In this issue:

Tigers Go Live/Veterans 1

Dia de los Muertos/Rally 2

Tranquillity High School November 7

T h e T i g e r C h r o n i c l e

On October 24 we woke up extremely early

before the break of dawn. It was a very special

day, a day to remember. For the very first time,

in the history of Tranquility High school, we

were chosen to be broadcasted live, on channel

47. Football players, cheerleaders, volleyball

players, students and staff all gathered together

at the gym for this special event.

Gaby Rodriguez was reporting live from the

tiger’s gymnasium, with the amazing students of

Tranquility High School cheering and supporting

their beloved football players for that night’s

matchup against their league foes, the Dos Palos

Broncos. It all started at 4:15 a.m. when the bus

picked up people from all over the district.

When they arrived they were given free t-shirts

and spirit sticks. Our principal started the rally

and a special poem was read. After this,

leadership students introduced our

three staff veterans. They are Mr.

Dominguez, who served in the Marines

for 4 years, Mr. Mackey, who served in

the navy for over 20 years, and Mr.

Kendall who served in the navy for over

20 years as well. We are very proud

and honored to have them as our

teachers and colleagues. We want to

take another moment to thank our

veterans for their service to our coun-

try. Thank you all.

On November 12, we held a veter-

ans day observance on mall during

lunch. Veterans Day is on Novem-

ber 11th, which is a day we have off

school and many businesses close

this day as well. This is to honor all

those who serve or have served in

any branch of the military of the

United States. During this ob-

servance, the national anthem

played and everyone saluted the

flag. Leadership students gave some

military data from the last 100 years

Honoring our three veterans on

campus: Mr. Dominguez, Mr.

Mackey, and Mr. Kendall.

with a “Good Morning Tigers!” The band played,

while the cheerleaders danced. They inter-

viewed our A.S.B president, Genevieve Alvarez

and our football captain, Aaron Tafoya. They

also interviewed our cross country captain Edu-

ardo Arias, and our Volleyball captain Jennifer

Zamora. The sport captains and Gaby participat-

ed in a mini tricycle race. There were also many

other spectacular events which included: a dance

battle in which students and staff members par-

ticipated. Some of the staff members that partic-

ipated in the dance battle were: our principal,

Mr. Atoian, Ms. Gaytan, Mrs. Sandoval, Coach

Sandoval, and our special guest, Mr. Cruz, our

superintendent. Overall, everyone had a great

time, and at the end of the rally everyone re-

ceived a special breakfast of burritos cooked by

the parent club. Go Tigers!!!!!!!!!!!!

Written by: Freddy Lopez and Edgar Garcia

T h e T i g e r C h r o n i c l e

our Principal introduced the October students of

the month who are Azucena Luquin, Crystal Sanchez, Daniel Vallejo, and Cindy Alvarez. The

senior cheerleaders impressed us with their awe-

some dancing skills which got everyone pumped

up for our first game witch was carve the pump-

kin.

Our Fear Fest consisted of four games it

was a mess with our game “Aiming the Candy

Corn” this game consisted of two people per class

one student had its face full of whip cream while

the other student had to aim the candy corn to

the other student’s face. This game just got the crowd wanting another one. Our last game was

“Bobbing for Apples” we had four students per

class they had to run down to the bucket full of

water and apples from there they ran back to high

five the next person the class that finished all their

apples wins. Fear Fest ended with a lot of excite-

ment. Tranquillity students really showed their

spirit and the rally was a tie between the Fresh-

man and Seniors. Written by: Lizette Martinez

Student Life: Have you considered having a picnic at a cemetery? Probably not!

Well, Mexico and other parts of Central and South America have been having picnics at graveyards on two special days: November 1st and 2nd where we celebrate El Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead.

On this traditional holiday death and the cycle of life are being honored. November 1st is known as El Día de los Angelitos or Saint’s Day, where babies, infants, and teenagers who have passed away are being

remembered. On the other hand, November 2nd is known as Día de

los Difuntos or Soul’s Day, and this day all adults who passed away are being honored. On these two days, people don’t tend to be sad

because they know that their loved ones are still present. People gather in local cemeteries to share food, music, and fun with their loved ones, both living and departed ones. The celebration

acknowledges that we still have a relationship with our ancestors and loved ones that have passed away. Another component of this holiday is the shrines. Every shrine is

dedicated to a loved one who has passed away. You will see a picture of that person, pan de muerto (bread of the dead), candles, papel picado (colorful paper), and his/her favorite food. By having these

shrines, we also acknowledge that the soul of that loved one will be reunited with us during those two days. As for Tranquillity High School, the Spanish Club participated in this activity to remember those loved ones who have passed away and to

be part of the Hispanic culture. As their teacher, it is essential that my students become aware and learn their traditions to keep them alive as well to have a cultural identity.

They did an outstanding job! ¡Buen trabajo muchachos!

Sra. López

On Friday October 31, 2014 Tran-

quillity High Leadership students organized a

Fear Fest rally in honor of Halloween and the

Tranquillity vs. Mendota game. The excitement started when the seniors did their grand en-

trance followed by some leadership students

who performed the Thriller dance. Mr. Atoian