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James Bowie High School NEWS pages 1-2, ENTERTAINMENT page 2, EDITORIAL page 3, SPORTS page 3, BOWIE CLUBHOUSE pages 4-5 GUESS WHO page 6 September 30 2:15 PM 9th,11th,12th Pep Rally October 6 7:00 PM Orchestra Fall Concert October 7 Report Cards October 10 Student Holiday/Staff Dev October 12 7:30 AM PSAT testing October 14 2:15 PM 10th,11th,12th Pep Rally October 18 Picutre make-up day October 25-26 Senior Portraits October 27 Homecoming Pep Rally 9th and 10th October 28 Homecoming Pep Rally 11th and 12th October 28 7:30 PM V Football vs Paschal @ SHHS HOMECOMING GAME Upcoming Events Karsen Morris Editor-in-Chief Claudia Catanzaro-Solis News Editor Brandon Adams News Editor Brittany Brinegar Sports Editor Shandileigh Bloss Features Editor Raven Haynes Copy Editor Zana Gray Photographer Jessica Garcia Staffer Semaj Brewster Staffer Denise Moreno Staffer Kalei Palacpac Staffer Brie Burke Adviser Vol’s Voice 2101 Highbank Drive Arlington, TX 76018 photo byKarsen Morris Freshman Carter DeMars was happy to volunteer to lay down on the new carpet. Student Newspaper 2101 Highbank Drive Arlington, Texas 76018 Vol.20 Issue 1 September 30, 2011 IN THIS ISSUE There has been a number of changes at Bowie over the summer for the new school year; from a brand new carpet to cutting back on conference periods for the teachers. Carpeting The school invested in a new carpet over the summer. Some think “it’s fresh and new,” while others think “it’s ugly.” Theatre teacher Ms. Rudy brought up an interesting point, saying, “It’s probably not the best time, while teachers are getting cut, to spend money on carpet,” she said. “But it’s fresh and new.” Due to the new carpeting, a no-water policy is being enforced. Water in the classroom has been prohibited in order to avoid any unnecessary spills. “It’s dumb that we can’t have water,” senior Olivia Miller said. “It doesn’t stain the carpet.” Tardy Tables Another change in the school is the the tardy tables being moved from the cross halls to being in the actual rooms. Students aren’t effected as much as teachers, but the response is generally positive. “I love it,” Ms. Rudy said. “It’s better than having precious time taken out of our one conference period.” This change has been a good thing, for teachers especially. It gives them the responsibility of assigning d-halls for tardies without the inconvenience. “It’s been really nice not having to remember where you’re supposed to be,” science teacher Mr. McGarity said. One Conference Period Teachers are generally upset about this new change. The response most faculty have had to the loss of one conference period has been negative. The change seems to have effected how the teachers feel during the day, which in turn affects the way they teach. “We all care about the kids,” Mr. McGarity assured. “I’m more tired during the day I don’t have a break.” New AP We have a new assistant principal this year. Mrs. Burkhalter was welcomed with open arms into her new position as one of the six APs at Bowie. From teaching the Web Mastering class, Mrs. Burkhalter has been moving on up through the ranks of the teaching community. “It’s been a smooth transition,” Mrs. Burkhalter said. “I have a lot of support from the principal and the other APs.” The time frame she has in mind for achieving these goals is undetermined. “It’ll be long enough for me to get an understanding of what I need to do to help the students achieve their goals.” Change for everyone by: Karsen Morris Editor-in-Chief New assistant principal Mrs. Burkehalter sees this year as the perfect year to start at Bowie. She is very excited for the new school year. Dual credit is a course at Bowie that challenges students academically and prepares them for college. Students would often consider whether or not to take AP or dual credit based on fees and testing. A difference between dual credit and AP courses was the cost. As of May 16, 2011, the Board of Trustees approved a change in district policy requiring that students who choose to take a dual credit class pay a $50 semester fee per course, allowing fee waivers for those applicable. Dual credit was a preferred choice for many students because all students had to do was pass the dual credit class with at least a 70 to get college credit. However, now AISD is charging $50 per course per semester. Dual credit English, a two semester course, would cost $100. Economics and Government, each a one semester course, would cost another $100. Some students might be discouraged by the new costs for dual credit. “TCC credits, despite popular belief, are transferable to any public school, and most private colleges,” Director of dual credit Southeast Campus, Michael Cinatl said. Although dual credit now has a fee, the number of students enrolled remains the same. During the spring semester last year, when dual credit was free, 168 students from Bowie High School were enrolled. This fall semester we have exactly 168 students from Bowie enrolled in dual credit classes. Despite the courses having a fee, students seem to still think it is important. “It was a disappointment but it’s understandable. It’s a college course. It’s still a lot cheaper than what we would have to pay if we were actually going to college,” Senior Heidi Fischer said. Cost of education District approves dual credit course fee by: Brandon Adams News Editor

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James Bowie High School

NEWS pages 1-2, ENTERTAINMENT page 2, EDITORIAL page 3, SPORTS page 3, BOWIE

CLUBHOUSE pages 4-5 GUESS WHO page 6

September 302:15 PM9th,11th,12th Pep Rally

October 67:00 PMOrchestra Fall Concert

October 7Report Cards

October 10Student Holiday/Staff Dev

October 127:30 AMPSAT testing

October 142:15 PM10th,11th,12th Pep Rally

October 18Picutre make-up day

October 25-26Senior Portraits

October 27Homecoming Pep Rally9th and 10th

October 28Homecoming Pep Rally11th and 12th

October 287:30 PMV Football vs Paschal @ SHHS HOMECOMING GAME

Upcoming Events

Karsen Morris Editor-in-Chief

Claudia Catanzaro-Solis News Editor

Brandon Adams News Editor

Brittany Brinegar Sports Editor

Shandileigh Bloss Features Editor

Raven Haynes Copy Editor

Zana Gray Photographer

Jessica Garcia Staffer

Semaj Brewster Staffer

Denise Moreno Staffer

Kalei Palacpac Staffer

Brie Burke Adviser

Vol’s Voice2101 Highbank Drive Arlington, TX 76018

photo byKarsen Morris Freshman Carter DeMars was happy to volunteer to lay down on the new carpet.

Student Newspaper

2101 Highbank Drive Arlington, Texas 76018 Vol.20 Issue 1 September 30, 2011

IN THIS ISSUE

There has been a number of changes at Bowie over the summer for the new school year; from a brand new carpet to cutting back on conference periods for the teachers.

Carpeting The school invested in a new carpet over the summer. Some think “it’s fresh and new,” while others think “it’s ugly.” Theatre teacher Ms. Rudy brought up an interesting point, saying, “It’s probably not the best time, while teachers are getting cut, to spend money on carpet,” she said. “But it’s fresh and new.” Due to the new carpeting, a no-water policy is being enforced. Water in the classroom has been prohibited in order to avoid any unnecessary spills. “It’s dumb that we can’t have water,” senior Olivia Miller said. “It doesn’t stain the carpet.”Tardy Tables Another change in the school is the the tardy tables being moved from the cross halls to being in the actual rooms. Students aren’t effected as much as teachers, but the response is generally positive.

“I love it,” Ms. Rudy said. “It’s better than having precious time taken out of our one conference period.” This change has been a good thing, for teachers especially. It gives them the responsibility of assigning d-halls for tardies without the inconvenience. “It’s been really nice not having to remember where you’re supposed to be,” science teacher Mr. McGarity said.

One Conference Period Teachers are generally upset about this new change. The response most faculty have had to the loss of one conference period has been negative. The change seems to have effected how the teachers feel during the day, which in turn affects the way they teach. “We all care about the kids,” Mr. McGarity assured. “I’m more tired during the day I don’t have a break.” New AP We have a new assistant principal this year. Mrs. Burkhalter was welcomed with open arms into her new position as one of the six APs at Bowie. From teaching the Web Mastering class, Mrs. Burkhalter has been moving on up through the ranks of the teaching community.

“It’s been a smooth transition,” Mrs. Burkhalter said. “I have a lot of support from the principal and the other

APs.” The time frame she has in mind for achieving these goals is undetermined.

“It’ll be long enough for me to get an understanding of what I need to do to help the students achieve their goals.”

Change for everyoneby: Karsen MorrisEditor-in-Chief

New assistant principal Mrs. Burkehalter sees this year as the perfect year to start at Bowie. She is very excited for the new school year.

Dual credit is a course at Bowie that challenges students academically and prepares them for college. Students would often consider whether or not to take AP or dual credit based on fees and testing. A difference between dual credit and AP courses was the cost. As of May 16, 2011, the Board of Trustees approved a change in district policy requiring that students who choose to take a dual credit class pay a $50 semester fee per course, allowing fee waivers for those applicable.

Dual credit was a preferred choice for many students because all students had to do was pass the dual credit class with at least a 70 to get college credit. However, now AISD is charging $50 per course per semester. Dual credit English, a two semester course, would cost $100. Economics and Government, each a one semester course,

would cost another $100. Some students might be discouraged by the new costs for dual credit.

“TCC credits, despite popular belief, are transferable to any public school, and most private colleges,” Director of dual credit Southeast Campus, Michael Cinatl said. Although dual credit now has a fee, the number of students enrolled remains the same. During the spring semester last year, when dual credit was free, 168 students from Bowie High School were enrolled. This fall semester we have exactly 168 students from Bowie enrolled in dual credit classes. Despite the courses having a fee, students seem to still think it is important.

“It was a disappointment but it’s understandable. It’s a college course. It’s still a lot cheaper than what we would have to pay if we were actually going to college,” Senior Heidi Fischer said.

Cost of education District approves dual credit course feeby: Brandon AdamsNews Editor

The bell rings. You’re walking down the hallway when you hear a student from your history class say that they’re going to ditch. Time to call Crime Stoppers.

Arlington ISD, along with the Arlington Police Department, has partnered with Crime Stoppers to form a new anti-truancy program called “You earn, they learn. Stop truancy.”

“The Arlington Police Department was already teamed up with Crime Stoppers,” Campus Truancy Officer Derrick Talton said. “Now they involved truancy in it”.

Anyone who notifies Crime Stoppers about an AISD student who is skipping class can earn a $20 reward. If the student is truant, the reward is $40. Texas law defines truancy as missing three days of school in four weeks or ten days of school in a six month period. Asking people to report truant students is not new, but the reward is.

“I think the program is a good idea but I think it’s going to be hard to follow through on paper,” English teacher Shalon Griggs said. “I think logistically it still has problems.”

You do not have to be an adult to report a truant student. Students may report their peers if they know they are skipping or truant.

“If a friend is not doing what

One hundred random students were asked in the hallways and during lunches to answer yes or no to the question:

“Would you turn in a friend for money?”

Yes: 48%No: 52%

they’re supposed to then I would turn them in,” Sophomore Lindsey Boyle said.

Crime Stoppers is available by telephone at 817-468-TIPS(8477) from 7am to midnight, or via text message. Simply text “TIP117 [plus your message]” to CRIMES (274637). There is also a new, free app for smart phones called “Tip Submit,” and you can

always send a message online at www.469tips.com. Tips are kept anonymous.

“I think some students will turn in their friends but for the most part I don’t think they will because of the fear of being ostracized,” Junior Gage Evans said.

After submitting a tip, the “tipster” must contact Crime Stoppers to check on the status of the tip. If the tip has been “cleared by an arrest,” then the person is given a code word and instructions as to which bank to go to to collect their reward. They then present

the code word to the bank specified and are paid in cash. They are not required to provide any form of identification other than the code word, keeping with Crime Stopper’s policy of anonymity.

“We’re getting tips from people inside the building,” Officer Talton said. “It’s getting harder to check if they [the student] are actually skipping.”

Last year Campus Crime Stoppers all over Texas cleared over two thousand cases, and gave out over one hundred thousand dollars in rewards. James Bowie High School had one hundred and fifty-two court filings last year. AISD hopes the program will help all the schools in the district with truancy.

“It should improve truancy now that more people are involved and there’s a reward,” Officer Talton said.

You earn, they learn New anti-truancy program comes to AISDby: Claudia Catanzaro-Solis News Editor

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It seems as though everyone has been looking forward to Lil Wayne’s new album, “Tha Carter IV,” to drop for months now. Luckily, for the major Lil Wayne or Young Money fans, the album was released after the MTV Video Music Awards Sunday at midnight (8/27/11). Since the release, there has been major buzz about it. There has been a range of opinions on the album. For example, some people agreed to it being too mainstream and others concluded that it’s probably the best album of our time.

Right after the multi-genre artist, published his 8th studio album, “I Am Not a Human Being,” he was sentenced to jail in New York City on March 8, 2010, for having a “loaded” gun on his tour bus in 2007. The album was soon released on October 12, 2010, leading to his release out of prison on Nov. 4, 2011. After Lil Wayne announced the upcoming release of the Carter IV to officially hit the stores on May 16, 2011, he decided to push the album release date to August 27, 2011. Lil Wayne explained that he did not want to follow an album he held in high regard so quickly with another, and decided to release two solo albums: the largely rock-themed Rebirth (2010) and I Am Not a Human Being (2010). Therefore, he planned for the Carter IV to be the best of the best. Word on the street, The Carter III, Lil Wayne’s previous album (2009), has said to be “realer” and more understandable than the Carter IV. The album includes two of the main hit songs, “How to Love” and “She Will” featuring Drake. The album is now available in stores, so if you’re a big Lil Wayne fan, run out and get your copy or download

it on iTunes.

What people are saying: Mr. Ferrell: “Lil Wayne is the biggest ‘over-cusser’ of all cusses in Hip-Hop. I was highly

disappointed in the album.”

Takirah (9th) “I really like the

album. The song, “How to Love,” really inspires girls to keep going in the right direction.”

Anika (10th) “I don’t really like it because the majority of his music is too mainstream and there’s no meaning behind it.”

Marcus (12th) “I feel as though The Carter IV is very overrated. His beats are generic, and his lyrics lack substance. I definitely feel as though The Carter III was much better.”

EntertainmentTha CarTer IV

by: Zana GrayPhotographer

Have you ever turned on the TV and complained that there was nothing on? Well that won’t be the case this fall. Turn on your TVs and set your DVR to record; you won’t want to miss a minute of the TV shows this fall.

The Office

The eighth season of The Office kicked off on Thursday, September 22nd. This was the first season without the Regional Manager of Dunder Mifflin Scranton, Steve Carell as Michael Scott. James Spader (Boston Legal) joined the cast for the much anticipated new season. He, however, didn’t stay in Scranton long. His character, Robert California, quickly moved up the food chain and became the new CEO of Sabre-Dunder Mifflin. What will happen in season 8? Will there be a season 9? Even if the future of The Office isn’t certain, it is a highly recommended show. The Office is on Thursdays at 8 o’clock on NBC. If you want to go back and watch the early days of The Office, many critics say seasons 2 and 3 were the best.

Survivor

The 23rd season of Survivor sprung into action Wednesday, September 14th. It all started 11 years ago in the summer of 2000. It was the biggest show of the summer and has been a hit show ever since. Jeff Probst became the famous Survivor host and paved the way for all reality show hosts to come. He coined the phrases “The tribe has spoken” and “I’ll go tally the votes.” He became what we know today as the typical host. Almost every show since has copied something from Probst. Even with the success for Survivor the last 11 years, there have been a few changes to shake

up the game. The most recent change began last season and has carried over to the newest season. It is something called Redemption Island. The idea is that when a castaway is voted off the island, they are not permanently out of the game. They go straight to Redemption Island where they spend several nights alone. Once another castaway is voted off, the two battle for a spot on Redemption Island. At some point during the game, the person on Redemption Island will have their shot to get back into the game. This could be a huge benefit to the two contestants who are returning to play their third season of Survivor. Oscar “Ozzy” Lusth dominated challenges in his previous seasons (Cook Islands and Micronesia). He could swim like a fish, climb like a monkey, and do everything but play the Survivor mind games after being blindsided twice. Can he do better his third go around? Also returning was Benjamin Wade, better known as Coach in his previous two seasons (Tocantins and Heroes v. Villains). He was the eccentric “Dragon Slayer” that couldn’t play the social game. Can he improve his game and win the million dollars? Coach and Ozzy join 16 strangers in Samoa. A country singer from Nashville, Tennessee- Whitney Duncan, a local from Grand Prairie, Texas- Stacey Powell, even a student at Harvard Law and many other interesting characters are on the show. Who can outwit, outlast, and outplay to win the million dollars? Tune in Wednesdays at 7 o’clock on CBS.

Know-IT-all on TVby: Brittany BrinegarSports Editor

Football team makes ESPN appearance

by: Brittany BrinegarSports Editor

Sports and Editorial

On the night of August 4th, 2011, police tailed Mark Duggan in a mini-cab, and in the act of arresting him, two shots rang out. Duggan lay dead, and his gun, unfired. The other bullet embedded itself in the police-radio of the the cop that shot Duggan. Yet, for all the witnesses present, it could not be said whether or not Duggan actually opened fire, and the bullet recovered from the radio was agreed upon to be police issue ammunition.

The fatal shooting of 29-year-old Mark Duggan was the springboard for the rioting, theft and arson that ruled North London and other cities in England from August 6th to 9th. A temporarily peaceful march from Broadwater Farm to Tottenham Police Station began around 5:30 p.m. on August 6th, as the relatives, neighbors, and friends of Duggan called for answers and a high-ranking official to provide those answers. Nearly three hours later, two police cars were set on fire, and the anarchy spread similarly. Buildings and cars burned, rioters attacked.

Meanwhile, the springboard for the outbreak of violence in Philadelphia, PA seemed to be little more than mob mentality. The incidences were random and ranged from teens attacking pedestrians on June 25th and July 30th, to widespread looting and violence from August 5th to 13th. These “flash mobs” brought down the wrath of the Mayor Michael Nutter and caused much of Philadelphia’s youth to be under a curfew.

It cannot be said whether or not the riots in London were the inspiration for the impulsive, violent mobs in Philadelphia, but the results of both are clear. Roughly 3,000 people connected with the London riots have been arrested, and 5 people remain dead. On a smaller scale, over 50 people have been arrested in Philly. In each case, mostly young people heard about the riots and jumped straight on the bandwagon.

A lot of the problems that come with making decisions as a high school student are related to feeling like because you’re in a large group, your actions are trivial and you can do what you please. For this mentality, though, the rioters have suffered. Regardless of how these kids ended up stealing or who was the one who started beating up that guy, the punishments and judgments in court rained down hard.

Riots not worth itby: Raven HaynesCopy EditorLights flooded the field. Fans

rapidly filled the stands. Cameras started to roll. The players patiently waited in the locker room, each anxious for their shot. The sound of the band signaled their release. The players charged the field, each one touching the anvil before stepping on the field. The cheerleaders cheered as the team ran through the giant helmet. The football team was ready to take on its biggest rival.

On Saturday, September

24th, the football team faced off against one of its biggest rivals, Martin High School. It was one of the fiercest games of the year, and making it even more important was the fact it was a nationally televised game on ESPN.

The game was tied at ten going into halftime. Unfortunately, starting quarterback Kolby Listenbee was hurt early in the second quarter and did not return to the game. The back-up quarterback, Keaton Perry came into the game and was injured in the second half. The Vols were without a quarterback for the rest of the game and were forced to run in a wildcat formation with two of its running-backs. The final score of the game was 39-22 in favor of Martin.

“We’ve been on television three times already in the six years I’ve been here,” head football coach Kenny Perry said. “So that’s quite an accomplishment for kids. Just to get to play on TV that many times is obviously an honor. Anytime you can play on TV, you have to show what your program and school’s about.”

Being televised not only showcases the football program but other programs as well.

“It’s a chance to showcase your band, your drill team, your student body, Belles, cheerleaders, football program, and your fans,” Perry said.

Last season ended with a record of 7-4 and, Coach Perry was looking for a way to improve for this season.

“We’ve tried to play more complete games,” Perry said. “We were an undisciplined team with turnovers and penalties, and I think that really hurt us, just all around. We weren’t executing the way we needed to execute. So I think the big thing is that we played with more discipline this year.”

There are 49 seniors on the varsity team playing their final year of high school football.

“We have a lot of good kids obviously, some that are already committed to colleges- Kolby Listenbee, Russell Hansbrough, Jesse Rogers, Demonte Hood, Jaquirous Jackson,” Perry said.

“Then we have some kids that are great leaders, like Jaylyn McDuffie. Brian Fisher and Robert Zenon really stand out. Your seniors are the ones that are supposed to lead you, there’s a bunch but those guys are really doing a great job.”

The football team runs a spread offense to move the ball around more, but is traditionally a running team. Coach Perry hopes for everything to come together this season.

“We need to make a run,” Perry said. “I think we have the kids and the character of the kids. You have to have some luck and some things help you, but I think we’ve got the kids to make that State Championship run.”

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photo by Edna Robledo

Running back Russell Hansbrough runs the ball down the field during Saturday night’s game against Martin. The team ran the ball in the second half due to quaterback injuries in the first half.

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Student CouncilJorge Garcia, Senior

Myth: “Everyone makes A’s and B’s and sit in class and talk.” Fact: “We don’t sit around in class and just talk, we make flyers, we organize a bunch of stuff and not all of us get A’s and B’s.” Gay-Straight AllianceMr. McCafferty, sponsor

Myth: “All we talk about is gay stuff, all our members are gay, which is totally not true, most of them are straight.”Fact: “We just try to talk about peace and equality and about not judging others on superficial qualities.”Drama ClubJalen Clark, SeniorMyth: “People assume you must be overly dramatic when you’re involved in drama club and that you have to live and breathe theatre.”Fact: “Anyone is welcome in drama club. There’s something for everyone. It’s all about learning and being involved.”

There are countless clubs and organizations at Bowie for students to get involved in. But sometimes rumors are circulated that either make students apprehensive of joining or keep them from joining altogether. These myths are what clubs like GSA and Drama Club loathe. So to disprove those rumors, well-known and stereotyped clubs around the school were asked the facts.

Academic DecathlonAcademic Quiz LeagueAMTPArt Club*Book ClubBoys to Men*Chess team*BPAFBLAFCCLAFirst PriorityFolklorico*French ClubFreshman ClassGay-Straight AllianceHip Hop Dance TeamHOSAInteract ClubJunior ClassKey ClubLatin ClubLULACMangaMath Team*Super VolsMuslim Student AssociationNational Honor

SocietyNational Technical Honor SocietyPhotography/Video*Salsa*Senior ClassStep TeamSocial Studies TeamSophomore ClassSpanish ClubSpeech and DebateSpeak Out*Student CouncilRobotics*TAFETheater Arts HeadlinersTSAWinston Team3D Modeling*Guitar Group*Gardening - A.J Fischer*Girl Talk*Gaming*

* Denotes a group associated with the 21st Century Program

by: Karsen Morris, Denise Moreno News Editor, Staffer

illustration by: Jessica Garcia, Staffer

Get inVolvedFor more information on these clubs and more visit the Bowie website at www.aisd.net/bowie

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Bowie ClubhouseGet inVolvedFor more information on these clubs and more visit the Bowie website at www.aisd.net/bowie

Are you sure Jesse done it this wayUpon opening the door, a flood of harmonic melodies captured the listener. The listener followed the collage of notes to a room of guitars. These guitars were played by a band of young adults clustered in the center of the room learning, playing and enjoying t h e m s e l v e s . Everyone helped one another and played the notes of their choosing.

There are many clubs with such enthusiasm as this in the 21st Century Community Learning Center Program. The program encourages students to want to expand their horizons. There are 17 teachers on staff who instruct and facilitate after school activities along with some students such as Crystal Brooks, a ninth grader who arrives at 3:00 pm everyday to deliver snacks to the various clubs.

“There are a lot of Bowie High School students who have strong leadership quality potential,”

site supervisor of the 21st Century Grant programs Denise Blakney said.

Guitar Club first took off when Blakney asked Jesse Guerrero to be the leader of this club. She believed him to have great dedication to the guitar. Blakney

is looking for such individuals with leadership qualities that Guerrero shows. This club currently has about ten members, and more joining who say they also play during lunch. Hearing some of the players around campus you can assume that a portion of them

play in the guitar group. The group’s more knowledgeable players either teach beginners or just play. The beginners are taught the basics and gradually increase their skills.

“Honestly, to me, it’s a lot of support,” Sophomore Jesse Guerrero said.

The guitar group meets from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in room 109.

Don’t have a guitar? Don’t worry about it. There are 13 guitars for the use of the club.

by: Shandileigh BlossFeatures Editor

photo by Shandileigh Bloss

Guitar members Jesse Guerrero, Ryshad Perry, Rolando Arriaga, Jullian Hernandez and Alexando Longoria meet during one of the morning sessions to jam out.

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Freshman first impressionsDevon Britton“People said it was going to be hard so I just put my best foot forward, trying to achieve anything.”

Meme Horne“Way too serious just a tad bit.”

Silinto Jackson“I can’t wait, I’m going to talk to all the ladies and watch out for the brothers.”

Keyshaun Harvey“I stand alone and don’t follow anybody else. I’m my own individual.”

,Anthony Young and Dnitra Black“I’m cool with most of the upper classmen, they don’t mess with you as long as you don’t mess

with them.”

Shondre Gyce“It was cool alright, it gave me more freedom, there are no more lines so we can walk around freely!”

Special Section

It was the first day of my senior year in high school. I was walking in the hall and I saw one of my friends wearing some sort of African tribal shirt that looked dated. Then I saw another one of my friends who had on a pair of candy cane Jordan14’s that came out in 1999. Those are definitely retro. What’s up with retro styles coming back? People are wearing retro boots, sweaters, ripped pants, shoes, hats, and jackets. Even though it seems to be a new trend, it’s still retro because of the style. Some celebrities, like rappers, are influencing people to wear retro clothing. These include Kanye West, Tyler the Creator, Wale, Drake, Chi Mcbride, Ludacris, Wiz Khalifa, Big Sean, Kid Cudi and many more. Another big thing that’s coming back is the denim button up shirt. It seems as though khaki jeans, trucker jackets and bleached jeans are coming back. What I’m starting to see more of on artists are these “snapbacks.” These are considered retro because they’ve been around for a while. I wear hats by a company called “Mitchell & Ness” that has been around since 1904. That’s 107 years that this company has been manufacturing hats. I think the retro comeback is a great thing. I like older shoes, clothes, and glasses. The retro comeback has made a big impact on the clothing industry. It’s influencing people to stop buying newer looking things, and start wearing their clothes that they’ve had for years. Clothing manufacturers are even starting to make retro clothes because that’s what the people want. Even if this trend dies out, I’ll still dress retro.

RetRo comebackby: Kalei PalacpacStaffer

Guess Who?

Ever since the movie Titanic came out, people have been intrigued by cruise lines; when you go on one, even around the Caribbean in the hot sun, you still feel a nagging sense of fear that you’ll be hit by an ice burg. That is why it’s the crew’s job to distract you and make your stay aboard as fun and memorable as they can.

Whether you’re on the Ecstasy, Fantasy, or even the Conquest, the golden glass elevators will still look like polished crystal, the walls will still be made up of painted mosaics or marble, and the ceiling will still be made of glass so you can see the sky while lights shine from every surface in an arch of rainbows.

Since Carnival Cruises usually board in the late morning or early afternoon, most guests head for the cafe at the rear of the boat, where lunch will await them. Italian, Mexican, German, Chinese, even American comfort foods fill a long buffet with rolls of bread waiting at the end. Two large tables filled to the brim with different kinds of cakes, brownies, cookies, and fudge also await the Cruise’s new passengers while they wait for their cabins to be cleaned and prepped for their arrival.

Cruises are known for providing great vacation value in any economic situation, and with the economy as unstable as it currently is; more people have been booking trips, because they still want to go on a vacation despite these tough times. You can get on a ship with your entire vacation paid for (you can pay over the span

of several months if you can’t pay it all at once) as long as you don’t choose to spend any additional money. From a trip

Travel the worldby: Jessica GarciaStaffer

Cruises provide fun for the whole family.

1.Mrs. Ghio 2. Mr. Hoffner 3. Mr. Womack6

by: Shandileigh BlossFeatures Editor

lasting two days to over two weeks, Carnival can either sail around the Caribbean or tour Europe for a price as low as $175 a person. All in all, Carnival Cruises are affordable and fun for all ages. They’re perfect for families and single parents by offering an escape for both the kids and adults. If you book a trip, no matter your destination, you will not regret it. Carnival Cruise Lines offers an opportunity to be free from worries, forget your problems, and pretend they don’t exist for a while.

#2Teacher number two right here

Guessing time is now I fearHe teaches Advanced and IB Biology

And also anatomy and physiologyIntriguing was his first day of high schoolHe didn’t want to stand out or be a fool

He has a basset hound and Boston terrier mixEnjoys watching the Cowboys, the Rangers, and the Mavericks

He’s 6’3,” has blue eyes, and grey hairAnd one of his favorite animals is a bear

He attended a place called the Texas Women’s UniversityWhich might be changed because of its diversity

Translated his last name means GardenerHope you guessed Mr._______

#3This is the last one so please don’t whine

He teaches Art I, AP Art, and Graphic DesignHis tenth grade year was when high school started

It was an interesting mix to find out who partedBender from Futurama is the cartoon character he most likes

He enjoys racing his mountain bikes“As an art teacher I can’t prefer one color” said he

Wishing to be in the car designing industryHe says the most spectacular place in the world is San

FranciscoAnd his zodiac sign is Scorpio

He has dirty blond hair, is 5’8,” and has green eyesHe likes to travel the world, so he flies

So he’ll definitely need a backpackThis teacher is Mr.________

#1Guess this teacher there’s only one chance

She loves to Mexican folk danceTeaching Spanish one and twoHer purpose she always knew

Her neighbor being head of the KKKIt was more terrifying than living in San Jose

That is how she started her first day of high schoolBut now her future she can rule

The monkey is her Chinese New YearWhen watching sad movies she will love to shed a tear

She has brown eyes, black hair and is 5’4”Her five girls she loves to adoreShe doesn’t mind the movie Rio

That’s all I have about Mrs.______