SOUTHWEST HIGH NEWSPAPER HAS A NEW LOCATION!!



Good day Raiders, the school newspaper is moving! We are moving to weebly, so that we, your loyal staff, can restore its formal glory. Please excuse the interruption, but we value the school's newspaper and believe it will be better on the new website. So, CHECK IT OUT! You will not be disappointed.
http://raidersdigest.weebly.com/

Sincerely,
 Raider Newspaper Staff

Clubs, Clubs, and more Clubs!

Interested in getting involved? Want to be part of events in school? Then join clubs at Southwest High! With over 30 clubs to choose from, you will have a blast in any chosen. Student led and teacher advised, you are bound to fall into place. Listen to the announcements for meetings and information related to clubs! To make it easier, here is a devised list of all the clubs on campus:

Literature Club                   Newspaper                        ASU                       Color Gaurd
AVID                                  Art Club                            ACE                       Winter Gaurd
Chess                                  Extrema                            Campus Connect    Marching Band
Fashion Club                      Junior State of America    Mariachi                 Digital Media
Raider Buddies                   Key Club                          Jazz Band               MEChA
Health Career Academy     Auto Club                         Show Choir            Culinary Club
GSA                                    Anti-Tobacco League       CSF                        Link Crew
Anime                                 Japanese Club                   ASB                       Sword and Shield
SSA                                     Pan Asian                         Sayaw                    Caliente
YNG Lives                         Academic League             Decathalon                  

Welcome back Raiders!

Welcome Back Raiders!

It's another glorious year at Southwest High to make memories and history happen. For many of us, these halls and classrooms are familiar but as for the freshmen, it is all new. Class of 2017, DO NOT be alarmed, you'll get the hang of it all. Coming events:

                Sophomores Class of 2016: CAHSEE
                Juniors Class of 2015: PSAT/SAT
                Seniors Class of 2014: SATs; College Applications; Graduation

Only 185 more days of school students, and for seniors, it will pass by quick. So, make the decision on where you're heading because time waits for no one. Remember Raiders, make this the best year yet and end it on a good note. People will change, but memories last forever. Have a fantastic year Raiders!

Its Over!

 by Eileen Cheveriul

Last Day

SENIORS! the time has come to get ready for what we like to call life. Its has been a lovely and most memorable four years at Southwest high but now we must learn to let go and say bye to our fellow class men  and favorite teachers as they have helped us get passed these four year filling us with their wisdom and taking nothing with us but the memories we've had. The laughs that we've shared will be missed having to say goodbye may be hard but when you think of it we all eventually have to move on . And then there's college the place you worked so hard to get in to, to become the best of the best its a another four years of school that will determine who we want to be in life whether its a pediatrician, a writer, or a teacher. So don't think back to high school and remember the bad things such as the homework and bad day but as those days were you learned to become you and no one else. Have fun seniors your last day of school  and to all of you graduating good luck with your future class of 2013!

by Berthita Villegas

Why the Chinese are so freaking smart!

Education is required and free for Chinese citizens age 6 to 15 though parents must pay small fees for books and uniforms. Chinese children all get a primary and middle school public education. Each classes averages 35 students. After middle school, parents must pay for public high school though the majority of families in cities can afford the modest fees. In rural parts of China, many students stop their education at age 15.

There are a growing number of private schools in China for wealthy Chinese as well as dozens of international private schools. Most international schools will only accept Chinese who hold a foreign passport, but Chinese public schools are required by law to accept children of legal foreign residents. There are over 70 schools approved by China’s Ministry of Education to provide foreign instruction. Unlike local children, foreigners must pay a yearly tuition which varies but starts at about 28,000RMB.

In high school, Chinese students begin preparing for the competitive  National University Entrance Examinations. Seniors take this Chinese version of the SAT in the summer. The results determine which Chinese university test-takers will attend the following year.

by Carlos Gomez

Free Period

What do you think seniors prefer, having no 6th period or having no 1st period? Half of the seniors said that they prefer having no 6th period because they get to go home early,eat, go to their job or have free time. The advantage of not having a 6th is great because you can have plans to do something with your friends or family. It also gives you time to go shopping for school events such as prom and homecoming, you can leave school and start shopping for the stuff you will need . There's also a disadvantage to this , because if you don't have fiends who don't have a 6th you will have to wait for them to get out. But the other half say they like it better without 1st period because they get to sleep in. Most of the students who prefer not to have a first period participate in a sport,have to wait on their smaller siblings or have after school activities. So I think if you don't have anything to do after school or don't work then not having a 6th period is more better for you.

by Stephanie Hurtado

Yearbook

OH MY GOD! Did you see the yearbook? It's out already! It's that time of the year when yearbooks are out and the reminiscing begins. Who knew that a yearbook can be so small and have a large amount of memories in it. Everybody gets a look and everybody gets a picture. From the coolest guy on the field to the shyest freshman on campus, the book covers it all. Open house, football games, homecoming, pep assemblies, you name it! Everything you can think of that happened in the school year is there. Not a moment passed by where there wasn't a staff member on the job. From early mornings to late nights, the production of the book was vital. Simply because it had to be the best one yet. Trying to satisfy everybody is not an easy job, but it is accomplishable. The stressful deadlines, the all nighters, and the early mornings were all worth it in the end. The facial expressions of the crowd were what made it worthwhile along with the "Aww I remember that!" The yearbook is out so why not check it out?

by Valerie Rodriguez

Gradnight 2013

Gradnight is just around the corner! On May 30^th seniors are going to have a lot of fun all night. After four years in high school, seniors across the country are celebrating their final days before college. Graduation activities represent a fond farewell to a teenager's high school years. It is a tradition going to Disneyland every year senior’s graduate; now it is turn for the class of 2013. It is their last time for some; to spend time with their friends, the same friends they knew since elementary or middle school. It will be a great day to remember in the happiest place on earth with your favorite people. Even though it will be a long night; we as teenagers have a lot of energy that we can sure spend on a single day. This will be first and last day seniors will be able to celebrate all their achievements before graduating and continue with their lives. Some students are really excited for gradnight because they know it will be an unforgettable experience in their High School memories. Now the only thing seniors have to do is have fun, a lot of fun because they know they deserve it. 

by Bryan Ruiz

Senior Year

As your high school years wind down to a close, it's easy to feel like each semester and every day goes by faster and faster. Senior year will be one of the most memorable years throughout your High School career. This year is where you have to be mentally prepared for what’s coming next in your life, it can be stressful and difficult to handle but in the end all the hard work you did during those four years pays off. As of today there are only 2 days left for seniors and there are mixed emotions in every student. We are no longer part of SOH, the school that open their doors to us, and now we are leaving it forever. This will be the beginning of the end; our school career will not stop here the class of 2013 has a lot more to give. Some people would say senior year was one of their “best years of their lives” however as our class quote says “This is only the beginning” there are more good years to come, but there’s no denying that senior year will be memorable. It’s the year where you remember all the activities you lived such as Homecoming, football games, school assemblies, Prom, Graduation, etc. These events will never erase from your mind, SENIORS! Let’s make the best out of us! Every class has their own special thing. However we are a unique class full of many stars, as some teachers would say; the class of 2013 will be remembered as one of the best ones. So don’t cry it is only the beginning. 

by Bryan Ruiz

What time is it? Summer movie time!

Hey Raiders! Ready to start summer? What better way to kick it into gear than to watch the newest, anticipated movies of the summer season? Let's start with some action! Man of steel, a movie based on the DC Comic Man Of Steel is coming to theaters soon! Whether you're a comic book fan, or just wanting to see what the hype is all about, Man of Steel is one of the most anticipated movies of summer 2013, something you can't miss watching! Aside from action, how about some family time? Monsters University is another anticipated summer movie, rising from nostalgia of your childhood. Mike and Sully are heading to college, and future Raider college students, wouldn't you like to experience Monster's University as well? Okay, so maybe family and action aren't your thing, so how about some suspense? The Purge is not as anticipated as Monster's University and Man of Steel, but if you're up for a little thrill and suspense, even a little scare, don't miss out on watching The Purge. Raiders, whether you're a huge Pixar fan; want to see Superman live in action; or want to know why everyone is wondering what The Purge really is, you shouldn't miss out on watching the latest, soon to be released films of the summer!

by Genie Fernandez

A Night to Remember

Hey Senior’s! Through-out high school do you have that one special night If not then did you go to prom? SOH students had they’re prom on a three story yacht called Spirit of San Diego which had to be fun and a lot of memories including floors for one night. Like where else would you rather have a prom in a sticky hot hotel room or a stylish and classy yacht, especially when the boat is cruising all around Coronodo. On a glorious and high yacht seniors have made themselves that one night to remember with the friends and foes they have made at school. Also while having the time of their lives for a night, what better way to spend it with the teachers and staff that they all love. While school is coming to an end senioritis is at its peak, seniors did anything and everything to make prom the best night of the year from buying dresses to renting tuxedos, money and time didn’t stop not one senior. After all the studying and testing it’s all about to end, but with laughs and smiles these seniors will always have that one night to remember.

by Keoni Arceo

Academic League

For many years in a row, the Academic League team at Southwest High has gone to the semi-finals and finals of the Metro League competition. This year was no exception! Going 10-2 in the regular season, this team of high-achieving students played Eastlake during the semi-final round of the three game day. A spectacular win and phenomenal score, 137-53, qualified the team to play against Olympian High school, who had just beaten Bonita Visa a few hours before. Both teams were neck-in-neck the entire game through, coming within 2 points of each other at one point, but a bad round of questions and a limited amount of time allowed Olympian to pull ahead at the end. With a final score of 83-108, Olympian took the Metro League title and moved on to the County competition, however Southwest didn’t go down without a fight! The entire years worth of hard work truly paid off for many of the member’s final year of playing on the team, many of which had been on the team since freshman year! This year has definitely been the most memorable for everyone, with the majority of the team being seniors. We all wish the underclassmen good luck for the many years of winning to come!

by Alison Lawyer

Day of Silence

On April 29th 2013 the schools GSA club celebrated the national Day of Silence. The day of silence is an anual movement in which people decide to take a vow of silence for the day to stop bullying twords gay, lesbian, transdender and bisexaul  and allie students. the movement has brought youth groups together to bring awareness to the people around them. the GSA group was proud to anounce that of the past couple of years they reached  their highest amout of students 250 participants signed up  to help support the cause. talking to mr. roncoroni, the GSA advisor said he it was a very  succesful out come of students and he was proud to see students he didnt expect to participate come together to encourage such a good movement. the amount of work that the GSA students and advisors put in to make this day memorable was weeks of work. students did their best to spread the word to let people know of what the day of silence stood for to raise awareness around the school. we asked a couple of students what they thought of the day a silence and if they thought it was affective. Kristen hardin said"At first i thought it would behard to stay quiet the whole day  because i  talk alot but it was easier than i thought because of the purpose it stood for." we also asked keoni arceo and he said "i thought it was affective because it impacted other students and myself because people and friends didnt think i'd take part in it. i thought it was a good way to support gay  lesbian and bisexual people as well as those who are victims of bullying."

By Berthita Villegas

Experience

It's that time of the year. The saddest part of the year, or life itself; letting go. The Class of '13 only have 22 days to go; and boy, does time go by fast! Senior year is suppose to be the last, memorable year Seniors hold. That means many notable, fun events such as prom; Grad night; and their last Raiders assemblies. But aside from the class itself, Seniors hold experiences to themselves that they will will never forget that happened in their final, memorable year in high school. Senior Daniel Sandoval, going to be a student at CSU LA, says becoming a drum major in band is something he will never forget. "I found it memorable because i get to punish people", he says jokingly"...i found it a memorable accomplishment because i love band and music; it was a wonderful opportunity...and its going to teach me responsibility, leadership, and will prepare me for the future", he says proudly. Salvador Gutierrez says something he will never forget is the Academic League family and their final moments together, "I'll always remember the end of the year cider chase," he says. "I'll also never forget the League Christmas part", he adds. Its not surprising that Academic League and  band made marvelous accomplishments to Seniors within those two activities that will never be forgotten; as well as the other events planned ahead before the Class of''13 moves on. Its not just these two Seniors that will always hold precious memories, but the entire class that will find it difficult to let go during graduation time. But while it can be painful to let go, it won't always be hard to remember. Let's end this great, Seniors!

by Genie Hernandez

Cinco De Mayo Assembly

Pan-Asian Assembly