Thursday, April 29, 2010

Doctors at SOH

Students Interact with MD

by Elma Gonzalez


“People who are interested in the fields of medicine and science should get involved in the programs offered here,” says Brenda Pitago, a senior who attended the first Bio-Medical Pathway/Cyberbridge round robin on April 17th. This event was the result of a unique partnership between Southwest High and Scripps Hospital, which also supports our campus clinic.


The event was attended by over 30 students who were mentored by 14 doctors from Scripps Family Practice. Students were divided into groups, and during two hours, each group met with a doctor, who answered questions about his/her field. “It was like speed dating,” describes Grisele Gonzalez, a senior who will be attending UCSD’s School of Medicine in the fall. The students moved from table to table asking for advice and about the physician’s experiences. At each station students learned to suture, check eyes, blood pressure, and reflexes. All while eating healthy snacks brought by the guests.


The greatest numbers came from the 11th grade Bio-Medical classes, but for seniors like Grisele and Brenda this event convinced them medicine is the field they wish to pursue in college. “They should continue to have workshops like this one,” says Grisele, “getting to meet real doctors is a great experience.” According to Ms. Stretcher, it was a unique experience for the teachers who were present as well. “Ms. Sandoval and I spent those hours in awe - watching our students truly engaged in learning about the medical field. We also learned a lot!”


This event was organized by the Ms. Stretcher and Ms. Sandoval, advisors for the Bio-Medical Pathway/Cyberbridge programs. However, they wish to thank the science teachers at our campus for encouraging the students to attend; Mr. Youngblood, Mr. Orin, and Mr. Buse did a great job in recruiting students for the event. Furthermore, a huge thank you to Dr. Armstrong, who “came and brought some of our visitors,” Ms. Stretcher points out.


We hope these opportunities continue to be offered at our school. Thank you, Ms. Stretcher and Ms. Sandoval for making this event possible and to all 14 doctors who encouraged our students to follow their dreams. To the attendees, thank you for representing our school in such a positive way.


Student Attendees:
Rebeca Arias
Jorge Beltran
Emilia
Camargo
Francisco
Castaneda
Valeria Corona
Amy Cruz
Elaine Dancel
Maverick Dykstra
Gaby Florian
Yasmin Garcia
Camilo Gonzales
Grisele Gonzales
Alejandro Gonzalez
Vanya Hernandez
Osiris Hernandez
Jonathan Hurtado
Aide Macias
Homero Magana
Elizabeth Maher
Samantha Marroquin
Juan Morales
Thuy Duong Nguyen
Alice Nguyen
Shanisa Pendgrath
Kassandra Perez
Brenda Pitago
Melissa Ramirez
Roberto Reyna
Ana Robles
Naomi Rodriguez
Azael Rodriguez
Uriel Rodriguez
Monica Ruiz
Daniela Ruiz
Oleida Torno
Sergio Vera
Cindy Yoquigua

Prom Slideshow

Send Your Pics In
by Enrique Galindo

Hey Seniors!! I want your picture to be shown in a slide show at the Prom? Then send it to soh@yahoo.com so it can be displayed in the slide show. Take a picture with your friends, or a picture of yourself and e-mail it to us. Remember it will be the Prom so you'd like to make it the best by showing your pictures to the rest of the school.

Farewell to Calderon & Youngblood

By: Nia Marshall


As we get closer to the end of the school year, we get closer to losing two amazing teachers, Mr Calderon and Mr.Youngblood. Both being science teachers, they’ve provided our school with the skills and knowledge we need to succeed.


Not only have they supported us students inside the classroom, but outside the classroom as well. Youngblood was one of the many teachers we would see at the football, volleyball, and even our basketball games. Whether he was controlling the scoreboard or cheering on his Raiders, he was there. Calderon was also a teacher known to attend our school activities. Not only did Calderon help with the girls' basketball team, but he also attended their weekly open gym provided here on campus. Both Calderon and Youngblood were so involved at our school, it will be difficult not to see their proud faces in the stands anymore.


In addition to Youngblood and Calderon supporting our school activities, they’ve managed to provide students with tutoring on their own time, whether it was before school, during lunch, or even after school. Rooms 303 and 905 were always open to all students; whether you were enrolled in one of their classes or not, you were always welcome there. Calderon and Youngblood never felt the need to have tutoring a requirement in order for them to provide it. If they know a student needs help, they want they student to know they’re always there if the student needs it.


All in all, Calderon and Youngblood have given so much towards the school; they’re leaving us with much to remember them by. We would like to thank Calderon and Youngblood for having such a positive impact on us students and even the teachers these past years. Calderon and Youngblood will be missed by us Raiders. Farewell to Mr. Calderon and Mr. Youngblood. We wish you two the best of luck.