E students and sports players had a really rough time being that they worked hard without the hope of water or anything afterwards, except for tiny fruit juices at high prices. If fountains at school were working and sanitary, things would be different.
Now the water is back (soda and other drinks as well), but how will the students manage if this happens again especially for a more extended period of time? How can the students get by with these awful water fountains? Especially where they matter, like the baseball fields. That's where their condition is the worst.
We hit the button on one near the baseball fields and the water shot out, and it was orange. How can one be expected to drink orange water? Of the seven fountains on the Hubbs side of the campus (where many of the schools sports are played) three are functional, two are absolutely filthy and two don't work at all. And that is most definitely a problem.
With the bottle ban, the pulse of the school seemed to slow terribly. The nonexistent means of hydration seemed to be the temporary death of the school morale. " Before the administration bans water again, they should do something to improve the status of the water fountains and make them more sanitary," said sophomore Alexandra Beltran.
Are you a friend or a Best friend ??
by Sandie Brown
April 16, 2004
How do you know when a friend is a best friend or just a friend? Well, there are many differences between the two. A friend is someone you can talk to about certain things, a person that you can go to most places with, and someone that you couldn't completely trust. Most people in the world fall under this category as far as being a friend goes. A best friend is someone who you can completely trust with all of your deepest, darkest secrets, someone you can go anywhere with and do anything with, and someone who makes you feel happy to be around. Even just those little details about your life that you don't want everyone to know about, but you do want to talk to someone about, you can tell a best friend and know your secrets are safe. A best friend is a person who never tries to talk bad about you and never does anything that goes against you or anything about your life. You never have to worry about being batrayed or taken for granted of by someone you really consider to be your best friend.
Most people I've come across, along with the majority of the people in the world, don't know how to be a best friend, even just as much as a good friend. One moment you will think someone is the perfect best friend that you can trust with everything, and the next moment they go behind your back and tell people things that they don't need to know or things that weren't even their business. Sometimes friends don't realize that just being there for a friend and keeping everything secret is the main key to friendship, and it's not something hard to do. Friends like this are friends that no one should want to keep around in their life, they make things seem so much worse and make your problems in your life get worse.
However, there are some people in the world that are truly good people and are totally capable of being a best friend to someone, it's just a matter of finding these people that is hard. A true best friend feels like a soul mate. Someone you can go on long walks that last all night with and vent all of your problems to. Someone you can stay up all night with just talking about everything and knowing that everything you say is completely confidential and will remain just between the two of you. Someone that gives you the best advice, and is supportive of you when you need it. If they disagree with something that you are doing, they are honest about it without being judgmental with you. And, they can still be supportive of you even when they are not sure that you are right.
A best friend loves you no matter what, even if you do something that maybe you shouldn't have. They are accepting of what you look like, your feelings, and your emotions. They understand your limitations, but love you anyway. If you fail at something they are there for you, to help you pick up the pieces and try again. A best friend never talks badly about you. They only want the best for you and if they can they will go to all extremes to get it for you!
Evil legislators want to take away teen driving privileges
by James Walker
April 16, 2004
The legislature is yet again proposing a bill to make attaining a driver's license harder for those under 18, this time by actually extending the age required for a license to 18. The purpose of this proposal is to make the roads safer for the drivers, but does it really?
Actually no, making teenagers wait until they're 18 to drive would only be a short respite to the drivers on the road and even then it still wouldn't be complete. If the legislature actually managed to pass the law, what would they do to the people who already have a license, would they just take them away? No, they would have to continue to let those people drive or give them a refund for all the money they had to pour into getting that license, and in the state of the economy now the government isn't prepared to do that. So, no real break for adult drivers then, and then there is the problem that arises after the new generation of drivers gets on the road…
One of the major points of getting your license at 16 is to get practice during acceptable hours in the day for when you turn 18 and can be out at all times. If we cut out that time we are leaving the new generation of drivers unprepared for the road, which is dangerous for us and for them. Now, one might say that you could practice at home, but how could you practice at home when for a vast majority of people there is no more room to legally practice on but the driveway. And even if you could find a place to practice at legally you'd need a permit, and you're still losing out on a great deal of time to drive on the open road because most licensed drivers the of 25 or older don't have enough time to just go driving around with you all the time.
Then there is also the fact that you'd be cutting out on the teen social experience. There are a great deal of people who would never go out and do anything if they couldn't drive or get a ride. Without that social experience people won't attain the people skills that will help them later in life, and school isn't good enough for that. Or what about jobs? Teens could really use that experience, but not all of them can just use public transportation or rely on people to pick them up.
So, the point is that this new proposal is an overall bad idea that will actually make things worse than better for drivers now and in the future. It cuts out on valuable practice and lessens the life experiences that you could get as a teenager with a license. If you can vote, I'd strongly advise against voting pro for this.
Is Prom all it's cracked up to be?
No Way! Junior, Sarah Hofman
April 16, 2004
Prom tickets: $80. Limo to and from: $200. Tuxedo rental: $100. Dream prom dress: $250. Makeup and hair: $100. Finding out your enemy has the same dress: A teen girl's worse nightmare.
Since I can remember I have always wanted to go prom, but I never really understood why. Yeah, it's a time of supposed fun, but it's also very expensive. The costs that go along with prom are so extravagant that most people who go either have their parents pay or they have been saving up. But what about the people who don't have the money to go? Its not like the school has a loan policy so that everyone can go. I feel prom is just another high school event based around popularity, money, sex and drama. The popularity comes into play when the dance stops and it's the time to announce the prom King and Queen (even though everyone already knows who the winner is going to be.) For once can there be a dance where the King and Queen are based or picked for academics, instead of looks and popularity.
The sex and drama really come in when you look at toward the end of the night. Along with all the pressure (oh gosh) of having to look like a beauty queen and a prince teens also have to fear the stereotypical sex to finish off the night. It's been that the guy who gets the girl has much bragging rights, so all night they are just thinking about the time when the night's over and they "get some." If you really think about it, prom can be broken down into a couple of parts: first comes months of planning and looking for the right dress, then spending massive amounts of money to "look good", dancing and socializing, and last and finally, sex. It doesn't sound like all that much fun to me, but that's just me.
Is Prom all it's cracked up to be?
WAY- Senior, Samantha Coulter
April 16, 2004
Prom ticket $80, Limo to and from prom $200, Tuxedo $200, Hotel $199, Perfect Prom dress$300, the memories you will share with your friends at prom PRICELESS.!!!!!! Yes I know that seems like a lot of money for a dress that will only be wearing once and a few hours but you only go to high school once. You don't want to look back 10yrs. From now and wished you would of went to prom. Prom is a time where you can dance and have some of your last high school memories if you're a senior. As a senior this year I don't care what it cost I'm going to prom. I went last year and it was a lot of fun. Ever since I was a little girl I couldn't wait to go to my senior prom.
Popularity does play a big role in highschool but from my experience it hasn't played a big role in prom King and Queen. The last two years prom King and Queen haven't been the most popular people on court. They have been people who did very well academically.
Prom isn't all about sex and drama. This is real life not the movies. People don't go to prom so they can have sex. Even if people do have sex thats not all they went to prom for they went to have fun with friends and enjoy the last days of their high school life. Also there is drama everywhere drama at school, work, home so yes there will probably be drama at prom too but where isn't there drama. This is 2004 not 1965 now people go to prom so they can have fun with their friends. Prom is what it is cracked up to be because if you go it will be a lot of fun. You will be able to look back at pictures or in the yearbook at all the fun times you had at prom. Just think about it girls your prom dress might be the last formal dress before your wedding.
Teens treated badly on the job
by Samantha Coulter
April 16, 2004As a teen who has a job I feel that my work environment is fair to teens. My manager doesn't look at me any different because I'm under 18; there may be different rules but none that would make me upset.
Senior Kym Plumb on the other hand says that her work environment is not fair to teens. She says they think because she is under 18 that they can treat her however they want. They always ask her to stay later than she is scheduled to work. She sometimes has to clean the disgusting bathroom when her job is to seat people at their tables. Also her fellow employees look down upon her and treat her badly because she's a hostess not a server, when in reality her job basically keeps the restaurant running smoothly. None of the other employees who are over 18 have to deal with this kind of treatment.
Senior Tiffany Giuliano says her work environment is sometimes unfair to her. Her manager calls her name that's not being mean that is harassment. Her manager also makes her run errands for him which is not in her job description and wastes her gas. Tiffany is now 18 and the funny thing is they stopped treating her badly when she turned 18.
I think if work places are going to hire teens then they should treat them like every other employee. They shouldn't treat them any different.
What have I learned here at CHS?
by Kyle McKnight
April 16, 2004
Education: we've been told it's the most important thing we could ever have. This raises the question: are we getting a good education at Colton High School? Well I wasn't sure so I sat down and thought about what I've learned in the past few months of school and really I just drew a blank. I have the following to offer on the "education" we are getting here at CHS.
Okay, so when I am paying attention I learn in most if not some of my classes. As far as English and the quality of the literature goes it's okay; however, I have one question: why was my English class using books on tape? Are they promoting illiteracy? Most of the people I have heard read should not be listening to books on tape but studying hooked on phonics.
Now as far as my education in history goes I haven't learned a thing except how easy it is to dismantle a seating chart in less than a day. Now what of math? Well, math is a constantly changing and adapting itself. Math is a subject easily understood and easily carried with you through your career. Honestly I actually learn in math class so everything is okay in that department. Electives are cool and you may actually learn a trade from them or just indulge in an interest. Other than that they're just there to fill up space.
I still have yet to learn anything in this darned school. Seriously though, I would rather ditch to study hall than go to some of my classes. It's not like I'm learning anything so I might as well catch up on some sleep in a quiet place. Of course this has certain "side effects" such as an absence which results in a call home; however easily intercepted these may be, sometimes you just forget. Another "side effect" is missing assignments, but hey, you can always make those up right? But enough of this ditch talk filler, time to proceed.
Well since we are obviously not learning anything here we might as well do something useful like enlist in the military… I know I said I would never go back after those six tours I served in Vietnam, but I can't help myself --I long for the night time lullabies of machine gun fire…uh yeah, enough of that. If you can't depend on your school for a proper education, then teach yourself. I did. I am naw a preductiv mimbor of sisiete. Seriously, if you think you're not learning here than pick up a book and read for gosh sake…if you know how.
Coming to America
a German Exchange student's tales of culture shock
by Justine Boenke
April 16, 2004
Observations on the bus
Hey guys, my last column, if I can remember was about Valentines Day. And I have to say that my Valentines Day changed a lot for me. I baby-sat for my host sister's boyfriend, so that they could go out. Now for you it must sound boring and stupid to spend Valentines Day with babysitting, but it wasn't; of course not if you have someone to baby-sit with. Actually it was a lot of fun.
I asked a friend of mine what she wants to read this time and she said that she wants to read about how different the students in Germany and the US are. I will give her and you the answerer and me opinion about it.
I have learned that the people here and at my German schools are not very different. It is hard for me to explain how people really are. I would not like commonly to sound nevertheless I would like to write the truth. People are everywhere the same. We have shy people who are treated with disrespect just like here. I've seen it here and I've seen it in my home country. Bad manners are everywhere, the US doesn't have the monopoly on them. There are those otherwise in school only to muck and fight, these students usually are just two-faced, most of them are nice people and help others, only if they are with their friends. They only act the way they act to belong. In Germany, we call this behavior "having spiders around."
We are not as our parents and teachers want us to be, we are not perfect; nevertheless we can all work better together to live if we only work a little more toward living together in peace to go around with each other. That will be one little change, you have to keep the dream alive, too bad the dream will not always remain, since there are always bad people, racists that hate because they think that people take their jobs or liberty. And that's really sad for humans.
I want you to think it over --how we fellow men treat each other. And get to know the person better you don't like, she or he could be very nice and maybe later become a good friend of yours. But do me a favor and don't ignore them or blame them for where they are, they maybe think the same about you or they will do something stupid so that you stop. Help don't stand only there and watch, because if you do so you're not better than the people who do so.
So I wish you had/have a good spring break and you guys are ready for finals.
And next time we will see what makes the different.
Horoscopes by Madamme Sandie
by Sandra Brown
April 16, 2004Aries (March 20- April 19)
Be careful to steer clear of office politics, and refrain from participating in any gossip. Trust your instincts. You intuitively know who can be trusted and who cannot.
Taurus (April 20- May 19)
Be sure to check out the facts of any situation, and don't take anyone's word for anything. This is a day to take your own advice, rather than someone else's.
Gemini (May 20- June 20)
This is not a good day to enter into any kind of contract. You may think that you understand what you are signing, but you likely do not.
Cancer (June 21- July 21)
Romantic relationships take a sudden turn for the better, perhaps because of increased communication. Don't forget to use your natural intuition. It can give you a distinct edge when dealing with others.
Leo (July 22- Aug.22)
Trust your instincts regarding anyone you meet today. There are unethical people about, and one of them is likely to enter your circle.
Virgo (Aug. 23- Sept. 21)
If you wake up this morning and feel glued to the bed, then perhaps that's where you should spend the day. You have been working hard and long these past few weeks.
Libra (Sept 22- Oct. 22)
Honest communication is the only way you can get through this day. Be truthful to everyone about everything.
Scorpio (Oct. 23- Nov. 21)
Check and double-check any information that comes your way today. There is deception and discontent in the air. Before you judge, research. Gossip is likely to be flying around.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22- Dec.21)
You are the only one whom you can trust to truly work in your own best interests. It's time to put your good mind to use and start working on your own behalf.
Capricorn (Dec.22- Jan. 19)
You are not likely to feel particularly social today. You would be happiest at home with a good book, a good meal, and no communication from the outside world.
Aquarius (Jan. 20- Feb. 17)
There is tension and nervousness in the air, and you can't shake the feeling that someone is lying to you.
Pisces (Feb. 18- March 19)
Today you may feel overwhelmed by memories of a particular incident that was especially traumatic.
Underage antics: how it's done
by Sean Durdle
April 16, 2004Drinking: one of the most rampant underage high school acts. If you don't drink alcohol, guaranteed you know someone who does. So how do they get it in the first place? Obviously you can't just go into any store and buy it. No, not any stores, just specific ones. Yes, as it may or may not be a shock to you-- some liquor stores don't card their customers. Now I'm not going to give out any names, but these places aren't far away and impossible to get to. But if you don't know these places, there are definitely other ways to go about getting your substance. Of course the ever-popular "hanging around outside a store to ask someone overage to buy it for you" still works. Just know that you might not get your change back. If you're lucky enough you might be able to befriend someone over 21 who would be willing to lend a helping hand. Now, if you've gotten as far as breaking the law to drink, at least do it responsibly and controlled.
Sneaking into movies under 17 isn't a severe offense, but it's no walk in the park. One choice you have is to buy a ticket to another movie with a lower rating. Now the trouble with this is getting into the theatre without being seen. If it's really crowded, you might get lucky and not have anyone notice you sneaking in. The real killer is when there is someone checking tickets at front of the theatre. Then you realize you've wasted seven bucks on a Disney movie. Oh yeah, don't talk about switching theatres in the hallway, someone might hear you. (I found that out the hard way.) Once again, you could just ask someone to buy the ticket for you, just don't get caught loitering before. If you're lucky, you might be able to get past without them asking for an I.D. at all. I've always been big so I've been able to worm my way into movies since about 13. Don't always count on being able to slip by though, it doesn't always work.
And then there's the popular Sheesh Cafe. To get in here you have to be 18, or so they say. The café's main business is probably from teens. This could be a reason why they "card" so little. There aren't any special tricks in getting into the café. The main thing is to be cool, collected, and to pay before you leave. It's also good to get a friendship going with the people who work there so there aren't any problems. Just as long as you don't go in there acting like a fool and being all loud, you should be able to have a good experience. Or so I hear.
Now after these subjects it gets a little touchy. So I won't go into any detail about them. But to be honest, you can do just about anything underage. It doesn't mean you should, but if you do, you should be smart about it. Too many times have people messed up doing these things, so be responsible. Hopefully you can take something positive away from this article, in some aspect of your life.
A little bit of Culture at the Phoenix Club
by Sarah Hofman
April 16, 2004Finally the school has decided on where they are going to have the prom and the destination is the Phoenix Club. What you may not know is that the Phoenix Club is German Cultural center in the heart of Orange County. It is inspired by German heritage and cultures. The Phoenix Club is rich in European charm and warmth. It is seen to be one of the most popular places in the area to gather for good food and just all around fun. The Phoenix Club even as its own restaurant called the Lorely Restaurant. The Lorely follows the traditional techniques used by the Old World chefs. It serves the traditional European cuisine in an elegant dining room. Another aspect of the Phoenix Club is the Bierstube, which is a German style pub. Here there is a wide selection of German and American beers and wines along with hot and cold food. And while the customers are enjoying their food and drinks they can listen to the occasional according players. But if you are going to be expecting a huge party the Grand Ballroom is an ideal spot. It has a 500-guest capacity. Guest can enjoy the lush greenery and the great twinkling lights. The Phoenix Club seems to be a great place to have our prom and it will be a great place for students to learn and take part in a little bit of culture.
A little help for the guys!
Looking to buy or rent a tuxedo for the big night? Here's some great places to go!
By Lauren Young
April 16, 2004Ok guys, this information is for you. Prom is right around the corner and I bet that your girlfriends are bugging you about getting your tuxedos. Well here are some cheap local places that you can go to, and also here are some places that you can just order off of the Internet and never leave the comfort of your home. But still get the tuxedo that you want without having to pay that much.
· Cheap tux.com- where you can get a whole tuxedo for only $140.00 and free shipping.
· Buy4LessTuxedos.com- where you can get the Bronze Package Deal for only $140.00 and with this it includes: shirt, pants, jacket, tie, etc
· AfterHoursFormalWear.com- where you can either buy your tux, rent your tux, or create your own tux all together. You can rent tuxedos starting at $60.00 or buy for no more than $200.00.
Or if you prefer to go and pick out tuxedos in person here are some local places with some cheap prices.
· JC Penny- where you can get a whole tuxedo set for only $250.00. For more information you can you can go to the store it is located inside the Inland Center Mall.
Or, if you prefer to rent a tuxedo instead of buying one here are the perfect stores for you…
· J J's Tuxedos start form $55 to $95 with a 10% discount. This includes everything down to the shoes. The address is 8585 Sierra Av Fontana. The number is (909) 854-3664
· Gary's Tuxedos start from $44.95 to $69.99 with a $20 discount on the largest selection. and when you go sign your name and tell what highschool you are from every person that comes in and says they were recommened by you, you get $5 off the tuxedo set of your choice. The number is (909) 889-9969.
· Friar Tux starts from $44.95 to $119.95 and all high school students get 20% off. The number is (909) 349-2000
Everybody Excited about Prom?!
Well... not everybody...
by Shauna Pardo
April 16, 2004Another year has rolled up and prom is yet to come. Well from what I can tell, not all of you are looking forward to it, some of you dread it in fact. Prom… some of you think that prom is not even close to the frustration you put into it.
Senior Brenda Rodriguez thinks that "prom is a waist of time and money. I'm going for my mom because she thinks it's a great memory. I hate dancing so why go? You get all dolled up for 4 hours and then what? Might as well just go to the after party, you'll save all your dough. They also play all rap and hip-hop, I'm not into that so I guess I'll stay for an hour and then leave!" That's right, Rodriguez here is all for making her mommy happy and proud. A counter to Rodriguez's statement is Senior Tomas Velazquez: "I like prom, and girls look hot! But I hate the music, play more rock!" At least we have an agreement with the music.
But with Rodriquez's argument she mentions the after parties. More people show up at the after parties than prom. It's true they are money savers, but then again you can miss one of the best experiences of your life. Some believe that prom is the official symbol of the last youth experience you'll ever have.
I did a survey in a senior class to see what they really thought about prom and its nasty friend… stress. For people that believe prom is worth the frustration said:
"It is just something you do in High School. It is part of the High School experience, to look good and have fun at the dance." Anonymous Senior.
"It really isn't that frustrating, it is an event that happens every year. You are to have fun and enjoy yourself that night and that is what cuts out all the frustration." Anonymous Senior.
"It's the last dance of the year for seniors, it's what all seniors wait for." Anonymous Senior.
"Because every senior looks forward to one, special night to remember forever!" Anonymous Senior.
For other's that prom was a waist of time and money said: "All that time and money just for a one-time thing, for a couple hours? I don't think it is worth it." Anonymous Senior.
"Because it's just a dance and most of the time people don't even go, they just go to the parties all night." Anonymous Senior.
"All you got to do is throw a party, it'll be way more fun than prom and cheaper." Anonymous Senior.
"So much money for such a little time…" Anonymous Senior.
Now that you have heard both sides of the story, you choose is prom really that magical night that everyone dreams of? Or is it just too much to be wasting your time over? You choose, prom? Party? Or both?
Time to CHOW! Where to eat
before (or after) the big dance...
by Shauna Pardo
April 16, 2004I know everyone going to prom this year is going to bring a sack lunch so they don't have to stop at the hundreds of possible varieties of restaurants in Anaheim. But just for you selected few, this article is for you. Here are some suggestions for prom night dinner closest to the location of The Phoenix Club.
· For some good old fashion American food try this: JJ Schmid's Brewhouse & Eatery @ 2160 E Katella Ave., Anaheim 92806, (714-634-9200)
· Want a change in cultured taste? Arabian try: Kareem's Restaurant 1280 S Brookhurst St., Anaheim 92804, (714-778-6829)
· How about a Bar-B-Q?: Spaghetti Station Restaurant & Old West Museum 999 W Ball Rd., Anaheim 92802, (714-956-3250)
· For those at age, Bars and Lounges: El Ojo De Agua 1287 E Lincoln Ave., Anaheim 92805, (714-535-9815)
· Really hugary? Try a Buffet: Hometown Buffet 2190 E Lincoln Ave., Anaheim 92806, (714-774-6899)
· Love school enough to go to a Cafeteria?: Marina Cafeteria 411 W Broadway, Anaheim 92805, (714-778-4584)
· We're all Californian, so we should all love this: Mr. Stox 1105 E Katella Ave., Anaheim 92805, (714-634-2994)
· Everybody loves Pollo!: El Pollo Loco 110 W Ball Rd., Anaheim (714-766-719)
· MMM… My Favorite, Chinese!: Peking Express 2119 E Ball Rd., Anaheim 92806, (714-635-953)
· Need to relax and chill out? what better thing than a good ol' Coffee Shop?: Gilmore's Coffee Shop 1909 E Lincoln Ave., Anaheim 92805, (714-535-9715)
· Back to Ricky Ricardo with some Cuban Cuisine: Cuban Pete's Caribbean Grill 1050 W Ball Rd., Anaheim 92801, (714-490-2020)
· Want dine like a family outing?: Spaghetti Staion Restaurant & Old West Museum 999 W Ball Rd., Anaheim 92802, (714-956-3250)
· How about something hot and spicy? Filipino sound good?: Bahay Natin 160 W Lincoln Ave., Anaheim (714-778-1250)
· Bring your date to a romantic dinner to a French restaurant: Café Casse Croute 656 S Brookhurst St., Anaheim 92804, (714-774-801)
· In the mood for German?: Loreley Restaurant 1340 S Sanderson Ave., Anaheim 92806, (714-563-416)
· Fellin' Greek tonight? Try: Willy's Eatery 2101 E Ball Rd., Anaheim 92806, (714-535-6713)
· Hungry for Hamburgers?: Islands Sports Bar 14893 E Ball Rd., Anaheim 92806, (714-630-1313)
· Sorry no dodger dogs on the Angel's field but if your looking for a hot dog, try: Weinerschnitzel 101 N State College Blv., Anaheim 92806, (714-778-9113)
· Indian food kicking around?: Ashoka The Great 2021 S Harbor Blvd., Anaheim 92802, (714-229-8541)
· Bigger is better with the Itailians: Luigi's De Italia 801 S State College Blvd., Anaheim 92806, (714-533-0300)
· Love dinner and a show? Watch the Japanese perform: Benihana The Japanese Steak House 2100 E Ball Rd., Anaheim 92806, (714-774-4940)
· Make friends at a Korean special: Friend Restaurant 2424 W Ball Rd., Anaheim, (714-828-320)
· Latino America! Costa Rica Restaurant 2500 W Lincoln Ave., Anaheim, (714-527-2010)
· Spice the night up with some Mexican Fancy: Taqueria Los Mulitas 2115 E ball Rd., Anaheim 92806, (714-635-5198)
· Back to the Middle East: Al Khayam 512 S State College Blvd., Anaheim 92806, (714-778-1112)
· Lets make it all Natural Food: Alisan Restaurant 115 Katella Ave., Anaheim 92802 (714-772-4160)
· Never have Persian? Now here's your chance to try: Hatam Restaurant 112 N Brookhust St., Anaheim 92801 (714-991-6262)
· Never Heard of Peruvian? Neither have I: Norry's Restaurant 933 ½ Euclid Anaheim 92801, (714-774-9115)
· Everybody loves Pizza!: Pizza Hut Delivery Or Carryout 2099 E Ball Rd., Anaheim 92806, (714-956-2100)
· Anaheim even has Salvadorian!: Pupuceria Cuscatlan 412 N State College Blvd., Anaheim 92806, (714-774-4858)
· Want something semi-healthy? Try some Sandwiches: Tummy Stuffer 1210 S State College Blvd., Anaheim 92806, (714-766-9200)
· Lets go under the sea with some Seafood: the Catch Restaurant 1929 S State College Blvd., Anaheim 92806, (714-634-1829)
· I know some of you are looking for some good T-bones and Steak Houses: Hungry Hunter 2438 E Katella Ave., Anaheim 92806, (714-978-0985)
· Raw fish? YUM! Sushi: Anaheim Grill And Sushi Bar 515 W Katella Ave., Anaheim (714-991-4599)
· Want some curry? Try Thai!: Thai & Thai 150 E Katella Way, Anaheim 92802, (714-635- 3060)
· And last but not least, Vietnamese: Pho 94 Restaurant 619 N Euclid St. Anaheim 92801 (714-758-8277)
Well hopefully out of all these restaurants, you'll be able to choose one for your special night… but to me, food is food.
Baseball starts season off on right foot
by Paul Heredia
April 16, 2004Colton Baseball got off to a good start in league, beating top teams Cajon and Yucaipa. The Yellow jackets back from a spring break in Las Vegas where they were in the Bishop Gorman Easter Classic, playing teams from all over the country.
Colton started the pre-season trying to come together as a team and, "If we play the way we are capable of, we can win league and go far into playoffs," says senior captain Saul Rios. Senior Adam Figueroa and junior Manuel Mesa are also captains for Colton. In their season opener Colton fell to Fontana 10-4 in the first game, but came back and beat them 11-0 in the second game. With another victory over North 7-1, Colton was starting to relax and play ball as a team. And then with a loss to A.B. Miller 7-0, Colton was looking to get back on track in their league opener. Going up against Pacific, Colton struggled to hit the ball falling short in an 11-3 loss. Not looking to go 0-2 in league, Colton went up against Cajon who had only lost one game all season. Led by Anthony Carrillo with seven strikeouts in six innings pitched, Colton won 6-5 in the bottom of the seventh on a pass ball. Going up against Yucaipa who was 2-0 in league Colton was once again led by great pitching, this time from Saul Rios who pitched a complete game. With a runner on second and third, Rios struck out the last batter to hold off Yucaipa 5-4. Colton is 2-1 in League and is in second place in league. Colton travels to San G. on Tuesday April 20.
The Yellow jackets went to Las Vegas looking to get some experience in tournament play, and play quality teams from all over the country. Colton played Sylmar, California in the tournament opener but struggled to hit the ball in a 10-0 loss. In their next game they played Salt Lake City East, Utah getting their first win 10-0, with a no-hitter pitched by senior Robert Ewing. Facing Staten Island, New York, Colton came around, and started hitting the ball in a 11-3 win.
Softball beats Cajon;
3-0 in League
---Softball beats Cajon for the first time in two years, as they look to bring the SAL title back to Colton.
---With a 3-0 start Colton is showing no sign of losing in sight, on their way to the league title.
by Paul Heredia
April 16, 2004With another great season on the way Colton Softball starts league with a 3-0 record showing no sign of anything getting in their way, on the road to a league championship. With two big games against Cajon and Yucaipa they were put to the test and proved that this year, nothing is going to stop them.
Led by senior captains Rozz Rios and Bianca King, Colton went into the start of the season looking to re-capture the San Andreas League title. Getting into the groove of things they took seventh in the Corona Tourney trying to put everything together. In the Valley View Tourney Colton was still trying out new things and figuring out what is going to work for them this season. Now, with games under their belt Colton showed signs of maturity and teamwork as they finished 2nd in the Colton Tourney gaining momentum for league.
Colton Softball went into league with a high as they earned a 9th seed within the Inland Empire. In their first league game Colton ran over Pacific in a 15-1 victory. Going up against Cajon in their next league game, Colton was pumped up a little more then usual as they were looking to beat them for the first time in two years. Colton went into the game knowing they were going to face a freshmen who is supposedly the top pitcher in the league. But, Colton gave the freshman a welcoming into league as they beat Cajon 5-1 bettering their record to 2-0. Then with a match up against Yucaipa, Colton showed their maturity and stayed strong in the late innings in a 6-5 win. Going into the break Colton takes a 3-0 record in league and is 15-3 overall. Their next game was on Tuesday April 13, playing host to Arroyo Valley, results not available at press time.
Track team hitting on all cylinders in quest for gold
by Julia Arenas
April 16, 2004Harsh breathing, pounding feet, breathless chatter. These are the sounds of the boys and girls track team practicing after school. The track team has had five meets, the boys doingwell, winning 3of 5 overall, and going 2-1 in the San Andreas League. The girls not doing as well; they have not won a meet yet. But spirits are up and their attitude is positive. They have not had any home meets, and have not been able to practice because of the construction going on in the Hubbs track. So now they are forced to practice on the baseball field. According to sophomore Kenneth King, "It's different because its sand." It doesn't appear that he is very affected and is having a good year. He has won 1st place in high jump and hurtles, and three 3rd places in long jump. His outlook is positive and is he is training harder then ever.
Though the track team works together they then compete against each other. Some of the boys think it's good that they can compete against each other. It also helps them excel and work harder. In junior Derek Sims' opinion, "We train together, but compete against each other, and it helps us out because it makes you better." Not only are the students feeling good, but also Coach Wayne Weeks feels good about his team. "Every one's doing well, and giving their 100%." Its seems not only Kenneth King and Derek Sims are out there trying their best, but others such as senior Adam Digby and sophomore Sharice Wright have caught Weeks' attention.
As for the girls team, though they have not won a meet yet, they are working hard. Sophomore Sara Albiso is apparently not happy with the way things are going with her meets. This is her first year going into discus and according to her, "I feel weaker, and a little bit unconfident." But she says she is working hard to become better at what she does. On the other hand, sophomore Brandi Baltas is seemingly happy because she has her team to support her. "We work well together and it helps us all out." The track team has a chance to prove themselves this Thursday in a meet with Arroyo.
With another great turn out Golf starts off on the right track
by Lauren Young
April 16, 2004"We really had a good turn out for the team, and there are some outstanding players on the team as well." says golf Coach Thomas Mainez.
With a record of 2-1 in the SAL they have already had 11 matches. Going up against Bloomington Colton fell short in a 270-206 loss. Despite another loss to Raito 285-185, Colton was getting better each time out and was preparing for league.
In the season opener Colton showed signs of growth as they took Cajon to the end, only to lose 216-209. Colton got their first win against Yucaipa 250-200, hoping to keep their winning ways going into Arroyo Valley. Colton started to show their true potential as they ran over Arroyo Valley 247-209. In a match up with San Bernardino, Colton fell short in devastating 228-221 loss. In a match up with San Gorgonio, Colton lost another close match 245-241, and then lost to Pacific 302-230. With a 2-6 record, " They play hard and they never give up," says Mainez. The top players on the team are Mando Vasquez who shot a team best 34 against Pacific. And Kyle Viefhaus who leads the team in scoring with an average of 39.9. With eight more meets to go there is a very good chance they could better their record and possibly make playoffs. Their next match is on Tuesday April 20 at Cajon