Raiders Perform on El Dia de Revoluccion
by Elma Gonzalez
November 20th is a memorable date in Mexico; it celebrates Mexico's revolution against the dictatorship of President Porfirio Diaz.
As in other years, MEChA chose this date to celebrate its annual Coffee House. Coffee House is an event- fundraiser in which students have the opportunity to display their talents.
This year, the audience had to pay two dollars and 3 cans or five dollars to enter. Why? Well, many students are not aware of what MEChA really does; mostly they think being part of the club consists of preparing assemblies, or selling 'tostilocos' at the food fair. However, the club is involved with charity organizations, among them an orphanage in Tijuana, Mexico, for which the Coffee House was conducted. Every single can fundraised at the event goes toward this institution.
The show was held last Friday,and it was definitely a success. There was more than 15 performances, most of which were singing acts. There were also two 'stand-up-comedy' acts, a dancing act, and a guitar playing act. Students, parents, teachers, alumni, and even the principal showed up to show support to all of our talented students.
Although every act was wonderful, there were some that were unexpectedly amazing. A cover of "Only Hope" from the A Walk to Remember soundtrack, sung by Raquel Plateros almost brought the audience to tears. "Angel" (the Yuridia version) was beautifully sung by Marcos Alamillo. Monica Moreno sang "We belong together". Tiara Mancilla did a cover of "Huellas" by Ximena Sarinana that brought music to our very souls.
If you missed out this year make sure to attend next year; for you never know what may be performed!!
Monday, November 23, 2009
SOH Blood Drive
Starve a Vampire, Save 3 Lives
by Robert Garcia
On Friday November 20, 2009 at Southwest High School held its twice yearly blood drive hosted by the Red Cross. The blood drive offers community service and a t-shirt if you donate blood or try to donate blood. Many people went in with the slogan "Starve a Vampire, Donate Blood" being ironic for the purpose that Twilight New Moon had premiered that day. Many students in school donated as well. All lot of new student this year and a few teachers, and parents came to donate blood for the first time. In order to donate blood they had to make sure you were a "Safe Donor" followed by a interview and a small blood sample that checked if your blood was safe to use. After the interview donors were sent to a bed where they lay back and the professionals began to take their blood by sticking a needle in their vein. The whole blood-drawing process depended on the person's blood flow, but overall the new people who were nervous came out satisfied and realized it was not as bad as they though it would be. After people had donated blood they relaxed in the refreshment area where donors were served snacks and drank juice or water. In the end, people donated and lives are going to be saved. And to those who wanted to donate but couldn't because of reasons of not getting the permission slip signed, there will be another one next semester.
by Robert Garcia
On Friday November 20, 2009 at Southwest High School held its twice yearly blood drive hosted by the Red Cross. The blood drive offers community service and a t-shirt if you donate blood or try to donate blood. Many people went in with the slogan "Starve a Vampire, Donate Blood" being ironic for the purpose that Twilight New Moon had premiered that day. Many students in school donated as well. All lot of new student this year and a few teachers, and parents came to donate blood for the first time. In order to donate blood they had to make sure you were a "Safe Donor" followed by a interview and a small blood sample that checked if your blood was safe to use. After the interview donors were sent to a bed where they lay back and the professionals began to take their blood by sticking a needle in their vein. The whole blood-drawing process depended on the person's blood flow, but overall the new people who were nervous came out satisfied and realized it was not as bad as they though it would be. After people had donated blood they relaxed in the refreshment area where donors were served snacks and drank juice or water. In the end, people donated and lives are going to be saved. And to those who wanted to donate but couldn't because of reasons of not getting the permission slip signed, there will be another one next semester.
Fall Sports Recap
Fall is Over, Now on to Winter
by Bob Chan
Can you believe it? a third of the school year has already passed and so has the fall sports. This year there was six sports during this season, Boys' Football, Boys' Water Polo were for guys only. The football team this year was led by Lamar Weston as the quarterback and had Marcus Gladden, David Leon, and Marus Boldridge as Lamar’s primary receivers. This year had high expectations with new coach Mike Esposito taking charge of the team. It was a disappointing season but did have its high point when we won the Golden Shovel in the "Battle of the 905" between us and San Ysidro high 35- 8. We finished 1-11 which was an improvement from last year. The Boy’s water polo was led by a batch of new players and also by Coach Carson. The team went 3-7 and had a schedule that faced a lot of tough teams such as Mar Vista and Spring Valley. Top players were sophomore Jesus Lopez and Senior Luis Vasquez.
The sports this year for girls were tennis, golf and volleyball. The tennis team had ended their season with second place trailing the Olympian Eagles. It had players ranging from sophomores such as Yasmin Garcia to juniors like Joy Roxas and also seniors like Brenda Pitogo. The girls' golf team had a young team, who was led by senior team captain Elma Gonzalez. They had finished second in their league only finishing behind the Sweetwater Red Devils. In the individual playoffs we had seven SOH girls who were among the top twelve golfers in the league which include senior and team captain Elma Gonzalez, freshmen Alison Lawyer, freshmen Valerie Rodriguez, junior Grisela Robles, sophomore Maria Bojorquez, sophomore Teresa Romero-Medina, and freshmen Yunueth Jimenez. The girl’s' volleyball team had ended the season with a record of nine victories and three losses, in second place of the Southbay League. The final game of the season showed how dominant we were with a clean sweep against the Red Devils. The Lady Raiders then went off to the playoffs against La Jolla for their final match of the year.
The final sport was a coed one that started in July and ended after four long and grueling months. The "X"-Country Team was lead by newspapers very own Omar Arce and had science teacher Mr. Buse as a coach as well as others. The JV boy’s team and varsity girls had both finished in third place and also show a bright future with sophomore’s Yessenia Baylon and Andrew Palacios. With this season over we’ll be looking forward to the winter sport’s where we can hope to find as much success that we found in the fall.
by Bob Chan
Can you believe it? a third of the school year has already passed and so has the fall sports. This year there was six sports during this season, Boys' Football, Boys' Water Polo were for guys only. The football team this year was led by Lamar Weston as the quarterback and had Marcus Gladden, David Leon, and Marus Boldridge as Lamar’s primary receivers. This year had high expectations with new coach Mike Esposito taking charge of the team. It was a disappointing season but did have its high point when we won the Golden Shovel in the "Battle of the 905" between us and San Ysidro high 35- 8. We finished 1-11 which was an improvement from last year. The Boy’s water polo was led by a batch of new players and also by Coach Carson. The team went 3-7 and had a schedule that faced a lot of tough teams such as Mar Vista and Spring Valley. Top players were sophomore Jesus Lopez and Senior Luis Vasquez.
The sports this year for girls were tennis, golf and volleyball. The tennis team had ended their season with second place trailing the Olympian Eagles. It had players ranging from sophomores such as Yasmin Garcia to juniors like Joy Roxas and also seniors like Brenda Pitogo. The girls' golf team had a young team, who was led by senior team captain Elma Gonzalez. They had finished second in their league only finishing behind the Sweetwater Red Devils. In the individual playoffs we had seven SOH girls who were among the top twelve golfers in the league which include senior and team captain Elma Gonzalez, freshmen Alison Lawyer, freshmen Valerie Rodriguez, junior Grisela Robles, sophomore Maria Bojorquez, sophomore Teresa Romero-Medina, and freshmen Yunueth Jimenez. The girl’s' volleyball team had ended the season with a record of nine victories and three losses, in second place of the Southbay League. The final game of the season showed how dominant we were with a clean sweep against the Red Devils. The Lady Raiders then went off to the playoffs against La Jolla for their final match of the year.
The final sport was a coed one that started in July and ended after four long and grueling months. The "X"-Country Team was lead by newspapers very own Omar Arce and had science teacher Mr. Buse as a coach as well as others. The JV boy’s team and varsity girls had both finished in third place and also show a bright future with sophomore’s Yessenia Baylon and Andrew Palacios. With this season over we’ll be looking forward to the winter sport’s where we can hope to find as much success that we found in the fall.
Red Ribbon Week
Raiders show spirit in support of drug free lifestyle
By Dwayne Codding
This last week, Southwest High Raiders took part in the national event Red Ribbon Week by dressing up on given days and showing their support. Many raiders came to school in their PJ's, their workout out attire, and even their crazy socks, but most importantly, wore red ribbons to represent the promise to live drug free. A poster, signed by a vast number of Raiders showed the overall impact of the event, as they expressed their rejection to drugs. Countless ribbons decorated the front gate, each tied by a student promising to live free of drugs, and overall urging others to do the same.
But did the message reach anybody? What do our Raiders have to say in respect to this event?
“I think it was run pretty well. The school got involved” said Rebekah Castellow, “We celebrated a week of being drug free and set an example of how we should be living a drug free life.”
“To me it appeared as if it had lost some of its 'seriousness'.” stated Anaiz Alegria, “I felt as if the message got lost in the activities. I've always found red ribbon week to be important. But the thing that was bugging me was how many people probably broke that vow or won't accept it. A lot of people don't take it serious and it sucks.” Anaiz further elaborated, explaining that people can care, intend on being drug free, even take the pledge, yet still take drugs. Self control can be difficult, especially after having been exposed to the drugs. In the end, she admitted the events sent a good message.
“I think dressing up was a cool idea because I see that in our school most students support events like this one when it involves activities.” added Kim Mendez, “It met my expectations and I think we should have more events like this one!”
Kim then suggested that we should have more events promoting drug free lifestyles, since as Anaiz pointed out, “We are in high school and a lot of the morals and characteristics that we develop stays with us. Being responsible about things like drinking and taking certain medications should be something we learn now.”
WHAT DID YOU THINK ABOUT RED RIBBON WEEK? Speak out and be heard!
By Dwayne Codding
This last week, Southwest High Raiders took part in the national event Red Ribbon Week by dressing up on given days and showing their support. Many raiders came to school in their PJ's, their workout out attire, and even their crazy socks, but most importantly, wore red ribbons to represent the promise to live drug free. A poster, signed by a vast number of Raiders showed the overall impact of the event, as they expressed their rejection to drugs. Countless ribbons decorated the front gate, each tied by a student promising to live free of drugs, and overall urging others to do the same.
But did the message reach anybody? What do our Raiders have to say in respect to this event?
“I think it was run pretty well. The school got involved” said Rebekah Castellow, “We celebrated a week of being drug free and set an example of how we should be living a drug free life.”
“To me it appeared as if it had lost some of its 'seriousness'.” stated Anaiz Alegria, “I felt as if the message got lost in the activities. I've always found red ribbon week to be important. But the thing that was bugging me was how many people probably broke that vow or won't accept it. A lot of people don't take it serious and it sucks.” Anaiz further elaborated, explaining that people can care, intend on being drug free, even take the pledge, yet still take drugs. Self control can be difficult, especially after having been exposed to the drugs. In the end, she admitted the events sent a good message.
“I think dressing up was a cool idea because I see that in our school most students support events like this one when it involves activities.” added Kim Mendez, “It met my expectations and I think we should have more events like this one!”
Kim then suggested that we should have more events promoting drug free lifestyles, since as Anaiz pointed out, “We are in high school and a lot of the morals and characteristics that we develop stays with us. Being responsible about things like drinking and taking certain medications should be something we learn now.”
WHAT DID YOU THINK ABOUT RED RIBBON WEEK? Speak out and be heard!
Green Living Project
Students Learn About Eco-friendly Projects
by Martin Zazueta
All over the world the "Green" Revolution is taking people to realize that we need to take care of this planet. Across the world green projects are being executed in order to help preserve key areas of the world's ecosystem. These projects are designed so that the people living in these areas do not have to worry about financial worries because they incorporate ways to make a living off these projects.
The main focus of the presentations was on projects of South America. These projects included the installment of a zipline across a canyon to attract tourists so the owner of the land would not have to sell the land for development, and intervention of groups like the Amazon Conservation Association which helped to make sure that the Brazil nut, trees which can only grow in certain areas of the rain forest, that many people rely on as a stable crop can be preserved and replenish.
Now, wherever these projects pop-up the organization Green Living Project is there to record it and work with the people there to help the locals work together in bringing awareness of the environmental issues concerning people making an everyday living off of nature so they can manage to make sure that it can be kept safe. One of their missions is to let the whole world about these efforts and last week thats exactly what they did at Southwest high. A group of about 50 Eco-engineering students paid close attention to what the presenters had to say about the environment and the work people are doing to preserve it. If you are interested in learning more about these environmental efforts or you would like to see the videos that were shown to the other SOH students, please go to http://www.greenlivingproject.com/ or you can follow them on Facebook at http://www.greenlivingproject.com/facebook. Go support!
by Martin Zazueta
All over the world the "Green" Revolution is taking people to realize that we need to take care of this planet. Across the world green projects are being executed in order to help preserve key areas of the world's ecosystem. These projects are designed so that the people living in these areas do not have to worry about financial worries because they incorporate ways to make a living off these projects.
The main focus of the presentations was on projects of South America. These projects included the installment of a zipline across a canyon to attract tourists so the owner of the land would not have to sell the land for development, and intervention of groups like the Amazon Conservation Association which helped to make sure that the Brazil nut, trees which can only grow in certain areas of the rain forest, that many people rely on as a stable crop can be preserved and replenish.
Now, wherever these projects pop-up the organization Green Living Project is there to record it and work with the people there to help the locals work together in bringing awareness of the environmental issues concerning people making an everyday living off of nature so they can manage to make sure that it can be kept safe. One of their missions is to let the whole world about these efforts and last week thats exactly what they did at Southwest high. A group of about 50 Eco-engineering students paid close attention to what the presenters had to say about the environment and the work people are doing to preserve it. If you are interested in learning more about these environmental efforts or you would like to see the videos that were shown to the other SOH students, please go to http://www.greenlivingproject.com/ or you can follow them on Facebook at http://www.greenlivingproject.com/facebook. Go support!
Fallen Raider will be All Right
Chris DeGuzman injured in game
by Omar Arce
The battle for the bell: it is more than a game, it is a war, a war where only two outcomes are possible, "leave that field with the bell, or on a stretcher" as said by Senior Cris De Guzman. De Guzman left the field in a stretcher during the middle of the third quarter."...I was injured on an inside run, where I was tackled at the legs, and then the front, and then being piled on, causing my spine to bend backwards: the worst pain I have EVER felt in my life. My lower back went numb and I thought I was paralyzed, I tried getting up but the pain was too much." recalls De Guzman. The paramedics took hi
m to, Paradise Valley Hospital. Coincidentally, he spent the rest of the night in the hospital where he was born. In a sport where spinal injuries are a constant threat, De Guzman is lucky to be walking, "The doctor said my spine should be fine, no broken bones or anything, but my lower back muscles were still badly sprained," explained De Guzman.
About the game, De Guzman says:"... I'm still pretty disappointed that there was a lack of heart in the team as a whole; tho few of us played our hearts out, those who didn't cost us the game." But in a situation, like this one Football is just a game. http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3Lmt1c2kuY29tL3Bwci9oendlZWsxMS82OTkyNDAzMi5odG1sP3ZpZGVvPXBvcCZ0PWE=
by Omar Arce
The battle for the bell: it is more than a game, it is a war, a war where only two outcomes are possible, "leave that field with the bell, or on a stretcher" as said by Senior Cris De Guzman. De Guzman left the field in a stretcher during the middle of the third quarter."...I was injured on an inside run, where I was tackled at the legs, and then the front, and then being piled on, causing my spine to bend backwards: the worst pain I have EVER felt in my life. My lower back went numb and I thought I was paralyzed, I tried getting up but the pain was too much." recalls De Guzman. The paramedics took hi
m to, Paradise Valley Hospital. Coincidentally, he spent the rest of the night in the hospital where he was born. In a sport where spinal injuries are a constant threat, De Guzman is lucky to be walking, "The doctor said my spine should be fine, no broken bones or anything, but my lower back muscles were still badly sprained," explained De Guzman.About the game, De Guzman says:"... I'm still pretty disappointed that there was a lack of heart in the team as a whole; tho few of us played our hearts out, those who didn't cost us the game." But in a situation, like this one Football is just a game. http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3Lmt1c2kuY29tL3Bwci9oendlZWsxMS82OTkyNDAzMi5odG1sP3ZpZGVvPXBvcCZ0PWE=
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