Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Raiders, go Turkey Trotting!
by Stephanie Mesa


You know that morning after thanksgiving when you feel so full after eating so much the night before? Don't you hate that feeling? This year, the SOH Cross Country team is giving people in the Nestor community the opportunity to run the 1st Annual Raiders Turkey Trot to burn those extra calories off!
When?: November 26, 2010. 7:45 AM
Where?: Southwest High School.
Headquarters will be located in the south parking lot of the campus.
Course: A loop through the Nestor neighborhood
start/finish line @ Southwest High School
RACE TIMES: 1/2 Mile kids fun run- 7:45AM
Turkey trot 5K Run/walk- 8:00AM
Entry fee: 1/2 Mile fun run(kids) $3.00
5K Turkey trot run/walk $18.00

All of the money collected for the event will be used to help the SOH Cross country team.
Raiders, don't miss out on this great opportunity and be part of the very first Annual Raiders Turkey Trot!
For more information contact:
Mr.Buse (Cross country coach)
davidbuse@gmail.com
619.596.7387
Web: sites.google.com/site/raiderscrosscountry

De-stressing tips

Follow your dreams
by Sierra Holter

Ever since we were little our parents, teachers and even the media have encouraged us to follow our dreams. Whether your dream was to be a firefighter or police officer or a doctor, there was always someone there saying to follow that dream. Even having this support many teens do not continue to follow their dreams and drop out. Here in California one-third of a high school class will drop out. School counselors have many other tasks to deal with rather than spending time with those at risk of not graduating. Studies show that teens living with one parent, being of hispanic descent and/or not having peer support are the leading reasons why kids don't graduate.
Seniors at our school are filling out college applications and writing personal statements every day. Most seniors say that the stress and anxiety about what the futture holds is getting them down. Despite these fears Southwest is proud to say that many are applying to private universities as well as local schools. They are following their dreams and taking steps to better themselves and our community. However seniors still have a lot of pressure put on them so here are some destressing tips:
1. Smile. It's scientifically proven that smiling automatically will make you feel better.
2. Change your routine. It may be that youre stressing because everything is happening all at once. If you take a couple of minutes out of your day to change things up a bit you'll be amazed by how different you'll feel.
3. Don't hold your mistakes against yourself. Maybe you didn't finish that essay on time, or maybe you came home an hour past curfew, fix the mistakes you can and the rest will eventually fall into place.
4. Replace "I have to" statements with "I choose to" statements. It will relieve pressure and give you a whole new perspective.
5. Find a hidden treasure in your day. Search for one positive thing that you may have never noticed before,whatever it may be theres always a silver lining.
6. Spend some time with a person or people who make you feel good about yourself. You are a great person!
7. Remind yourself that even when you have no control over certain situations, your attitude is always within your control. It's our attitude that shapes our experiences. Its also your attitude that will get you into college.
8. Continue to remind yourself that this day will pass and tomorrow is a new day.
9. Share your stressful day or event with a friend or family member.
10. Appreciate yourself. Think about all the positive things you are able to accomplish each day.
After all...
Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You. -Dr.Seuss.